Día de los Reyes Magos
Día de los Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) is the most important gift-giving day in Spain — bigger than Christmas Day. On the evening of 5 January, spectacular parades (cabalgatas) wind through every city and town as the Three Kings — Melchor, Gaspar, and Baltasar — arrive to deliver gifts to children.
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May
San Isidro
The Fiestas de San Isidro are Madrid's most beloved traditional celebrations, honouring the city's patron saint, San Isidro Labrador. Every May, the capital comes alive with free concerts, traditional chotis dancing, markets, and a joyful atmosphere that captures the authentic spirit of Madrid.
December
Mercado de Navidad de Plaza Mayor
Madrid's iconic Plaza Mayor hosts Spain's most famous Christmas market since 1860, with over 100 stalls selling nativity figures, ornaments, costumes and traditional joke items.
December
El Gordo — Spanish Christmas Lottery
Every December 22nd, Spain stops to watch 'El Gordo' — the world's biggest lottery draw, a 200+ year tradition where children sing out winning numbers in the Teatro Real.
July
Madrid Orgullo
Madrid Orgullo is one of Europe's largest LGBTQ+ pride celebrations, transforming the Chueca neighborhood into a vibrant week-long party with parades, concerts, and over two million attendees.