Things to do in Madrid

39 upcoming events in Madrid. Most are Music & concerts, Theatre & stand-up and Dance. 1 are free. The next one is NFL International Series - Cincinnati Bengals at Atlanta Falcons at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Sun 8 Nov 2026, 14:30. 12 places to go: venues, activities and spots worth a visit.

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Places in Madrid

  • IFEMA MADRID
    Venue · Madrid
    Venue hosting the Madrid International Horror Festival on Halloween with immersive experiences and international films.
  • Madrid Río
    Venue · Madrid city center
    Madrid's 150-hectare linear riverside park along the Manzanares River with 30 km of cycling paths, playgrounds, splash pads, and an urban beach.
  • Retiro Park
    Venue · Retiro
    An expansive green space in Madrid with the Glass Palace, rose garden and Great Pond for picnics and siestas.
  • Palacio de Cristal
    Attraction · Retiro
    The Glass Palace in Retiro Park, an iron-and-glass greenhouse-turned exhibition space for Museo Reina Sofia.
  • Peñalara
    Outdoors · Madrid Region
    The highest point of the Madrid region, with a demanding five-kilometre trail offering glacial remains of the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park.
  • Teatro La Latina
    Venue · Madrid
    Venue hosting live music concerts, including Joe Jackson's concert on October 20, 2026.
  • El Capricho
    Venue · Alameda de Osuna
    An outdoor park in Madrid with an artificial river, English-style gardens, lakes, woods and temples.
  • Barrio de las Letras
    Venue · Centro
    Madrid's literary quarter home to houses and museums of famous writers, beer halls and flamenco dinner theaters.
  • Calle Cava Baja
    Food & drinks · La Latina
    Madrid's top tapas street in La Latina, lively at night with fine dining and boutique hotels.
  • Casa de Campo
    Venue · Madrid city center
    Madrid's largest public park at 1,722 hectares with hiking trails, mountain bike routes, a lake for rowing, and several attractions.
  • Plaza Mayor
    Venue · Centro
    Madrid's main public square, a hub for people-watching and outdoor dining with street performers.
  • Puerta del Sol
    Venue · Centro
    A public square at the centre of Madrid, home to the Kilometer Zero marker and historic landmarks.

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