VIRGEN DE LA PALOMA
Botellon, street bars and carnival stalls, it's the Latina party. A warm ...Read more
FÊTE NATIONALE
Parade of the armed forces in the presence of the royal family and ...Read more
FERIA DEL LIBRO DE MADRID
Read moreLike every year since 1933, the Retiro Park (although the first editions took place on the paseo de Recoletos) becomes an open-air bookshop by hosting the book fair of the Spanish capital. For two weeks, more than two million people flocked to this cultural event and strolled along the 360 stands that showcased authors and publishers. In addition, each year a country is the guest of honour.
SAN LORENZO, SAN CAYETANO ET VIRGEN DE LA PALOMA
In Lavapiés, there is a real village festival with tents and bars in the ...Read more
SEMANA SANTA
Holy Week, the most important event of the year for Spaniards. Processions ...Read more
DOS DE MAYO
To remember the day when the people of Madrid stood up to Napoleon's ...Read more
MADRID PRIDE - DÍA DEL ORGULLO GAY
A famous gay pride that sets fire to the Chueca district. For 40 years: a ...Read more
FÊTE DE SAN JUAN
On June 23rd for the night of Saint John, fires are lit in Retiro Park to ...Read more
FIESTAS DE SAN ISIDRO
Long live San Isidro, the patron saint of Madrid! And the big popular party ...Read more
CHEVAUCHÉE DES ROIS MAGES
On 5 January, the Wise Men's ride and gifts for the children will take ...Read more
JOUR DE LA CONSTITUTION
Read moreConstitution Day is a holiday on the other side of the Pyrenees. On this occasion, the whole country commemorates the acceptance of the Constitution by referendum in 1978. This was one of the great founding acts of Spain's democratic transition, the process that led to the end of the dictatorial regime after Franco's death in 1975. It was a text that was widely acclaimed at the time, with 88% of the electorate voting in favour. This holiday usually marks the beginning of the Christmas holidays for Spaniards who are starting to go shopping.