Festivals in Madrid
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Madrid, municipality of Madrid, in Madrid.
San Isidro, culture and municipal agenda
The reference celebration is San Isidro Labrador, with main day 15 May. The usual holiday period lasts several days in may and develops in Pradera de San Isidro, Plaza Mayor, Las Vistillas, Matadero and other cultural spaces in the city.
Among the associated traditions, the pilgrimage, chotis, donuts, concerts, festivals, giants and big heads, traditional activities and family programming. Participan principalmente City Council, districts, neighbourhood associations, families, clubs, artists and visitors, when the annual programme contemplates it.
El local public holiday It should not be automatically confused with the patron saint or popular festival. If it has not been verified in the current official work calendar of the corresponding year, it is better to consult the official bulletin, the municipal work calendar or the information published by the City Council before affirming it.
Madrid maintains a very extensive cultural agenda, with Veranos de la Villa, Christmas, Carnival, museums, theaters, cultural centres and large festivals.
Detailed information on individual celebrations: