General
Las Vistillas and La Latina kick off the 2026 Paloma Festival
Madrid celebrates the Virgin of the Paloma festival with concerts and events in Las Vistillas and La Latina starting this Thursday.
Retiro
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Centro
La Latina closes the Castilian summer with Celtas Cortos, Depol and Miss Caffeina
From August 13 to 16, La Latina celebrates the Virgen de la Paloma festival with Celtas Cortos, Depol and Miss Caffeina, plus processions and contests.
General
The Community of Madrid will fund Marta Minujín's exhibition at the Reina Sofía
The Community of Madrid will contribute €150,000 to the Reina Sofía for the exhibition 'La Menesunda according to Marta Minujín', opening on 17 November 2026.
General
The Social Housing Agency of Madrid exceeds 46,000 actions in six months
The Social Housing Agency of Madrid surpasses 46,000 actions in the first half of 2026, with 25,000 interventions supporting families and the elderly.
General
The chotis, the star of August festivities in Madrid
The chotis, declared a Cultural Heritage Asset, fills the streets with dance during the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, and La Paloma festivals in Madrid.
General
The zarzuela that immortalises the Verbena de la Paloma turns 132 years old
The zarzuela 'La verbena de la Paloma', premiered in 1894, portrays the traditional Madrid of La Latina and Lavapiés and remains a symbol of the August 15 festivities.
General
August of Free Concerts in Madrid: Celtas Cortos, Miss Caffeina and More
The San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, and La Paloma festivals feature free concerts in central Madrid throughout August, headlined by Celtas Cortos and Miss Caffeina.
Vicálvaro
Vicálvaro celebrates its patronal festivities in honour of Santa María la Antigua
Vicálvaro celebrates its patronal festivities on August 14 and 15 with a programme including a proclamation, fireworks, procession, and a popular paella.
General
La Verbena de la Paloma returns to Gran Vía with its traditional August production
The Fernández de Sevilla company debuts its version of 'La verbena de la Paloma' at Teatro Gran Vía, featuring 25 characters and a two-hour show.
General
The Captain Alatriste Tavern Reopens in Madrid de los Austrias
The Captain Alatriste Tavern reopens on August 3 after a month of vacation, with its traditional offerings and ties to Pérez-Reverte and the derbies.
Arganzuela
The Sabatini Gardens Host the Inaugural Show of Madrid Fashion Week 2026
The Sabatini Gardens host the inaugural show of Madrid Fashion Week 2026 on September 7, featuring over 60 creators and 45 shows.
General
La Latina hosts the 'Zarzuela en La Latina' cycle by L'Operamore with seven titles
Teatro La Latina presents 'Zarzuela en La Latina' by L'Operamore, featuring seven titles and performances from Wednesday to Sunday all summer.