18 Jan 2025 To the long list of some of the best museums in the world, some of the most interesting monuments in Europe, an ancient history and a unique gastronomy, now that the good weather is starting to arrive, we must add the music festivals.
The good weather has never really left the Spanish capital, and so has the music, which never stops playing in Madrid's best live music venues. But if you combine spring, summer, your favourite music and people looking for a good time, who can say no?
Festivals are synonymous with good vibes, good music and a great desire to dance. Add to that the good weather in Madrid and the fact that the capital offers a wide variety of types and genres of festivals. There is something for everyone.
From 19h june to 2nd july
The ALMA Occident Madrid Festival is a mixture of festival and concert series, the reason why it appears on our list? Because it's a festival that usually takes place in Barcelona. So if it's in Madrid, it's worth both naming and visiting.
If you need more reasons, let me tell you that it takes place in the Enrique Tierno Galván Park and that this 2025 edition will be attended by artists such asAlan Parsons Live Project, Wilco or The Corrs.
Nationally and internationally renowned artists from different genres who have in common the quality of their music and lyrics. Experience it in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. This series of concerts is a different vibe, you have to experience it.
june and july
OK, yes, you're right, you're looking for music festivals and so far we've only seen concert series. They are like festivals but in small doses, but how can you expect us not to talk about artists like Santana, Fangoia, Lori Meyers, Roxette or Ana Belén? Among many, many other artists.
Now you are interested, aren't you? Well, let me tell you that the concerts take place in the Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, in the Ciudad Universitaria, and you'd better not think too much about it because they'll be sold out faster than you can imagine. Concerts in a magical place.
20th and 21st June
We set foot in festival territory proper. And not just any festival, we're talking about A Summer Story, a festival held in the City of Rock, Arganda del Rey, which brings big names in the world of DJs and electronich music such as AfroJack, Hardwell, Zonneveld, Reinier o Nicky Romero.
Two days of the best of house and techno in a place created by and for music where artists and people from all over the world come together to enjoy themselves. Are you going to miss 48 hours of pure partying and fun?
14th June
It could be that electronic music and DJs are not your thing because you say that: When I used to go to discos I danced to music that you could dance to. First, let me tell you that you sound older than you are. Second, no excuses, this is your festival.
Five stages, 24 hours and lots and lots of the best dance music from the golden 90s.Dj Sash, Blackbox, Seguridad Social, Snap!, Fab Morvan from Milli Vanilli and the list goes on until there are more than 70 artists. Look at you, but if you got excited just reading about it. Well, imagine living it, IFEMA awaits you.
21st June
Do you still think it´s not good enough? Are there some names you don't recognise? No problem, we take a leap forward, and we're back in the 2000s. IFEMA puts the disc-man in the pocket of its bell-bottom trousers to enjoy Chenoa, Kate Ryan, Sonia y Selena, David de María, Merche, Noemí and many more. This time machine only lasts about 12 hours and you decide if you want to go back to enjoy and live a time when you didn't even know what interest rates were. It's up to you.
4th,and 5th July
We start to get to places where the talent and artistic level starts to get crazy, where you realise that great things are going to happen right in front of you. Imagine artists like Cypress Hill, Estopa, Bebe or Yerai Cortés performing in front of you just after you've been laughing with the best of Spanish national comedy like Joaquín Reyes, Iggy Rubín or Ignatius and many more.
A real blast, isn't it? Well, now add to that the atmosphere of the Caja Mágica in Madrid and some gastronomic corners that you would love for your wedding.
10th, 11th, 12th & 13thJuly
We continue flying high and we arrive at a very traditional festival, as cool as its name is; Mad Cool. The festival of festivals, Madrid becomes the epicentre of European festivals with this event that gets better and better every year.
Kings of Leon, Iggy Pop, Alanis Morissette, Olivia Rodrigo and Arde Bogotá are some of the artists who will be performing at Mad Cool this 2024 at Iberdrola music. A perfect mix of indie, pop and rock in Madrid.
19th and 20th July
The outside of La Caja Mágica is going to bounce. Remember these words because you won't believe it when you see it. In fact, the whole of Madrid is going to vibrate and party with the most outstanding reguetoneros on the music scene.
It's going to get wild at this event that brings together people likeJustin Quiñes, Luar la L, Noriel and a long etcetera that will be discovered little by little in a line-up that will leave you speechless.
19th and 20th September
Last but not least on our list, the Brava Madrid Festival is something you haven't experienced before. Unless you went last year, of course. If you went, you know how special it is, and if you've never been, I'll just tell you that it brings together music, fashion, fun and lots of fantasy.
Stop by IFEMA again to watch Anastasia, Pixie Lott, Chanel, Ojete Calor y Miss Caffeina among many other artists.
After so many concerts and parties, you need to recharge your batteries and get your strength back. The best option for you is Latroupe Prado, the best hostel in Madrid. And it's not just us who say so, but hundreds of people who have been there and come back.
Its location is unbeatable, and that's not just saying it, it's in Paseo de las Delicias, 1, it couldn't be more central. Its facilities are great with a multicultural atmosphere that few places can match.
And, as we know you love music, you're going to love the live music sessions at Café de La Plata. It's not a festival, but it has all the charm of the most personal concerts. What's more, you'll find top-brand drinks and unbeatable value for money.
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