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March 2016
Madrid Swing Festival
Join teachers and students from the Blanco y Negro Dance Studio for the three day Madrid Swing Festival happening March 27-29! This event will be sure to bring you back to the 50s and 60s era as you dance in the street to live music. This 7th edition of swing madrid will help you learn moves such as the lindy hop, the boogie woogie, balboa, and more!
Find out more »Madrid Surf Film Festival
How do you combine your love for surfing and film here in Madrid? The Madrid Surf Film Festival of course! Enjoy watching films that show off the passion for the ocean, the sport of surfing, and the good times that come out of the beach culture. Cineteca Matadero hosts this three day festival in hopes of connecting film directors, professionals, athletes, and fans through the picture on the big screen.
Find out more »April 2016
La Noche de los Teatros
La Noche de los Teatros is upon us once again and is commemorating both the fourth centenary of Shakespeare and Cervantes as well as celebrating the 150th birthday of Ramón María del Valle-Inclán. On April 1st, at various different theaters and venues all throughout Madrid, you will be able to enjoy performances and listen to music and dramatic readings. What better way to honor these late, great writers than having the public come together to share their appreciation for the performing arts.
Find out more »April Fool’s Mate: The March Chess Event
Although this month's chess event is not technically happening within the month of March, it is sure to be full of laughter, drinks, and of course endless games of chess! Bring your friends to Desperate Literature on April Fool's Day for a night full of good times... just make sure not to fall for any April Fool's Day trickery!
Find out more »Mercado de Diseño, Hello Spring
This weekend, April 2nd and 3rd, Mercado de Diseño invites all foodies, music lovers, and everyone in between to come out to Matadero to welcome the change of season with Hello Spring! Artists such as Belop, Penny Necklace and Iseo will be there performing at different times throughout the afternoon. So grab your friends and go enjoy the sun, cocktails, live music, and street food!
Find out more »Aperitivos Swing
Put on your dancing shoes and head to Plaza Matadero this Sunday for Aperitivos Swing! Thanks to Swing Activity Madrid, from noon to three you and your friends can spend your afternoon learning how to swing dance!
Find out more »Artisan Beer Festival in Lavapiés
Big news for all you beer lovers: the second edition of Artesana Week is happening April 18th-24th! The Commerce Association of Lavapiés is hosting a craft beer festival where the local bars and vendors join to share their love for beer culture with the public. And given that the festival is all week long you'll be able to try multiple beers over the course of the festival.
Find out more »Ciento y Pico Market Spring Edition
Ciento y Pico Market presents its Spring edition of the fashion, art and decoration event. Explore the latest trends of the spring so you know how to dress and what colors and designs to decorate your home with! This three day event is sure to get you into the springtime vibes!
Find out more »July 2016
Sunday Funday: After Brunch at Conde Duque
After Brunch will be presenting its first Open Air Festival offering a great line up with the most sought after electronic music in Madrid, food trucks and a flea market, all together at Cine Garden Conde Duque, a large patio which also hosts summer open air movie screenings. Hours: Sunday July 17th from 2pm to 1am Important info: To attend for free you need to sign up on the guest list by clicking attend on the Facebook event and posting your name as well…
Find out more »September 2016
Mercado de Diseño – Design Market at Matadero
Design and tech geeks out there - brace yourselves! Mercado de Diseño is back at Matadero to bring together design and technology at the market's fourth edition. This year's theme is #funnytech and will bring into the spotlight the freshest talents in design in Madrid. It will be a weekend for culture, food and fun.
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