Elena del Río | Madrid Secreto

Branded Content Copywriter. Classical music was my first love... until I jumped into the world of social media, copywriting and content creation. Now, my passion is transforming cool plans into stories that connect art, culture and entertainment with people.

Things to do

Amazing Things to Do in Madrid in July: Summer Movie Theaters, Street Festivals, Outdoor Concerts, and More

Complaining about the heat is pointless: Madrid in July is what it is. Warm, scorching, and full of energy. We know we have to endure the heat, but in response, the city shines brightly and treats us to...

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Goodbye to ‘early bird’: this festival getaway overlooking the Atlantic is raising its ticket prices

With the echoes of Gorillaz, The XX, and Massive Attack still resonating in Parque da Cidade, Primavera Sound Porto is already looking ahead to 2027. For residents of Madrid, this festival is the perfect...

An “escape room” inspired by the Harry Potter universe debuts in Madrid: it’s located in Madrid Río and is the largest dedicated to the series

We’ve all wanted to be part of the Harry Potter universe at some point in our lives: to receive our letter from Hogwarts, stroll through Diagon Alley, or save the world from a dark threat through magic. E...

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Things to Do in Madrid in June: Music Festivals, Local Festivals, Exhibitions, and Much More

June in Madrid smells of jasmine, sunscreen, and a hint of chlorine, because there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in one of the city’s pools. June in Madrid is the last month when you can make summ...

After being closed for over a year, one of Madrid’s most beautiful chapels reopens: it houses impressive frescoes by Goya inside

One of the capital’s lesser-known treasures has reopened. Following a comprehensive restoration that kept the building temporarily closed, the San Antonio de la Florida Chapel has been welcoming visitors...

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Two exhibitions are opening in Madrid that reveal all the secrets of the royal palaces (and which you can see for free)

If you’re the type who enjoys getting lost in the gardens of Aranjuez, exploring El Escorial, or discovering the fountains of La Granja de San Ildefonso, this plan is for you. The Royal Collections Galler...

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This weekend only: a space-themed drone show comes to Madrid

Some stories need more than a movie screen or a theater stage. On the nights of June 12 and 13, the Madrid sky will become the canvas for Space Chase, the new production from DroneArt Show. This time, 1,2...

Culture Escapes

Just over an hour from Madrid: the water shows at the palace known as the “Spanish Versailles” are a hit with their 50-meter jets in 300-year-old fountains

A couple of months ago, National Heritage inaugurated the new season of the monumental fountains in the gardens of the Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso, in Segovia. With daytime shows through th...

Music Things to do

The band that shot to fame thanks to a comment by Amaia announces an international tour: they’re from Madrid and have just released the album ‘¿Por qué me miráis así?’

La La Love You has barely had time to unpack after their tour of Mexico and is already gearing up for their next tour. Starting this fall, the band will take their live show to Spain, Latin America, the U...

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An afternoon of picnics, music, and food in “one of the most beautiful urban meadows in the world”: it’s at the foot of the Alcázar of Segovia and will feature two drone shows

Just an hour and twenty minutes by car or 30 minutes by AVE from Madrid, the second edition of Segovia Picnic Day kicks off the summer season by inviting residents and visitors to gather on June 13 at the...