Things to do in Madrid in Autumn
Things to do in Madrid in Autumn
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Autumn in Madrid has a special charm. Enjoy the numerous new events and open air activities in its fall programme. Everything changes colour, the city’s green parks turn into beautiful shades of brown and red and the cultural agenda is full of such important events as the Madrid International Jazz Festival, the Autumn Festival and the Feriarte antiques fair. And at the end of October, enjoy everything that is organised in relation to All Saints’ Day, Halloween, Day of the Dead!
Updated 22 September 2025
THE BEST AUTUMN FESTIVALS
A celebration of Hispanic language and cultures with various activities taking place throughout the region of Madrid. Argentina is the special guest at the 2025 edition (Various venues. 3-12 October 2025).
Eleventh edition of this film festival dedicated to sustainable development and the environment (Different locations. 14-19 October).
Twentieth anniversary of this festival that is committed to the flamenco art in all of its forms (Main Venue: Teatros del Canal. 14 Oct-2 Nov).
The festival which aims to raise the visibility of women’s work in the film industry is holding its eighth edition (Various venues. 28 Oct-9 Nov).
Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Various venues. November).
The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 43rd anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. 6-30 November 2025).
A brand new edition, more personal and closer to the city, which will bring together the very best from this genre (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau. 28 Nov-13 Dec).
A new edition of Madrid’s renowned International LGBTQ+ film festival (Various locations. Mid to late November).
PHOTO SEASON
Autumn is the opportunity to capture the best photos of parks and gardens and charming places.
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Casa de Campo Lake
FOR ART LOVERS
An experience that takes visitors to the heart of Hellenistic Egypt to rediscover one of the most fascinating women in history (MAD - Madrid Artes Digitales. Centro de Experiencias Inmersivas. From 12 September 2025). Tickets on sale
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Great interactive experience, ranging from Disney classics to the latest releases by Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars (Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214. 1 Oct-11 Jan). Tickets on sale
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Madrid will host the largest retrospective on the photographer who changed the history of photojournalism (Círculo de Bellas Artes. 2 Oct-25 Jan).
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The largest retrospective to date of one on the most innovative avant-garde artists (Reina Sofía Museum. 8 Oct-16 Mar).
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The works of Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol feature in this 20th century art exhibition (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 21 Oct 2025-25 Jan 2026).
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Exhibition that brings together fifty masterpieces by geniuses like Picasso and Klee, which belonged to the German dealer and collector (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 28 Oct-1 Feb).
FIND A BOOK FOR AUTUMN EVENINGS
ENJOY MUSICALS THIS AUTUMN
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The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 112 million people around the world have already seen it! (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday). Buy tickets!
The spectacular Broadway musical based on the fairy tale is finally coming to Madrid (Teatro Coliseum. Tuesday to Sunday. Première on 3 October 2025). Tickets on sale
The hit musical from Broadway is coming to Madrid to captivate audiences with its extraordinary story and magical melodies (Nuevo Teatro Alcalá. Première 3 October 2025). Tickets now on sale!
World premiere in Spanish of the funniest and most successful musical comedy of the past decade (Teatro Calderón. From 24 October. Tuesday to Sunday) Tickets on sale
This original adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic is coming to Spain for the first time to offer a unique musical experience (Teatro La Latina. Wednesday to Sunday. 12 Nov-14 Dec).
The world premiere of this innovative musical based on Ken Follett's bestseller is coming to Madrid. (Teatro Gran Vía. Tuesdays to Sundays. 20 Nov-1 Feb). Tickets on sale
A musical comedy set on Broadway that pays tribute to the legendary Hollywood star (Teatro Audrey. Wednesday to Sunday. 27 Nov 2025-11 Jan 2026). Tickets on sale
The musical that has captivated the world is coming to Madrid, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of its première in London (Teatro Apolo. Première 28 November 2025). Tickets on sale
SPORTING EVENTS
Enjoy a thrilling horse racing experience at La Zarzuela Racecourse all year round (2 March to 28 December 2025).
Madrid is hosting a new edition of one of the most popular and traditional golf tournaments in Europe (Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. 9-12 October).
The third match of the league phase sees the Madrid side playing against the team from Turin under the orders of Igor Tudor (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 22 October).
El Clásico is back, one of the most awaited matches in which the Madrid team clashes with the blue and red side (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 26 October).
The fourth match of the league phase of the Champions League will see Diego Simeone’s side playing against the Belgian football club (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 4 November).
The excitement of American football is coming to Madrid as the city hosts a regular NFL league match played by the Miami Dolphins and Washington Commanders (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 16 November).
The Italian football club will be visiting the red and white side to play an exciting match in the league phase of the Champions League (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 26 November).
Don’t miss the most important equestrian event that seeks to bring the general public closer to the horse world (IFEMA MADRID - Halls 12 and 14. 28-30 November).
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22nd International Architecture Week 2025
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Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2025
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FERIARTE
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Chefs on Fire Madrid 2025
AND CONCERTS...
The Californian band is coming to Madrid as part of its Supercharged Worldwide Tour on which it will be accompanied by Simple Plan from Canada (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 26 September 2025).
The music legend, a reference in rock songs, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of her first album, Horses (Teatro Real. 8 October).
The British punk rock singer is returning to Madrid as part of his IDOLS World Tour in which he presents his latest album, Idols (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 11 October).
The British progressive rock band is back with its Seven Decades world tour, a sound experience that spans its entire history (Capitol Gran Vía. 13 October).
The American band has announced its much awaited return to Europe as part of the The Complete Sweets! Tour in which it will present its latest album, Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets (La Riviera. 15 October).
The iconic British hard rock band is coming to Madrid to present its latest album, Dreams On Toast (La Riviera. 22 October).
After an absence of seven years, the acclaimed British alternative rock band will be performing four concerts in Madrid (Movistar Arena. 4, 5, 6 and 7 November).
The veteran British post punk band will be performing tracks from their last album Unbroken (Sala Mon Live. 7 November 2025).
The American singer will be performing in Madrid as part of her The Lifetimes Tour in which she will present her latest album (Movistar Arena. 11 November).
The American band led by singer Ryan Tedder is coming to Madrid as part of its latest Escape to Europe tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 14 November 2025).
The German power metal band will be giving a single performance in Spain to celebrate its 40th anniversary (La Nueva Cubierta de Leganés. 15 November).
The iconic artist will be performing in Madrid alongside his band, as part of the second leg of his One Assassination Under God Tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 28 November).
TIME FOR SOMETHING WARM
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Autumn mornings are the perfect opportunity to meet friends and enjoy a brunch, these popular and abundant late breakfasts. In the city, you can find numerous options, such as El Jardín de Orfila, designed by the chef, Mario Sandoval, in a cosy restaurant with views over a secret garden.
It is also possible to have a mile high brunch at Only You Boutique Hotel Madrid which includes a wide selection of desserts, and at the Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller, an authentic natural oasis in the heart of Madrid.
REVAMP YOUR WARDROBE
A weekend of shopping in Madrid is enough to give your wardrobe a new look.
Not only is it the most elegant of all fashion accessories, but it also protects our hands from the cold. Our city can boast numerous shops and workshops where their gloves are still 100% handmade.
Over the past few years, Madrid’s calendar has got filled with street markets and pop-up events gathering buyers, sellers and producers.
An unforgettable shopping experience just thirty minutes outside Madrid, offering discounts of up to 60% in luxury brands.
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