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Madrid Book Fair

It first took place in 1933. Today, the over 350 stalls set up along the Paseo de Carruajes avenue in Madrid's Retiro park not only offer the public the chance to discover the latest literary offerings, but also to meet their favourite writers. ...

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Rock 'n' Roll Madrid Marathon

This 42-kilometre run through the city each year attracts some one million people who turn out to cheer on the athletes in the unique setting of Madrid. The city is transformed into a huge outdoor stadium to receive athletes from all over the world, who compete for victory against the backdrop of the Royal Palace, Paseo del Arte (Art Avenue), ...

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New Year’s Eve

As the clock strikes twelve, signalling the arrival of the New Year, families in Spain come together to eat 12 lucky grapes. Tradition has it that those who manage to eat the grapes, keeping time with the striking clock, will have 12 prosperous months the following year. The tradition dates back to the beginning of the 20th century. ...

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Equestrian sports: Madrid Horse Week

Madrid Horse Week features world-level showjumping, vaulting, and reining competitions. The Salón del Caballo also presents a continuous programme of shows and exhibitions, with games, sessions on horse healthcare, and other activities.

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MADBird Fair. Nature watchers' fair

The fair brings together nature-watching enthusiasts and experts, particularly bird-watchers. The exhibition area presents a wide and growing range of ecotourism options, with participation from responsible travel agencies and institutions to photography companies. ...

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MULAFEST. Festival of Urban Trends in Madrid

The festival brings together in one space such widely differing trends in urban art as music, breakdance, skate-boarding, motor, microtheatre, tattoos… All share something in common: their creativity and their underground character. ...

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Nights at the Botanical Gardens

Summer nights in Madrid offer an opportunity to enjoy a unique experience thanks to the concert programme at the Complutense’s botanical gardens. Each year, well-known Spanish and international artists, alongside new contemporary music talents, perform in this wonderful natural setting, where the limited places and the position of the stage ...

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Architecture Week

This event is organised by the Official Architects' Association Foundation (COAM), and features numerous bodies, companies and institutions that have combined to offer a wide-ranging programme of activities related to architecture; everything from visits to buildings and guided routes, through to exhibitions, courses and lectures. ...

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Science Week

It actually takes place over two weeks, and will include over 500 activities in different cities, town and villages in the Region of Madrid: open days, film series, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, guided tours, excursions, etc. ...

Veranos de la Villa 2018 Summer Festival

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Veranos de la Villa summer festival

In 2020, the events are based in the Conde Duque Centre to ensure safety and prevention measures. This programme of events for summer evenings in Spain’s capital city includes everything from concerts, theatre, dance and zarzuela, to cinema and opera.

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Vogue Fashion's Night Out

For one night, more than 200 shops in the centre of Madrid open their doors to offer large discounts, live music, shopping, catwalks, photo sessions, the presence of famous models and designers, and limited edition items. The new autumn-winter fashion collections are also presented during Vogue Fashion's Night Out.

Horse and jockey during a race at the Hipódromo in Madrid

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Horseracing by night at the Hipódromo racecourse

The nights at the racecourse start at the beginning of every summer and feature horserace run at nightfall. They also offer the chance to enjoy the thrill of horse racing together with a delicious meal in the restaurant.

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