Cocktails in Huertas, bodegas in Malasaña, tapas on Cava Baja and roof terraces above Gran Vía: here's how to plan your stag do or hen party in Madrid, with the best things to do, prices and night buses.
Good to know
A caña costs €2.70–2.80 at Plaza Mahou, and at Los Gabrieles you get 330 ml for €4.50. Cocktails are usually €9–14, at Areia usually €10. Club entry at Sala Pirandello is €14 with 1 drink until 00:30, at Casa Amante €12–18. All guide prices.
All costs and money-saving tips ↓The metro runs every day from 06:00 to 01:30, and no later at weekends either. After that the Búhos night buses run, mostly from Plaza de Cibeles: on Saturdays and before public holidays every 15 to 20 minutes from 23:00 to 07:00, otherwise every 35 minutes until 04:00. A bus ticket costs €1.50. Taxis at night: €3.20 base fare plus €1.60 per km.
Night buses on esMadrid ↗Bars may open until 02:00, music bars until 03:00 and nightclubs until 05:30; on Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays you get an extra 30 minutes. Terraces close at 01:30 from 16 March to 31 October, otherwise at 01:00. At closing time the lights go on and the venue is cleared within 30 minutes.
Drinking on the street is banned in the Comunidad de Madrid, terraces excepted, and counts as a minor offence with a legal range of €300–30,050. So your beer belongs at the bar or on the terrace, not on the square. There's no documented Madrid-specific ban on stag and hen costumes or pub crawls.
Clubs open late: Teatro Kapital at 23:00, Mondo Disko at 23:59, El Sol Club not until 00:30. Before that, tapas on Cava Baja and cocktails in Huertas belong on the programme. If you want to dance earlier, go to the tardeo at Casa Amante, where the free drink is valid until 20:00.
Direct flights take 2 hours 40 minutes from Frankfurt, 2 hours 45 minutes from Munich and about 3 hours from Berlin. The Exprés Aeropuerto runs round the clock to Atocha for €5, in about 40 minutes. Metro line 8 has a €3 airport supplement, and a taxi to the centre inside the M-30 is a flat €33.
For a hotel for your stag or hen do in Madrid, the best place to stay is between Sol, Huertas and Malasaña: the metro only runs until 01:30, and from there you can walk home. Rooms get scarce and expensive during the FITUR tourism fair in January, with about 155,000 trade visitors, ARCOmadrid in late February or early March, and Orgullo from 28 June.
July is the hottest month, averaging about 26.5 °C, with daytime highs of almost 40 °C; August averages about 26 °C with lots of tropical nights. So in summer, spend the day in the hammam or on the Bernabéu tour and head out in the evening. Plan B if it rains: axe throwing, bowling or flamenco.
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Madrid has tablaos from cheap to dinner-and-show: Sala Temple from €14.90 with a drink, Cardamomo in Huertas, Torres Bermejas near Callao and Teatro Flamenco in Malasaña. If you'd rather dance yourselves, book a salsa class.
A tapas walk from Plaza de Santa Ana, a food tour through La Latina, tapas with cava on a roof terrace, a paella and churros class or simply a wander round the stalls of Mercado de San Miguel.
For stag and hen dos alike: axe throwing at Urban Safari near Atocha, 20 lanes at Bowling Chamartín, karaoke at Cheers in Huertas or '70s and '80s arcade machines at Rockade.
A cocktail class made for stag and hen parties at the Escuela de Coctelería, then up high: the Azotea at the Círculo, the 360° Rooftop Bar on the 27th floor or The Hat above Plaza Mayor.
90 minutes at Hammam Al Ándalus for the day after, a beer spa, rowing boats on the Estanque Grande in the Retiro, a bike tour through the centre or the tour of Real Madrid's stadium.
A guided pub crawl with club entry, the afternoon tardeo at Casa Amante, several floors at Teatro Kapital or the historic Joy Eslava by Puerta del Sol.
Cocktail bar at Calle del Pez 27 in Malasaña. Book tables online via the booking site or by phone; according to the booking page it's open from 15:00 or 16:00 until 01:30 or 02:00, depending on the day. A good first stop before heading to Plaza del Dos de Mayo.
