Madrid events calendar is rich year-round with major festivals, fairs, religious celebrations, public holidays, sporting events, and cultural programming. This comprehensive Madrid events calendar 2027 organizes the year by month — covering the Three Kings parade (evening of January 5, 2027, ahead of the Epiphany holiday on January 6), Madrid Carnival (February 6-10, 2027), Semana Santa (March/April), San Isidro (May), Madrid Pride MADO (June 25-July 5 in 2026; madridorgullo.com publishes the 2027 dates), Veranos de la Villa (July-August 2027), Fiestas Castizas (San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and La Paloma in August), Madrid Fashion Week (March & September 2027), Festival de Otoño (November), Christmas market (late November-December 31), and Nochevieja (December 31). Knowing the Madrid events calendar in advance helps plan trips around festivals you most want to experience or avoid peak crowds. This guide covers all major Madrid events calendar 2027 events organized chronologically by month.
Table of Contents
- January Madrid Events
- February Madrid Events
- March-April Madrid Events
- May Madrid Events
- June-July Madrid Events
- August Madrid Events
- September-October Madrid Events
- November-December Madrid Events
- FAQs
January Madrid Events
- January 1: Año Nuevo (New Year’s Day) — public holiday; quiet day.
- January 5, 2027, from 18:00: Cabalgata de Reyes Magos (Three Kings Parade) — iconic children’s parade.
- January 6: Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) — public holiday; gift-giving day; the Christmas lights stay on until this date.
- Around January 17: San Antón blessing of pets at the church of San Antón, Calle de Hortaleza 63, Chueca; the detailed programme is on esmadrid.com.
- End January: Sales begin (rebajas) — major shopping discounts.
- FITUR International Tourism Fair: Late January at IFEMA (industry event).
February Madrid Events
- Madrid Carnival (Carnaval): February 6-10, 2027; parades and parties; main parade Saturday.
- Burial of the Sardine (Entierro de la Sardina): Ash Wednesday Carnival closing parade Casa de Campo.
- Madrid Half Marathon: Late February.
March-April Madrid Events
- Semana Santa (Holy Week): Variable late March or early April; multiple religious processions.
- Easter Sunday and Monday: Religious holiday; restaurants busy.
- March 2027: Madrid Fashion Week MBFWMadrid (AW collections); IFEMA confirms the exact dates.
- March 3-7, 2027: ARCOmadrid Contemporary Art Fair at IFEMA.
- JustMad / Art Madrid: Parallel art fairs alongside ARCO.
- March 8: International Women’s Day — watch the organisers’ announcements for the next march.
- April 23, 2027: Día del Libro (World Book Day) — Cervantes commemoration; look for the published Madrid programme before planning specific events.
- Madrid Open Tennis (ATP/WTA): Late April / Early May at Caja Mágica.
- Mad Cool Festival announcements: Spring announcements for July festival.
May Madrid Events
- May 1: Día del Trabajo (Labour Day) — public holiday; large workers march.
- May 2: Día de la Comunidad de Madrid (Madrid Day) — commemorates the 1808 Dos de Mayo Uprising; a regional holiday, so check the Comunidad de Madrid’s working calendar for the day it is observed.
- Around May 15: Fiestas de San Isidro Madrid — patron saint festival; chulapos, chotis, Pradera de San Isidro; the 2027 dates appear on esmadrid.com and in the city’s San Isidro programme.
- May 15: San Isidro Day — local public holiday in the city of Madrid.
- San Isidro Bullfighting Season at Las Ventas: Major bullfighting season throughout May.
- End May: Champions League Final (if Real Madrid plays — date varies).
June-July Madrid Events
- Atelier Couture: Mid-June (haute couture fashion event).
- Madrid Pride MADO: Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration; the 2026 edition ran June 25-July 5, with the main parade on Saturday July 4 from Atocha to Plaza de Colón.
- Mad Cool Festival: July (July 8-11 in 2026); major rock/pop music festival. Check the festival’s own site for the 2027 dates.
- Veranos de la Villa Cultural Festival: July-August; outdoor concerts, theater, dance citywide.
- FIESTART Madrid arts festival: July.
