Tourist and holiday information for Spain including concerts, gigs & shows.
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAR Documenta Madrid. 6th Madrid International Documentary Festival. May 1st to 10th A festival dedicated to a genre that is becoming more and more important and is turning Madrid into one of the international documentary capitals.
www.documentamadrid.com Urban Culture. 5th Hip Hop International Festival. May 16thAn annual multidisciplinary event that gathers the most notable local and international proposals as regards hip hop and the most contemporary urban culture.
www.culturaurbana.es San Isidro Festivities. May 15thBiggest party of the year for Madrilinos.The programme designed to celebrate the festivities dedicated to the patron saint of the city. 31st City of Madrid Rock Award An essential competition on Madrid's music calendar, living history of Spanish pop rock.
www.premiosrockvillademadrid.universimad.org International Internet Day: May 17thMadrid celebrates the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
www.diadeinternet.org International Museum Day: May 18th
4th Suma Flamenca Festival. May 7th to June 15thMadrid is the flamenco capital of Spain and the world and the festival's programme confirms it as such.
www.sumaflamenca.com International Book Fair. May 29th to June 14th.A chance to discover the latest publications, get a book signed by your favourite author.
Location: El Retiro Park
www.ferialibromadrid.com
www.documentamadrid.com Urban Culture. 5th Hip Hop International Festival. May 16thAn annual multidisciplinary event that gathers the most notable local and international proposals as regards hip hop and the most contemporary urban culture.
www.culturaurbana.es San Isidro Festivities. May 15thBiggest party of the year for Madrilinos.The programme designed to celebrate the festivities dedicated to the patron saint of the city. 31st City of Madrid Rock Award An essential competition on Madrid's music calendar, living history of Spanish pop rock.
www.premiosrockvillademadrid.universimad.org International Internet Day: May 17thMadrid celebrates the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.
www.diadeinternet.org International Museum Day: May 18th
4th Suma Flamenca Festival. May 7th to June 15thMadrid is the flamenco capital of Spain and the world and the festival's programme confirms it as such.
www.sumaflamenca.com International Book Fair. May 29th to June 14th.A chance to discover the latest publications, get a book signed by your favourite author.
Location: El Retiro Park
www.ferialibromadrid.com
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAR JUNE 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month 4th Suma Flamenca Festival. May 7th to June 15thMadrid is the flamenco capital and the festival's programme confirms this.
www.sumaflamenca.com PHotoEspaña. 12th International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts. June 3rd to July 26th One of the most important world events dedicated to photography and visual arts. Each year, the exhibitions attract over half a million people, making it the most popular cultural event in the country.
www.phedigital.com San Antonio de la Florida Festivities. June 13th The Chapel of San Antonio, which houses famous frescos by Goya, celebrates this festivity that combines music, dance and traditional open-air festivals.
Location: San Antonio de la Florida and surroundings European Music Day. June 21st
San Juan Festivities. June 23rd For the last few years, Madrid has also started to commemorate this tradition that celebrates the arrival of summer with fire as the main component of the festivities.
Location: Hogueras en el Parque de El Retiro 9th Pa'tos Flamenco Festival. Late June. A flamenco festival including young talents, recognised artists, film and photography shows, conferences, special workshops for kids and teenagers.
Location: Colegio de Médicos International Gay Pride Day. Late June / early July In late June, Madrid celebrates the Gay Pride festivities. During those days, the streets of Chueca are pure fun and an example of coexistence and respect.
www.sumaflamenca.com PHotoEspaña. 12th International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts. June 3rd to July 26th One of the most important world events dedicated to photography and visual arts. Each year, the exhibitions attract over half a million people, making it the most popular cultural event in the country.
www.phedigital.com San Antonio de la Florida Festivities. June 13th The Chapel of San Antonio, which houses famous frescos by Goya, celebrates this festivity that combines music, dance and traditional open-air festivals.
Location: San Antonio de la Florida and surroundings European Music Day. June 21st
San Juan Festivities. June 23rd For the last few years, Madrid has also started to commemorate this tradition that celebrates the arrival of summer with fire as the main component of the festivities.
