Madrid guide · Nov 15 – Dec 15
Festivals & markets in Madrid this month
Food festivals, flea and craft markets, Christmas markets, events such as the San Isidro fiestas, Veranos de la Villa and Madrid Pride when they are on, and city festivals in Madrid over the next month.
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Our picks
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Wednesday, November 18
3 events
Festivals & markets·Indoor
El español en el mundo 2026. Anuario del Instituto Cervantes
Instituto Cervantes – Assembly Hall · Calle Barquillo, nº 4, 28014 Madrid, Madrid
Arts & crafts
Festival COMA’26 (I). Elvira Babiloni
Royal Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando · 13 Calle Alcalá, Salón de Actos, 28014 Madrid, Madrid
Learning·Indoor
'Las últimas voluntades'
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
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Thursday, November 19
2 events
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Ciclo 'Grabación Radio teatro Volpini': 'Cronofonías'
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Music·Indoor
Coral Orfeón de Moratalaz
Parroquia Santa Ana y La Esperanza · Calle Cañada 35, 28030 Madrid
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Friday, November 20
8 events
Music·Indoor
VI Festival De Raíz Flamenca
Antonio Machado Cultural Center · Calle San Roman Del Valle 8, 28037 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
Jimena Quirós: la primera oceanógrafa de la historia de España
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Social
Festival Solarpunk (Círculo de Bellas Artes)
Círculo de Bellas Artes · C. Alcalá, 42, Centro, 28014 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, MD, Madrid
Learning·Indoor
'Identidad migrante, duelo y pertenencia', con Celia Arroyo Caballero
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
La mujer detrás de la empresaria: bienestar, salud y liderazgo
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Music·Indoor
Música. Festival flamenco. 'Persecución' Homenaje al Lebrijano.
Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo · Plaza Donoso 5, 28029 Madrid
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Teatro: `Avaricia + Lujuria + Muerte´
Santa Petronila Sociocultural Centre · Calle Maria Martinez Oviol 12, 28021 Madrid
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Santas y perversas
Teatro Lara · Calle Corredera Baja de San Pablo 15, 28004 Madrid
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Saturday, November 21
2 events
Film·Indoor
Festival de Cine Todo Cine Todo dominicana: 'Medias hermanas'.
Centro Sociocultural José de Espronceda · Calle Almansa 9, 28039 Madrid
Music·Indoor
Música: Festival flamenco - 'Recital Flamenco'
Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo · Plaza Donoso 5, 28029 Madrid
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Monday, November 23
3 events
Learning·Indoor
El sistema prostitucional: demanda masculina, poder y desigualdad
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
'La silla de Galdós', con Javier Sierra
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Entrega de trofeos 'San Isidro 2026'
Casa del Reloj Cultural Center · Paseo Chopera 6, 28045 Madrid
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Tuesday, November 24
1 event
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Wednesday, November 25
2 events
Festivals & markets
MIKU EXPO 2026 EUROPE in Madrid
Palacio Vistalegre · ALDI, Calle Matilde Hernandez, 100, 28025 Madrid (Madrid), Espana, Madrid
Learning·Indoor
Ángeles Alvariño: pionera de la oceanografía
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
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Thursday, November 26
2 events
Learning·Indoor
'Sesión Orfedium: Bach y Mozart frente a Beatles y Queen'
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Muy Interesante Science Fest 2026
Capitol Gran Vía · Calle Gran Vía 41, 28013 Madrid
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Friday, November 27
3 events
Festivals & markets
Adventsbasar / Mercadillo de Navidad 2026
Peace Church Madrid · Paseo de la Castellana 6, 28046 Madrid
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Open House - Campus Madrid
IE University Tower · Paseo de la Castellana, 259E, 28046 Madrid, Madrid
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
Hackathon Quantum Madrid - Qiskit Fall Fest 2026 en 42 Madrid
42 Madrid · Distrito Telefónica, Edificio Norte 3, 28050, Fuencarral-El Pardo, 28050 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, MD, Madrid
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Saturday, November 28
2 events
Festivals & markets
CONVENCIÓN GRATUITA OTAKUFEST!!!
