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Things to Do in Madrid

XXX Festival de Otoño a Primavera

Arts Festival / Music Festival

Festival de Otoño a Primavera - Arts Festival | Music Festival | Circus in Madrid.
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May 19–Jun 9, 2013 Thirty companies have been invited to take part, performing works of theatre, dance, music and circus. ... more

Throughout the city
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El Rastro

Flea Market / Outdoor Activity

El Rastro - Flea Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review One of the most famous flea markets in the world, El Rastro sells everything from clothes, jewelry, and antiques to music, DVDs, and vintage 1970s Playboy magazines. Every Sunday, multitudes of people from all walks of life descend on the sunny Plaza de Cascorro in search of the best deals on any goods imaginable. Although ... more

Plaza de Cascorro and Ribera de Curtidores
28005 Madrid

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Jugada a 3 Bandas Madrid 2013

Art Exhibit

Jugada a 3 Bandas Madrid - Art Exhibit in Madrid.
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May 19–28, 2013 Contemporary artists face an uphill battle in showcasing their most innovative works to the public. To help promote contemporary artists, studios, and galleries throughout Madrid, art lovers flock to the annual Jugada a 3 Bandas Madrid, or ... more

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Cardamomo

Flamenco Bar

Cardamomo - Flamenco Bar | Live Music Venue in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review Cardamomo is the place to both watch and participate in flamenco dancing every night of the week. Although there’s a large bar up front, the main attraction is in the cavernous space in the back where some of Spain’s finest flamenco musicians and dancers showcase their talents on a small stage bathed in red and blue lights ... more

Calle de Echegaray, 15
28014 Madrid

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La Ciudad En Viñetas

Art Exhibit

CentroCentro - Museum in Madrid.
  • Schedule

May 19–Jul 31, 2013 CentroCentro

Plaza de Cibeles, 1
28014 Madrid

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El Parque del Buen Retiro

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

El Parque del Buen Retiro - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review Stretching from the Atocha area in the center of the city to the affluent Salamanca neighborhood in the northwest, Madrid’s five-hundred-year-old El Parque del Buen Retiro is a lush and bustling urban playground, a veritable feast for the senses that has something to offer everyone. Visitors will find an animated crowd ... more

C/ Alfonso XII, 14
28014 Madrid

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Okún

Dance Performance / Ballet

Teatro Fernán Gómez - Theater in Madrid.
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May 19, 2013 7:00 pm Teatro Fernán Gómez

Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada, 14
28004 Madrid

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Plaza de la Paja

Landmark / Outdoor Activity

Plaza de la Paja - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Plaza in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review Hidden away in a maze of cobblestone streets in what was the original center of Madrid is Plaza de la Paja, which, centuries ago, was one of the city’s most important cultural and commercial meeting points. This charming square, nestled between the medieval walls of the Bishop’s Chapel and the estate of an aristocratic ... more

Plaza de la Paja
28005 Madrid

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Hidden Beauty

Art Exhibit

Museo Nacional del Prado - Museum in Madrid.
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May 19–Nov 10, 2013 Museo Nacional del Prado

Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23
28014 Madrid

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El Junco

Club / Jazz Club

El Junco - Club | Jazz Club | Live Music Venue in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review Renowned for its live music, El Junco is an unassuming, funky little jazz club that attracts a clientele of young and vivacious music lovers who crowd around the stage to dance and cheer. Bathed in soft blue and red light, this comfortably dark basement-level haven provides a vibrant environment for savvy customers who ... more

Plaza de Santa Bárbara, 10
28004 Madrid

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Hyperrealism 1967-2012

Art Exhibit

Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza - Museum in Madrid.
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May 19–Jun 9, 2013 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza

Paseo Prado, 8 
28014 Madrid

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Calle Argumosa

Nightlife Area

Calle Argumosa - Nightlife Area in Madrid.
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Party Earth Review On the southeast side of the historical center of Madrid lies the former Jewish quarter of Lavapiés, a neighborhood that has been transformed over hundreds of years into a vibrant multicultural mix of cosmopolitan life. With an immigrant population estimated at over fifty percent, the barrio’s narrow streets resonate with ... more

Calle Argumosa
28012 Madrid

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What to Do in Madrid by Day or Night

Day

Daytime Things To Do
  • → Parks
  • → Shopping
  • → Cafés
  • → Landmarks
  • → Outdoors
  • → Plazas
  • → Festivals
  • → Date Ideas
  • → Sports
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Night

Nighttime Things To Do
  • → Nightlife Areas
  • → Concerts
  • → Sports
  • → Music Venues
  • → Tapas Bars
  • → Date Ideas
  • → Karaoke Bars
  • → Free Things to Do
  • → Comedy Shows
  • → Performing Arts
see more nighttime things to do in Madrid

Although the city’s residents take their nightlife very seriously – and often party hard well into the next morning – there are endless things to do in Madrid no matter the time.

