If you aren't away this weekend - here are some things Madrid has going on

 

✅ Free / Cheap Options

1. Free Exhibitions, Concerts & Workshops – “Cultural Week”
   📅 Dates: Ongoing through 14 Nov 2025 (and many days this week) RUSSPAIN.COM
   📍 Various cultural centers around Madrid
   💶 Price: Free
   ✨ A rolling programme of free art exhibits, live music, interactive workshops — good for casual afternoons with little cost and flexible timing.
   💡 Tip: Check individual venue websites for times & registration (some may require reserving).

2. Immersive Exhibition – Nike: Design in Motion
   📅 From 12 Nov 2025 to 25 Jan 2026 Tio tours madrid
   📍 TeamLabs / Madrid, Plaza de San Martín 1
   💶 Price: Ticketed (moderate cost)
   ✨ A stylish, immersive show tracing Nike’s design evolution—great if you’re into design, sport style, tech + culture.
   💡 Tip: Go early in the day if you want a quieter experience and better photos.

3. Jazz / Live Music Nights (cheap) – Various Venues
   📅 Thursday & Friday nights (13-14 Nov) Songkick
   📍 Venues like Sala Nazca, Café Berlín, La Riviera etc.
   💶 Price: Ticketed but often modest for earlier sets / local acts
   ✨ A fun way to experience Madrid’s nightlife with live music without the huge cost of big-arena shows.
   💡 Tip: Arrive early for best seats / cheaper entry.

4. Autumn Walk & Café Chill Route – Low Cost
   📅 Saturday or Sunday afternoon
   📍 Choose a scenic autumn route: Parque del Retiro → Barrio de Salamanca cafés → away from tourist rush Madrid Secreto
   💶 Price: Free for walking; café budget optional
   ✨ A relaxed alternative: soak in November’s autumnal light, leaves, atmosphere. Less event-heavy, more local-experience.
   💡 Tip: Take a camera, maybe stop in a lesser-known barrio like Arganzuela for something different.

5. Free Talks / Networking / Cultural Meet-Ups
   📅 Thurs-Fri
   📍 Venues such as around Nuevos Ministerios / Eventbrite listings Eventbrite
   💶 Price: Free or donation-based
   ✨ Great chance to meet local students, expats, network or join a themed talk/workshop for cheap.
   💡 Tip: Bring a notebook / business card if you like networking; arrive early to secure a spot.

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💶 Paid / Special Options

1. Concert – OneRepublic & Ella Henderson
   📅 Friday 14 Nov 2025 Songkick
   📍 Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid
   💶 Price: Standard concert ticket (check site for current pricing)
   ✨ Big-name pop show — ideal for a “night out” feel with a larger crowd and high-energy performance.

2. Flamenco Show + Tapas & Wine Tour
   📅 Available Thursday 13 Nov & Friday 14 Nov onward My Guide Madrid
   📍 Calle Mayor (central Madrid)
   💶 Price: Paid tour (includes show + food/drink)
   ✨ A cultural evening combining live flamenco with local cuisine — immersive, enjoyable for study-abroad students wanting something Spanish and memorable.

3. Musical / Theatre Performance – “Autumn Festival” Programme
   📅 Throughout Nov (pick this weekend) Idealista
   📍 Theatres in Madrid (check current listings)
   💶 Price: Ticketed (varies by show)
   ✨ Choose from dance, contemporary theatre or performance art — a bit more upscale but culturally rich.

4. Premium Live Music Venue – e.g., Halestorm / Bloodywood or Till Lindemann
   📅 Saturday 15 Nov 2025 Songkick
   📍 Venue: La Riviera, Madrid
   💶 Price: Ticketed (likely higher than smaller shows)
   ✨ For fans of rock/metal or wanting an intense live-music vibe; alternate style than mainstream pop.