The Salamanca district is one of the capital’s tourist attractions. Whether for its gastronomic offer or for the firms that show off their shop windows on the Golden Mile, it is an obligatory stop in Madrid for lovers of shopping and good food. In 2024, this sophisticated area of the city will join the celebrations for the Pilar festivities: there will be sporting events, tastings and even a surprise concert.
Highlights
On the first day of the festivities, Friday, October 11, Felipe del Campo -content director at RadioMarca- will take the main stage at Eva Duarte Park to give the opening speech. Then, at 21:00 hours, Benditos Malditos will arrive: the authentic Joaquín Sabina’s band. From 22:30 there will be a DJ to liven up the night.
On Saturday 12, the day will begin with sports activities to lift the spirits: at 10:15 am aerobics masterclass, and at 11:00 am yoga session. In the evening, starting at 8:00 p.m., there will be a musical show with pop hits from the 2000s, followed by a surprise performance. Finally, dance hits will be played until 00:30 am.
On Sunday 13, after a musical cycle with artists from the district, Pol 3.14 will take the main stage. This group has gained fame thanks to its contribution to the soundtrack of La casa de papel, a fiction series with great international success. They will put the finishing touch to the festivities with Jóvenes eternamente, Sin viaje de vuelta and many other hits.
As in any good popular festival, there will be snacks during the weekend. On Saturday, at 2:30 pm, there will be a catering tent with paella in Eva Duarte Park. On Sunday, in the same place and at the same time, you can enjoy a ration of migas. In addition, on the last day of the celebration we are invited to a chocolatada at breakfast time (from 11:00 to 12:00 h).
On the other hand, both Saturday and Sunday there will be soccer, tennis and chess competitions, encouraging physical exercise and social gatherings among the neighbors of the district.