Guide
The best September festivals in Madrid
Madrid is a city of celebration. It is difficult to imagine a time when there is no music, drinks and laughter. There seem to be festivals under way all the time. And with the arrival of September, they do not stop.
In this guide
12 listed
- Festival ‘Escena Escorial’
‘Carmen’, adapted to the language of social media, and Mahler, conducted by Alondra de la Parra, form part of the programme of Escena Escorial, San Lorenzo de El Escorial’s new performing-arts festival.
- Fiestas del Motín de Aranjuez
Aranjuez once again stages its past: for five days, the 1808 Mutiny will take over streets and squares alongside concerts and popular celebrations.
- ‘Las Noches de Río Babel’ festival
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.
- Our Lady of Consolation Festival
Pozuelo de Alarcón will celebrate its patron saint festivities in honour of Our Lady of Crowned Consolation with a programme that brings together tradition and music. Concerts, bull runs, family activities and popular gatherings will once again bring together residents and visitors in the streets of the municipality.
- ‘Coca-Cola Music Experience 2026’ Festival
Two days of music in which, within the same hour, a pop hit may play, followed by reggaeton and, a minute later, electronic music: CCME returns to Madrid with a line-up featuring Melendi, Wisin and Dimitri Vegas.
- Brunch! Electronik Madrid
Brunch Electronik Madrid will bring together four days of open-air electronic music, from the debut of Metamorfosi, led by Joseph Capriati, to Anyma’s new show, ÆDEN, which will close the season.
- Heritage Nights in Alcalá de Henares
The traditional “Heritage Nights” will be held in Alcalá de Henares, during which squares and historic buildings will host a range of cultural activities.
- L.E.V. Matadero Festival
L.E.V. Matadero returns to Madrid to explore the boundaries between art, sound and technology with a programme bringing together electronic music, immersive experiences and digital proposals by international artists.
- Water Lantern Festival
The Water Lantern Festival will turn Parque Juan Carlos I into a sea of floating lights.
- Brava Madrid
Brava Madrid returns in September to turn the capital's venues into a space of music, light and living energy, where every concert becomes an event.
- Time Warp festival
Madrid is preparing for two nights of pure electronic music: the Time Warp festival will once again take over the IFEMA Madrid venue and bring together leading DJs from the global techno scene.
- WAH Madrid
You have the opportunity to visit Las Vegas and Broadway without leaving Madrid. WAH Madrid will transport you to a musical and gastronomic paradise during its show.
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