Wonderful weather practically all year makes it a great city for outdoor activities and things to do, and expansive parks like Buen Retiro and Parque Oeste are as perfect for picnics and lazy afternoon strolls as they are for jogging, biking, and other athletic pursuits.

Landmark museums like the Prado house some of Europe’s most important art, catching a flamenco show is a signature event available at venues all over town, and countless plazas offer a relaxing spot to while away the hours and soak up the sun.

Shopping is also stunning in Madrid, with vast flea markets, high-end boutiques, and a thousand-lifetimes-supply of swanky shoes. Take advantage of those afternoon siestas, you’re going to need them in this town, especially once denizens start flooding out for Happy Hour in advance of another long and festive night.

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  1. Lucas

    Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:

    El Parque del Buen Retiro - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Madrid.

    El Parque del Buen Retiro

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Naturbier - Beer Hall | Brewery | Drinking Activity | Gastropub in Madrid.

    Naturbier

    Beer Hall / Brewery

    Villa Rosa - Flamenco Bar | Spanish Restaurant in Madrid.

    Villa Rosa

    Flamenco Bar / Spanish Restaurant

    La Comedia Urban Club - Club | Hookah Bar in Madrid.

    La Comedia Urban Club

    Club / Hookah Bar

    Lucas Likes: Beer Sports Rowdy Casual Anything goes Bar Flirty

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  2. Adriana

    Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:

    El Parque del Buen Retiro - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Madrid.

    El Parque del Buen Retiro

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Cardamomo - Flamenco Bar | Live Music Venue in Madrid.

    Cardamomo

    Flamenco Bar / Live Music Venue

    Plaza de la Paja - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Plaza in Madrid.

    Plaza de la Paja

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    El Rastro - Flea Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Madrid.

    El Rastro

    Flea Market / Outdoor Activity

    Adriana Likes: Exclusive Nightclub Fashion Forward Shopping Jetsetter Lounge Hotel Bar High End / Exclusive

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  3. Jonah

    Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:

    El Junco - Club | Jazz Club | Live Music Venue in Madrid.

    El Junco

    Club / Jazz Club

    El Rastro - Flea Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Madrid.

    El Rastro

    Flea Market / Outdoor Activity

    Calle Argumosa - Nightlife Area in Madrid.

    Calle Argumosa

    Nightlife Area

    El Parque del Buen Retiro - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Madrid.

    El Parque del Buen Retiro

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Jonah Likes: Live Music Eclectic Indie Alternative Non-mainstream Laid back Conversational Creative / Art / Music Types

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  4. Emma

    Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:

    Cardamomo - Flamenco Bar | Live Music Venue in Madrid.

    Cardamomo

    Flamenco Bar / Live Music Venue

    Villa Rosa - Flamenco Bar | Spanish Restaurant in Madrid.

    Villa Rosa

    Flamenco Bar / Spanish Restaurant

    Mercado de San Miguel - Market | Shopping Area in Madrid.

    Mercado de San Miguel

    Market / Shopping Area

    El Parque del Buen Retiro - Landmark | Outdoor Activity | Park in Madrid.

    El Parque del Buen Retiro

    Landmark / Outdoor Activity

    Emma Likes: Happy Hour Culture Dancing Lively Budget-friendly Sightseeing Party Groups

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Explore Madrid Things to Do by Neighborhood

Sol (El Centro)

Mercado de San Miguel - Market | Shopping Area in Madrid.
  • Mercado de San Miguel

    Market / Shopping Area

  • Villa Rosa

    Flamenco Bar

  • Café Jazz Populart

    Jazz Club

All Sol (El Centro) Things To Do

Argüelles / Bilbao

All Argüelles / Bilbao Things To Do

Malasaña / Chueca

El Junco - Club | Jazz Club | Live Music Venue in Madrid.
  • El Junco

    Club / Jazz Club

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North / Nuevos Ministerios

Estadio Santiago Bernabéu - Culture | Stadium in Madrid.
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    Culture / Stadium

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Free Things To Do in Madrid

El Rastro - Flea Market | Outdoor Activity | Shopping Area in Madrid.

El Rastro

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    Flea Market / Outdoor Activity

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  • → Open Mic

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  • → Juan Carlos I Park

    Park

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