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January 2015
Fitur 2015: International Tourism Trade Fair
Fitur is an International Tourism Fair that is hosted in Madrid every year. At this fair, regions across the globe come to show off the wonderful things they have to offer. As a visitor, you will travel around the world, tasting different food and drinks without leaving the Spanish capital. If possible, we advise you to register beforehand or go during the week. To do so, check out this link Schedule January 28th, 29th 30th.............10 am to 7 pm (Only companies and registered…
Find out more »Gastrofestival Madrid — a 2-week city-wide food celebration!
Madrid will be celebrating food culture for two full weeks! GastroFestival is an event that brings together more than 400 restaurants and bars to offer a delightful array of food-inspired opportunities, from tapas tastings to workshops, with one sole purpose -- TO CELEBRATE FOOD! Madrid Fusión and the Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid's city hall) are the organizers we should be thanking. If you are in the capital from Jan. 31 - Feb. 15, don't miss this chance to experience Madrid's finest. Check…
Find out more »Tapas Festival at Madrid’s Farmers’ Market — Mercado de Productores in Matadero
One of Madrid's best farmers' markets -- Mercado de Productores -- is held once a month at El Matadero, a cultural hub that was a former slaughterhouse. This weekend you can check out the stands selling local products from around the city and also join in on the market's tapas fair, where tapas made with fresh produce will cost you 1.50€ and you can also vote for your favorite. When:Saturday, Jan. 31st -- 11-7pmSunday, Feb. 1st 11-5pm
Find out more »February 2015
International Gastronomy Summit — 13th edition!
Attention all foodies!! Madrid Fusión is bringing us the 13th International Gastronomy Summit! (In Spanish, XIII Cumbre de la Gastronomía). This entails three days of workshops, activities, contests, conferences, tastings and so much more. It is not a cheap event, but totally worth it if you are a food profesional or simply adore the world of gastronomy. Here's the program. You'll see that you have different options: Madrid Fusión is holding events in the morning and Saborea España in the afternoon. The price depends on…
Find out more »Ucrania Flea Market — pretty things plus vermouth, beer and empanadas
Check out this independent flea market at Ucrania, a creative workshop and events space, on Sunday from 12pm-8pm. Clothing, books and other pretty things will be on sale, and illustration works on display. Plus beer, vermouth and snacks will be served, and a DJ will be spinning. There's more. At 1pm, a short film called Blue & Malone will be presented by its creator, Abraham López Guerrero and to close the party at 7:30pm, David Cárdenas, Mikel Motosierra and Pepe Aracil will present the second edition of FAI Fanzine…
Find out more »Diferente Market — Valentine’s Day Pop-up Market in Malasaña
Madrid's most popular blog -- Madrid Diferente -- is holding its second pop-up market from February 13th - 15th. It'll be a special Valentines' Day edition, where you'll find a myriad of stands on calle San Vicente Ferrer, 33 in Malasaña all weekend long. If you want to reserve a stand, contact market@madriddiferente.com.
Find out more »Eating our way through Chinese New Year — Countdown to the Year of the Goat
February 19th marks the beginning of the Year of the Goat and many days of celebration. This Spring festival is very popular here in Madrid, as parts of the center get dressed up in red and adorned with lanterns and arts and crafts stands. In past years, the Chinese Business Association and other cultural groups have organized activities, markets and parades that go from Puerta del Sol to Plaza de España via Calle Arenal and the Royal Palace. The city has also celebrated…
Find out more »ARCOmadrid, International Contemporary Art Fair
This weekend, the International Contemporary Art Fair–ARCOmadrid–is holding its 34th edition at IFEMA, bringing together the most important figures in the world's current art scene. When: Friday 27, Saturday 28 and Sunday 1 12 pm—8 pm
Find out more »June 2015
Forest Design Market in a PALACE near Sol
Don't you just love how many markets Madrid has? We do! Mercado Central de Diseño is hosting a special edition of its design market on June 5, 6 and 7 at Palacio de Gaviria (yes, a former palace indeed) not far from Sol. Here you'll find the finest in Spanish design, concerts and of course, great food. Entrance costs 2€ plus a drink.
Find out more »Bollymadrid 2015 – 3-Day Bollywood Festival in Lavapiés!!
The whole neighborhood of Lavapiés is turning into a open-air Bollywood and Indian cultural festival from June 5 - 7. The main plaza gets filled with Indian food stalls selling Cobra beer, curry, lassis, mimosas... and just a two-minute walk away, at Plaza Agustin Lara, there'll be non-stop Bollywood music, film and dance performances on stage! Here's the whole schedule so you can take a look: BollyMadrid 2015 Schedule Facebook
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