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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 (Various locations. 10 May-29 Sept).

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The International Contemporary Art Fair marks its 43RD anniversary, bringing together the latest proposals from the international contemporary art market (IFEMA MADRID - Halls 7 and 9. 6-10 March).

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.

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The best indoor track meeting in Spain, forming part of the World Athletics Indoor Tour, is back (Centro Deportivo Municipal Gallur. 23 February).

This annual 21K race takes in some of Madrid's most iconic landmarks (7 April 2024).

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. 21 April).

One of Spain's biggest sporting events is set to hold its 46th edition with three distances: marathon, half-marathon and 10k (28 April 2024).

More than 30,000 female runners take part in this charity run that paints the streets pink (Calle de Serrano. 12 May).

The world's best tennis players will once again battle it out on clay courts (Madrid Caja Mágica. 22 Apr-5 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. First Grand Final: 31 May-2 Jun 2024).

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 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

The American star will be performing just one concert in Spain, as part of her successful The Eras Tour, in which she will review her musical career (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 29 and 30 May).

The 1975, Depeche Mode, Niall Horan, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Metallica...

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

PJ Harvey, Status Quo, Queens of the Stone Age, Simple Minds, Take That or James Blunt head the line-up of the eighth 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.

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 Real Madrid's stadium. 

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