Vallecas is already in the midst of its 2026 Fiestas del Carmen, which, from July 12 through this Sunday, the 19th, honor the district’s patron saint with a program that fills the fairgrounds on Payaso Fofó Street with a festive atmosphere.
The festivities include concerts, children’s and family entertainment, street performances, a foam party, and tributes to Leño and Tina Turner. The grand finale to close out the eight days of celebrations will be, as is customary, the Naval Battle —which, by the way, is celebrating its 44th anniversary.
As for the musical lineup, headlining the free concert series are artists Ramoncín, Jaime Urrutia, Santiago Auserón, and the band Capitán Inhumano.
Complete schedule for the 2026 Fiestas del Carmen
Tuesday, July 14
- Rumba concert. Javi Cantero, “Hijo del Fary.” Plaza Padre Llanos, next to the El Pozo Cultural Center, Avenida de las Glorietas. 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15. Opening of the festivities
- Vallecas Marching Band and Castellet exhibition. Avenida de La Albufera, 42. 7:00 p.m.
- Opening speech by Álvaro Casares and the chupinazo. J.M.D. of Puente de Vallecas. Avenida de La Albufera, 42. 7:30 p.m.
- Children’s and family entertainment. Circus parade. Tanalborde Company. Fairgrounds, Payaso Fofó Street. 7:30 p.m.
- Pequecas Children’s and Family Music Festival. K-Pop Experience and Kids Rock Family. Fairgrounds, Payaso Fofó Street. 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 16
- Mass in honor of the Virgin of Carmen. San Ramón Nonato Parish, 10 Melquíades Biencinto Street. 8:00 p.m.
- Procession of the Virgin of Carmen. San Ramón Nonato Parish. 9:00 p.m.
- Children’s and family entertainment. Imaxinarium, parades. Cía Alehop. Fairgrounds. 8:00 p.m.
- DJ Riff Set. Fairgrounds. 9:00 p.m.
- Ramoncín. 50/70 Celebration Tour. Fairgrounds. 10:30 p.m.
Friday, July 17
- Foam Party with the Madrid City Council Fire Department. Fairgrounds, 7:00 p.m.
- Children’s and family entertainment. Musical show and clowns. Fran Fuman. Fairgrounds. 8:00 p.m.
- Vallecas Marching Band. Plaza de Puerto Rubio (Plaza Vieja). 8:30 p.m.
- DJ Poker Session. Fairgrounds. 9:00 p.m.
- Jaime Urrutia. The lead singer of Gabinete Caligari. Fairgrounds. 10:30 p.m.
- Tina Live Experience by Tammy Nsue. Tribute to Tina Turner. Fairgrounds. 12:15 a.m.
Saturday, July 18
- Human tower performance by the Colla Castellera de Madrid. Fairgrounds. 6:00 p.m.
- Children’s and family entertainment. Los Voluminaires, parade. Cía Alehop. Fairgrounds. 8:00 p.m.
- DJ Yei set. Fairgrounds. 9:00 p.m.
- Santiago Auserón and La Academia Nocturna. Fairgrounds. 10:30 p.m.
- Bravalia Orchestra. Fairgrounds. 12:30 a.m.
Sunday, July 19: Naval Battle and closing of the festivities
- Naval Battle. Vallecas Maritime Brotherhood. From Peña Gorbea Boulevard to Payaso Fofó Street. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Este Madriz. Tribute to Leño. Fairgrounds. 8:30 p.m.
- Banda del Capitán Inhumano. Fairgrounds. 10:00 p.m.
- Fireworks. Cerro del Tío Pío Lookout. 12:00 a.m.
In addition, during the festivities there will be food stands, children’s performances, eco-friendly attractions, live bands, inflatable rides, and parades.
How to get there
- Metro: Line 1 (Portazgo).
- Bus: LINES 54, 58, 136, and 144, with stops on Avenida de la Albufera, Javier de Miguel, or Payaso Fofó.