Reyes
Magos (Epiphany)
|
A
procession of the ‘the kings’
with commercial floats, January, city centre. |
| Carnaval
(Carnival) |
Procession,
masked ball and cultural events, culminating in the ritual
Burial of the Sardine in the church of San Antonio de la Florida,
February, Plaza Mayor. |
| Semana
Santa (Holy Week) |
Solemn religious processions and services, late March, throughout
the city. |
| Fiesta
del 2 de Mayo (Festival of 2 May) |
Marks the day when Madrid rose up against the French in 1808,
with films, poetry recitals, concerts and dance, May, various
venues. |
| Festival
Flamenco Cajamadrid |
Flamenco
dancing competition, May, Teatro Albéniz, Calle de
la Paz 11. |
| San
Isidoro |
Commemoration
of Madrid’s patron saint with procession to the church
of San Isidoro, open-air dance performances, theatre productions,
zarzuela, pop and rock concerts and sports competitions, May,
Pradera de San Isidoro and various venues. |
| Gay
Pride |
Festival culminates in a parade through the Retiro, Sol and
Casa de Campo, last week in June, other events in Chueca district. |
| Veranos
de la Villa (Summer in the City) |
Cultural events, July–August, various venues throughout
the City. |
| Festival
de Otoño (Autumn Festival) |
Madrid’s most important annual arts festival, October–November
various venues. |
| Feria
de Artesania (Advent Craft Fair) |
December, Paseo de Recoletos.
|
| Natividad
(Christmas) |
Christmas and New Year celebrations, December, Plaza Mayor. |
| Nochevieja
(New Year’s Eve) |
crowds gather to eat grapes and drink champagne, 31st December,
Puerta del Sol. |
