Burial of the Sardine + "Gigantes y Cabezudos" parade
The Madrid Carnival season ends with this popular burial and a procession made up of enormous figures (From San Antonio de la Florida. 14 February 2024).
400th Anniversary of Madrid's Plaza Mayor
Spectacular video mapping that started the Fourth Centenary two years ago brings the program to a close (Plaza Mayor. Three shows a day. 15-17 February)
Special Christmas Lottery
A day of dreams and hopes, announcing the winner of the most popular lottery in Spain (Teatro Real. 22 December).
Cortylandia
A traditional music show with animated figures to celebrate Christmas (El Corte Inglés Preciados – Callao. Nov-Jan 2024).
Open House Madrid 2023
Ninth edition of the architecture and city festival that enables unique buildings and spaces in Madrid to be visited (Various venues. September 2023).
Madrid Otra Mirada (MOM) 2023
Experience the great heritage party and visit Madrid’s leading historic buildings free of charge (Various venues. October 2023).
Ellas Crean 2023
Another edition of the festival with a multidisciplinary programme that brings together female talents from disciplines, such as music, theatre and dance (Various locations. 2-30 March).
Chinese New Year 2024
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.
New Year’s Eve at the Puerta del Sol
See out the year eating twelve grapes to the chimes of the Puerta del Sol clock (31 December 2023. From 09:30 pm).
Madrid, Navidad de encuentro
Free activities for all ages in the fifth edition of this Christmas fair (Matadero Madrid. Late Dec-early Jan).