City Guides
Madrid
Special Events
Special Events
Madrid
Most Popular Hotels in Madrid:
Alfredo Marquerie, 43, 28034
Avda. General 12, 28042
Diego De Leon, 10, 28006
Principe, 11, 28012
Reyes Magos (Epiphany)
January
Marked by a procession of the ‘the kings' with commercial floats.
City centre
Carnaval (Carnival)
February
Procession, masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida.
Plaza Mayor
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Week leading to Easter
Solemn religious processions and services.
Throughout the city
Fiesta del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2 May)
2 May
Marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808, with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance.
Various venues
Festival Flamenco
May
Flamenco dancing competition.
Teatro Albéniz, Calle de la Paz 11
San Isidro
May
Commemoration of Madrid's patron saint with procession to the church of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions, zarzuela, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions.
Pradera de San Isidoro and various other venues
Gay Pride
Last week in June
Festival culminates in a parade through the Retiro, Sol and Casa de Campo districts, other events in Chueca district.
Website: www.gaypridemadrid.com
Veranos de la Villa (Summer in the City)
July-August
Seasonal cultural events.
Various venues
Festival de Otoño (Autumn Festival)
October-November
Madrid's most important annual arts festival.
Various venues
Feria de Artesania
December
Festive craft fair.
Paseo de Recoletos
Natividad (Christmas)
December
Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Plaza Mayor
Nochevieja (New Year's Eve)
December
Crowds gather to eat grapes and drink champagne.
Puerta del Sol
Tours of Madrid
4-Day Spain Tour: Cordoba, Seville and Granada from Madrid - Starting from £339.25 per person
Avila and Segovia Day Trip from Madrid - Starting from £52.82 per person
Toledo Half-Day or Full-Day Trip from Madrid - Starting from £34.93 per person
5-Day Spain Tour: Seville, Cordoba, Toledo, Ronda, Costa del Sol and Granada from Madrid - Starting from £406.27 per person
El Escorial Monastery and the Valley of the Fallen from Madrid - Starting from £42.59 per person
Most Popular Hotels in Madrid:
Alfredo Marquerie, 43, 28034
Avda. General 12, 28042
Diego De Leon, 10, 28006
Principe, 11, 28012
Reyes Magos (Epiphany)
January
Marked by a procession of the ‘the kings' with commercial floats.
City centre
Carnaval (Carnival)
February
Procession, masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida.
Plaza Mayor
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Week leading to Easter
Solemn religious processions and services.
Throughout the city
Fiesta del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2 May)
2 May
Marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808, with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance.
Various venues
Festival Flamenco
May
Flamenco dancing competition.
Teatro Albéniz, Calle de la Paz 11
San Isidro
May
Commemoration of Madrid's patron saint with procession to the church of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions, zarzuela, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions.
Pradera de San Isidoro and various other venues
Gay Pride
Last week in June
Festival culminates in a parade through the Retiro, Sol and Casa de Campo districts, other events in Chueca district.
Website: www.gaypridemadrid.com
Veranos de la Villa (Summer in the City)
July-August
Seasonal cultural events.
Various venues
Festival de Otoño (Autumn Festival)
October-November
Madrid's most important annual arts festival.
Various venues
Feria de Artesania
December
Festive craft fair.
Paseo de Recoletos
Natividad (Christmas)
December
Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Plaza Mayor
Nochevieja (New Year's Eve)
December
Crowds gather to eat grapes and drink champagne.
Puerta del Sol
January
Marked by a procession of the ‘the kings' with commercial floats.
City centre
Carnaval (Carnival)
February
Procession, masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida.
Plaza Mayor
Semana Santa (Holy Week)
Week leading to Easter
Solemn religious processions and services.
Throughout the city
Fiesta del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2 May)
2 May
Marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808, with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance.
Various venues
Festival Flamenco
May
Flamenco dancing competition.
Teatro Albéniz, Calle de la Paz 11
San Isidro
May
Commemoration of Madrid's patron saint with procession to the church of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions, zarzuela, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions.
Pradera de San Isidoro and various other venues
Gay Pride
Last week in June
Festival culminates in a parade through the Retiro, Sol and Casa de Campo districts, other events in Chueca district.
Website: www.gaypridemadrid.com
Veranos de la Villa (Summer in the City)
July-August
Seasonal cultural events.
Various venues
Festival de Otoño (Autumn Festival)
October-November
Madrid's most important annual arts festival.
Various venues
Feria de Artesania
December
Festive craft fair.
Paseo de Recoletos
Natividad (Christmas)
December
Christmas and New Year celebrations.
Plaza Mayor
Nochevieja (New Year's Eve)
December
Crowds gather to eat grapes and drink champagne.
Puerta del Sol
Tours of Madrid
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