Things to do in Madrid in Autumn
Autumn in Madrid has a special charm. Enjoy the numerous new events and open air activities in its fall programme. Everything changes colour, the city’s green parks turn into beautiful shades of brown and red and the cultural agenda is full of such important events as the Madrid International Jazz Festival, the Autumn Festival and the Feriarte antiques fair. And at the end of October, enjoy everything that is organised in relation to All Saints’ Day, Halloween, Day of the Dead!
THE BEST AUTUMN FESTIVALS
Suma Flamenca 2023
A festival that is showcases flamenco in all its forms (Main Venue: Teatros del Canal. October-November 2023).
41st Autumn Festival
The country’s best performing arts festival is back with new stage proposals by national and international companies (Different venues. November 2023).
JAZZMADRID23. Madrid International Jazz Festival
Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Several locations. November 2023).
COMA Contemporary Music Festival 2023
New edition of this festival devoted to contemporary classical music in Madrid (Teatros del Canal. October 2023).
PHOTO SEASON
Autumn is the opportunity to capture the best photos of parks and gardens and charming places.
FOR ART LOVERS
Tim Burton, Labyrinth
The city hosts the world première of this immersive experience that takes visitors through the creative universe of the director’s films (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Thursday to Sunday. Till 9 April).
Tutankhamun. The Immersive Experience
An exhibition that invites you to discover the great mysteries of Ancient Egypt (Matadero Madrid - MAD. Madrid Artes Digitales. Till 16 April).
FERIARTE
Art and antique fair with items for antiquarians, art dealers and the general public (IFEMA MADRID. 12 to 20 November).
Mummies of Egypt. Rediscovering 6 lives
A collection from the British Museum that explores the idea of mummification in Ancient Egypt (CaixaForum Madrid. 14 Jul-26 Oct).
Picasso / Chanel
This exhibition explores the relationship between the Spanish artist and French designer (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 11 Oct 2022-15 Jan 2023).
Picasso - El Greco
An exhibition to mark the 50th anniversary of Picasso’s death (Prado Museum. 13 Jun-17 Sept 2023).
FIND A BOOK FOR AUTUMN EVENINGS
Original bookstores: much more than books
In Madrid, you can find different original bookstores where you can have a coffee, attend an exhibition, etc. as well as read. Discover our selection that will offer you some special autumn afternoons.
Bookstores on the Cuesta de Moyano
Just a short walk from Retiro, it is full of huts offering antique and second-hand books. Don’t miss its end of month Firms programme!
32ª Feria de Otoño del Libro Viejo y Antiguo de Madrid
Busca entre más de medio millón de libros antiguos (Paseo de Recoletos. 29 sept a 16 oct).
ENJOY MUSICALS THIS AUTUMN
The Neverending Story, the Musical
Federico Barrios premières a theatrical adaptation of Michael Ende's classic novel (Teatro Calderón. Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets on sale until 28 May).
Les Choristes (The Chorus), the musical
The eagerly anticipated theatrical adaptation of the prestigious French film, directed by José Luis Sixto, arrives in Spain (Teatro La Latina. Wednesday to Sunday. On sale until 2 July).
Singing in the Rain
A Spanish version of the classic musical comedy with great songs and dance numbers (Teatro Apolo. Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets on sale until 19 February).
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the musical
Comedian Edu Soto stars in a family-friendly musical adaptation of Roald Dahl's famous tale (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Thursday to Sunday. Buy tickets).
The Bridges of Madison County, The Musical
Nina and Gerónimo Rauch star in this musical directed by Alberto Negrín and based on the novel by Robert James Waller, which is premièring in Spain (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. On sale until 9 April).
Malinche
A new musical by Nacho Cano that portrays one of the most significant historical events of our past: The birth of ‘mestizaje’ (Espacio Malinche - IFEMA MADRID. Tuesday to Sunday. Tickets on sale until 30 June).
AND CONCERTS...
The flamenco guitarist opens the Suma Flamenca festival with the world première of his show, De la Plaza Vieja a Santa Ana (Teatros del Canal - Sala Verde. 18 October).
Robert Smith and company are back with a major new European tour and the band’s first original music since 2008 (WiZink Center. 11 November).
The American pop band are coming back to Spain in the context of their 2022 DNA World Tour (WiZink Center. 4 October).
The legendary rock group are commemorating the 30th anniversary of their debut album Shake Your Money Maker (WiZink Center. 18 October).
The progressive house band is returning to the stage with a new album and a European tour (IFEMA MADRID. 14 October).
The Scottish band with a career spanning more than 20 years is embarking on a new tour, Hits to The Head, looking back at all their greatest hits (WiZink Center. 26 October).
TIME FOR SOMETHING WARM
Enjoy chocolate in all of its forms at one of the chocolate and sweet shops in Madrid, such as the popular Chocolatería de San Ginés which forms part of the history of the most traditional Madrid.
The famous cake sold by the Lisbon cake shop, O Melhor Bolo de Chocolate do Mundo, considered to be the world’s best chocolate cake has one of its few branches in the Salamanca district.
Afternoons at the Four Seasons Hotel Madrid have a new feature: Afternoon Tea. A British tradition available in the city to the delight of fans of tea, accompanied by the best sweets and aperitifs to enjoy a perfect autumn afternoon.
Another good option is strolling around the Salamanca neighbourhood and entering Living in London, an authentic tearoom and a 100% British reference, where you can savour a cup of tea with home-made biscuits or cake. It also has a charming shop where the finest selection of teas, as well as mugs and tea sweets, can be purchased to enjoy this tradition at home.
Autumn mornings are the perfect opportunity to meet friends and enjoy a brunch, these popular and abundant late breakfasts. In the city, you can find numerous options, such as El Jardín de Orfila, designed by the chef, Mario Sandoval, in a cosy restaurant with views over a secret garden.
It is also possible to have a mile high brunch at Only You Boutique Hotel Madrid which includes a wide selection of desserts, and at the Jardín Secreto de Salvador Bachiller, an authentic natural oasis in the heart of Madrid.
REVAMP YOUR WARDROBE
Las Rozas Village
Charming street markets
Over the past few years, Madrid’s calendar has got filled with street markets and pop-up events gathering buyers, sellers and producers.
A Weekend Shopping in Madrid
A weekend of shopping in Madrid is enough to give your wardrobe a new look.
A tailor-made glove
Not only is it the most elegant of all fashion accessories, but it also protects our hands from the cold. Our city can boast numerous shops and workshops where their gloves are still 100% handmade.
