Quick answer
This weekend (24-25 October) Madrid has Vadevermut in Chamartín, dance at Matadero and Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano on Saturday 24. From 30 October to 2 November MADHORROR and IFEMA events arrive, and the JAZZMADRID26 festival runs until 30 November. Dates come from Madrid's tourist office and IFEMA.
Plans for the weekend of 24 and 25 October
| Plan | Date | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Vadevermut (vermouth and aperitif culture) | 24 and 25 October | Chamartín |
| Inestable, by Lali Ayguadé Company (dance) | 24 and 25 October | Centro Danza Matadero |
| Atlético de Madrid - Deportivo de La Coruña (LaLiga) | 24 October | Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium |
IFEMA's website says to check ticket details for Vadevermut: look up price and hours before you go. The tourist office list does not show prices for any of these plans.
30 October to 2 November: a long weekend
Monday 2 November is a public holiday (All Saints' Day, moved from Sunday), so the weekend gets longer. Three dated events:
- Rocío Molina, «Fall from the Sky» (flamenco): 30 October, Teatros del Canal, Sala Roja Concha Velasco.
- MADHORROR: 30 October to 2 November at IFEMA Madrid, ticketed.
- Circlassica: from 30 October until January 2027 at IFEMA Madrid, ticketed.
See what closes that day in our guide to Madrid public holidays until the end of 2026.
Jazz in Madrid until 30 November
JAZZMADRID26, the Madrid International Jazz Festival, runs from 2 October to 30 November across several venues. The tourist office does not list dates for each concert, so check the festival programme to choose a night. Villanos del Jazz, at Sala Villanos, also runs in October and November.
Exhibitions and long-running plans for the coming weeks
If your trip is a bit later, these are still on: Suma Flamenca (until 1 November, Teatros del Canal), the Day of the Dead altar at Casa de México (until 8 November), the Prado with Ricardo de Madrazo and the Thyssen with Kenny Scharf (both until 17 January 2027). The full list is in what to do in Madrid in November 2026.
Still to be confirmed: football and Christmas lights
We could not confirm Real Madrid's matches at the Bernabéu or the 2026 Christmas lights switch-on date in an official source. The club and LaLiga usually set the day and time a few weeks ahead, and the City Council announces the switch-on in late November. Before planning your visit around a match or the lights, check the official websites.
See more in one day with a private tour
If you are short on time and want to see the essentials before or after your plan, a private electric tuk tuk leaves from Puerta del Sol and covers the centre without hills. Compare durations in our guide to choosing the best tour, or see the 2-hour tour with the Bernabéu. For an evening ride, read Madrid at night by tuk tuk.
Frequently asked questions
What is on in Madrid on the weekend of 24 and 25 October 2026?
Vadevermut in Chamartín (24 and 25), dance at Centro Danza Matadero (24 and 25) and Atlético - Deportivo at the Metropolitano on the 24th.
Is anything on in Madrid over the All Saints' long weekend?
Monday 2 November is a public holiday. From 30 October to 2 November MADHORROR is at IFEMA, and Circlassica opens on the 30th, also at IFEMA.
Is there a jazz festival in Madrid in November?
Yes: JAZZMADRID26 runs from 2 October to 30 November at several venues. Check the programme for each concert date.
When are Madrid's Christmas lights switched on in 2026?
We could not confirm the date in an official source. It is usually announced in late November on the City Council websites.
Sources
- Madrid tourist office: what's on
- Madrid tourist office: 2026 music festivals
- IFEMA Madrid: plans in Madrid in October 2026
Facts and prices checked on 23 October 2026. They can change: confirm them with the official source before you travel.