The Madrid municipality will celebrate its festivities in honour of the Virgen de Los Remedios from August 28 to September 1, with a wide programme that includes free concerts, street parties, and children's activities.
Colmenar Viejo is all set for its Patron Saint Festivities in Honour of the Virgen de Los Remedios, which will take place from August 28 to September 1. The Town Hall has presented a programme that, according to Mayor Carlos Blázquez, is designed for all audiences, from the elderly to the youngest, with the aim of making community spirit and pride in belonging to the municipality the main focus.
The festivities will kick off with the 'Remedios 2026 Concerts', which will be held on August 21, 22, and 23 at the La Corredera Bullring. On Friday, August 21, Maldita Nerea, one of the most influential bands in Spanish pop, will perform. Saturday, August 22, will see La La Love You, a Madrid pop-rock group known for songs like 'El fin del mundo'. The cycle will close on Sunday, August 23, with Camela, the legendary technorumba duo that has been on stage for over three decades. All concerts will start at 10:00 PM and will be free, although access will be controlled for safety reasons.
The Councillor for Festivities, Nacho Aceña, has highlighted that these festivities make Colmenar Viejo a regional reference. “The concerts with top national artists, orchestras, musical tributes, street parties, the Bullfighting Fair, children's activities, the non-profit association stalls, and religious events will once again fill our streets with life,” he noted.
The stalls of non-profit entities will be set up in the Plaza de Eulogio Carrasco, where there will also be a space for DJs. The hours will be from 00:00 to 4:00 AM on Thursday, August 27, and from 00:00 to 6:00 AM from Friday, August 28, to Tuesday, September 1. To ensure safety, access will be controlled, and entry with glass or metal objects will be restricted.
The Tent at the Explanada of the Bullring, in collaboration with Cervecería 'La Sede', will offer music and activities from August 27 to September 2. There will be concerts, commercial and techno music, ballroom dancing, 80s music, and tastings. The hours vary by day, but in general, it will open from midday until the early hours of the morning.
The mechanical attractions will be located at the 'Las Huertas' Fairground from August 27 to September 1, operating from 7:30 PM to 5:00 AM. On Tuesday, September 1, the Children's Day will be celebrated, with special prices for the little ones.
Mayor Blázquez has expressed gratitude for the work of the Civil Guard, Local Police, and Civil Protection, who will ensure safety during the festivities. He has also highlighted the municipality's growth in recent years, which has positioned it among the fastest-growing in the Community of Madrid. “Every year, hundreds of new families choose Colmenar Viejo to develop their life projects here, attracted by the opportunities and future they find in our city,” he stated.
For residents and visitors, the festivities will entail a range of activities that will kick off with the pre-concerts and intensify from August 28. It is recommended to check the full programme on the municipal website to not miss any events.
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