Fiesta de San Antonio de la Florida
Every June 13th, young madrileñas visit the Ermita de San Antonio de la Florida to place 13 pins in the baptismal font, hoping the saint will help them find a partner.
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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.
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.
August
Fiesta de la Paloma
The Fiestas de la Paloma is Madrid's most beloved and traditional neighbourhood festival, celebrating the Virgin of La Paloma in the historic La Latina district. Every August, the narrow streets fill with paper lanterns, the sound of chotis music, and neighbours dressed in traditional chulapo and chulapa costumes. It's the most authentic window into old Madrid's soul — a living tradition that has survived centuries of change.
January
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.