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 September 2026
THE BEST AUTUMN FESTIVALS
An initiative to celebrate the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures with various activities across the Community of Madrid (Various venues. 2-12 October).
Twelfth edition of this film festival dedicated to sustainable development and the environment (Different locations. 20-25 October).
Twenty-first anniversary of this festival that is committed to the flamenco art in all of its forms (Main Venue: Teatros del Canal. 13 Oct-1 Nov).
The festival which aims to raise the visibility of women’s work in the film industry is holding its ninth edition (Various venues. 27 Oct-8 Nov).
Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Various venues. 2 Oct- 30 Nov).
The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 44th anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. 6-26 November 2026).
A new edition, more intimate and woven right into the fabric of the city, brings together the very best of the genre (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau. Nov-Dec 2026).
Another edition of Madrid’s International Lesbian, Gay and Transsexual film festival featuring young LGBTI+ activists, non-conformists and film buffs (Various locations. 10-26 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
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Unfounded Rumours. Javier and Rafa Forteza
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Entre la retícula y la vida
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Manolo Millares. Fallen Figure I
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Eli Cortiñas. The Machine Dreams of Smoke
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The Odyssey. The Immersive Journey
![Manolo Millares, Personaje caído I [Fallen Figure I], 1970, técnica mixta sobre arpillera. © Manolo Millares, VEGAP, Madrid, 2026](https://estaticos.esmadrid.com/cdn/farfuture/Za0INTwBHbcgazgTQ2a3aJhkIZz70cd1JjuTHNV83mQ/mtime:1788969656/sites/default/files/styles/content_type_full/public/eventos/eventos/manolo_millares._personaje_caido_i_0.png?itok=Z1bSo5DT "Manolo Millares, Personaje caído I [Fallen Figure I], 1970, técnica mixta sobre arpillera. © Manolo Millares, VEGAP, Madrid, 2026")
![Eli Cortiñas, The Most Given of Givens [Lo más dado de lo dado], 2016, instalación de vídeo de tres canales. Museo Reina Sofía © Eli Cortiñas, VEGAP, Madrid, 2026](https://estaticos.esmadrid.com/cdn/farfuture/tU1jE3tG9jpnqzh6ihwtDZvCq8XiBFg5TsGt792KMeQ/mtime:1788253271/sites/default/files/styles/content_type_full/public/eventos/eventos/eli_cortinas.jpg?itok=oKjpMTlc "Eli Cortiñas, The Most Given of Givens [Lo más dado de lo dado], 2016, instalación de vídeo de tres canales. Museo Reina Sofía © Eli Cortiñas, VEGAP, Madrid, 2026")
FIND A BOOK FOR AUTUMN EVENINGS
ENJOY MUSICALS THIS AUTUMN
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The Lion King (El Rey León)
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Wicked, the Musical
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Les Misérables
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El Alma al Aire, the Musical
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Zorro, the Musical
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SIX, the Musical
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Cabaret, the Musical at the Kit Kat Klub
SPORTING EVENTS
Enjoy a thrilling horse racing experience at La Zarzuela Racecourse all year round (La Zarzuela Racecourse. 8 Mar-29 Nov).
Madrid is hosting a new edition of one of the most popular and traditional golf tournaments in Europe (Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. 8-11 October 2026).
Simeone’s red and white team will play its first Champions League match in front of its fans at home against the English side (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 13 October).
Mourinho’s Madrid side will be playing another match in the Champions League against the German team managed by Martín Demichelis (Bernabéu Stadium. 21 October).
The Madrid side will face a tough match against the club with the most titles in the history of the Bundesliga (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 3 November).
Bordalés’ team will play at home against the British football club in an exciting match (Coliseum. 5 November).
The excitement of American football is coming back to Madrid with an NFL regular league game featuring the Atlanta Falcons as the home side (Bernabéu Stadium. 8 November).
Pau Quesada’s Madrid side will play against the French football team at home on this latest match day (Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. 10 November).
The Italian women’s football club is the next rival for Pau Quesada’s players on this match day (Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium. 18 November).
On this match day of the Champions League, the Madrid side will play at home against the team from the Netherlands (Bernabéu Stadium. 24 November).
Simeone’s team will play against Viking FK, one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Norwegian football (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 25 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. 26-29 November).
DON’T MISS
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23rd International Architecture Week 2026
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Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2027
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FERIARTE 2026
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Chefs on Fire Madrid 2025
AND CONCERTS...
The renowned American singer and song-writer will be coming to Spain as part of his Solo Europe 2026 tour in an intimate format (Teatro Lope de Vega. 12 October).
The iconic British rock band will be performing all their hits in a concert that is part this new tour (Movistar Arena. 20 October).
The Canadians are returning to Madrid as part of their Bigger Than You Think! tour to celebrate 25 years of pure pop-punk energy (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 27 October).
The global superstar, known as Mr. Worldwide will be performing as part of his I'm Back tour in which his greatest hits can be heard (Movistar Arena. 5 November).
The city will welcome the pioneers of New Romantic as part of the Free to Love Tour, with the British band’s full line-up (Movistar Arena. 6 November).
A spectacular musical tribute to Michael Jackson by artist Lenny Jay, performing the King of Pop's greatest hits (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 6 November).
One of the big names of rock is returning to Madrid as part of his new tour Roll with the Punches 2026 (Movistar Arena. 10 November).
The legendary German pop rock band will be performing its only Spanish concert in Madrid as part of its latest tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 23 November).
The Voices at the Real concert series will be hosting the French soprano in concert, accompanied by the Ensemble Les Surprises, conducted by Louis-Noël Bestion de Camboulas (Teatro Real. 25 November).
The Palestinian rapper presents his fusion of R&B, hip hop and traditional Arabic rhythms (La Riviera. 30 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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Landscape of Light. Paseo del Prado and El Retiro Park
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