Holiday activities !

Thursday, November 23rd the Christmas lights will be turned on! All over the city the streets have been decorated with floating lights. Not only are their competitions within Madrid as to who has the best display but also in the surrounding cities. 

Highlights: Puerta de Alcalá, Retiro Park, Plaza de Cibeles, Puerta del Sol, Plaza Mayor.

LINK to two hour self guided walking tour to enjoy the lights this weekend or in the coming weeks! 

Saturday, November 25th the Christmas markets open! 

The most famous is that of Plaza Mayor with over 100 stalls filled with nativity scene figures, toys, homemade gifts, sweets, etc. 

Plaza España also has a lovely market, it features a huge skating rink as well as food, drink and gift stalls.

Plaza de Colon (November 25-27, and December 4) - Adventsbasar is a German themed Christmas market. To visit this market, it is necessary to buy a ticket for 5€. On this market you can find clothes, books, Christmas decorations, typical German food, glühwein and more!

The Corte Inglés located near Nuevos Ministerios has really outdone themselves with this one! They have taken advantage of the large courtyard area in front of their store and set up a lovely Christmas market with a very traditional feel! The market is filled with cabins selling awesome gifts and decorations, but there are also many different food stalls for you to enjoy! From crepes and churros to burgers and croissants!

For more markets around the city ! LINK 

So many things to do this week in Madrid !

Mix of culture, art and history -- Exposition about the Berlin Wall

Extensive collection of over 300 original objects, testimonials from people on both sides and  20 meters of the original wall. 

Paseo de la Castellana, 214 (Chamartín metro)

tickets starting at 17,80€.

Free Monday dance classes - entry between 8:30 pm and 11 pm 

Learn salsa at any experience level and meet new people at Calle 365 in Bario de Las Letras 

9 pm Salsa class and 10:10 Bollywood class 

Calle 365 - Calle de Echegaray, 18, 28014 Madrid

 Reserve your free tickets here 

Comedy show - pay what you can

Every week, we have an English comedy open mic with some of Madrid's most talented comedians who want to try new jokes. This show has a great mix of professional comedians who try new jokes and new/upcoming comedians who work on their crafts. Don't miss your chance to witness the raw version of the jokes for the first time! This is Jokesmith’s Open Mic!

Doors open at 8pm - show is at 8:30 

Reserve place here - then bring cash for the show 

El Pez Gato (Noviciado or Tribunal metro) 

Make your own bathbomb with LUSH

Get creative, make a bathbomb, add a little secret note inside for yourself or a special someone! Come alone or bring friends.  

Saturday, November 18th 

Timing - 5:30 to 6:30 pm 

 tickets - 8 euros 

64 Calle de Fuencarral 

Sunday free running club 

5km run at your own pace but start together. 

Timing: 10:30 am 

 free 

Puerta de la Independencia 

Outdoor Escape Game - in La Latina 

Explore the beautiful streets of La Latina neighbourhood of Madrid. Become immersed in the culture through traditional food, murals depicting scenes from history, and small museums packed with meaningful objects on display. You’ll get to feast all your senses as you discover restaurants with colourful exteriors, serving delicious traditional dishes. The grandest church in Madrid is also one of the attractions waiting to be discovered by you, and be prepared to fall in love with the squares and markets of the neighbourhood! Adventure is one click away!

The route you’re going to follow in the city is sprinkled with unique places, fun clues and challenges, and incredible stories of past and present.

The experience will play out like you’re the main characters of a movie, only that you’re experiencing everything in first person! Fun dialogue, intrigue, and unexpected interactions are guaranteed.

HOW IT WORKS❓

1. Book your tickets 🎫

2. Download the Questo app - it's free 📲

3. Head to the starting point📍

• Available 24/7
• Pause and resume anytime.
• You can play offline

 tickets for 7.99 

Botin Restaurant 

Interested in exploring your artistic side and socializing ... maybe make some holiday presents

Pinta en Copas - CeramicafeChoose a ceramic piece from the more than 100 models available. Then paint and drink a coffee. A week late you can go pick up your piece after it has been fired. This is a super central and really accessible option to spend a few hours!

Prices range from €10 for the smallest pieces to €30 for the largest. For example, a cup of breakfast would cost a total of €15 (although there are cups between 12 and 19 euros)

Youth card: 15% discount on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, in the morning.

LINK

                                                           

Everyday there is an option to pain a different category at ARTE BAR

40 Euros for a three hour session with a professional teacher, an apron, paints and bottomless wine

LINK provides options for each day 

                                                           

Wednesday November 29th

Sip and Paint - 5 Euro Tickets

Are you ready for a fun and creative experience? Join our Sip and Paint event. In a relaxed atmosphere, you'll enjoy a glass of wine while exploring your artistic side. Awaken your creativity and take home your own masterpiece - come and discover the pleasure of painting while socialising! ??

LINK

THE SOCIAL HUB

The Social Hub is a home for next-gen students and professionals, a hotel for travellers, a coworking space for big thinkers, a playground for entrepreneurs and a city meeting place for locals. Whatever your journey, it starts at The Social Hub.


Some options - all start at 3 euros

- sign language

- pilates

- yoga

- music jam sessions

- Spanish class

- Pop up night of Sicilian Street Food

LINK

Jazz Madrid !

 

Now through the 22nd of November there are events all over Madrid to experience the language of Jazz. 

There are all sorts of options, full concerts, expeditions, Jazz in clubs, etc. 

Here is the LINK to the programming. 

Some of the options are free, you just have to look!