Classic cervecería at Plaza de Santa Ana 10 with caña, jarra and imported beers, plus tapas and raciones. For groups of up to 40 there are tailor-made menus from €15 per person, to be requested 24 hours ahead. At weekends open until 02:30 according to the booking page.
Brewery bar at Calle de Valverde 29 in Malasaña, formerly Fábrica Maravillas: the brewing kettles stand in the bar, and some beers are only on tap here. According to Time Out open Fridays 13:00–01:00 and Saturdays 12:00–02:00, closed on Mondays.
American-style cocktail bar at Calle de Silva 22, right next to Gran Vía, with classics, house cocktails and mocktails. Open until 03:00 in the evening. Book tables by phone on 915 214 960; private parties on request.
Cocktail bar with a restaurant at Calle de Echegaray 21 in Huertas, with Diego Cabrera behind the bar. Open Sunday to Thursday 16:00–02:00, Fridays and Saturdays until 02:30. No bookings, so come early with a group or enquire about an event.
Karaoke bar on Calle de las Huertas with more than 30,000 songs: singing costs nothing, you only pay for drinks, about €10 for a long drink and €5 for a tercio of Mahou. Over-18s only, no bookings; open Fridays and Saturdays until 03:30.
Cocktail bar and club with colonial and chill-out decor at Calle de Hortaleza 92 in Chueca, with a DJ programme. The chill-out area can be booked for 10 to 15 people, from 21:00 with a €15 minimum spend per person; cocktails usually €10. Closed on Mondays.
Historic cocktail bar since 1931 at Gran Vía 12, which calls itself Spain's oldest coctelería. Open Fridays 16:00–03:30, Saturdays from 13:00. Groups of 10 or more book via the Mercado de la Reina group; according to Time Out not on Friday and Saturday evenings.
1970s-style speakeasy cocktail bar at Calle del Infante 5 in Huertas. Open Sunday to Thursday 19:00–02:00, Fridays and Saturdays 18:00–02:30. Book tables via the website, which is worth it at weekends with the whole group.
Hidden cocktail bar with no sign at Calle de los Libreros 18, on the edge of Malasaña near Callao: you go through a double door and ring at the second one. According to Time Out there are no bookings. According to esMadrid open Saturdays 19:00–02:00.
Roof terrace of the Círculo de Bellas Artes, 56 m up at Calle de Alcalá 42, looking out over Gran Vía. Entry €6, from 21:00 only at reception; open Fridays and Saturdays until 02:00. Book a table in the café-restaurant separately.
Terrace on the 27th floor of the Hotel Riu Plaza España at Gran Vía 84, with a glass balcony. Entry with a drink €10 in the evening, €10 all day at weekends; the Sky Bar on the 26th floor is open daily 18:00–02:00. Book tables and tickets online.
Bar and restaurant on three levels at Plaza de la Cebada 11 in La Latina, with a roof garden terrace at the top looking out over old Madrid. The kitchen focuses on meat and burgers from the Josper oven; the Hamburguesa Viajero costs €14.75. Book via the form or by phone.
Roof terrace of The Hat hostel at Calle Imperial 9, a minute from Plaza Mayor. A pinta of Mahou costs €5, an Aperol Spritz €8, a negroni €10. Tables are only for eating and for groups of up to 10; larger groups enquire via the events form.
Themed cocktail bar at Calle de Echegaray 18, built like a street. Entry €14 on the guest list, otherwise €16, each with 1 drink, over-18s only. Open Fridays and Saturdays 18:00–03:30; the whole street can be booked for private events.
Arcade bar at Calle del Marqués de Santa Ana 11 in Malasaña with '70s and '80s machines, street food, more than 30 craft beers and cocktails. Open Fridays and Saturdays 18:00–03:30. Book group parties via the website, with catering if you like.
Traditional bodega at Calle de Colón 13 in Malasaña, with an old Madrid feel. Known for freshly poured Pilsner Urquell and Guinness and for its tortilla de patatas. According to OpenStreetMap open 11:45–02:30 at weekends; a stop for the first round.
Music bar and gig venue at Calle de Lavapiés 37, with anything from intimate gigs to DJ sessions. Open Fridays and Saturdays 21:00–03:30, gig entry €7–20 according to the programme. There are separate rooms for private parties; enquiries by email.
