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Things to Do in Madrid
Arts Festival / Music Festival
May 19–Jun 9, 2013 Thirty companies have been invited to take part, performing works of theatre, dance, music and circus. ... more
Throughout the cityFlea Market / Outdoor Activity
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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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
Throughout the city
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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May 19–Jul 31, 2013 CentroCentro
Plaza de Cibeles, 1
28014 Madrid
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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Dance Performance / Ballet
May 19, 2013 7:00 pm Teatro Fernán Gómez
Calle del Marqués de la Ensenada, 14
28004 Madrid
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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May 19–Nov 10, 2013 Museo Nacional del Prado
Calle Ruiz de Alarcón 23
28014 Madrid
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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May 19–Jun 9, 2013 Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Paseo Prado, 8
28014 Madrid
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
Night
- → Nightlife Areas
- → Concerts
- → Sports
- → Music Venues
- → Tapas Bars
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.
What are you in the mood for?
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Lucas
Sports? Pub crawls? Rowdy bars? Good beer? Then check out these suggestions from Lucas:
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Adriana
Exclusive hotspots? Chic crowds? Bottle service? Posh shopping? Then check out these suggestions from Adriana:
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Jonah
Eclectic crowds? Authentic bars? Live music? Nothing mainstream? Then check out these suggestions from Jonah:
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Emma
Amazing drink deals? Unpretentious crowds? Karaoke with friends? Dancing all night? Then check out these suggestions from Emma:
... or find things to do by interest
- → Live Music
- → DJ
- → Laid back
- → Sports
- → Budget-friendly
- → High Energy
- → Conversational
- → Students
- → Shopping
- → Tapas
- → Dancing
- → Outdoor Area
- → Free
- → Expensive
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