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Siloé, Cali y el Dandee, Malú, and the Panorama Orchestra will perform for free at the festivities in this Madrid municipality (which promise to be among the best of the summer)

The 2026 Festival in Honor of the Santísimo Cristo de los Remedios in San Sebastián de los Reyes now has a complete lineup for its free concerts, and as is customary...

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What to do this weekend in Madrid: Mad Cool and Veranos de la Villa kick off, and the Prado is open at night

Summer is in full swing. Not good news. So to escape the heat this weekend, we recommend getting out into nature: if you’re into heights, at the San Juan Reservoir...
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A drone show will light up a town in the Madrid region this weekend: it’s inspired by nature and is completely free

This weekend, the sky over Fuenlabrada will become a canvas of light. The City Council has added a nighttime show to its summer program featuring 150 drones that wi...
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Like the water fountains at Madrid Río, but with water play areas: the Splashpad park has just opened and will be free all summer long

It’s become the norm every summer: once again, temperatures across Spain are breaking records, and Madrid is no exception. Faced with the successive heat waves of re...
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WAH Madrid wraps up on July 25: tickets and information on this hit musical and culinary experience
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The Community of Madrid revives “La Movida” with a free exhibition featuring Ouka Leele, Ceesepe, and Costus through October

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Madrid Extends the JOBO Pass to Age 30: Free Access to Seven Cultural Venues Starting in the 2026–2027 Season

The Madrid City Council will raisethe maximum age to 30for eligibility in the JOBO program, the municipal cultural pass that provides free access to the programming...
July 10, 2026

It is the largest metro project of this legislative term: the Community of Madrid’s 880-million-euro plan to expand Line 11

The Community of Madrid has finally presented the plan to turn Line 11 into the subway system’s new major diagonal corridor, but, for now, only in sections. The...
July 9, 2026

It’s been since 1912 since something like this was last seen: the Ministry of Science is launching an augmented reality viewer to help people find where to view the August 12 eclipse

In the late afternoon of August 12, a total solar eclipse will be visible from the Iberian Peninsula. This astronomical phenomenon has not occurred in the skies ove...
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Madrid, are at “significant risk” according to the AEMET due to high temperatures this Thursday: these are the affected areas and how long the advisory will remain in effect
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Madrid Río will set up two free giant screens at Puente del Rey to watch the national team in the World Cup quarterfinals

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The Best Swimming Pools in Madrid for Summer 2026

Madrid’s swimming pools reaffirm themselves, once again, as that oasis in the concrete jungle that residents desperately seek as soon as the temperatures begin to...
The Pope’s Visit to Madrid: Dates, Times, Full Schedule, and How to Get Around the City

It has been 15 years since Madrid last hosted a pontiff, following the World Youth Day held in 2011 by Benedict XVI. Pope Leo XIV has decided to make a stop in Madr...
The Roman city just 40 minutes from Madrid that you can explore on foot for free: it dates back to the 1st century BC and features mosaics and the finest Roman murals in Spain

It takes just over 40 minutes to travel back thousands of years in time: that’s how long it takes to drive from Madrid to the Ciudad de Complutum Archaeological Par...
One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

It has taken five months of work and an investment of 655,000 euros to restore one of Madrid’s most beautiful historic gardens —and thus, to the people of Madrid—tw...

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The 21 Must-See Exhibitions in Madrid This July: From the City’s Construction to the EGB

Exhibitions in Madrid, a city brimming with art and innovation, are one of the cornerstones of its vast cultural offerings. From renowned museums to independent ar...
20 Beautiful Towns in Madrid for a Nearby Getaway

There’s no such thing as a bad time. No month of the year is a bad choice for escaping just a few kilometers from the capital to explore Madrid’s most beautiful vi...
23 terraces in Madrid where having a drink is a real experience

Terrace-hopping is a deeply rooted custom in our way of life, and we practice it with fervor and devotion. Any spot with shade and cold drinks will do, but if we’r...
The best festivals to enjoy in Madrid (and the surrounding area) in 2026

Is the festival season in Madrid never-ending? In the capital, we have nearly five months of outdoor music, and for the rest of the year, festivals take place...

Siloé, Cali y el Dandee, Malú, and the Panorama Orchestra will perform for free at the festivities in this Madrid municipality (which promise to be among the best of the summer)

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Water guns, fun, and neighborhood history: Madrid is counting down the days to celebrate its most refreshing summer festival

Open-air movie theater with free water and popcorn: Madrid’s Plaza de Callao turns into a summer movie theater to celebrate its 100th anniversary

The one in Torrejón will no longer be the only municipal wave pool in Spain: this Madrid municipality will build one in a new sports complex that will also feature a hot tub and a Turkish bath

Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup Matches in Madrid: Giant Screens, Bars, and More Options

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What to do this weekend in Madrid: Mad Cool and Veranos de la Villa kick off, and the Prado is open at night

A drone show will light up a town in the Madrid region this weekend: it’s inspired by nature and is completely free

Like the water fountains at Madrid Río, but with water play areas: the Splashpad park has just opened and will be free all summer long

WAH Madrid wraps up on July 25: tickets and information on this hit musical and culinary experience

The Community of Madrid revives “La Movida” with a free exhibition featuring Ouka Leele, Ceesepe, and Costus through October

Top News

Madrid Extends the JOBO Pass to Age 30: Free Access to Seven Cultural Venues Starting in the 2026–2027 Season

It is the largest metro project of this legislative term: the Community of Madrid’s 880-million-euro plan to expand Line 11

It’s been since 1912 since something like this was last seen: the Ministry of Science is launching an augmented reality viewer to help people find where to view the August 12 eclipse

Madrid, are at “significant risk” according to the AEMET due to high temperatures this Thursday: these are the affected areas and how long the advisory will remain in effect

Madrid Río will set up two free giant screens at Puente del Rey to watch the national team in the World Cup quarterfinals

Secret Guides

The Best Swimming Pools in Madrid for Summer 2026

The Pope’s Visit to Madrid: Dates, Times, Full Schedule, and How to Get Around the City

The Roman city just 40 minutes from Madrid that you can explore on foot for free: it dates back to the 1st century BC and features mosaics and the finest Roman murals in Spain

One of Madrid’s most beautiful gardens restores a former 19th-century dance hall: “It returns to the people of Madrid one of the city’s most valuable and charming spots”

Visit Madrid

The 21 Must-See Exhibitions in Madrid This July: From the City’s Construction to the EGB

20 Beautiful Towns in Madrid for a Nearby Getaway

23 terraces in Madrid where having a drink is a real experience

The best festivals to enjoy in Madrid (and the surrounding area) in 2026