Big club over several floors at Calle de Atocha 125, with a main room, karaoke, a cocktail bar and a reggaeton floor. Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 23:00–05:30, Fridays and Saturdays until 06:00. Over-18s with ID, no sportswear; VIP tables via the website.
Electronic music club in Sala But at Calle de Barceló 11, in the Teatro Barceló building, with changing guest DJs. Regular parties on Thursdays and Saturdays from 23:59, some nights until 08:00. Tickets via the website; a good fit if your group likes techno.
Club with several rooms at Calle de Martín de los Heros 14 near Plaza de España. Thursday to Saturday it hosts the Cuenca Club night with '90s, 2000s, hits and reggaeton. Until 00:30 you pay €14 on the door with 1 drink; a bottle package for 6 people guarantees entry.
Concert hall since 1979 at Calle de los Jardines 3, a few steps from Gran Vía. After the gigs, El Sol Club runs on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 00:30, with changing promoters. Guest lists are handled by each promoter; the cloakroom costs €2 per item.
Club and concert venue in the historic Teatro Eslava at Calle del Arenal 11, a few steps from Puerta del Sol; according to the operator part of Madrid's cultural life since 1871. About 2,000 m² with a dance floor, bars and private areas, with electro, hits and reggaeton according to a ticket site.
Nightclub in a theatre from 1921 at Calle de los Cedaceros 7, plus the Terraza Aura and the Babylon event room. According to the operator, tickets and tables go through the link in its Instagram profile. Enquire about private parties on 687 098 851 or by email.
A club in its own right, with 1,000 m² at Calle de Atocha 127, next door to Teatro Kapital, metro Estación del Arte. Themed parties with the '80s, '90s, 2000s, rock, pop, indie and K-pop, from 23:30 to 06:00 according to the programme. The venue can be booked for private parties.
Nightclub at Calle de San Vicente Ferrer 23 with changing DJ nights and regular parties at weekends, with house and tech house at the events according to a ticket site. Tickets with 1 drink are valid until 01:00 or 01:30. A VIP table for up to 6 people comes with a bottle and 12 soft drinks.
Party venue at Calle de Santiago 3 between Ópera and Calle Mayor, with tardeo parties in the afternoon and R&B, hip-hop and urban. Entry with 1 drink €12–18, and the drink is valid until 20:00. A table for 2 people comes with €80 credit, each additional person €20, maximum 5.
Concert hall and club on the Manzanares at Madrid Río, on Paseo Bajo de la Virgen del Puerto. As well as gigs, the venue runs its own party nights every month; for gigs the doors usually open 1.5 hours before the start. Enquire about private events by phone.
The flamenco show “Emociones” at Calle del Pez 10 in Malasaña, in the Teatro Alfil building, about 1 hour long. According to Time Out it costs €39 for adults. Seating is first come, first served, so be there 20 minutes early; groups enquire by phone.
Tablao at Calle de Mesonero Romanos 11 near Callao; the show lasts about 1 hour and runs daily at 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00. Menu with show from €59 per person with tapas, other menus €79 or €84, with a drink. Offers for groups and events on request.
Flamenco venue at Cuesta de San Vicente 40 near the Jardines de Sabatini, shows Tuesday to Sunday at 17:00, 19:00 or 21:00 depending on the day. Entry from €14.90 with 1 drink, €25.90 with dinner. Tables are allocated in order of purchase, so book early with a group.
Tablao since 1994 at Calle de Echegaray 15, near Puerta del Sol and Plaza de Santa Ana, with 4 shows a day and a programme that changes weekly. Entry covers a 1-hour show and 1 drink, and a tapas menu on top costs €19 online. There's a dedicated offer for groups.
Axe throwing at Urban Safari at Calle de las Delicias 9 near Atocha, metro Palos de la Frontera: 9 targets across more than 100 m², with a bar, music and instructors. Stag and hen parties book a private session of up to 2 hours. Open Saturdays and Sundays 10:00–23:00.
Arab baths at Calle de Atocha 14 near Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol: the circuit of the baths takes 90 minutes, and massages of 15 to 60 minutes take place during that time. Swimwear is compulsory, towels are provided. Groups of 10 or more can cancel up to 5 days ahead.
Tour of Real Madrid's stadium at Avenida de Concha Espina 1, metro Santiago Bernabéu: museum, panoramic view, dressing rooms and dugouts. Online from €37, €40 at the ticket office, guided from €56. On match days the tour only runs until 5 h 30 min before kick-off, and then without the dressing rooms.
