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Madrid
Best Places to Visit
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A Guide to Events
Concerts, Sports, Shows
JANUARY
Madrid Fusión. 5th International Summit of Gastronomy.
7th Escena contemporánea Festival.
15th Caja Madrid Flamenco Festival.
FEBRUARY
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Madrid Abierto Madrid International Fashion Week.
III Casa Paralela: Pasarela de la Moda de Hábitat
ARCO. 26th International Contemporary Art Fair.
II Art Madrid. Modern and Contemporary Art Fair.
Carnival 2007 MARCH XII Teatralia. Dramatic Arts Festival for Children and Youths of the Region of Madrid. 17th Sacred Art Festival
Theatre Festival of the Spanish Regions APRIL EasterKlubbers’s Day. 2nd International Meeting of Music, Groups and Clubs La Noche de los libros(Book Night) Almoneda. Antiques and Art Galleries Fair 22nd Madrid International Dance Festival 31st Antique and Second-hand Book Fair 28th Tarantos por Almería Flamenco Festival MAY San Isidro Festivities 30th City of Madrid Rock Award International Museum Day International Book Fair JUNE PhotoEspaña. International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts San Antonio de la Florida Festivities European Music Day San Juan Festivities 7th Pa'tos Flamenco Festival 2007 European Pride. International Gay Pride Day 5th MetroRock JULY Veranos de la Villa (Summer Festival) PHotoEspaña. 10th International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts AUGUST Veranos de la Villa (Summer Festival). 20th Summer Classics August festivities Madrid International Fashion Week SEPTEMBER The White Night Flamenco Summit in the Madrid Underground 6th Asia Festival 7th Independent Art Fair of Madrid OCTOBER Liber. International Book Fair. Salón Libro 24th Autumn Festival XI Art Futura NOVEMBER 4th Portuguese Mostra 24th International Jazz Festival 12th International Gay and Lesbian Film Festival (LesGaiCineMad) Science week 17th International Experimental Film Week Feriarte. Art and Antiques Fair Estampa. 15th International Print and Contemporary Editions Fair entreFotos IX 07 Expocomic: 10th Madrid International Comic Convention International Wine Fair DECEMBER Christmas Festivities XI Resfest 2007 17th Vía Magna Caja Madrid festival Caja Madrid Gospel & Negro Spirituals Festival 3rd XXI Escena Festival A guide to events, life and things to do and see in Madrid Madrid-Concerts/Shows/Sports Live Performance in Spain Concert's, Gig's, Tour's, Tour Dates, Venue's, Theatre's, Club's Singer's, Band's, Group's, Musician's, Performer's, Orchestra's, Maestro's, Diva's, Classical, Jazz, Rock, Pop, Dance, Clubbing Madrid Concert's, Gig's, Event's, Theatre, classical, Tour's, festival's What's on and What's Happening in Spain In concert, gig, tour, tour dates, dates and venue in Madrid, Spain |
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5th January. Enjoy one of Madrid’s most deeply rooted Christmas traditions. The city becomes a giant party during the celebration of a show, with companies from all over the world, which is created for the youngest members of the family but open to people of all ages. Location: Nuevos Ministerios to plaza de Cibeles. Madrid 15th to 18th January. For the fifth year running, Madrid becomes the world capital of gastronomy and welcomes the best national and international chefs to the city. A complete programme ruled by the slogan “technique and creativity at the service of raw materials.” Location: Palacio Municipal de Congresos. Madrid 29th January to 25th February. Dramatic arts festival staged in different theatres and venues that includes plays linked to the most experimental contemporary culture and the most innovative techniques according to the current perspective of contemporary creators. Madrid Late January to early February. The best flamenco songs and dance take over the city for a few days. Location: Teatro Albéniz and La Casa Encendida. Madrid 1st to 28th February. International programme that includes artistic interventions framed within what is generically called public art. Location: Axis of Paseo de la