Things to do in winter in Madrid

A MAGICAL CHRISTMAS

A Madrid-style Christmas
As Christmas trees and decorations light up streets and squares, Madrid celebrates everyone’s favourite holiday with a programme packed with cultural and leisure activities.

A Madrid-style Christmas

DAYS OUT WITH THE KIDS

There is so much to enjoy with the kids in winter. Teatro Circo Price is putting on its traditional Christmas show, Circo Price en Navidad, and what better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than to witness the Cabalgata de Reyes, Spain’s traditional Epiphany procession, a unique tradition in the world. And in March you can enjoy Titerescena cycle.

Circo Price en Navidad 2023: La casa del árbol

Circo Price at Christmas

The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. Nov-6 Jan 2025).

El Rey Melchor en la Cabalgata de Reyes Madrid 5 enero 2024

Three Kings Parade

The Three Kings will parade around the city centre before taking gifts to families across the country (5 January 2025).

Titerescena

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. 14 Oct-9 Jun).

FOR SPORTS LOVERS

Football matches

Start the year by taking in the thrilling clash between Atlético de Madrid and FC Barcelona or experience the exciting Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid in February.

Winter sports in Madrid

Alpine skiing, ice skating, snowboarding, Nordic skiing… In Madrid you can enjoy all kinds of winter sports.

San Silvestre Vallecana 2023. Salida carrera popular

San Silvestre Vallecana 2024

Madrid will once again ring out the old and ring in the new with Spain's largest athletics event: a 10K fun run and a 10K professional race (31 December 2024).

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World Indoor Tour Gold Madrid 2024

The best indoor track meeting in Spain, forming part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour, is back (Centro Deportivo Municipal Gallur. 23 February).

A day out at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela racetrack

Horse races run throughout autumn and winter up to the end of December.

CHOOSE YOUR SHOW!

Gala Internacional de Magia en Escena - Festival Internacional de Magia 2024

Theatre

We've plenty on offer for you to enjoy, including Hangar 52, a spectacular magic show by Mago Yunke; Maestrissimo by the Yllana theatre company; the International Magic Festival at Teatro Circo Price; and performances by the Spanish National Ballet, the Kiev City Ballet and the Ballet of Camagüey.

Mamma Mía! El musical - Foto: Javier Naval

Musicals

The Broadway is right here in Madrid! Don't miss Mamma Mia!, The Phantom of the Opera, Aladdin, The Book of Mormon, Pretty Woman, Chicago and the all-time family favourite, The Lion King.

HEAD TO THE SALES

Guide "Shopping: Madrid's artisans, old and new"

Download our map displaying a wonderful selection of shops selling hand-crafted items.

A morning at the Rastro

We will show you 10 tips so as not to miss the most authentic corners of the big open-air market in Madrid, where you can find everything.

The Best Areas for Shopping

Ideas for a great shopping experience in Madrid, for every taste and budget.

Shopping Centres

Madrid is home to a variety of shopping centres where you can shop till you drop, take in a film, enjoy a bite to eat and even hone your ice skating skills

A Weekend Shopping in Madrid

A weekend of shopping in Madrid is enough to give your wardrobe a new look.

Las Rozas Village

An unforgettable shopping experience just thirty minutes outside Madrid, offering discounts of up to 60% in luxury brands.

LET’S PARTY!

Chinese New Year 2025
The Year of the Snake will begin on 29 Janurary 2025 and, for the tenth consecutive year, Madrid will mark the occasion with a full programme of activities.

Chinese New Year 2025
Carnival Madrid 2025
Pick a costume, put on your dancing shoes and treat yourself to some carnival sardines! (1-5 March 2025).

Carnival Madrid 2025

ENJOY THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Wrap up warm, treat yourself to a bag of hot roasted chestnuts, and enjoy a stroll around Madrid as you take in the unique light that bathes the city in winter.

La nueva Plaza de España. Estatua de El Quijote y Sancho Panza

Rediscover the Plaza de España

Snap a photo with Don Quixote and Sancho and enjoy a pleasant walk to the Royal Palace or the Temple of Debod

Enjoy the stunning almond blossom!

The Quinta de los Molinos park puts on a glorious display at this time of year.

Monumento Alfonso XII (1922) de José Grases Riera. Parque de El Retiro de Madrid

El Retiro Park

UNESCO World Heritage Site, together with Paseo del Prado, since 2021.

CONFERENCES AND TRADE SHOWS

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Fitur 2024
Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2024
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid (February Edition)
ARCOmadrid 2024
UVNT Art Fair 2024
HYBRID Art Fair 2024
Art Madrid 2024
JUSTMAD Contemporary Art Fair 2024

The latest edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, better known as FITUR, will be held from 24 to 28 January 2024 at IFEMA, MADRID. It will take place over five days and will host professionals from the tourism sector and those interested in the sector’s latest tendencies, as well as the general public wishing to discover the range of destinations that can be visited at the fair over the weekend. The 2024 edition includes Ecuador as its Partner Country and the tourist offer of more than 130 countries.