Rowing boats on the Estanque Grande in the Retiro, landing stage on Paseo de Colombia, metro Retiro. A boat costs €6 during the week and €8 at weekends, for a maximum of 4 people and 45 minutes; with 15 people you take 4 boats. Open daily all year, closing time depends on daylight.
Cocktail workshop by the Escuela de Coctelería de Madrid made for stag and hen parties, at Plaza del Conde del Valle de Súchil 8 in Chamberí, about 1.7 km from Puerta del Sol. Each person learns 3 cocktail recipes, and the price is €39.90 per person according to the operator.
20 fully renovated lanes at Chamartín station, in operation since 1979, about 6.6 km from Puerta del Sol. Open Fridays until 01:00, Saturdays until 02:00. At weekends a game costs €7.50 plus €1 for shoes, 2 games with shoes €16.00; can be booked online.
Small taberna at Cava Baja 30 in La Latina with creative tapas, pinchos and raciones to share. Online bookings are only for 13:00 and 20:00, otherwise it's walk-in only, and tables are held for 5 minutes. Open in the evening 20:00–00:00; book early with a group.
Pintxos bar at Cava Baja 42: according to the menu pintxos mostly cost €4.20–5.20 each, a plate of six croquetas €10.70. A 50 cl Mahou on draught is €4.30, cocktails €6–8. A good stop on the way along La Latina's tapas street.
Taberna at Calle de Latoneros 3 near Plaza Mayor, known for fried salt cod, made to the same recipe since 1966 according to the house. The menu has pinchos, medias and raciones. A classic stop at the bar; with a group, ask at the restaurant at Calle de Cuchilleros 10 instead.
According to Guinness World Records the oldest restaurant in the world, founded in 1725, at Calle de Cuchilleros 17 near Plaza Mayor. The specialities are suckling pig and lamb from the historic oven. Open daily 13:00–23:30; groups should book online early.
Chocolate con churros since 1894 at Pasadizo de San Ginés 5, near Puerta del Sol. According to the website the main venue is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, with two floors and marble tables. The classic end to a night out; no bookings, so there may be a wait.
Gourmet market hall with more than 20 stalls next to Plaza Mayor: jamón, seafood, rice dishes, cheese and vermouth. Open Sunday to Thursday 10:00–24:00, Fridays, Saturdays and before public holidays until 01:00. The standing tables make it easy for a group to taste its way round.
Market hall at Calle de Augusto Figueroa 24 in Chueca, on three floors. The food stalls are open daily 12:00–24:00, the restaurant with a terrace on the top floor 13:00–01:00. Rooms can be hired for private parties; handy before a night in Chueca.
Taberna since 1827 at Calle de las Huertas 18, with traditional Madrid cooking and separate bar and restaurant menus. The taberna is open Tuesday to Saturday 12:00–23:00, the restaurant at lunchtime and from 20:00; closed on Mondays. Book via the website.
Tavern since 1906 at Calle de la Victoria 12; the speciality is gambas al ajillo, plus raciones, wine and beer. Open daily 12:00–23:00, bookings via the website or by email. A stop to start with before heading on to Huertas.
According to the owners founded in 1787 and Madrid's oldest tavern, at Calle del Mesón de Paredes 13, a few steps from Plaza de Lavapiés. Traditional cooking with local produce, open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays. Book online; metro Tirso de Molina.
Guided pub crawl through Madrid's nightlife with welcome shots, several bars and club entry to finish. According to the listing you meet at the Enbabia Infused bar in the centre. From approx. €16 per person, about 5 hours, good for the first night.
With a guide through four traditional bars in the historic centre, according to the listing with at least 12 tapas and drinks; some of the bars are more than 100 years old. The meeting point is Plaza de Santa Ana by the Lorca statue. From approx. €85 per person, about 3 hours.
Tapas and wine in three selected restaurants, finishing according to the listing with a cava toast on a roof terrace with a view over the city. The meeting point is Plaza de San Miguel by the market. From approx. €90 per person, about 4 hours.
Food tour through tapas bars in La Latina and the centre, plus Spanish wine and local drinks according to the listing. The guide waits on Plaza de los Carros, in the middle of the tapas district. From approx. €89 per person, about 2.5 hours.
