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The blessing of the water of the fountain, the Quinario, the Solemn Mass and the Procession are some of the key religious moments of the festivities (10-15 May 2020)

August is a fantastic month to experience a Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (4-15 August 2023).

The sound of 100 drums will put the finishing touch to Madrid’s Easter (Plaza Mayor. 9 April).

The traditional and popular race on up to 15cm heels celebrates a new edition (Calle Pelayo. Thursday. 29 June 2023).

The Year of the Dragon will begin on 10 February 2024 and, for the ninth consecutive year, Madrid will celebrate it with a full programme of activities.

Pick a costume, put on your dancing shoes and treat yourself to some carnival sardines! (10-14 February).

Madrid is one of the best LGBTQ+ destinations in the world, and its annual Pride celebrations are always attended by thousands of people (23 June - 2 July 2023).

Thousands flock to the city to attend the processions and to enjoy the atmosphere created by the trumpets, drums and the hundreds of religious worshippers' bright and colourful attire (2 to 9 April 2023).

Every year on and around May 15th, Madrid honours its patron saint, San Isidro.