Castellana - Paseo del Prado and Calle de Alcalá – Gran Vía. Madrid 9th to 18th February. A biannual event that is a must for professionals who want to discover the latest creations in the sector. This event includes the Salón Internacional de la Moda. SIMM (International Fashion Fair) (from 16th to 18th) and Pasarela Cibeles (Cibeles Catwalk) (from 12th to 16th) as two of its most notable events. Madrid 15th to 18th February. The latest creations for avant-garde trend-setting in the household design sector. Location: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I (Ifema). Hall 5. Madrid 5th to 19th February. One of the most prestigious international fairs in the sector thanks to a programme based on the quality, the wealth and the diversity of the participants. Guest country for 2007: Korea. Location: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I (Ifema) Madrid 15th to 19th February. Second edition of this contemporary art fair that attracted 15,000 visitors in 2006. The goal for 2007 is to achieve a greater recognition of Latin American artists. Location: Pabellón de Cristal de la Casa de Campo Madrid 16th to 21st February Madrid February and March. Different theatrical genres and lots of parallel activities that aim to bring dramatic arts closer to the youngest members of society. Madrid March This festival aims to promote and disseminate our musical, dramatic and dance heritage from a different perspective that complements the approach of other cycles and festivals Madrid March/April A good opportunity to value the new dramatic experiences that are emerging in the different regions of Spain. Madrid Easter. 5th to 8th April. Madrid 6th and 7th April 2007. A two-day party with the best electronic music. Location: Madrid Arena Casa de Campo de Madrid. Madrid 20th April. The biggest literary festival with over 200 activities in bookshops, libraries, museums, cultural centres, theatres and cafes. Further information Madrid 21st to 29th April A showcase for decorative and interior design trends that is, also, the perfect place for collectors and people who love looking for unusual objects. Location: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I (Ifema). Hall 10. Madrid April. All dance trends are included in a programme that will be performed in different venues all over the city. Madrid Late April/early May. Organised by the Lance Booksellers Association, this fair is dedicated to collectors of bibliographic jewels and anyone who loves reading. Location: Paseo de Recoletos Madrid Late April An essential event for anyone who loves flamenco staged at the last venue that enjoyed the art of Camarón. Location: Colegio Mayor San Juan Evangelista. Madrid MAY 2ND BICENTENARY. MADRID 1808. A famous and proud day in Madrid and Spanish History. Madrid commemorates May 2nd, 1808 with a fascinating cultural programme. Exhibitions, publications and a spectacular street display to remember the day in which the people of Madrid rebelled against the French Napoleonic troops, changing the history of Spain. 
2-11 May
Documenta Madrid is an
international film festival dedicated exclusively to documentary film
and is presently the city's most widely-attended festival.Documenta seeks to provide an annual meeting place for professionals, creators, and the public to whom the work is aimed. Read More Suma Flamenca Festival 17th May to 15th June Madrid and Seville vie to be flamenco capital, this festivals argues Madrid's cause. Madrid Cultura Urbana 2008 Fri 30 May – Sat 31 May May The Lineup Violadores del Verso, Talib Kweli, Immortal Technique, EPMD, Morodo, Nach, Xhelazz, Arianna Puello, Duo Kie, Falsalarma, Shotta, Dogma Crew, Elphomega, Mitsuruggy 
Madrid
San
Isidro Festival
15th May.Madrid celebrates its patron saint. Big cities are not the best places for these events, seek out the real Spanish celebrations in the mountain villages and the fishing ports; they all celebrate their patron saints at different times of the year. Get closer to the people. Madrid 15th May
30th
City of Madrid Rock Award.
A big event for all
rockers and poppers in Madrid's a
lively look at Spanish pop rock.
