Madrid Plays Host To Legendary All Blacks For Historic First Game
Madrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All
Read moreMadrid plays host to one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world – the New Zealand All
Read more¡Salud! Beermad 2022 is back and better than ever, kicking off this Saturday, May 14. As the name suggests, this
Read moreFor the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its
Read moreMadrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending a private sale of the new collection of the beautiful jewellery designed
Read moreA journey through time as well as through the Castilian countryside awaits for intrepid travellers who hop on the Medieval
Read moreThe Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
Read moreOn the 31st of March thanks to its director Nehad Sharaf, the members and friends of the Alya Society enjoyed another
Read moreMadrid´s “holy week” is set with a return to pre-pandemic in-person events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (10 to
Read moreThe Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.
Read moreLegendary Hollywood star, Robert De Niro swept into town today, Tuesday 1st March, for a “priceless tasting menu” event at
Read moreSpain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
Read moreThis time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
Read moreTo commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,
Read moreAs lovers celebrate Saint Valentine´s Day, few will be gathering at his last resting place – which lies in Madrid.
Read moreOne of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
Read moreThe first Madrid Biz Lunch of 22 will take place on Thursday 17th February 2022 at 2pm in the Library
Read moreSpanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
Read moreMadrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
Read moreAn exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
Read moreThe feared Spanish Tercios of old are back displaying their prowess with a drill of arms in the Plaza de
Read moreA new exhibition showing the horror of the Auschwitz extermination camp has opened at the Sefarad-Israel Cultural Centre in Madrid. The
Read moreMadrid band, The Self-Saboteurs, will be playing their original songs inspired by punk, post-punk, rock, and all other kinds of
Read moreMadrid´s iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is putting on an exhibition that pays tribute to the American film director Stanley
Read moreThe Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
Read moreTo celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
Read moreSituated within walking distance of their more famous neighbours Reina Sofia and Prado, Caixa Forum Madrid has to work hard
Read moreThe opening today of the Palacio de Cibeles ice rink adds to Madrid’s seaonal offerings for all the family to
Read moreMadrid has always had a vibrant bar scene – and its cocktail bars have always stood with the best from
Read moreChristmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
Read moreTo mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X of Castille, considered by many historians, as one of
Read moreBoth the Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, have been busy opening nativity scenes
Read moreAbi Lindsay Clark talks to Egyptian entrepeneur and Madrileña, Nehad Sharaf, about the forthcoming launch of the Alya Society On
Read moreThe Madrid Players, who have been entertaining all the family for over 50 years are back for four Christmas shows
Read moreThree years after his last visit to the capital, Blues king, Van Morrison is set to return to the capital
Read moreThe British Scouts of Madrid are fundraising for refugees with two performances of Face2Face Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”. Catherine Fenton, the
Read moreTo mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
Read moreThe Madrid Biz Lunch is back! After a pandemic induced hiatus, Madrid´s premier business lunch for guiri entrepeneurs and professionals
Read moreDr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer, are presenting the world’s
Read moreOne of Spain’s leading trade fairs, the Salón Gourmets returned this week with a packed out IFEMA once more hosting
Read moreThe American Club Of Madrid is back with a bang as it celabrates its return to in-person events with the first
Read moreWithin Madrid´s plethora of museums and famous landmarks, some of the more accessible can go overlooked, such is the case
Read moreQueen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
Read moreIn 2017, football club Real Madrid announced plans for a major renovation of Stadium Santiago Bernabéu. The announcement came exactly
Read moreThe 1st Madrid Scouts will be holding their annual general meeting on the 25th September. The AGM coincides with the
Read moreToday, like every 15th August, Madrid celebrates it´s virgin feast day – the Virgin de la Paloma is the queen
Read moreThe National Library is marking the seventh centenary of the death of Dante Alighieri, by hosting an exhibition curated by
Read moreA summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
Read moreThe great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
Read moreIt maybe far from it´s Andalucian roots but Madrid can boast to be the capital of flamenco. An evening at
Read moreThe iconic and historical time piece that is the ” Strawberry Train” that runs the scenic day trip from Madrid
Read moreThe official Madrid Pride has been given the green light for a “responsible and safe” festival to celebrate all things LGBTQ+, with
Read moreMore than 20,000 fans will be allowed into the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium to watch Spain’s European Championship warm-up match against
Read moreMadrid’s legendary nightlife which has been paralysed by the pandemic looks set to restart according to the regions health chief,
Read moreAs the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s
Read moreMadrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his
Read moreConcerts, football matches and cultural events and festivals without social distancing could be back in time for the summer after
Read moreThe Prado Muesum is hosting a temporary exhibition of the Biombo de la Conquista de México, one of the most
Read moreMadrid Metropolitan partner American Club Of Madrid and fellow partner HM Hospitals are teaming up for a webinar open to
Read moreThe Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for
Read moreMadrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
Read moreMadrid’s Easter 2021 will be a subdued affair thanks to Covid-19 but there will be still be a full week
Read moreThe International Newcomers Club of Madrid celebrated it´s March meeting this week at the newly and beautifully renovated Wellington Hotel
Read moreMadrid´s Complutense University is playing host to the first major international sporting event in Spain in 2021 with the Rugby
Read moreThe 2021 Copa del Rey will be held at the WiZink Centre in Madrid between the 11th and 14th February.
