Mercado de Productores is an awesome weekend farmer’s market held at the Matadero. You’ll find stalls selling local produce, food trucks, live music and a whole lot more. Here’s a handy map to help you navigate!
Saturday from 11am-7pm and Sunday from 11am-5pm
The city’s trendiest flea market is celebrating its 50th edition this weekend at Museo del Ferrocarril. You’ll find independent designer stands set up along the museum’s train platforms, and best of all, food stalls and music outside.
La Casa Encendida is hosting a book fair this weekend with presentations, workshops, discussions, musical performances, and more. This celebration of art and literature serves as a meetup for various independent editorial projects and is open to the public (and family friendly).
On Saturday September 10th DCODE Festival is coming to Madrid to bring you the best of the past two decades of music, both national and international. The line up includes legends such as Jimmy Eat World and Eagles of Death Metal along with current artists like Zara Larsson or Mark Ronson. Get ready for 18 hours of music, food and drinks.
After Brunch will be presenting its first Open Air Festival offering a great line up with the most sought after electronic music in Madrid, food trucks and a flea market, all together at Cine Garden Conde Duque, a large patio which also hosts summer open air movie screenings.
Hours: Sunday July 17th from 2pm to 1am
Important info: To attend for free you need to sign up on the guest list by clicking attend on the Facebook event and posting your name as well as anyone who comes with you.
Big news for all you beer lovers: the second edition of Artesana Week is happening April 18th-24th! The Commerce Association of Lavapiés is hosting a craft beer festival where the local bars and vendors join to share their love for beer culture with the public. And given that the festival is all week long you’ll be able to try multiple beers over the course of the festival.
La Noche de los Teatros is upon us once again and is commemorating both the fourth centenary of Shakespeare and Cervantes as well as celebrating the 150th birthday of Ramón María del Valle-Inclán. On April 1st, at various different theaters and venues all throughout Madrid, you will be able to enjoy performances and listen to music and dramatic readings. What better way to honor these late, great writers than having the public come together to share their appreciation for the performing arts.
How do you combine your love for surfing and film here in Madrid? The Madrid Surf Film Festival of course! Enjoy watching films that show off the passion for the ocean, the sport of surfing, and the good times that come out of the beach culture. Cineteca Matadero hosts this three day festival in hopes of connecting film directors, professionals, athletes, and fans through the picture on the big screen.
Join teachers and students from the Blanco y Negro Dance Studio for the three day Madrid Swing Festival happening March 27-29! This event will be sure to bring you back to the 50s and 60s era as you dance in the street to live music. This 7th edition of swing madrid will help you learn moves such as the lindy hop, the boogie woogie, balboa, and more!
Do you like bicycling or film? Then don’t miss the chance to combine the two in the Bicycle Film Festival in Madrid going on March 10-13. Get the chance to view shorts, documentaries, and full-length films. This festival has been going on for over 15 years so come out and celebrate the art of film while enjoying the world of bicycling!