La Paloma 2026 festival programme in Madrid

The festivities of the Virgen de la Paloma will be celebrated from 13 August-16, 2026. The Jardines de las Vistillas and Plaza de la Paja will be the main stages, accompanied by activities in the streets and squares of La Latina.

Notice: The programme may undergo changes. It is advisable to consult the municipal information before going.

Thursday 13 August 2026

  • 11:00-12:30: gran chocolatada castiza, calle de Calatrava.
  • 12:00-13:00: sack race, Calle del Mediodía Chica.
  • 19:00: children's fan and puppet painting workshops, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 19:30: chotis contest, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 20:00: Mari Pepa from Chamberí “Viva La Paloma”, Vistillas Gardens; and The Pride of Madrid, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 21:00: Tucán Orchestra, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 21:30: Short Celts, Vistillas Gardens.
  • 23:00-01:00: DJ Lady Tupé, Vistillas; and DJ Alberto Hache, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 00:00: Save the Virgin by Manuel de Segura, Plaza de la Paja.

Friday 14 August 2026

  • 12:00-18:00: Castizo de Mus International Championship, Cava Baja and Plaza del Humilladero.
  • 13:00-14:00: waiters race, Calatrava street.
  • 18:00-19:00: high heels race, Calatrava street.
  • 19:00: children's chulapo costume contest, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 19:15: Chulapo parade with traditional brass bands, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 19:30: pasodoble competition, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 20:00: Kpopstar family activity, Vistillas; Los Castizos, Plaza de la Paja; and full Puerto Rican touch, Tabernillas, 15.
  • 21:00: "Back to the 80s" with Los Refrescos, Modestia Apart and Fernandisco, Vistillas.
  • 21:30: "Back to the 90s" with Eva Martí, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 23:00-02:00: DJ Paulo, Vistillas; and DJ Pakito, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 00:00: Save the Virgin by Elena Rodríguez Vidal, Plaza de la Paja.

Saturday 15 August 2026

  • 12:00: traditional appetizer, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 12:45: wreath, façade of the La Salle-La Paloma School.
  • 13:00: solemn mass in the church of the Virgen de la Paloma; and fan competition, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 13:30-14:00: Manila shawl contest, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 14:15: lowering of the painting by the Madrid Fire Brigade picket, church of the Virgen de la Paloma.
  • 19:30: procession from the church of the Virgen de la Paloma.
  • 20:00: Olga María Ramos, Vistillas; and family activity “Journey to the sparifactual world”, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 21:30: Depol, Vistillas; and Fiesta Roneo Brunch with La Plazuela, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 23:00-02:00: DJ Boti On The Beat, Vistillas; and DJ Bea Miau By Vibra Mahou, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 00:00: Save the Virgin by Mari Pepa de Chamberí, Plaza de la Paja.

Sunday 16 August 2026

  • 12:00: traditional vermouth, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 13:00: “Drinking in a botijo” children's contest, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 17:00-19:00: vermouth and poetry and traditional water festival, Calatrava street.
  • 19:00: “Drinking in a porrón” adult contest, Plaza de la Paja; lemonade distribution, Calatrava street; and Puerto Rican plena workshop, Tabernillas, 15.
  • 19:30: joint performance by El Orgullo de Madrid and Los Castizos, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 20:00: Elena Rodríguez, Vistillas.
  • 20:45: awards ceremony, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 21:30: Miss Caffeina, Vistillas; and Karavana, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 23:00-01:00: DJ El Pulpo, Vistillas; and DJ Tama, Plaza de la Paja.
  • 00:00: Hail the Virgin by María Rodríguez Sanz, Plaza de la Paja.

Actividades durante los cuatro días

  • Organ organ exhibition on Calle de Calatrava, 3, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 18:00 to 21:00.
  • "The mariachi sings to the Virgin", Calle del Humilladero, 28, from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Ludo and checkers championships in Cava Baja, from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Related information and official source

Consult the general sheet of the Festivals in the Virgen de la Paloma in Madrid, así como el San Cajetan programme 2026 and the San Lorenzo 2026 programme.

Source: Journal of the Madrid City Council: complete programme of the 2026 festivities.