Madrid wouldn't be the same in July and August without
Veranos de la Villa. In the Spanish capital, summer nights are spent dancing at an outdoor concert with the Palacio Real lit up in the background, watching a film under the stars, or taking in a good play at sunset. And none of this would be possible without the programme that the Ayuntamiento (City Hall) organises along with the city's entertainment and cultural venues: the
Teatro Circo Price, the
Jardines de Sabatini,
CentroCentro,
Matadero Madrid, and the
Centro Cultural Conde Duque.
The programme is aimed at all ages and tastes, so you'll get
concerts from José Mercé, Chucho Valdés and Estrella Morente, but also Eels, Andrés Calamaro and Coque Malla, among many others. The Banda Sinfónica Municipal de Madrid takes over the Centro Cultural Conde Duque, and
Fringe, the city's biggest festival of performing arts and music holds court at Matadero Madrid. Workshops, kids' activities, outdoor cinema... So you don't drive yourself mad trying to figure out which of all the things to do you should choose, we've selected some highlights to help you get the most of the summer fun.
