Once again this year the Feast of the Transhumance will leave this 2025 an unusual picture in the streets of downtown Madrid: a large flock of sheep walking through the streets under the watchful eye of passersby.
After last year’s event had to be suspended due to the registration of blue tongue among the flock -a viral disease-, this time the event will be resumed with even more enthusiasm after this temporary hiatus.
On this occasion, the main event of the XXXII Feast of the Transhumance, this iconic walk along the main roads of the city, will be held on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 10:30 am to 2 pm.
Itinerary of the Trashumance Feast 2025
The route that the herd will follow will take it through some of the best-known enclaves in the center of Madrid. Starting from Casa de Campo-Puente del Rey, the itinerary will continue through the following points:
- Paseo Virgen del Puerto
- Paseo Ciudad de Plasencia-Parque de Atenas
- Cuesta de la Vega-Cuesta de Ramón
- Almudena Cathedral
- Mayor Street
- Puerta del Sol
- Alcalá Street
- Plaza de Cibeles (end of route)
Program of activities for the “Fiesta de la Trashumancia”.
Although the main event will take place on Sunday, different activities will be held throughout the weekend (October 17-19). All of them are free of charge, but to participate in some of them it is essential to book in advance.
Friday, October 17, 2025
- From 10 am to 1:30 pm. Walk: Welcome to the herd. Reservation required. Aimed at adults.
- From 12h to 13h. Webinar: National Cattle Routes Network. Online activity. Aimed at adults.
Saturday, October 18, 2025
- From 10:30 am to 1 pm. Walk: shepherds for a day. Reservation required. Aimed at families (> 7 years old).
- From 10h to 11h. Wool spinning and twisting exhibition. Aimed at all audiences. Until full capacity is reached.
- From 11h to 12:30h. Spinning and felting workshop. Reservation required. Aimed at children over 12 years old.
- From 12:30h to 13h. Storytelling: SOS Lana. Aimed at all audiences. Until full capacity is reached.
- From 13h to 14:30h. Spinning and felting workshop. Reservation required. Aimed at families (> 7 years old).
Sunday, October 19, 2025
- From 10:30h to 12h. Documentary and colloquium: The legacy of the shepherdesses. Reservations required. For all audiences.
- From 12:30h to 14h. Recital of pastoral music with traditional instruments. Reservations required. For all audiences.
In addition, there are two temporary exhibitions that are free to visit: Trashumancia, patrimonio cultural inmaterial de la humanidad ( until December) and El legado de las pastoras ( until October 31).
For more information and booking links, please consult the web page of the Environmental Education Center of Casa de Campo.
