What’s on in Madrid this season
This season · 11 Jul – 30 Sep 2026 · updated 1st & 15th · past events hidden automatically
The festivals and happenings worth planning a trip around — each one tagged with who it suits, and an honest word where it doesn’t. See where to stay →
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Noches del Botánico
14 Jun – 31 Jul · Real Jardín Botánico
An open-air concert series in a leafy botanical garden — national and international names in an intimate natural setting.
who it suits
Cultureconcerts in a garden Solorelaxed summer evenings
#livemusic #garden #openair #ticketed
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Veranos de la Villa
7 Jul – 25 Aug · Citywide venues
Madrid's 42nd summer festival turns the city into an open-air stage — music, flamenco, dance, theatre and circus across 20 venues, much of it free or cheap.
who it suits
Cultureflamenco, dance & theatre Familychildren's programming Soloaffordable nightly shows
#festival #flamenco #openair #free
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Mad Cool Festival
8 Jul – 11 Jul · Iberdrola Music, Villaverde
One of Europe's biggest festivals — four days, with Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine and Twenty One Pilots among the 2026 headliners.
who it suits
Solobig festival energy Cultureglobal headliners
⚠ Family:a large adult music festival, not for kids
#livemusic #headliners #ticketed
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Fiestas de La Paloma
6 Aug – 15 Aug · La Latina & Lavapiés
Madrid's most traditional summer fiesta — La Latina and Lavapiés fill with chotis dancing, lanterns, street food and a gloriously local atmosphere.
who it suits
Culturethe most authentic fiesta Foodiestreet food & verbenas Familydaytime, neighbourhood-friendly
#fiesta #free #tradition #neighbourhood