Although it resisted a little, the good weather (if we can call it that) has already arrived in Madrid. After a grey May, and after a few weeks with cold, rain and even heavy hailstorms the capital welcomes the summer and the heat. And, as it could not be otherwise, it does so with an extensive program of outdoor concerts that promise to fill the streets, squares and stages of the city with music, lights and good vibes. A series of plans to enjoy the high temperatures and the best music. A full-fledged 2-for-1, let’s go.
European Day of Music
On the occasion of the European Day of Music which takes place on June 21, Madrid will be filled with free outdoor concerts and many other free activities.
There will be music for all tastes and in different stages of the capital. From morning family concerts in the Nave 16.1 of Matadero to renowned artists such as Hens, Cala Vento or Erika de Casier in the Nave de Terneras. In addition to music, we will also be able to enjoy a documentary film series at the Sala Azcona of Cineteca.
📆 From June 21 to 23
📍 Matadero Madrid
💸 Free, although it is necessary to download the ticket in advance through the matadero Madrid website for the concerts on the 21st
St. John’s Day Celebration
The Madrid district of Ciudad Lineal will celebrate its own festivities of San Juan with a very complete program which, of course, includes some concerts. In this case, the of the rock group Kalandrakas and those of Icover, Iguana Rock or Bald Bunny, in the fairgrounds of the Derechos Humanos street and in the park El Flori, respectively.
In addition, El Retiro will also host its own version of San Juan with a festival of emerging bands and a concert by La Guardia, as well as many other activities.
📆 From June 21 to 23
📍 Ciudad Lineal and the Buen Retiro Park
💸 Free
Concerts by Myke Towers, María Becerra or Nicki Nicole in Torrejón’s festivities
The Torrejón de Ardoz City Council this year wanted its festivities to be the most international to date. And you only have to look at their concert line-up to see that they have succeeded. Artists such as Myke Towers (43 million listeners), María Becerra (25 million) or Nicki Nicole (24) will be present during the penultimate weekend of June at the local fairgrounds.
The most important thing of all is that these concerts will be free of charge. However, only people registered in Torrejón de Ardoz will have access to the invitations. For the performances of the most international artists, invitations were sold out in less than 48 hours. However, you can still write to your colleague from Torrejon to see if he will lend you one or enjoy the many other concerts for which you will not need a ticket, such as Edurne, Falete or Bonnie Tyler.
📆 From June 21 to June 25
📍 Recinto Ferial and Plaza Mayor de Torrejón de Ardoz
💸 Free, in some cases by invitation. You can consult all the information at the Torrejón’s festivities website
Usera Festivities
The neighborhoods of the district of Usera (Almendrales, Moscardó, Meseta Orcasitas, Poblado Dirigido de Orcasitas, Pradolongo and Orcasur) will have this year’s festivities as complete as possible. Book fair, DJ sets, flamenco and reggae shows and, of course, concerts. Many free outdoor concerts.
Among them, the Raya Real, an indispensable part of the Seville Fair, the Dorian or La Guardia stand out. All of them at 22:00 at Recinto ferial in Pradolongo, on June 28, 29 and 30, respectively.
📆 From June 19 to June 30
📍 Usera District
💸 Free
La Sub25 Festival
📆 June 28 and 29
📍 Multipurpose Black Esplanade of Madrid Río
💸 Free
Noches del Botánico
Once again this year (now eight), Madrid’s nights will sound a little better thanks to the series of open-air concerts proposed by Noches del Botánico.
The string of national and international artists that make up the line-up of this eighth edition does not disappoint. Danna Paola, Ben Howard, María José Llergó, Julieta Venegas, James Blunt, Passenger, Pixies… will be at the Alfonso XIII Botanical Garden of the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) between June and July and will make the summer in Madrid, far from the beach and the beach bars, much more pleasant.
📆 From June 4 to July 31
📍 Alfonso XIII Botanical Garden of the Complutense University of Madrid (Avenida Complutense, s/n)
💸 The price depends on each concert
Candlelight
Far from traditional festivals and macro-concerts, Candlelight presents a much more intimate summer program. It does so, as always, by candlelight, but also premiering new locations such as the Palace of the Dukes of Santoña.
