Events & Festivals

Experience Madrid's vibrant calendar of celebrations throughout the year

365

Traditional Festivals

50+

Art Exhibitions

100+

Music & Dance

Madrid's Year-Round Celebrations

May 15-20

Madrid's biggest festival honoring the city's patron saint

Type:Religious/Cultural

Free Events

Family Friendly

Activities:

Folklore contestsChotis dancingTraditional dress

August 12-15

Virgin of La Paloma festival with street processions and verbenas

Type:Religious/Cultural

Free Events

Family Friendly

Activities:

Street processionsVerbenas (street parties)Traditional music

Late June/Early July

One of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations

Type:Cultural/Social

Free Events

Family Friendly

Activities:

Pride paradeConcertsCultural events

July-August

Summer festival with outdoor concerts and cinema under the stars

Type:Cultural

Free Events

Family Friendly

Activities:

Free concertsStreet theaterOpen-air cinema

Late February

International Contemporary Art Fair, one of Europe's most important

Type:Art Fair

Activities:

Art exhibitionsGallery presentationsArtist talks