Location: Hogueras en el Parque de El Retiro 9th Pa'tos Flamenco Festival. Late June. A flamenco festival including young talents, recognised artists, film and photography shows, conferences, special workshops for kids and teenagers.
Location: Colegio de Médicos International Gay Pride Day. Late June / early July In late June, Madrid celebrates the Gay Pride festivities. During those days, the streets of Chueca are pure fun and an example of coexistence and respect.
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAR JULY 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month Veranos de la Villa (Summer Festival). July and August.Festival that designs the city's cultural and leisure programme during the summer months. Music, theatre, dance, films, activities for kids... in different venues to keep boredom away.
www.esmadrid.com/veranosdelavilla PHotoEspaña. 12th International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts. June 3rd to July 26th One of the most important world events dedicated to photography and visual arts. Each year, the exhibitions attract over half a million people, making it the most popular cultural event in the country.
www.phedigital.com Madrid International Fashion Fair. July 16th to 18th.The main meeting point for manufacturers and distributors of high quality fashion from all over the world, at an event where fashion shows play the main role. An opportunity to see the collections that will set the trends for the next season.
www.simm.ifema.es
www.esmadrid.com/veranosdelavilla PHotoEspaña. 12th International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts. June 3rd to July 26th One of the most important world events dedicated to photography and visual arts. Each year, the exhibitions attract over half a million people, making it the most popular cultural event in the country.
www.phedigital.com Madrid International Fashion Fair. July 16th to 18th.The main meeting point for manufacturers and distributors of high quality fashion from all over the world, at an event where fashion shows play the main role. An opportunity to see the collections that will set the trends for the next season.
www.simm.ifema.es
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAR AUGUST 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month Veranos de la Villa (Summer Festival). July 1st to August 24th.Festival that designs the city's cultural and leisure programme during the summer months. Music, theatre, dance, films, activities for kids... in different venues to keep boredom away.
www.esmadrid.com/veranosdelavilla 22nd Summer Classics. July and AugustThis festival aims to introduce classical music to the greatest possible amount of citizens. August festivities. San Cayetano (August 7th), San Lorenzo (August 10th) and Virgen de la Paloma (August 15th) compose the trilogy of the most typical Madrid summer festivities. MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDARSEPTEMBER 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month The White Night. Mid-September One of the events on the European White Nights calendar that turns Madrid every year into a celebration of culture. Over 250 activities for a night that is, thankfully, endless.
www.esmadrid/lanocheenblanco Cibeles Madrid Fashion WeekWith an impressive trajectory in the fashion field arena, this show has become one of the musts on the international fashion circuit, ever closer to the standards of Paris or Milan. It is held twice a year in order to present the following season collections.
Location: Feria de Madrid
www.cibeles.ifema.es 8th Asia FestivalShow dedicated to Asian culture, organised by Casa Asia, with a multidisciplinary programme open to tradition and avant-garde. It is staged jointly in Barcelona and Madrid.
www.casaasia.es/festival MetroRock International pop-rock festival that gathers important groups and solo artists from the national and international music scene (Franz Ferdinand and Paul Weller played in 2006). Two days of concerts and over thirty thousand punters.
Location: Complejo Deportivo Cantarranas. Universidad Complutense de Madrid
www.metrorock.net 5th Flamenco Summit in the Madrid Underground. Late September / early October.The best flamenco in a unique setting: an underground station.
Location: Chamartín metro station
www.cumbreflamenca.es
www.esmadrid.com/veranosdelavilla 22nd Summer Classics. July and AugustThis festival aims to introduce classical music to the greatest possible amount of citizens. August festivities. San Cayetano (August 7th), San Lorenzo (August 10th) and Virgen de la Paloma (August 15th) compose the trilogy of the most typical Madrid summer festivities. MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDARSEPTEMBER 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month The White Night. Mid-September One of the events on the European White Nights calendar that turns Madrid every year into a celebration of culture. Over 250 activities for a night that is, thankfully, endless.
www.esmadrid/lanocheenblanco Cibeles Madrid Fashion WeekWith an impressive trajectory in the fashion field arena, this show has become one of the musts on the international fashion circuit, ever closer to the standards of Paris or Milan. It is held twice a year in order to present the following season collections.