Cooking class with professional chefs: you make paella, sangría and churros yourselves and, according to the listing, get tips on Spanish food culture. Mention allergies beforehand. From approx. €40 per person on offer, normally about €79, about 3 hours. Works as an afternoon before the night.
Hands-on cooking class with five traditional tapas, followed according to the listing by a seven-course menu with a main course and dessert from the chef, with five Spanish wines. From approx. €119 per person, about 3.5 hours; more one for the quieter group.
Ticket for the live show at Teatro Flamenco Madrid on Calle del Pez in Malasaña, with dance, song and guitar according to the listing. From approx. €32 per person, about 1 hour. Works well before dinner, and afterwards you're right in the nightlife district.
Improvised, intimate flamenco show at Sala Temple near the Jardines de Sabatini, according to the listing with a drink. You go straight to the venue. From approx. €24 per person, about 1 hour; the cheapest flamenco option on this page.
An hour of throwing axes, knives and other objects at targets, with instruction according to the listing. Wear closed shoes; alcohol isn't allowed while you're throwing. From approx. €18 per person, good for the afternoon before the night.
A hot foam bath in a whirlpool, plus cold beer and traditional snacks according to the listing. Bring swimwear and flip-flops. From approx. €70 per person, about 1 hour. The meeting point and schedule are in your booking; check what's currently on offer beforehand.
Ticket for the tour of Real Madrid's stadium with interactive exhibitions, dressing rooms and players' benches according to the listing. From approx. €37 per person, about 1.5 hours. For a football-mad groom, a must in the morning.
Guided bike tour past monuments, parks and neighbourhoods in the centre, with an e-bike or tapas as options according to the listing. It starts in the old town between Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace. From approx. €29 per person, about 3 hours.
Salsa class with Latin American rhythms; according to the listing the studio may change depending on availability. From approx. €39 per person, about 1.5 hours. An idea for the hen do, before heading to a club to dance in the evening.
Central square with Kilómetro Cero in front of the Real Casa de Correos and the statue of El Oso y el Madroño, a popular meeting point for locals. Sol station is served by metro lines 1, 2 and 3 and Cercanías trains; from here it's a few steps to Joy Eslava and San Ginés.
Enclosed arcaded square measuring 120.9 m × 93.06 m, about 300 m from Puerta del Sol, with the equestrian statue of Felipe III in the middle. Through the Arco de Cuchilleros, one of 10 entrances, you head down to Botín and on to La Latina; the nearest metro is Sol.
Square at the heart of the Barrio de las Letras, with the Teatro Español at one end, the monument to Calderón de la Barca and the statue of Federico García Lorca. The cervecerías are all round the square, and guided tapas walks start here.
Malasaña's central square, laid out in 1869 to commemorate the uprising of 2 May 1808. The nearest metro is Tribunal, lines 1 and 10, on Calle de Fuencarral. From here it's only a few minutes to La Ardosa, 1862 Dry Bar and Club Malasaña.
Small pedestrian square between Calle de Gravina and Calle de Augusto Figueroa, the centre of the Chueca LGBT district with lots of bars. Chueca metro, line 5, is right underneath, and Mercado de San Antón right next door.
Square in the Barrio de Embajadores where 8 streets meet, including Calle de Argumosa and Calle del Ave María. Lavapiés metro, line 3, is right under the square, and there's a BiciMAD station. The start of an evening in the bars of Lavapiés.
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Madrid goes out in a compact centre: around Sol and Gran Vía, in Malasaña and Chueca to the north, in Huertas around Plaza de Santa Ana, in La Latina on Cava Baja and in Lavapiés down to Atocha.
For classics, roof terraces and churros
On Calle del Arenal, Joy Eslava parties in a theatre, and up Gran Vía Museo Chicote has been mixing drinks since 1931. On the Azotea at the Círculo on Calle de Alcalá you're 56 m up, and after the night there are churros at San Ginés, round the clock.
For bodegas, craft beer and DJs
Around Plaza del Dos de Mayo is the young crowd's nightlife district: Pilsner Urquell and tortilla at La Ardosa on Calle de Colón, beer from Fábrica Excepcional, cocktails at 1862 Dry Bar on Calle del Pez and DJ nights at Club Malasaña.
