
Madrid guide · Nov 15 – 21
Free things to do in Madrid this week
Free concerts, exhibitions, talks, festivals and family events in Madrid over the next seven days — no ticket needed.
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Our picks

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
MINCODE x ABYSS Techno Club
A special techno night with DJs Adri.G and Nicolas Cetina, featuring ABYSS cocktails.
Sala Siroco · Calle San Dimas, 3, 28015 Madrid, Spain
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
BOOK LAUNCH EVENT | Recoding Democracy by Ted Lechterman
A book launch event for Ted Lechterman's 'Recoding Democracy', discussing whether AI requires us to rethink democracy's value.
IE University – IE Tower · 259E Paseo de la Castellana, 28046 Madrid, Madrid
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Flamenco Show with Drink. Madrid
Enjoy a live flamenco show with a drink at Café Ziryab in Madrid.
Café Ziryab, Paseo de la Esperanza, 17, Madrid, Spain · 17 Paseo de la Esperanza, 28005 Madrid, Madrid
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Monday, November 16
10 events
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
The Socrates Cafe - MONDAY 10:00AM, at HONEST GREENS HORTALEZA
An English-speaking philosophy discussion meetup at a restaurant, providing a space for open and respectful dialogue.
Honest Greens Hortaleza · Calle de Hortaleza, 100, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain, Madrid, MD, Madrid
Science & tech·Ages 6+·Indoor
Talk + Experiment: 'Where do colors come from?'
A talk and experiment on flavonoids, the compounds responsible for plant color and their health benefits.
Centro Sociocultural Ágata · Calle Doctor Martin Arevalo 2, 28021 Madrid
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Behind the Mirror. Film forum
A film forum event.
Hermanas Mirabal Equality Space. Tetuán · Calle Bravo Murillo 133, 28039 Madrid
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Improvisation show 'Raising is Improvising: Forbidden to Stop Playing'
A live comedy improvisation show about the odyssey of parenting, creating unique scenes from the audience's anecdotes.
Marta Escudero Díaz-Tejeiro Sociocultural Building · Calle Calcio 1, 28021 Madrid
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Cinefórum Madrid Salud 'Prevention of complicated grief'
A film forum on the prevention of complicated grief, organized by Madrid Salud.
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa · Calle Barcelo 4, 28004 Madrid
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshop 'Fanzineitor' - Biblioteca José Saramago
A creative workshop to learn about fanzines as a free form of self-expression through drawing, writing, and experimentation.
José Saramago Public Municipal Library · Avenida Monforte De Lemos 38, 28029 Madrid
Family·Ages 4+·Indoor
'La casa de los cuentos' with Roberto Mezquita
A storytelling session full of magic and adventure for children aged 4 and over, led by Roberto Mezquita.
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa · Calle Barcelo 4, 28004 Madrid
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Body and Mind Activities - Street Sports - Villaverde District
Outdoor body and mind activities and street sports event in the Villaverde district.
Instalación Deportiva Municipal Básica María de Villota · Calle Estefanita 3, 28021 Madrid
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Guide of European Authors - Hungary
A talk on European authors from Hungary.
Iván de Vargas Municipal Public Library · Calle San Justo 5, 28005 Madrid
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
'Hannibal and the battles of the Tagus and the Trebbia. Reconstructions analyzing topography' by Ricardo Rocca
A talk by Ricardo Rocca reconstructing Hannibal's battles of the Tagus and Trebbia through topographic analysis.
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro · Paseo Fernán Núñez 24, 28009 Madrid
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Tuesday, November 17
10 events
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Information day on the National Agri-Food Data System
A joint information session by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry for Digital Transformation.
Ministry for Digital Transformation and Civil Service · C/ Poeta Joan Maragall 41, 28020 Madrid, Madrid
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Events at the Movies: Motor Edition
A cinema event featuring motor-themed films at Kinépolis Diversia.
Kinépolis Diversia · 21 Avenida de Bruselas, 28108 Alcobendas, Alcobendas
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
VIII Horos Asset Management Annual Conference
The eighth annual conference held by Horos Asset Management for investors and interested parties.
Coworking LOOM Azca · 11 Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso, #Planta 1, 28020 Madrid, Madrid
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
From innovation to revenue: how to scale in B2B markets
A business event on transforming a value proposition into a recurring business with large corporations and scaling commercially.
International Lab · 41 Calle de Bailén, 28005 Madrid, Madrid
Animals·Outdoor
El escritor islandés Gunnar Helgason presenta su novela juvenil
Casa del Lector · 14 Paseo de la Chopera, 28045 Madrid, Madrid