Location: Feria de Madrid
www.cibeles.ifema.es 8th Asia FestivalShow dedicated to Asian culture, organised by Casa Asia, with a multidisciplinary programme open to tradition and avant-garde. It is staged jointly in Barcelona and Madrid.
www.casaasia.es/festival MetroRock International pop-rock festival that gathers important groups and solo artists from the national and international music scene (Franz Ferdinand and Paul Weller played in 2006). Two days of concerts and over thirty thousand punters.
Location: Complejo Deportivo Cantarranas. Universidad Complutense de Madrid
www.metrorock.net 5th Flamenco Summit in the Madrid Underground. Late September / early October.The best flamenco in a unique setting: an underground station.
Location: Chamartín metro station
www.cumbreflamenca.es
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAROCTOBER 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month Architecture Week. Early October.Guided tours by professional experts around 50 significant constructions in Madrid. Organized by Fundación del Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid.
Location: Colón Tourism Centre and Atocha, Chamartín and Nuevos Ministerios train stations 5th Flamenco Summit in the Madrid Underground. Early October.The best flamenco in a unique setting: an underground station.
Location: Chamartín metro station
www.cumbreflamenca.es Estampa. 17th International Print and Contemporary Art Editions Fair. October 31st to November 4th.This fair gathers galleries, institutions and media that are connected to the sale or publication of prints, photography and video-art. The event shows series of works by famous artists as well as creations by the young hopes of the art world.
Location: Feria de Madrid (Ifema).
www.estampa.org/ 26th International Jazz Festival. Late October - early November.Madrid has a long-standing jazz tradition. This festival, whose programme combines performances by major stars and activities that aim to promote the genre, is the best confirmation.
www.esmadrid.com/festivaljazzmadrid 7th Portuguese Mostra Year after year, the fair presents the best of Portuguese culture with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and debates MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDARNOVEMBER 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month 26th International Jazz FestivalMadrid has a long-standing jazz tradition. This festival, whose programme combines performances by major stars and activities that aim to promote the genre, is the best confirmation.
www.esmadrid.com/festivaljazzmadrid 7th Portuguese MostraThis fair presents the best of Portuguese culture with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and debates. Programme for 2008 14th International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (LesGaiCineMad) Offers the best lesbian and gay films in the world films and includes documentaries that have been produced all over the world and have not been shown in commercial cinemas in Spain.
www.lesgaicinemad.com/ entreFotos X 08Annual event staged by the Association for the Promotion and Dissemination of Photography (Asociación para la Promoción y Divulgación de la Fotografía).
Location: Centro Cultural Conde Duque.
www.entrefotos.net/ 9th Science WeekOver free 500 activities in different venues all over the city to open science up to the citizens' perspective. A whole world of knowledge by the hand of the best experts.
www.madrimasd.org/semanaciencia/ Feriarte. Art and Antiques Fair. November 14th- 22ndA rendezvous with the best art from the past. It's essential for collectors, interior designers, enthusiasts and the general public, guided by almost 200 participant antiquarians and galleries.
Lugar: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I
www.ifema.es/ferias/feriarte/default.html 10th Independent Art Fair of MadridFair created to support and promote independent art.
Location: Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones
www.artefaim.net/ 19th International Experimental Film Week It aims to promote cinematographic research and act as a platform for those who work in the experimental genre
www.semanacineexperimentalmadrid.com Cinemad 09: 16th Independant and Classic Film Festivalwww.cinemad.org/ Expocomic: 12th Madrid International Comic ConventionFour days in which to mingle with thousands of fans, meet your favourite authors, get autographs, watch projections and, in all, get to know more about the comic world.
Location: Pabellón de Convenciones de la Casa de Campo.
www.expocomic.com/
Location: Colón Tourism Centre and Atocha, Chamartín and Nuevos Ministerios train stations 5th Flamenco Summit in the Madrid Underground. Early October.The best flamenco in a unique setting: an underground station.
Location: Chamartín metro station
www.cumbreflamenca.es Estampa. 17th International Print and Contemporary Art Editions Fair. October 31st to November 4th.This fair gathers galleries, institutions and media that are connected to the sale or publication of prints, photography and video-art. The event shows series of works by famous artists as well as creations by the young hopes of the art world.
