Fiestas de San Isidro

The Fiestas de San Isidro Labrador, the city’s big holiday on 15 May, marks the feast day of its patron saint, San Isidro. Crowds gather in central Madrid to watch the colorful procession, which kicks off a week of cultural events across the city. The night of the 14th is a big night out in town.

This week marks the start of the city's bullfighting season.

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