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Presentación de la novela juvenil 'Mi madre está chiflada', con Gunnar Helgason
Matadero Madrid – Casa del Lector – Nube · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid
Learning
EL FUTURO DE LA DIRECCIÓN DE PROYECTOS: IA, liderazgo y dirección de programas y portfolios
Aula Magna at María De Molina 11 · Calle María De Molina 11, 28006 Madrid, Madrid
Science & tech
Presentación libro Naturaleza Muerta con Robot al fondo
Casa de la Arquitectura · Paseo de la Castelllana, 67, 28046 Madrid, Madrid

Music·Indoor
Ciclo de conciertos "A las veinte cero cero"
Cerralbo Museum · Calle de Ventura Rodríguez 17, 28008 Madrid

Learning·Indoor
PASITO A PASITO. SOSTENERNOS
Conde Duque Cultural Centre · Calle del Conde Duque 9-11, 28015 Madrid
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Wednesday, November 18
10 events
Family·Ages 8–12·Indoor
Charla-taller: Ciencia y superhéroes
Ramiro de Maeztu Secondary School · Calle Serrano 127, 28006 Madrid
Social
Jornada de Innovación para una Economía Circular: Encuentro Anual GIEC
C. de Torrelaguna, 58 · 58 Calle de Torrelaguna, 28027 Madrid, Madrid
·Indoor
25 árboles contra la violencia machista
Espacio de Igualdad María Moliner, Villa de Vallecas · Calle Honrubia 4, 28031 Madrid
Outdoors·Indoor
Parque y Salud - Deporte en la Calle - Distrito de Villaverde
Centro Municipal de Mayores Villalonso · Calle Villalonso 12, 28021 Madrid
Outdoors·Indoor
Parque de la Vaguada
La Vaguada Park · Paseo Vaguada 13, 28029 Madrid
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
Narradoras españolas de hoy. Club de Lectura
Matadero Madrid – Casa del Lector – Aulas · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid
Film·Indoor
Proyección del documental "Make Materials Matter"
Espacio Arquia · 16 Calle del Tutor, 28008 Madrid, Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Elements Cave: Alviker + DAVID MENA + Pulpix + Leofix
Sala El Sol · Calle Jardines 3, 28013 Madrid, Spain
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Thursday, November 19
10 events
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
XXI Cross escolar del distrito de Usera 2026
Pradolongo Park · Avenida Rafaela Ybarra 85, 28026 Madrid
Film·Indoor
Cinefórum 'Las mejores películas de la historia del cine'
Iván de Vargas Municipal Public Library · Calle San Justo 5, 28005 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
Don Carlos de Austria: cómo se construye la imagen de un príncipe en la Edad Moderna
Iván de Vargas Municipal Public Library · Calle San Justo 5, 28005 Madrid
Museums & sights·Indoor
Fuente del Berro (itinerario interpretativo)
Quinta de la Fuente del Berro · Calle Enrique D'almonte 1, 28028 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
Conferencias: El Madrid del Siglo de Las Luces, S. XVIII
Centro Cultural La Vaguada · Avenida Monforte De Lemos 38, 28029 Madrid
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Concierto La Navidad en el Mundo
Maris Stella Center for Environmental and Cultural Education · Calle Doctor Tolosa Latour 16, 28026 Madrid
Music·Indoor
Pasodobles, música española y marchas
Casa de Vacas Cultural Center · Paseo Colombia 1, 28009 Madrid
Arts & crafts·Indoor
Visita guiada a la exposición Mauritshuis-Thyssen
Maestro Alonso Sociocultural Center · Calle Maestro Alonso 6, 28028 Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Areté × BARCO
Barco Sound House · Calle del Barco, 34, 28004 Madrid, España

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
HYBRID: SBTM (HARDGROOVE)
Independance Club Hall · C. de Atocha, 127, 28012 Madrid
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Friday, November 20
10 events
·Indoor
Master Ciclo Indoor
Barajas Municipal Sports Center · Avenida Logroño 70, 28042 Madrid
Outdoors·Indoor
Senda guiada 'Especies exóticas en el Parque del Retiro'
La Cabaña del Retiro Environmental Classroom · Paseo Fernan Nuñez 10, 28009 Madrid
Music·Indoor
VI Festival De Raíz Flamenca
Antonio Machado Cultural Center · Calle San Roman Del Valle 8, 28037 Madrid
Learning·Indoor
Frente a la discriminación racial, ninguna respuesta
Pablo Neruda Public Municipal Library · Calle Ascao 4, 28017 Madrid

Science & tech·Indoor
Recorridos alternativos especial Semana de la Ciencia 2026
Cerralbo Museum · Calle de Ventura Rodríguez 17, 28008 Madrid

Learning·Indoor
The Passenger
Matadero Madrid – Nave Una · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Tatemado x Garzzza&DJon
Tatemado · Pl. de la Cebada, 9, Centro, 28005 Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
MINUSA CLUB: ELEMNT/HAIM/orphei
Minusa Music Club · Calle de Monteleón, 5, Centro, 28004 Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
DEEPER'S CLUB · RENTRÉE
X Private Club

