The arrival of winter brings a whole host of events and activities to Madrid suitable for all ages: Christmas, the January sales, a March full of art, Carnival, outdoor walks with the smell of roasting chestnuts, concerts, exhibitions, musicals, the best restaurants... What are you waiting for?
There is so much to enjoy with the kids in winter. Teatro Circo Price is putting on its traditional Christmas show, Circo Price en Navidad, and what better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than to witness the Cabalgata de Reyes, Spain’s traditional Epiphany procession, a unique tradition in the world. And in March you can enjoy Titerescena cycle.
The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. Nov-6 Jan 2025).
The Three Kings will parade around the city centre before taking gifts to families across the country (5 January 2025).
Download our map displaying a wonderful selection of shops selling hand-crafted items.
We will show you 10 tips so as not to miss the most authentic corners of the big open-air market in Madrid, where you can find everything.
Ideas for a great shopping experience in Madrid, for every taste and budget.
Madrid is home to a variety of shopping centres where you can shop till you drop, take in a film, enjoy a bite to eat and even hone your ice skating skills
A weekend of shopping in Madrid is enough to give your wardrobe a new look.
An unforgettable shopping experience just thirty minutes outside Madrid, offering discounts of up to 60% in luxury brands.
Wrap up warm, treat yourself to a bag of hot roasted chestnuts, and enjoy a stroll around Madrid as you take in the unique light that bathes the city in winter.
Snap a photo with Don Quixote and Sancho and enjoy a pleasant walk to the Royal Palace or the Temple of Debod
The Quinta de los Molinos park puts on a glorious display at this time of year.
The latest edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair, better known as FITUR, will be held from 24 to 28 January 2024 at IFEMA, MADRID. It will take place over five days and will host professionals from the tourism sector and those interested in the sector’s latest tendencies, as well as the general public wishing to discover the range of destinations that can be visited at the fair over the weekend. The 2024 edition includes Ecuador as its Partner Country and the tourist offer of more than 130 countries.
Spain’s biggest winter festival returns for its eleventh edition featuring all genres from flamenco to instrumental music and alternative rock (Main venue: Teatro Circo Price. January-February 2025).
The Italian singer will be performing a special concert to celebrate her career spanning three decades (WiZink Center. 27 January).
The English-Spanish band is embarking on a new European tour to present their latest album, Light+ (WiZink Center. 22 October 2024).
The British pop-rock band led by the vocalist Matty Healy is coming to Madrid as part of its latest string of concerts, Still… At Their Very Best (WiZink Center. 27 February).
The British electronic music band is offering a double bill of concerts as part of its successful Memento Mori tour (WiZink Center. 12 and 14 March 2024).
The American artist is coming back to Spain as part of her latest concert tour, The Spinnin Tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 17 March).
Another edition of the festival with a multidisciplinary programme that brings together female talents from disciplines, such as music, theatre and dance (Various locations. March 2025).
First-ever exhibition in Spain which brings together more than 50 emblematic works by the artist considered to be the father of Impressionism (CentroCentro. 21 Sept-25 Feb).
This exhibition showcases the artist's contribution to the birth of modern art from today’s perspective (Reina Sofia Museum. 15 Nov 2023-4 Mar 2024).
An exhibition that shows the reverse side of different works of art to reveal what is hidden on the back (Prado Museum. 7 Nov-3 Mar).
Dive into the exciting world of Pixar films in an incredible immersive exhibition (Espacio 5.1 - IFEMA Madrid. Till 26 May).
An exhibition that traces the work of the Belarusian artist which is deeply rooted in the history of the 20th century (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 2 Feb-5 May).
Extensive retrospective of the Swedish photographer's work in which his sensitivity to human suffering can be appreciated (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 2 Feb-5 May).