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  • Winter of Madrid(December-February):

  • Autumn of Madrid(September-November)

  • Summer of Madrid(June-August):

    1. Noches del Botánico Alfonso XIII Royal Botanical Garden, Complutense University: In June and July, watch Spanish and international artists perform outdoors.
    2. Madrid Pride — MADO: Late June and early July, Chueca, Gran Vía and central Madrid. Experience street parties, concerts and cultural events.
    3. Mad Cool Festival: In July, enjoy multiple stages and large-scale live performances. Experience one of Madrid’s major contemporary music festivals.
    4. Veranos de la Villa/Río Babel Festival: In July, multiple venues across Madrid Host concerts, dance, theatre, circus, and outdoor performances.
    5. Madrid’s traditional August fiestas: Lavapiés, La Latina and surrounding historic neighbourhoods. San Cayetano: usually around 7 August. San Lorenzo: usually around 10 August. La Virgen de la Paloma: traditionally celebrated around 15 August.

  • Madrid in Spring(March-May)

    1. Semana Santa(Holy Week) from 19-28 March. Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor, historic churches, and central streets will have traditional religious processions with drums, trumpets, and ceremonial robes that are worth watching. Attend the Easter Sunday tamborrada, a traditional drum gathering.
    2. San Isidro, 15th of May: Visit the Pradera de San Isidro for traditional festivities. See locals wearing chulapo and chulapa outfits. Watch or learn the traditional chotis dance. Taste rosquillas — including listas and tontas — and traditional festival drinks. Explore festivities around Las Vistillas, Plaza Mayor and other venues.
    3. Dos de Mayo celebrations around 2nd of May: In Lavapiés and other designated locations, depending on the programme. Discover a traditional festival celebrating spring and women. See floral decorations and local cultural displays.
    4. Los Mayos–La Maya around 10 May: Explore the Malasaña neighbourhood, closely associated with the history of the 1808 uprising against French occupation.
    5. Salón Gourmets 13–16 April 2027, Major food and gourmet-products fair at IFEMA; some access may be trade-oriented.
    6. Horse racing at Hipódromo de la Zarzuela Spring race season, Live racing, outdoor viewing, and a distinctive day out.
    7. International show jumping In May, equestrian competitions featuring international riders.
    8. San Isidro bullfighting fair
      May–June, Traditional bullfights at Las Ventas; a controversial cultural tradition, entirely optional.




  • Destinations:

    Destinations:

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