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Promised Wax invites Herr Krank
Goya Social Club · Calle de Goya, 43, 28001 Madrid, Spain
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Saturday, November 21
10 events
Sports·Indoor
Maratón de la acuarela
Nave de Terneras del Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj · Paseo Chopera 10, 28045 Madrid
Film·Indoor
Recital Flamenco
Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo · Plaza Donoso 5, 28029 Madrid
Outdoors·Indoor
Yulia Kaf
Peña Gorbea Boulevard Garden · Calle Peña Gorbea 17, 28053 Madrid

Arts & crafts·Indoor
Coser la imagen. Taller de bordado e intervención fotográfica en el Museo Cerralbo
Cerralbo Museum · Calle de Ventura Rodríguez 17, 28008 Madrid

·Indoor
Editatona de mujeres contra la desinformación con Carolina Pecharromán
Matadero Madrid – Nave 17. Terrario · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Jornada de Puertas Abiertas en el Centro de Residencias Artísticas
Matadero Madrid – Nave 16. Residency Center · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid
Family
Color azabache
Casa del Lector · 14 Paseo de la Chopera, 28045 Madrid, Madrid

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Cuento y taller 'Color Azabache'
Matadero Madrid · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid
Theatre & stage·Indoor
¡Abracadabra, bienvenidos al Colegio de poderes secretos!
Casa del Lector · 14 Paseo de la Chopera, 28045 Madrid, Madrid

Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
¡Abracadabra, bienvenidos al Colegio de poderes secretos!
Matadero Madrid – Casa del Lector – Nube · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 Madrid
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Science & tech·Ages 6+
Science Week 2026
A science event for the general public organised by the National Museum of Natural Sciences.
Calle de José Gutiérrez Abascal · Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales Calle José Gutierrez Abascal, 2, 28006 Madrid, Madrid
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

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Sunday Service
An adult Sunday afternoon event with cocktails, gildas, and disco music in the Reina Sofía Museum courtyard.
Nubel · Calle Argumosa, 43, 28012 Madrid

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
B-Side Sunday with Jow
A free DJ event at a bar exploring hip-hop, trip-hop, and soulful beats for an adult audience in Madrid.
Flat HiFi Bar · C. del Cardenal Cisneros, 10b, Chamberí, 28010, Madrid

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Tapestry Exhibition 'Debajo de todo', by Raquel Lobo
An exhibition of large-format tapestries by Raquel Lobo building a visual narrative about the mythological mouros.
Matadero Madrid · Paseo de la Chopera 14, 28045 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

Games·Indoor
ABC ARCADE 2.0
An interactive space with classic 1980s arcade machines like Tetris and Bubble Bobble, free for all visitors.
ABC Serrano · Calle de Serrano, 61, 28006, Madrid

Arts & crafts·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Art in family
A new space for play, art and shared experimentation between children and adults with a dozen free activities.
Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Center · Calle de Daoíz y Velarde, 4, 28007, Madrid
Wellness
FORMACIÓN EN PILATES PARA EMBARAZO Y POSPARTO
C. de Agastia, 133 · 133 Calle de Agastia, 28043 Madrid, Madrid
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Exhibition: Open your Eyes. 'Self-harm and young people on social media'
An exhibition by Grupo COMKIDS at the Gloria Fuertes Cultural Centre addressing self-harm and youth on social media.
Gloria Fuertes Cultural Center · Avenida Logroño 179, 28042 Madrid
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Painting exhibition: Inner Blue. Blue Women
A painting exhibition by artist Bibiana Vicente 'BIBIVI' on display in the cloister, suitable for all audiences.
Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo · Carretera M-607 Km 13 L-10, 28049 Madrid
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Painting / Watercolour Exhibition
An exhibition of artworks from an open-air painting contest, held in a cultural center for all audiences.
Quinta del Berro – Rafael Altamira Cultural Centre · Calle Enrique D'almonte 1, 28028 Madrid
What else is on this weekend
Quick answers
- Free things to do in Madrid this week: what's on?
- 367 events (Nov 15 – 21) at 186 venues — 367 free and 82 suitable for kids. Highlights: MINCODE x ABYSS Techno Club, BOOK LAUNCH EVENT | Recoding Democracy by Ted Lechterman, Flamenco Show with Drink. Madrid.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 367 of them are free, for example: MINCODE x ABYSS Techno Club, BOOK LAUNCH EVENT | Recoding Democracy by Ted Lechterman, Flamenco Show with Drink. Madrid.
- 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, 20:53.
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At a glance
The busiest day in Madrid is Saturday, November 21, with 86 events. Venues with the most listings: Iván de Vargas Municipal Public Library (Centro), Casa del Lector, Cerralbo Museum.





