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Free sewing and embroidery workshops with Teresa Entretejidos
Thursday, 19 November 2026 10:00Several dates3 dates
In November, three free workshops will be held in Villa de Vallecas to learn how to sew alpargatas, reinforce fabrics using the Japanese sashiko technique, and embroider on photographs.
- Free
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The Pokémon GO Festival
14-15 November 2026 10:00Several dates2 dates
On 14 and 15 November, more Steel- and Dragon-type Pokémon will appear on the map in Madrid, with new battles and special encounters during Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global.
- Free
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Saturdays at El Rastro
Saturday, 5 December 2026 11:00Several dates10 dates
On the first Saturday of every month, Madrid’s Rastro turns into a large fair with antiques, vintage items, handmade products and food routes for the whole family.
- Free
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Mineral Market at the School of Mines
Sunday, 6 December 2026 10:00Several dates10 dates
On the first Sunday of every month, the courtyard of the former School of Mining Engineers fills with minerals, fossils and rare natural finds.
- Free
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Free 21Distritos activities
From 30 January 2026 Long run2 dates
Madrid’s most entertaining and free project returns, with outdoor flamenco and period circus.
- Free
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Exhibition «The Circle Project. Bouchra Khalili»
10 September - 29 November 2026 Several days
At La Casa Encendida, works by Bouchra Khalili will be presented focusing on migrants’ struggle for equal rights and the possibility of speaking for themselves.
- Centro cultural y social «La casa encendida»
- Free
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Exhibition «Dance, Dance, Damn You»
From 11 September 2026 Long run
Matadero Madrid will host an immersive installation that turns a dance floor into an experience about memory and uncertainty.
- Matadero Madrid
- Free
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Exhibition «Cruz Novillo»
From 7 October 2026 Long run
Geometry, colour, sound and nearly six decades of work come together in «Cruz Novillo», CentroCentro’s new exhibition devoted to one of the most distinctive artists in contemporary Spanish creation.
- CentroCentro
- Free
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New Year's Eve Party at Puerta del Sol
31 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 23:59Several dates4 dates
Very soon, thousands of people will gather at Puerta del Sol to celebrate the New Year and honour the tradition of eating lucky grapes to the chimes of the clock at the Real Casa de Correos.
- La Puerta del Sol
- Free
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«The aesthetic transition. Spain, 1960-2020» exhibition
16 October 2026 - 10 January 2027 Several days
Spanish art of the past six decades comes to life in Fundación Juan March’s exhibition, where each work becomes a window onto the country’s changes and its cultural rhythm.
- Fundación Juan March
- Free
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Exhibition: “Marilyn Monroe 1926–2026: The Lost Photographs”
27 October 2026 - 18 January 2027 Several days
The Palace hotel brings together rarely seen photographs of Marilyn Monroe and a recording of her final interview for LIFE, where you can hear the actress speaking about her life.
- Free
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Exhibition: Camões: Life, Work and Survival in Hispanic Culture
From 3 November 2026 Long run
The first editions of Os Lusíadas and its early translations will show how the poetry of Luís de Camões found readers and admirers in Spain.
- Biblioteca Nacional de España
- Free
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Exhibition «Meninas Madrid Gallery»
15 November - 15 December 2026 Several dates3 dates
From 15 November to 15 December, a familiar silhouette will once again appear along the streets of Madrid: the meninas, each sculpture featuring a different dress.
- Free
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Christmas Lights in Madrid
21 November 2026 - 6 January 2027 Several dates2 dates
From 21 November, Madrid will be filled with luminous cherry trees, large fir trees, and Christmas decorations, some designed from children's drawings.
- Free
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El Prado at Night
Saturday, 5 December 2026 20:30Several dates21 dates
Museo del Prado will reopen its doors at night so everyone can visit the new exhibitions.
- Museo del Prado
- Free
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Plaza Mayor Christmas Market
27 November - 31 December 2026 Several dates4 dates
Every year, when Christmas arrives, Madrid’s main square is transformed into an extensive market with hundreds of stalls full of nativity figures, musical instruments, toys and novelty items. This centuries-old fair is one of the city’s most cherished traditions.
- Plaza Mayor
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Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace
At the Puerta de los Príncipes of the Royal Palace in Madrid, the changing of the foot and mounted guard is held with music as part of historic ceremonies for visitors.
- Palacio Real de Madrid
- Free
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Free visits to the Museo del Patrimonio Natural del Palacio de Riofrío
A museum has opened at the Palacio de Riofrío that tells the story of how the royal hunting grounds became a space for nature conservation. You can visit for free until the end of the year.
- Free
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Free guided tours of the Viaje de Agua de Amaniel
Discover how the most important system of the old Alcázar was organised in the 17th century.
- Parque de Juan XXIII
- Free
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Exhibition «Colecciones Masaveu. Arte textil»
From antique carpets and embroidery to works by Miró, Delaunay and Calder: the Fundación Masaveu exhibition traces the evolution of textile art from the 15th century to the present day.
- Free
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‘Hell and Wonders’ exhibition
Learn the full history of the relationship between censorship and publication, and discover the secrets of the invisible.
- Biblioteca Nacional de España
- Free
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Exhibition ‘Fardo. Andrea Canepa’
The glass façades of the Palacio de Cristal have become a living fabric of history and memory thanks to the new installation by Peruvian artist Andrea Canepa.
- Palacio De Cristal
- Free
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Free evening visits to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza will open its doors so that the public can enjoy its temporary exhibitions and make art accessible to everyone.
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Free
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Thyssen Nights: Saturdays at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Every Saturday, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum opens its temporary exhibitions free of charge and only to those willing to contemplate art at night.
- Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
- Free
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Landscape of Light
Discover the rich heritage of the Landscape of Light at the Interpretation Centre, where every detail of this UNESCO World Heritage site comes to life.
- CentroCentro
- Free
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Life of Cibeles Palace
Visit the exhibition that tells the entire history of the capital’s most emblematic building. Historical context, witnesses’ memories, technical documents and incredible views await you at the palace.
- CentroCentro
- Free
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Aluche flea market
Every Saturday at the Aluce de Madrid flea market, you can make incredible finds: clothes from famous brands and stylish bags at prices you will not find in shops.
- Free
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Painters' Market
More than forty artists exhibit their work outdoors in a bohemian corner.
- Plaza del Conde de Barajas
- Free
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