Although the majority of Candlelight concerts in Madrid will be in closed spaces such as the Ateneo de Madrid or the Fine Arts Circle, near the city you can find their magical tributes by candlelight in open-air locations. An unbeatable summer plan.
📆 All summer long
📍 Different locations
💸 Tickets starting at 15 euros
Open-air concerts for LGTBIQ+ Pride
One more year, LGTBIQ+ Pride will fill the streets of the city with diversity, color and music -lots of music-. On the stages spread between Plaza de las Reinas, Puerta del Sol and Plaza de España we will be able to experience live performances by some of the most beloved artists by the LGTBIQ+ community.
Members of the community such as Petazeta, Samantha Ballentines, La Grande Dame or María Peláe but also allies such as Nebulossa, Barei or Merche will perform from July 3 to 7 in the biggest -and respectful- celebration of the city.
📆 June 28 to July 7
📍 Different locations throughout the city
💸 Free
La Karmela Parties
Twenty years have already passed since the first popular and combative festivities of La Karmela in Vallekas and, to celebrate its two decades, the self-managed version of the Carmen festivities will have a very powerful Program.
Its Battleship will not be missing. Neither his ultrapaella nor his good list of concerts. In this twentieth edition, the popular festivities will sound to the rhythm of the songs of Sara Socas, Carmen Xia, Neskatasuna or Biznaga, among many other artists. In total, about fourteen, including groups, soloists and DJs.
📆 July 11 – 14
📍 Javier de Miguel Park Courts
💸 Free
Open-air concerts among olive trees
As has become a beautiful tradition, the Olivar de Castillejo Foundation will host more than 30 chamber music concerts from June to August in an idyllic setting: an olive grove in the middle of the city.
The so-called Noches clásicas del olivar will enliven these summer weeks (Wednesday through Saturday) with hour-long wind, string and percussion performances. A list of concerts which will serve as a much-needed breath of fresh air in these hot days.
📆 From June 26 to August 31
📍 Calle Menéndez Pidal, 3 bis (Chamartín)
💸 15 euros per person (in cash)
Pedraza Candlelight Night
Pedraza is, for its architecture, its streets and its particular charm, one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. And, on the nights of July 6 and 13, even more. At sunset, on the first two Saturdays of July, this picturesque Segovian village will be covered with more than 60,000 candles to welcome a grand three-hour string concert.
The night of the candles of Pedraza which is the name of this event that has been going on for more than thirty years, is such a unique and peculiar show that, even though it is a couple of hours drive from Madrid, it is worth the trip to enjoy it.
📆 July 6 and 13
📍Plaza main square of Pedraza
💸 Concert ticket from 50 euros
Veranos de la Villa
With Japan as guest country and with activities of all kinds (theater, music, dance, cinema, zarzuela, art, etc.), the 40th edition of the Veranos de la Villa will kick off on July 9 with a symphonic concert tribute to Nino Bravo in the open-air auditorium of the Tierno Galván Park.
The central courtyard of the Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque will be the epicenter of this long-lived festival, with performances by Carla Bruni, Alba Reche, Luísa Sobral, Andrés Suárez and Jimena Amarillo, among others. However, these concerts are joined by many other activities in places such as museums, parks or theaters.
📆 July 9 – August 25
📍 Different locations throughout the city
💸 Free with some exceptions. Consult the veranos website Of the Village
KALORAMA Madrid
This August, we will change the calor of Madrid for the kalor. The first edition of the festival KALORAMA Madrid comes to the capital to liven up the last days of August with their concerts.
Raye, LCD Soundsystem, Fever Ray, Sam Smith or Peggy Gou will be performing at the IFEMA Exhibition Center in an event designed for those who refuse to let the summer end. A unique opportunity to enjoy some of the most popular artists on the international scene. And also to get to know new performers to keep a close eye on.
📆 August 29, 30 and 31
📍 IFEMA Exhibition Grounds
💸 Three-day voucher for 155 euros and daily ticket for 75 euros