C. de Godella, 104 · 104 Calle de Godella, 28021 Madrid, Madrid
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Festival Reciclásicos. La Trova de Buena Saña
Antonio Machado Cultural Center · Calle San Roman Del Valle 8, 28037 Madrid
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Sunday, November 29
1 event
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Saturday, December 5
1 event
Running now
Festivals & markets·Outdoor
MAGNIFIQUE MADRID
A free French market with 30 exhibitors offering beauty, wellness, and crafts, open to everyone.
West Park Studios · 23 Calle de Irún, 28008 Madrid
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
JAZZMADRID26. International Jazz Festival Madrid
The annual international jazz festival in Madrid featuring renowned artists and new talents from the global jazz scene.
Madrid
Family·Outdoor
Changing of the Guard and Solemn Relief at the Royal Palace of Madrid
A free, open-air ceremonial changing of the guard with horses and period uniforms at the Royal Palace, ideal for families.
Royal Palace of Madrid · Calle de Bailén, s/n, 28013, Madrid
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Festival Real No Real - DAY 3
Acme Estudio · Calle del Corral de Cantos, 4, 28053, Madrid
Science & tech
International Electricity and Electronics Industry Solutions Show
IFEMA – Feria de Madrid · Av. Partenon 5 28042 Madrid, Madrid
Festivals & markets
Madrid Horse Week
IFEMA – Feria de Madrid · Av. Partenon 5 28042 Madrid, Madrid
Food & drink·Indoor
Salón de Vinos Naturales de Madrid | 29–30 Noviembre 2026
Railway Museum, Paseo de las Delicias · Paseo de las Delicias, 61, Arganzuela, 28045 Madrid, Madrid
Social·Indoor
Vicente Ferrer Solidarity Market
A charity market supporting the Vicente Ferrer Foundation, located in the exhibition hall of the Villa de Barajas cultural center.
Centro Cultural – Centro Socio Cultural Villa de Barajas · Calle Botica 7, 28042 Madrid
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
93 Salón de Otoño
An exhibition by the Spanish Association of Painters and Sculptors, held at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas.
Casa de Vacas Cultural Center · Paseo Colombia 1, 28009 Madrid
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Trashumancia. Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
A traditional livestock migration event, declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.
Casa de Campo Environmental Information and Education Center · Parque Casa De Campo (junto Al Embarcadero Del Lago), 28011 Madrid
Film·Ages 18+·Indoor
31 QUEERCINEMAD
A queer film festival screening at Cineteca Madrid.
Cineteca Madrid · Plaza Legazpi 8, 28045 Madrid
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
Sui Generis Madrid fantasy literature festival
A festival dedicated to fantasy literature taking place at Matadero Madrid.
Matadero Madrid · Plaza Legazpi 8, 28045 Madrid
What else is on this weekend
Sun, Nov 15 · 22:00
Guada - Tribute to Joni Mitchell
Café Central
Sun, Nov 15 · 22:15
Digger
Cines Princesa
Sun, Nov 15 · 23:00
SKIN MISA: LOLOREZ + Noot Noot + Reitze
Skin Club
Sun, Nov 15 · 23:00
MINCODE x ABYSS Techno Club
Sala Siroco
Sun, Nov 15
Cirque du Soleil Kurios at Under the Big Top - Madrid
Under the Big Top – Madrid
Sun, Nov 15
María Lara. The Slowness of Light
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Quick answers
- Festivals & markets in Madrid this month: what's on?
- 43 events (Nov 15 – Dec 15) at 31 venues — 27 free and 2 suitable for kids. Highlights: World Business Forum Madrid, El español en el mundo 2026. Anuario del Instituto Cervantes, Festival COMA’26 (I). Elvira Babiloni.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 27 of them are free, for example: El español en el mundo 2026. Anuario del Instituto Cervantes, Festival COMA’26 (I). Elvira Babiloni, 'Las últimas voluntades'.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 15, 21:13.
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Top 10 lists
At a glance
The busiest day in Madrid is Friday, November 20, with 8 events. Venues with the most listings: Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro (Retiro), IFEMA - Feria de Madrid, Antonio Machado Cultural Center (San Blas – Canillejas).