Free Museum Hours in Madrid: Prado, Reina Sofía and Thyssen Compared
Madrid's three big art museums all have free hours. Here is when they are, what tickets cost the rest of the time and which smaller museums never charge.
Things to Do
Festivals, holidays, museums and city rules for visitors and residents, with dates, tickets and official links.
Three Kings Parade in Madrid: Route, Times and Where to Watch
On the evening of Jan. 5 the Three Kings ride down the Castellana to Cibeles. Here is the route, where to stand, how to get there and what happens on Jan. 6.
Nightlife Rules in Madrid: Closing Times, Street Drinking and Noise
Closing times in Madrid depend on the venue license. Here is what applies to bars, clubs and terraces, and what to do about noise.
Visiting the Royal Palace of Madrid: Tickets, Free Entry and Guard
How much the Royal Palace costs, who gets in free and when, how the Changing of the Guard works, and what else to see on the same hill.
Bernabéu vs Metropolitano Stadium Tours: Prices, Hours and Match Days
Real Madrid and Atlético de Madrid both open their stadiums to visitors. Here is how the two tours compare on price, hours and match-day closures.
Christmas in Madrid 2026: Lights, Plaza Mayor Market and Free Events
The lights switch on at Cibeles on Nov. 21 and the Plaza Mayor market runs to Dec. 31. Here are the dates, hours and free events for the 2026 season.
Day Trips from Madrid by Train and Bus: Times and Fares Compared
Seven classic day trips from Madrid compared side by side: the fastest train, the bus alternative, rough fares and which ones still work in winter.
Public Holidays in Madrid in 2027: Full Calendar and Long Weekends
All 14 days off in the city of Madrid in 2027, which ones fall on weekends, where the long weekends are, and how shops and schools fit around them.
El Rastro and Madrid’s Markets: Hours, Location and What to Buy
Madrid's Sunday flea market and the city's best food markets: when they open, how to get there, what is for sale and how to keep your wallet.
New Year’s Eve at Puerta del Sol: Grapes, Access and Metro
Spain sees in the new year with 12 grapes under the clock of Puerta del Sol. Here is how entry works, when to arrive and how to get home afterwards.