From 12 to 18 October, Madrid celebrates its cultural heritage with a new edition of this popular event, featuring guided tours and a host of free activities. Explore a different way to connect with the history of the city.
The idea is simple: the more we know about the places around us, the better we can protect them. Madrid Otra Mirada returns for its 14th edition in 2026, breaking records with more participating venues and activities than ever before. This year, 205 heritage sites can be visited free of charge. Palaces, museums, theatres, churches, cemeteries, parks, gardens, libraries, archives, cultural centres, hotels and other remarkable buildings will host 250 activities exploring Madrid’s history and its artistic and architectural heritage.
We can expect concerts, talks, panel discussions, exhibitions, workshops, screenings and activities for children. The main attractions, however, are the guided tours—some theatricalised—of fascinating sites that are often closed to the public. This year also welcomes 22 new institutions, all opening their doors for the first time and inviting visitors to see them in a new light. They include official bodies such as the Council of State and the Spanish National Defence Studies Centre; major cultural attractions including the Royal Collections Gallery, the Leonardo da Vinci Museum, the Open-Air Sculpture Museum, Gaviria Palace and the Complutense University Museum of Forensic Medicine; St George’s Anglican Church; the San Fermín and Francisco Umbral municipal libraries; urban art galleries such as Factory of Dreams, the Banksy Museum and 95 Art Gallery; and other interesting and unusual places including the headquarters of the Madrid Society of Quantity Surveyors, Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium and the School of Industrial Engineering.
Building on the success of previous editions, Madrid Otra Mirada has been extended this year. For a whole week, visitors can enjoy this celebration of Madrid’s rich heritage and gain a deeper understanding of the past and present of the city. Don’t miss out!
Madrid Otra Mirada (MOM) 2026 Programme
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