Events in Madrid
Events in Madrid
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Day of the Dead Casa de México - Altar of the Dead
DON'T MISS
Don’t miss the weekly Changing of the Guard held every Wednesday and Saturday, and the Solemn Changing of the Guard on the first Wednesday of every month (Next Solemn Changing of the Guard: 12 November).
Baltasar Lobo's sculptures will line the Golden Mile as a way of bringing art closer to the urban space (Calles Ortega and Gasset and Serrano. Till 30 November).
Hop on board one the region's tourist trains and discover some magical places.
Don't miss
This exhibition is not just a visual journey but an invitation to enter a parallel universe where Spanish traditions come to life (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. From 7 October).
A neighbourhood initiative featuring a wide variety of cultural, commercial, and artistic activities for all ages (Literary Quarter - Calle de las Huertas. Next edition: 8 and 22 November).
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).
The ninth edition of this event highlights hotels as the beating heart of Madrid's cultural life (Various locations. 7-16 November).
Monthly vintage market held in the south of the city (Railway Museum. Second weekend of the month. Next edition: 8 and 19 November).
A market that brings a selection of the region’s produce (Alcobendas. Second Sunday of each month. Next Edition: 9 November.
Another edition of Madrid’s International Lesbian, Gay and Transsexual film festival featuring young LGBTI+ activists, non-conformists and film buffs (Various locations. 11-23 November).
Annual Events
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.
Pick a costume, put on your dancing shoes and treat yourself to some carnival sardines! (14-18 February 2026).
Thousands flock to the city to attend the processions and to enjoy the atmosphere created by the trumpets, drums and the hundreds of religious worshippers' bright and colourful attire (27 Mar-5 Apr 2026).
Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro.
Join Madrileños in celebrating diversity and standing up for a more tolerant and inclusive society (25 Jun-5 Jul 2026).
August is a fantastic month to experience Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (early-mid August 2026).
Spain marks its national day with pomp and pageantry (12 October 2026).
All Saints' Day, Halloween, the Day of the Dead... Madrid has created a fusion of these three traditions from different cultures to celebrate this day in style.
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