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  2. ‘La brecha de lo real’ film series

    Thursday, 1 October 2026 20:00Several dates5 dates

    Five nights, five films and an experiment: at Pequeño Cine Estudio, each screening will be the starting point for dialogue.

    • €35

  6. Hayao Miyazaki Cycle

    19 September - 26 October 2026 Several days

    Madrid cinemas will dedicate six weekends to Hayao Miyazaki, bringing back to the big screen how Chihiro saves her parents, Ponyo learns to live on dry land, and Howl’s castle sets off.

    • from €8

  9. ‘Las Noches de Río Babel’ festival

    4 September - 14 November 2026 Several days

    After the Río Babel summer festival, music does not leave Madrid. From September, the ‘Las Noches de Río Babel’ series will turn the city’s venues into meeting points for Spanish and Latin American artists.

    • from €22

  13. Free 21Distritos activities

    Friday, 30 January 2026 Several dates2 dates

    Madrid’s most entertaining and free project returns, with outdoor flamenco and period circus.

    • Free

  16. Bule Bule brunch

    Enjoy a unique atmosphere where the fun never stops and all the senses are sharpened as never before.

    • Blue Blue
    • €35

  19. Goya Awards 2026 series

    The Sala Berlanga screens the 32 films nominated for the Goya awards just before the awards ceremony.

    • €3.5

  20. «David Lynch Universe» film seasons

    In honour of the legendary director, three cinemas in the capital will offer special screenings of his iconic films. From the surreal Blue Velvet to the mysterious Mulholland Drive, this is an opportunity to relive Lynch’s magic on the big screen.

    • €3.9

  21. Dim Sum Festival

    For the second time, more than ten Madrid restaurants will present their versions of a typical dish from southern China as part of a gastronomic festival.

    • from €28

  22. The Little Christmas House

    Among the snow-covered pines and cosy corners of La Esgaravita farm, in Alcalá de Henares, the Little Christmas House has opened, where festive magic comes to life.

    • Finca La Esgaravita - Granja Escuela
    • €26

  23. Galapagar Spoon Route

    Do you like hearty winter dishes? Stew, fabada, risotto, cheek and other dishes will once again be a good reason to warm up and enjoy the flavours of the region.

    • €4.5

  24. Festival “La Ruta de la Cuchara”

    In Majadahonda, dozens of venues will focus for ten days on a single format, offering diners portions of traditional stews at a fixed price of 3.80 euros.

    • €3.8

  26. 8th season of Flamenco Real

    Teatro Real inaugurates the eighth season of Flamenco Real with leading flamenco masters.

    • El Teatro Real
    • from €30

  27. Christmas at Parque Warner

    This year’s Christmas promises to be magical. Parque Warner Madrid invites you into a world of movie magic, where festive stories come to life and new shows and experiences will make your season unforgettable.

    • Parque Warner
    • from €52.9

  30. “Rita’s Paradays” Parties

    DJ sets, cocktails, Balinese beds and sand beneath your feet: every weekend in summer, Madrid has its own paradise in the heights.

    • Centro Comercial «La Vaguada»
    • from €8

  31. MusaE music series

    The MusaE music series will return to the capital, so the city’s museums will be filled with free concerts.

    • Free

  32. Arriquiñam Festival

    Madrid's free food festival with food trucks and live music is already a success; you still have time to take part.

    • Plaza de toros de Colmenar Viejo

  34. «Matadero Multipista» concerts

    On those Fridays, Matadero becomes a dancefloor the size of a planet, where bass from Latin America meets the rhythms of Seoul and Uganda’s electronic underground.

    • Naves del Español en Matadero
    • Free

  35. Madrid Orgullo Cultural Festival “Muestra-t”

    Madrid will once again come alive to the rhythm of art and inclusion with the start of the key cultural Pride event, which will bring together music, theatre, cinema and poetry in support of diversity and equality.

    • Free

  37. Children’s programme «Asalto a la lectura»

    Reading is a process to fall in love with. And then an enormous new world will open up before the reader. An event returns to Madrid that will help your child fall in love with reading.

    • Centro Cultural Clara del Rey – Museo ABC
    • Free

  40. The Forest of Wishes

    In the very centre of Madrid, in Plaza de Pontejos, the Forest of Wishes will appear, where twinkling fir trees hold the dreams of Madrid residents and create a true festive atmosphere.

    • Free

  41. Los Molinos broom festival

    Spring in Madrid has taken on a new colour, intense yellow: the mountains are covered in broom flowers and the celebration begins that turns Los Molinos into a sunny, month-long festival.

    • Free

  42. The paquito route

    Madrid’s famous route of delicious food returns with bars, restaurants and distinctive fare; it even includes a sandwich with its own name.

    • Free

  43. Madrid Distrito en Corto Festival

    Discover the creativity of Madrid’s local filmmakers at Madrid Distrito en Corto, a festival dedicated to presenting award-winning short films by directors who have won Goya Awards.

    • Free

  44. Christmas at CUPRA City Garage

    CUPRA City Garage is transformed into a hub of Christmas experiences, with immersive installations, workshops and driving simulators for the whole family.

    • Cupra City Garage Madrid

  47. Vicálvaro Medieval Festival

    Immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages, learning to blow glass and strolling through the knights’ market is possible without leaving Madrid.

    • Free

  48. Factory of Wishes

    Madrid fills with magic with the Factory of Wishes at the Real Casa de Correos

    • Real Casa de Correos
    • Free

  49. «Plazas con Alma 2026» Festival

    In Carabanchel, streets and parks temporarily become stages: the neighbourhood hosts dozens of performances, from dance to live music and street theatre.

    • Carabanchel

  51. International Women's Day celebration at the Biblioteca Nacional de España

    The month of March at the Biblioteca Nacional de España will be dedicated to women's voices and stories. Talks, concerts, guided tours and even the circulation of a commemorative coin: all to remember those who paved the way in culture with their talent and courage.

    • Biblioteca Nacional de España
    • Free

  53. Oktoberfest at Level Bar

    At Level Bar, next to Gran Vía, they are celebrating Oktoberfest with German beer and pretzels.

    • Free

  54. 100 years of the Cuesta de Moyano Book Fair

    Madrid’s Cuesta de Moyano Book Fair turns 100. To celebrate the anniversary, there will be a vibrant programme of events, from literary itineraries and concerts to exhibitions and dramatised tours.

    • Cuesta de Moyano
    • Free

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