Location: Feria de Madrid (Ifema).
www.estampa.org/ 26th International Jazz Festival. Late October - early November.Madrid has a long-standing jazz tradition. This festival, whose programme combines performances by major stars and activities that aim to promote the genre, is the best confirmation.
www.esmadrid.com/festivaljazzmadrid 7th Portuguese Mostra Year after year, the fair presents the best of Portuguese culture with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and debates MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDARNOVEMBER 2009All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month 26th International Jazz FestivalMadrid has a long-standing jazz tradition. This festival, whose programme combines performances by major stars and activities that aim to promote the genre, is the best confirmation.
www.esmadrid.com/festivaljazzmadrid 7th Portuguese MostraThis fair presents the best of Portuguese culture with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and debates. Programme for 2008 14th International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (LesGaiCineMad) Offers the best lesbian and gay films in the world films and includes documentaries that have been produced all over the world and have not been shown in commercial cinemas in Spain.
www.lesgaicinemad.com/ entreFotos X 08Annual event staged by the Association for the Promotion and Dissemination of Photography (Asociación para la Promoción y Divulgación de la Fotografía).
Location: Centro Cultural Conde Duque.
www.entrefotos.net/ 9th Science WeekOver free 500 activities in different venues all over the city to open science up to the citizens' perspective. A whole world of knowledge by the hand of the best experts.
www.madrimasd.org/semanaciencia/ Feriarte. Art and Antiques Fair. November 14th- 22ndA rendezvous with the best art from the past. It's essential for collectors, interior designers, enthusiasts and the general public, guided by almost 200 participant antiquarians and galleries.
Lugar: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I
www.ifema.es/ferias/feriarte/default.html 10th Independent Art Fair of MadridFair created to support and promote independent art.
Location: Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones
www.artefaim.net/ 19th International Experimental Film Week It aims to promote cinematographic research and act as a platform for those who work in the experimental genre
www.semanacineexperimentalmadrid.com Cinemad 09: 16th Independant and Classic Film Festivalwww.cinemad.org/ Expocomic: 12th Madrid International Comic ConventionFour days in which to mingle with thousands of fans, meet your favourite authors, get autographs, watch projections and, in all, get to know more about the comic world.
Location: Pabellón de Convenciones de la Casa de Campo.
www.expocomic.com/
MADRID'S EVENTS, WHAT'S ON, CULTURAL CALENDAR DECEMBER 2008All the annual cultural events in Madrid this month Christmas Festivities. December and first week of January.Street lights, Nativities, activities for kids, New Year's Eve parties, the San Silvestre Vallecana race, and, of course, the Cabalgata de Reyes (Three Kings Parade). Madrid means celebration during this season more than ever in the year.
www.esmadrid.com/navidad 18th Vía Magna Caja Madrid festival. December 11th to 22ndDifferent genres of vocal music. The festival is based on the saying "the human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all".
www.festivalviamagna.com Caja Madrid Gospel & Negro Spirituals Festival. December 13th to 21st.A classical event on Madrid's calendar brings the best vocal groups from this musical style to the capital.
Location: La Casa Encendida and Teatro Fernán Gómez
www.obrasocialcajamadrid.es/ObraSocial/os_cruce/0,0,0_1369470_0_0,00.html 4th XXI Escena Festival. December 9th to 14thDramatic arts festival that gathers different genres such as dance, music and theatre in an unconventional setting: the Chamartín metro station.
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www.esmadrid.com/navidad 18th Vía Magna Caja Madrid festival. December 11th to 22ndDifferent genres of vocal music. The festival is based on the saying "the human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all".
www.festivalviamagna.com Caja Madrid Gospel & Negro Spirituals Festival. December 13th to 21st.A classical event on Madrid's calendar brings the best vocal groups from this musical style to the capital.
Location: La Casa Encendida and Teatro Fernán Gómez
www.obrasocialcajamadrid.es/ObraSocial/os_cruce/0,0,0_1369470_0_0,00.html 4th XXI Escena Festival. December 9th to 14thDramatic arts festival that gathers different genres such as dance, music and theatre in an unconventional setting: the Chamartín metro station.
Location: Chamartín station MadridBest Places to VisitBest things to doMore places to visitA Guide to EventsConcerts, Sports, Shows
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