Your complete guide to festivals, events and celebrations in Madrid. Dates are approximate â always check locally before travelling!
Madrid's most important fiesta honouring its patron saint! Traditional costumes, chotis dancing in La Pradera, bullfighting season opener and free concerts across the city for a full week.
Solemn Holy Week processions through Madrid's streets. Brotherhoods in traditional robes carry elaborate floats by candlelight in a deeply moving spectacle.
One of the biggest Pride festivals in the world! Chueca neighbourhood explodes with colour, music and celebration. The parade on the first Saturday of July attracts over a million people.
Madrid's biggest rock and pop festival. The 2026 lineup includes major international headliners. Held at a massive outdoor venue on the outskirts of the city.
Madrid's most traditional summer fiesta in the La Latina neighbourhood. Traditional costumes, chotis dancing in the streets and a genuinely authentic Madrid experience.
Madrid celebrates its patron saint with processions, music and a beautiful ceremony at the Cathedral of La Almudena opposite the Royal Palace.
Madrid's spectacular Three Kings Parade through the Gran VÃa is one of the biggest in Spain. Floats, sweets and pure Christmas magic for the whole family.
Spain's premier fashion event twice yearly. International designers, Spanish talent and street style make Madrid one of Europe's fashion capitals during these weeks.
One of Spain's most famous Christmas markets with over 100 stalls selling nativity figures, gifts and traditional food. The historic plaza looks absolutely magical all December.
The most famous New Year's Eve in Spain! Thousands gather at the iconic Puerta del Sol to eat 12 grapes at midnight â one for each bell chime. Unforgettable!