www.premiosrockvillademadrid. universimad.org/07/ 
Forward
Festival
9 May Madrid
10 May Valencia
www.forwardfestival.esUNDERWORLD FANGORIA & Nancys Rubias SOULWAX 2MANYDJS TIGA LADYTRON DIPLO ALEXANDER KOWALSKI live ISIS Kylie Minogue In Concert In Madrid Palacio de Deportes 3rd June 2008 
The concert in Spain everyone will want to see, Kylie Minogue in Madrid.The amazing, the fabulous Kylie Minogue live performance, in concert, gig, in Madrid, Spain, 3rd June 2008. International Book Fair. May 30 to June 15 Madrid The essential book fair to keep up with current trends and to find that book you always wanted. El Retiro Park Madrid Madrid
PhotoEspana
June 4 - July 27 Madrid, Spain The largest cultural event in Spain and an important stop on the international art circuit. The Chapel of San Antonio, which houses famous frescoes by Goya, celebrates this festivity that combines music, dance and traditional open-air festivals. Location: San Antonio de la Florida and surroundings Madrid 21st June 23rd June. 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 Madrid 23rd June. 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 Madrid Late June. A flamenco festival including young talents, recognised artists, film and photography shows, conferences, special workshops for kids and teenagers. It caters for everyone and donates takings to the Fundación Gomaespuma. Location: Colegio de Médicos Madrid 28th June. 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. Furthermore, 2007 is the first time that the south of Europe celebrates the European Pride, the European Gay Pride festivity. Madrid Late June. 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: Parque Juan Carlos I Madrid 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. Madrid Late May, June and July One of the most important world events dedicated to photography and visual arts celebrates its tenth edition this year. Each year, the exhibitions attract over half a million people, making it the most popular cultural event in the country. Madrid 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. Madrid July and August This festival aims to introduce classical music to the greatest possible amount of citizens Madrid 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 1st August to 2nd September (International Fashion Fair. SIMM) and mid-September (Cibeles Catwalk). Second event on the biannual fashion sector programme. Location: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I (Ifema). Madrid Mid-September One of the events on the European White Nights calendar that turned Madrid into a celebration of culture in 2006. Over 250 activities for a night that is, thankfully, endless. Further information Madrid Mid-September. The best flamenco in a unique setting: an underground station. Location: Nuevos Ministerios Madrid Late September Show 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. Madrid Late September/early October Fair created to support and promote independent art. Location: Pabellón La Pipa Recinto Ferial Casa de Campo Madrid Late September/ October The event the publishing industry stages alternatively in Madrid and Barcelona. In 2007, the Catalonian city will host the fair between October 3rd and 5th. Madrid October/November This dramatic arts festival has a cosmopolitan vocation, and gathers the best companies in the world. Laurie Anderson, Oskaras Korsunovas, Peter Brook, Robert Lepage and Pina Bausch were the stars of the 2006 edition. You can’t miss it. Madrid Late October Art, new media, technology, cyber-culture... This festival is dedicated to lovers of the techno-cultural avant-garde. It is staged jointly in other Spanish cities. Location: La Casa Encendida Madrid Late October/early November. Year after year, the fair presents the best of Portuguese culture with exhibitions, concerts, conferences and debates. Madrid 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. Madrid Early November. One of the most prestigious lesbian and gay film festivals in the world. It offers the best feature films and documentaries that have been produced all over the world and have not been shown in commercial cinemas in Spain. Madrid Early November Over 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. Madrid Mid-November. It aims to promote cinematographic research and act as a platform for those who work in the experimental genre Madrid 17th to 25th November 2007 A 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 Madrid Late November/early December. 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: Palacio de Cristal. Recinto Ferial de la Casa de Campo. Madrid Late November/early December. Annual event staged by the Association for the Promotion and Dissemination of Photography. Location: Conde Duque Cultural Centre Madrid Late November/early December. Four 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. Madrid 27th to 30th November 2007. Micro wine tasting activities, spaces to expand the sensations wine produces, areas to discover the varieties of olives… This fair is the best setting for exchange and business between professionals in the wine sector. Location: Parque Ferial Juan Carlos I Madrid December and first week of January. Street lights, Nativities, activities for kids, New Year’s Eve parties, the San Silvestre Vallecana marathon, and, of course, the Cabalgata de Reyes (Three Kings Parade). Madrid means celebration during this season more than ever in the year. Madrid Early December A global and itinerant festival that has become the quintessential international event for the filmmakers and directors that are forging the new audiovisual culture. Location: La Casa Encendida Madrid Mid-December Different genres of vocal music. The festival is based on the saying “the human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all". Madrid Mid-December. A classical event on Madrid’s calendar brings the best vocal groups from this musical style to the capital. Location: La Casa Encendida and Centro Cultural de la Villa Madrid Mid-December. Dramatic arts festival that gathers different genres such as dance, music and theatre in an unconventional setting: the Nuevos Ministerios underground station. Location: Nuevos Ministerios San Cayetano and San Lorenzo Fiestas 4 - 9 August 2007 Lavapies / Madrid The people of the La Latina and Lavapies districts of Madrid celebrate their patron saints, San Cayetano and San Lorenzo, by dressing up in 19th-century costume and hitting the streets. Religious processions take place in the evening, leaving from churches on Calle Embajadores, Calle Salitre and Calle La Paloma. Neighbouring squares are adorned with colourful decorations and play host to numerous street parties with live music and dancing, where everyone drinks lemonade and eats aubergine fritters. Celebrations take place from the first weekend in August, with San Cayetano's feast day on fallling on 6 August around Plaza de Cascorro, followed by San Lorenzo on the 9 August near Plaza de Lavapi. 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