• Estadio Santiago Bernabéu a punto de concluir su reforma. © Real Madrid
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DON'T MISS

Showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Spanish royal family, this museum which stands between the Royal Palace and La Almudena Cathedral is set to open in summer.

The world’s best football club will be unveiling its newly renovated stadium.

A significant facelift will turn Madrid’s most emblematic square into a more harmonious and welcoming plaza that is pedestrian-only.

Discover Usera, Madrid's very own Chinatown, and Carabanchel, the city's most avant-garde neighbourhood.

TOP EVENTS IN 2024

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition with 84 exhibitions and the participation of 293 photographers and visual artists. (Various locations. 10 May-29 Sept).

The International Contemporary Art Fair marks its 44th anniversary, bringing together the latest proposals from the international contemporary art market (IFEMA MADRID. 5-9 March 2025).

Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Various venues. Oct-Nov 2024).

SPORTS CAPITAL

Discover the history of football through original kits worn by some of the best players at this one-of-a-kind museum right beside Puerta del Sol.

The best indoor track meeting in Spain, forming part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour, is back (Centro Deportivo Municipal Gallur. 28 February 2025).

This annual 21K race takes in some of Madrid's most iconic landmarks (April 2025).

El Clásico is back, one of the most awaited matches in which the Madrid team clashes with the blue and red side (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 27 October).

One of Spain's biggest sporting events is set to hold its 47th edition with three distances: marathon, half-marathon and 10k (27 April 2025).

In 2025, more than 35,000 female runners will take part in this charity run transforming the city's streets into a sea of pink (Calle de Serrano. Beginning of May - date to be confirmed).

The world's best tennis players will once again battle it out on the clay courts (Madrid Caja Mágica. 21 Apr-4 May).

The best jockeys in the equestrian world will be at the 113th edition of one of the not-to-be-missed events on the international calendar (Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. 17-19 May).

Over the coming three years, Madrid will host the World Rugby Sevens Series Grand Final (Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. Dates to be confirmed).

The Spanish cycling race will once again hold its final leg through the streets of Madrid (8 September 2024).

Madrid is hosting a new edition of one of the most popular and traditional golf tournaments in Europe (Club de Campo Villa de Madrid. 26-29 September).

Don’t miss the most important equestrian event that seeks to bring the general public closer to the world of horses (IFEMA MADRID - Pavilions 12 and 14. November 2024).

The best live music

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The American star will be performing on two consecutive nights in Madrid as part of her successful The Eras Tour where she looks back over her music career so far (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 29 and 30 May).

Travis Scott, Crystal Fighters, Olivia Rodrigo, Metallica, Nick Cave...

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Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam, Måneskin, The Killers, Sum 41, Tom Odell, Janelle Monáe, Arlo Parks and The Smashing Pumpkins (Iberdrola Music. 10-13 July 2024). 

PJ Harvey, Status Quo, Queens of the Stone Age, Simple Minds, Take That and James Blunt head the line-up of the 8th edition of this festival (Complutense University Botanical Garden. 7 June-27 July).

Take your pick from Madrid's eclectic festivals, spanning from jazz and fado to rock and electronic music.

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The iconic artist is back in Madrid as part of his European tour with The E Street Band (Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. 12, 14 and 17 June).

FAIRS AND CONGRESSES

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

Visit our online store (in Spanish) of souvenirs made by local artisans!

  • Discover the city's most popular sights and attractions, from one of Europe's largest royal palaces to the magnificent Prado Museum and the Real Madrid football stadium. 

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