- Real Madrid pre-season fixtures often July: Bernabéu Stadium tours active.
August Madrid Events
- Fiestas de San Cayetano (Embajadores): August 4-7 in 2026.
- Fiestas de San Lorenzo (Lavapiés): August 8-11 in 2026.
- Fiestas de la Paloma (La Latina): August 13-16 in 2026 — the largest of the three traditional August verbenas. esmadrid.com lists the 2027 fiestas, so check there for the programme dates.
- August 15: Asunción de la Virgen — national public holiday.
- Veranos de la Villa continues throughout August.
- Many businesses closed August: Madrid traditional vacation month.
- Hotel rates lower August than other months.
September-October Madrid Events
- September 2027: Madrid Fashion Week MBFWMadrid (SS collections); IFEMA announces the exact dates.
- September: La Vuelta Ciclista España: Madrid hosts grand finale of Spain’s Tour cycling.
- Madrid Marathon (October typically): Major running event.
- October 12: Día de la Hispanidad / Fiesta Nacional (National Day) — public holiday; military parade, which in 2026 ran along Paseo del Prado, Recoletos and Castellana. The Ministry of Defence publishes each year’s route.
- Halloween events at clubs and Casa de Campo Parque de Atracciones (October 31).
November-December Madrid Events
- November 1: Todos los Santos (All Saints Day) — public holiday, observed on Monday November 2 in 2026.
- November 6-29, 2026: Festival de Otoño Madrid contemporary arts.
- November 9: Virgen de la Almudena (Madrid patron of Almudena Cathedral) — local holiday.
- Late November: Christmas lights switch-on; Christmas Madrid holidays begin.
- Late November-December 31: Plaza Mayor Christmas Market.
- December 6: Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day) — public holiday, moved to Monday December 7 in 2026.
- December 8: Inmaculada Concepción — public holiday.
- December 25: Navidad (Christmas Day) — public holiday.
- December 31: Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) — Puerta del Sol countdown.
- Cabalgata: January 5 evening (covers November-December planning for January 5-6 trip).
FAQs
What are Madrid’s biggest annual events?
Madrid Pride MADO (late June-early July, Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ event), Fiestas de San Isidro (around May 15, the patron saint’s day), Christmas Madrid holidays (late November-January 6 with Cabalgata), Nochevieja (December 31 Puerta del Sol).
When are public holidays in Madrid?
Major public holidays: January 1 & 6, May 1, May 2 (Comunidad de Madrid), May 15 (San Isidro, a Madrid city local holiday), August 15, October 12, November 1 & 9, December 6, 8, 25. A holiday that falls on a Sunday can move to the Monday: the rest of 2026’s holidays in the city are November 2 and 9 and December 7, 8 and 25. Plus regional holidays throughout year.
When is Madrid most crowded with tourists?
Peak tourism: July-August (summer European tourism), Christmas/New Year holidays, Easter Holy Week, Madrid Pride week (late June-early July). Lower season: late January, November (excluding holidays), February (excluding Carnival).
When is Madrid Carnival?
Madrid Carnival is mid-February (date varies — the week before Lent). Main parade is Carnival Saturday. Burial of the Sardine on Ash Wednesday closes Carnival. Spectacular costumes throughout central Madrid.
When is Madrid Fashion Week?
MBFWMadrid’s next editions are in March 2027 (AW collections) and September 2027 (SS collections); check IFEMA’s announcements for the exact dates before booking. Atelier Couture haute couture event in June and December separately.
What’s the best month to visit Madrid for festivals?
May for San Isidro (most authentic Spanish festival), June-July for Pride (Europe’s biggest LGBTQ+ event), December for Christmas markets/lights, and the evening of January 5 for the Cabalgata Three Kings Parade (Tuesday January 5, 2027), the eve of the Epiphany holiday.
Plan Your Visit
December packs more into the calendar than any other month: the lights and the Plaza Mayor market from late November, two national holidays in the first week, the Christmas lottery draw on 22 December, the San Silvestre race and the grapes at Sol on New Year’s Eve. How it all fits together, with weather and prices, is in our guide to Madrid in December.