Events in Madrid

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  • The gastronomy festival is back for the tenth consecutive year, with the city’s hotels as a unique gastronomic space (Various hotels. 22 Sept to 5 Oct).

    Hotel Tapa Tour Madrid 2025
  • Hotel Tapa Tour Madrid 2025

DON'T MISS

A unique opportunity to explore the Mexican artist from an unprecedented and profound perspective (No. 30 Paseo del Pintor Rosales. Wednesday to Sunday. Till 31 October).

An immersive experience based on the hit Jurassic World film franchise (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Until 19 October).

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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

German beer festival with traditional food and live music (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. Thursday to Sunday. 11-21 September).

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A neighbourhood initiative featuring a wide variety of cultural, commercial, and artistic activities for all ages. (Literary Quarter - Calle de las Huertas. Next edition: 20 September).

The world's largest travelling car show celebrates its grand finale in Madrid (Circuito de Madrid Jarama-RACE. 20 and 21 September).

Eleventh edition of the architecture and city festival that enables more than 100 unique buildings and spaces in Madrid to be visited (Various venues. 25-28 September). 

A magical open air experience in which classical music comes together with state-of-the-art technology (La Zarzuela Racecourse. 25-27 September).

Annual Events

Spain marks its national day with pomp and pageantry (12 October 2025).

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.

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).

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

Visit our online store (in Spanish) of souvenirs made by local artisans!

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  • Take a peek at our selection of the most important events taking place in Madrid and start planning your next visit!

    Madrid Events Calendar: 2025
  • Cleopatra, la exposición inmersiva
  • Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus, metro, train or taxi.

    Getting around Madrid
  • 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: 1 October).

    Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace
  • Relevo solemne de la Guardia Real
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  • Madrid has lots of activities for children. Check out our suggestions to make the most of your great family holiday.

    Madrid for Kids
  • Parque Warner
  • Don't let a little drizzle ruin your visit! Check out all the things you can do in Madrid whatever the weather.

    Madrid in the Rain
  • Madrid con lluvia. Plaza Mayor