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Jan 19, 2024

The Best Festivals in Madrid 2024

In the last decade, Madrid has experienced an impressive surge in the festival scene, becoming a cultural epicenter where music, art, and fun converge extraordinarily.
The city, known for its rich history and vibrant nightlife, has evolved into a landscape where festivals and concerts have become events that set the pulse of Madrid's cultural scene.
Against the backdrop of the Spanish capital, 2024 emerges as an exceptional year for festival enthusiasts, offering an eclectic range of events reflecting the diversity and vitality of the city.

Recap of the best festivals of 2023 in Madrid

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Last year, Madrid shone with a variety of festivals that delighted attendees with unforgettable experiences. Undoubtedly, the most powerful festival of 2023 was A Summer Story, one of Madrid's best electronic and commercial music festivals. Two days (June 23 and 24) of pure music with the best international electronic DJs. The 2023 lineup included Wade, Armin Van Buuren, Nico Moreno, Klangkuestler, and the legendary Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, among others. Don't miss its 2024 edition, which already has the first confirmations.
One of the novelties last year was the Primavera Sound 2023 Madrid Edition, making its debut outside Barcelona. The City of Rock became the epicenter of music in the country for these two days with one of the most powerful lineups of the year. A mix of indie, rock, pop, urban, and electronic music allowed us to enjoy artists like Rosalía, Calvin Harris, Kendrick Lamar or Bad Gyal.

Festivals in Madrid 2024

From the gentle whisper of indie to the thunderous roar of rock, the city transforms into a musical epicenter where hearts beat to the rhythm of notes and beats. Each festival is a gateway to a world of unique sonic experiences, where national and international artists converge to create unforgettable moments. Join us on a journey through the festivals that will paint the musical canvas of Madrid in 2024, a city that becomes a living stage.

Noches del Botánico (June 7th to July 27th, 2024)

A different and special festival that will accompany you throughout the Madrid summer. The Royal Botanical Garden of Alfonso XIII turns into a stage on June and July nights for an incredible evening.
PJ Harvey, Mikel Izal, Status Quo, Queens of the Stone Age, Glen Hansard, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones are some of the artists who will liven up the June nights. In July, Take That will be joined by artists and groups like James Blake, Julieta Venegas, James Blunt, Simple Minds, Passenger, and TOTO, among others. And this is just a preview of the extensive concert agenda that characterizes Noches del Botánico festival.

A Summer Story (June 21st and 22nd, 2024)

A Summer Story festival will celebrate its eighth anniversary in Arganda del Rey on June 21st and 22nd, 2024, welcoming prominent artists like the British DJ and producer Carl Cox and DJ Gordo.
This electronic music festival stands out as one of the most prominent events on the international scene, offering two unforgettable days filled with the best genres, from Trance and EDM to Remember, Techno, Deep, Underground, and Hardstyle. Additionally, the festival has added new confirmations, such as Mestiza, DJ Snake, Sub Zero Project, and Shlomo, bringing even more excitement to the event.

Puro Latino Madrid Fest 2024 (June 28th and 29th, 2024)

Latin music also has its space with Puro Latino Madrid Fest 2024, which will take place on June 28th and 29th in the Rock City. This gathering, after the success of its first edition in 2023, aims to establish itself as one of the most important Latin music festivals in Spain. With confirmed artists like Jhayco, JC Reyes, Yandel, and Mora, the Puro Latino Madrid Fest 2024 promises to infect all attendees with its energy and rhythm.

Mad Cool Festival (July 10th to 13th, 2024)

Mad Cool Festival is undoubtedly a national and international musical reference. The sixth edition in 2024, scheduled from July 10th to 13th, already has the first confirmations: Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Pearl Jam, Sum 41, Tom Odell, Janelle Monáe, Arlo Parks, and The Smashing Pumpkins, the first confirmed for the 2024 edition.
It is one of the essential stops on the European music festival circuit, attracting audiences from around the world in each new edition, offering top-level performances to hundreds of attendees.

Reggaeton Beach Festival (July 20th and 21st, 2024)

The best Latin music will resonate again in Madrid with the arrival of the considered largest Urban Beach Festival in Europe, scheduled for July 20th and 21th, 2024. This event will transform the city into an impressive beach with inflatables, water attractions, food stalls, workshops, and, of course, performances from the best in reggaeton.
This 2024 promises to be a year full of emotions and unique experiences as festivals continue to dominate the city's cultural scene. From music that makes the ground vibrate to artistic expressions that defy boundaries, these events encapsulate the very essence of Madrid: a city that pulsates with a passion for life and the celebration of its rich cultural heritage. Let's get ready for a year full of music, art, and unforgettable moments in the Spanish capital. Let the festivals begin!

Explore Madrid beyond the music festivals

Madrid will not only captivate you with its impressive lineup of festivals in 2024, but also invites you to live a series of unique experiences in the city. If you are looking for additional plans to complement the festival days, the city offers activities for all tastes and moments:
Every corner of Madrid is ready to surprise you with something new, turning your stay in the city into a combination of rhythms, sights and sensations. Get ready to discover it all and live Madrid to the fullest!