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MAKE A DATE WITH GREAT MUSIC

Inverfest 2025

Spain’s biggest winter festival returns for its eleventh edition featuring all genres from flamenco to instrumental music and alternative rock (Main venue: Teatro Circo Price. January-February 2025).

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Laura Pausini

The Italian singer will be performing a special concert to celebrate her career spanning three decades (WiZink Center. 27 January).

Crystal Fighters

The English-Spanish band is embarking on a new European tour to present their latest album, Light+ (WiZink Center. 22 October 2024).

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The 1975

The British pop-rock band led by the vocalist Matty Healy is coming to Madrid as part of its latest string of concerts, Still… At Their Very Best (WiZink Center. 27 February).

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Depeche Mode

The British electronic music band is offering a double bill of concerts as part of its successful Memento Mori tour (WiZink Center. 12 and 14 March 2024).

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Madison Beer

The American artist is coming back to Spain as part of her latest concert tour, The Spinnin Tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 17 March).

Ellas Crean 2025

Another edition of the festival with a multidisciplinary programme that brings together female talents from disciplines, such as music, theatre and dance (Various locations. March 2025).

TREAT YOURSELF! MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANTS

Visit some of the best restaurants and learn about the latest additions to the Michelin Guide 2024: OSA, Cebo; Toki; Santerra, El Club Allard and Desde 1911.

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OSA
A perfect blend of tradition and modernity can be found in this restaurant located next to the Manzanares river and Casa de Campo Park. Since 2024, it's the proud recipient of a Michelin star.

OSA
Cebo
Hotel Urban's restaurant headed up by chefs Javier Sanz and Juan Sahuquillo—named rising stars at Madrid Fusion 2021—is open for business once again as it enjoys a Michelin star in the 2024 edition of the guide.

Cebo
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Toki
Sommelier Marcos Granda’s latest restaurant in Madrid offers Japanese haute cuisine in an intimte setting with space for only six diners. Since 2024, it boasts a Michelin star.

Toki
Santerra
Where lowland forest and mountain cuisine blends tradition with innovation... This restaurant in the heart of Barrio de Salamanca was awarded a Michelin star in the 2024 edition of the guide.

Santerra
Desde 1911
The best fresh fish and seafood in Madrid can be savoured in this restaurant belonging to the prestigious Pescaderías Coruñesas, in the Moncloa neighbourhood, which was awarded its first Michelin star in 2024.

Desde 1911
DiverXO
Chef Dabiz Muñoz runs the only restaurant in Madrid with three Michelin stars. A feast for the senses.

DiverXO
Smoked Room
Hyatt Regency Hesperia’s 2 Michelin star boutique restaurant headed by Chef Dani Garcia where you can enjoy flame grilled haute cuisine.

Smoked Room
Quimbaya
Chef Edwin Rodríguez’s signature cuisine has earned the Colombian restaurant its first Michelin star.

Quimbaya
Deessa
Chef Quique Dacosta helms the restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, which has retained its two Michelin stars in the prestigious guide's 2024 edition.

Deessa
Coque
Serving creative and avant-garde cuisine, Mario Sandoval's restaurant holds two Michelin stars and one Green Star.

Coque

DON'T MISS THE EXHIBITIONS

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Claude Monet (1840-1926). Campo de tulipanes en Holanda, 1886. Óleo sobre lienzo, 54x81 cm. París, Musée Marmottan Monet, legado Michel Monet, 1966. Inv. 5173. © Musée Marmottan Monet, Paris

AND THE GREAT SHOWS...

Don't miss

The Lion King (El Rey León)
The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 110 million people around the world have already seen it! (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday). Buy tickets!

The Lion King (El Rey León)
Aladdin: The Musical
The successful Broadway musical based on the Disney animated film is coming to Spain in a production by Stage Entertainment (Teatro Coliseum. Tuesday to Sundays). Tickets on sale

Aladdin: The Musical
Afanador - Spanish National Ballet
Flamenco show based on the photographic vision of this art by Ruvén Afanador from Colombia (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 23 and 24 May).

Afanador - Spanish National Ballet
Malinche
Musical by Nacho Cano on the love story between Malinche and Hernán (Espacio Malinche - IFEMA MADRID. Thursday to Sunday). Tickets on sale (available in English version)

Malinche

Madrid through the seasons
No matter what time of year you visit, in Madrid you will enjoy our light and an inexhaustible array of culture, food and entertainment.

Madrid through the seasons