For a market hall, chill-out and techno
Around Plaza de Chueca, with the metro right underneath, is the city's LGBT district. Next to it is Mercado de San Antón with a terrace on the top floor, on Calle de Hortaleza Areia with an area for 10 to 15 people, and on Calle de Barceló Mondo Disko plays techno.
For cocktails, cervecerías and narrow streets
Around Plaza de Santa Ana you can sit at Cervecería Santa Ana, with group menus for up to 40 people. On Calle de Echegaray, Salmon Guru and the street-themed Calle 365 mix cocktails, and on Calle del Infante Fat Cats does it in 1970s style; that's the only one of them that takes bookings.
For tapas, a market hall and rooftops
Cava Baja is La Latina's tapas street: Casa Lucas only takes online bookings for 13:00 and 20:00. Mercado de San Miguel has more than 20 stalls, on Calle Imperial you drink at The Hat, and on Plaza de la Cebada on the terrace at El Viajero.
For big clubs, taverns and live music
On Calle de Atocha two clubs sit door to door: Teatro Kapital over several floors until 06:00, and next door Independance Club with 1,000 m². In Lavapiés, Sala Juglar has gigs and DJ sets, and Taberna de Antonio Sánchez has been going since 1787, according to the owners.
Sample itinerary
This is what a weekend that works in Madrid looks like, whether it's a stag do, a hen party in Madrid or a quieter group. You'll find every venue in the planner above, where you can swap out individual stops.
Group menu from €15 per person, up to 40 people.
Cocktails in the street-themed bar, €14 on the guest list with 1 drink.
Several floors, Fridays until 06:00, over-18s with ID.
Private session of up to 2 hours, Saturdays from 10:00.
Tardeo with R&B and urban, the free drink is valid until 20:00.
Pintxos on Cava Baja, mostly €4.20–5.20 each.
Cuenca Club, €14 with 1 drink until 00:30.
Churros to finish, round the clock according to the website.
Roof terrace 56 m up, entry €6.
Food stalls until 24:00, a terrace on the top floor.
Chill-out area for 10 to 15 people, cocktails usually €10.
90-minute circuit of the baths, massage if you like.
Make paella, sangría and churros yourselves, about 3 hours.
1-hour show with 1 drink, tapas menu €19 online.
1970s-style speakeasy, book a table online.
Gambas al ajillo in the tavern that's been going since 1906.
Madrid cooking in the taberna that's been going since 1827, book online.
€6 during the week, €8 at weekends, 4 people per boat.
More than 20 stalls next to Plaza Mayor.
Tour with the museum and dressing rooms, online from €37.
Suckling pig from the historic oven, since 1725.
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Budget
In Madrid a caña costs €2.70–2.80 at Plaza Mahou, a cocktail usually €9–14, and club entry at Sala Pirandello €14 with a drink until 00:30. Dinner-and-flamenco menus, VIP tables and hotels during trade fairs are what push the budget up; bodegas, tardeo and the airport bus keep it down.
| Option | Per person | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| One night out | €45–100 | tapas, two bars and club entry in Huertas or Malasaña |
| A day with an activity | €110–200 | plus axe throwing, flamenco, the hammam or a cooking class |
| Weekend | €180–370 | two nights out, one activity, one night in a double room, travel not included |
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Seasonal tips
These dates come round every year. If your weekend falls on one of them, the city will be packed. If you'd rather keep things relaxed, plan around them.
Tourism trade fair at the IFEMA exhibition centre in January, with about 155,000 trade visitors and about 100,000 members of the public.
Art fair at IFEMA, in late February or early March.
Madrid's city festival in mid-May; the main day is 15 May, with a romería and verbenas on the Pradera de San Isidro.
Music festival in June over 4 days.
Madrid Pride starts on 28 June, with Pride week and the march following in early July; Chueca is packed then.
Open-air culture festival in July and August.
San Cayetano, San Lorenzo in Lavapiés and La Paloma in La Latina, with verbenas, chotis and mantones de Manila; free entry.
Entry €15, free Monday to Saturday from 18:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays from 17:00 to 19:00.
Free entry, with rowing boats on the Estanque Grande; together with the Paseo del Prado a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Real Madrid's museum, panoramic view, dressing rooms and dugouts, online from €37.
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