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Free events in September in Madrid: festivals, markets and cultural plans

Published by DondeGo

Tue, 1 April 2025

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Madrid begins September with an agenda packed with historic festivals, flamenco, markets and major cultural events spread across the capital and its surroundings.

The month will begin with the Fiestas del Motín de Aranjuez (2–6 September), which will bring the atmosphere of 1808 back to the streets with popular celebrations, concerts and the Mercado Goyesco. In Alcalá de Henares, the Noches del Patrimonio (11–12 September) will bring cultural activities to squares and historic buildings.

Music will also play a prominent role. The “Flamenco en el Templete José Menese” series will offer free performances on 4, 5, 11 and 12 September, while the Museo del Prado will open its doors at night on 5 September so visitors can enjoy its collections and exhibitions.

September will also be a good time to explore Madrid's markets. Los Sábados de El Rastro will return on 5 September with antiques, vintage pieces and crafts, and Mercado de Motores will hold a new edition on 12 and 13 September. Added to all this is Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend, which from 10 to 13 September will bring together 60 galleries to inaugurate the city's new exhibition season.

In this guide

93 listed · 36 currently running

  1. Festival del Eclipse Not currently running
  2. Visita del Papa León XIV a Madrid Not currently running
  3. Festival «Mazda House: talleres, música y cultura japonesa» Not currently running
  4. Escenario Plaza de España Not currently running
  5. Fiestas del Motín de Aranjuez Event
  6. Fiestas del 2 de Mayo de Madrid Not currently running
  7. Fiestas de San Cayetano Not currently running
  8. Escenario Plaza Pedro Zerolo Not currently running
  9. Heritage Nights in Alcalá de Henares EventFestivals
  10. Festival de San Lorenzo Not currently running
  11. Fiesta de las Mayas y los Mayos Not currently running
  12. Escenario Puerta del Sol Not currently running
  13. Workshop «Al pan, pan» Event Sol
  14. Recreación histórica del 2 de Mayo Not currently running
  15. Festival «La Noche en Blanco (y Amarillo)» Not currently running
  16. Zona de aficionados «Plaza Selección» Not currently running
  17. Escenario Plaza de las Reinas Not currently running
  18. Fiestas de la Paloma Not currently running
  19. Festival «Proyector» Event
  20. Espectáculo de drones «Madrid en el cielo» Not currently running
  21. Festival «Las noches del castillo» Not currently running
  22. Madrid Summit «Conferencia Internacional de Derechos Humanos» Not currently running
  23. Las fiestas de San Sebastián de los Reyes Not currently running
  24. International Piano Festival “Madrid a Tempo” EventConcerts
  25. Fiestas San Isidro Not currently running
  26. Conciertos gratis en San Sebastián de los Reyes Not currently running
  27. Manifestación Estatal del Orgullo LGTBIQ+ Not currently running
  28. «Flamenco at the José Menese Bandstand» series EventConcerts
  29. Festival de intervenciones artísticas en Lavapiés «CALLE 2026» Not currently running
  30. Cine de verano Casa Museo Lope de Vega 2026 Not currently running
  31. Festival «IlustraweekMadrid» Not currently running
  32. Mercado Medieval de Guadarrama Not currently running
  33. Experience «Back to Hogwarts» EventThings to do with kids Sol
  34. Exposición «Leyendas del Motor» Not currently running
  35. Mercado Goyesco de Aranjuez Event
  36. Las fiestas de Rivas Not currently running
  37. Los Sábados de El Rastro Event
  38. Festival «Circuito de Cine de Verano» Not currently running
  39. Los espectáculos de luces y sonido en Parque Europa Not currently running
  40. Xulo Market Event
  41. Día Internacional de los Museos Not currently running
  42. Mercado de Motores Event
  43. Experiencia sensorial «Cabinas literarias» Not currently running
  44. Experiencia «Refúgiate en la Cultura» Not currently running
  45. El Prado at Night EventExhibitions Los Jerónimos
  46. Refugio Climático en el Círculo de Bellas Artes Not currently running
  47. Apertura Madrid Gallery Weekend Event
  48. Sesión Vermú Not currently running
  49. Exposición «Ofertorio. Greta Alfaro» Not currently running
  50. Guardería de Plantas Not currently running
  51. Exposición «Dislocación» Not currently running
  52. «The Recognitions» Exhibition EventExhibitions Ciudad Universitaria
  53. Exposición «The Animals» Not currently running
  54. Exhibition «Los Americanos» EventExhibitions Universidad
  55. Exposición «Ukiyo-e. El ferrocarril en el mundo flotante» Not currently running
  56. Exposición «Drift. Yann Gross» Not currently running
  57. Exhibition «Helbig Archive: 96 - 26» EventExhibitions Ciudad Universitaria
  58. Exposición «Icónica Madrid. Una ciudad de cuento» Not currently running
  59. Ciclo de Cine Chino 2026 Not currently running
  60. «Modern Mythologies: Ouka Leele & Co» exhibition EventExhibitions Cortes
  61. Exposición «Madrid, Musa de las Letras» Not currently running
  62. Concurso «La folclórica del siglo XXI» Not currently running
  63. Exhibition «Everybody loves to Cha Cha Cha. Bego Antón» EventExhibitions Justicia
  64. Mercado de Las Ranas Event
  65. PHoto España, the Photography and Visual Arts Festival EventExhibitions
  66. Mercadillo de Minerales de la Escuela de Minas Not currently running
  67. Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace EventShows Palacio
  68. Exposición «Helnwein: mundos invertidos» Not currently running
  69. Exposición «Menchu Gal. Imágenes de una vida» Not currently running
  70. Exhibition «Women of Wit. Golden Pens in the Century of Letters» EventExhibitions Cortes
  71. Free 21Distritos activities EventConcerts
  72. Exhibition ‘Looking Again’ EventExhibitions
  73. La Feria del Libro Antiguo y de Ocasión Not currently running
  74. Thyssen Nights: Saturdays at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza EventExhibitions Cortes
  75. Exposoción «Historias revestidas de Hanbok» Not currently running
  76. Exposición «Eduardo Chillida. Soñar el espacio» Not currently running
  77. Exhibition «La tempestad. El jardín de los senderos que se bifurcan. Avelino Sala» EventExhibitions Los Jerónimos
  78. 10.ª Feria del libro en Puente de Vallecas Not currently running
  79. Exposición «Home Sweet Home» Not currently running
  80. Exhibition ‘Fardo. Andrea Canepa’ EventExhibitions Los Jerónimos
  81. Exposición «Ana Locking. Nostalgia / Utopía» Not currently running
  82. Gran Feria Medieval Not currently running
  83. Aluche flea market EventFairs
  84. Painters' Market EventFairs Palacio
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  86. Exposición «Chema Madoz» Not currently running
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  88. Exposición «NO-DO. El mundo de ayer. Imagen y propaganda del franquismo» Not currently running
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  91. Free evening visits to the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza EventExhibitions Cortes
  92. Free exhibitions in Madrid Guide
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