A FESTIVAL FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER
- Veranos de la Villa Festival 2024
Veranos de la Villa is an annual summer festival held inMadrid that offers numerous cultural and leisure offerings (Various venues throughout July andAugust).
Veranos de la Villa Festival 2024
TAKE THE PLUNGE!
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Swimming pools in summer
The Madrid Edition pool
VP Plaza España Design pool
Hotel NH Collection Madrid Colón pool
Hotel Santo Domingo pool
Madrid has a large number of public swimming pools managed by the City and Regional councils. As the warmer weather arrives, swimming pools kick off the summer season as they open up in the middle of May.
ENJOY THE LAID-BACK LIFESTYLE
Enjoy the latest releases and classic films at the largest drive-in cinemain Europe.
Explore the city in a healthy, sustainable way. Through the Madrid 360 initiative, the city reaffirms its commitment to sustainability and improving environmental protection.
Madrid boasts an array of public parks and gardens fromCasa de Campo, Spain's largest green space, to El Retiro Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The lake is one of the symbols of the Retiro; visitors can hire boats or simply relax on the steps.
FALL IN LOVE WITH OUR SUNSETS
Between the Royal Palace and La Almudena Cathedral, this observation deck offers wonderful vistas of Casa de Campo Park andCampo del Moro Gardens.
A second-century Egyptian temple donated to Spain during the construction of the great Aswan Dam.
Great observation deck at Cibeles Palace, from which you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the city.
A rooftop terrace on which you can enjoy a wide range of co*cktails as you take in the wonderful views.
Enjoy wonderful vistas of the city from this observation deck. Open Tues-Sun (except for special dates). Don't miss the souvenir store!
The lake is a recreational area where people of all ages can spend their leisure time and a spot with exceptional views of Madrid.
BEAT THE HEAT
Try fabulous flavours in Madrid’s great ice-cream parlours.
With over 2,800 hours of sunlight per year, our city is one of the sunniest capitals in Europe. In these two shops, one classic and the other modern, you’ll find the perfect summer accessory.
THE BEST FESTIVALS
- Universal Music Festival
New edition of this major music festival that features an array of national and international artists (Teatro Real. July 2024).
Universal Music Festival
- Mad Cool Festival
Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam, Måneskin, The Killers, Sum 41, Tom Odell, Janelle Monáe, Arlo Parks and The Smashing Pumpkins, have confirmed their participation in the 2024 edition (Iberdrola Music. 10-13 July 2024).
Mad Cool Festival
- Noches del Botánico
PJ Harvey,Status Quo,Queens of the Stone Age,Simple Minds,Take That orJames Blunt head the line-up of the eighth edition of this festival(Complutense University Botanical Garden. 7 June-27 July).
Noches del Botánico
CELEBRATE OUR FESTIVITIES
- Madrid Pride
This annual event is a wonderful way to celebrate and support tolerance and diversity(28 Jun-7 Jul 2024).
Madrid Pride
- August Fiestas
August is a fantastic month to experience a Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (2-15 August 2024).
August Fiestas
AND OUR TERRACES....
As soon as the heat starts to kick in, Madrid opens up its terraces, on pavements or the rooftops of hotels and emblematic buildings.
CULTURAL EVENTS
Emotions: Flamenco Show
An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dancing, singing and guitar playing(Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Monday to Sunday. Till 30 December).
Sorolla Through Light
Immersive exhibition to mark the centenary of the painter’s death, which brings together 24 original works, some of which are from private collections(Royal Palace. Till 24 September).
IV Danza en la Villa
A dance festival gathering the best choreographers and dancers, with a programme full of activities(Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa. 18-30 June).
Rammstein
The German metal band is back on stage with the Europe Stadium Tour, presenting its latest album, Zeit(Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. 23 June).
Harry Styles
The British artist and former member of One Direction is giving a new performance in Madrid as part of his ongoing European tour, Love On Tour(Iberdrola Music. 14 July 2023).
Madrid through the seasons
No matter what time of year you visit, in Madrid you will enjoy our light and an inexhaustible array of culture, food and entertainment.
Madrid through the seasons