Read moreLast week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
Read moreMadrid´s regional Minister for Tourism, Reyes Maroto, has said that Easter “may be the restart of national travel” as it appears
Read moreTo mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
Read moreThe three kings are preparing to arrive in the capital – no parade this year but plenty of magic, music
Read moreAs Madrid heads towards the finishing line of 2020, health and hygene protocols remain in place for the capitals traditional
Read moreThis past Monday the International Newcomers Club of Madrid (INC) held its monthly event in the Westin Palace Hotel. This
Read moreThe Madrid regional government has launched an initiative to support the struggling hotel sector in Madrid. The campaign #MadridSinIrMasLejos has
Read moreThe Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
Read moreEL GORDO – Today the Spanish Christmas Lottery will award nearly 2.4 billion Euros in prize money. As the 2020
Read moreThe winners of the 2021 Spain & Portugal Michelin Guide Star Awards were announced last night in a gala ceremony
Read moreToday, 8th December, Spain celebrates the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. The day is a celebration of the immaculate
Read moreThe iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is holding an exhibition devoted to the global artistic phenomenon known as Banksy whose
Read moreMadrid´s City Council has announced that the traditional Christmas street lights will be going on tonight, Thursday 26th at 7.30pm.
Read moreMadrid’s famous flea market El Rastro Market situated in the heart of La Latina is to reopen this Sunday 22nd
Read moreLavapiés once more will be celebrating it´s popular neighbourhood celebration of wine and tapas with the 10th annual Tapapiés, the
Read moreThis week sees the start of a 2 month outdoor and educational family show at the Royal Botanical Gardens in
Read moreThe capital will be marking International Book Day with the latest Madrid book festival La Noche de los Libros today.
Read moreThe Madrid Jazz festival hits the autumnal capital as JazzMadrid sets the city swinging to the vibes and sounds of
Read moreThe 38th Madrid Autumn Festival is returning this year with the best of international theatre, dance and stage performances from
Read moreMadrid based Hypno Coach Barbara Scalera is running a unique online workshop for those looking to learn the secrets of
Read moreThe new exhibition at the Prado Museum is attracting excitement as well as some controversy. It’s theme being the interpretation
Read moreThe official calendar for Spain’s national and regional holidays has been published by the official state bulletin BOE. The 2021
Read moreThe much awaited Estampa Contemporary Art Fair is confirmed for IFEMA next month from the 19th to 22nd November. The
Read moreThe CentroCentro cultural centre hosts the largest exhibition of the works of Colombian Fernando Botello to be ever seen in
Read moreThe 1st British Scouts Madrid Troop will be holding it´s AGM online via zoom on 6 October at 20.00. If
Read moreMadrid’s Royal Opera House once more hosts the International Fado Festival, which brings together some of the finest performers of
Read moreSince reopening it’s doors in June the Prado Museum has been holding a unique exhibition of it’s most important works
Read moreThe Maids of Honour figures that proved such a success are returning to the streets of Madrid next month. The
Read moreThe capital opens its doors for the sixth annual Open House Madrid from the 25th to 27th September. Madrid is
Read moreThe Crystal Palace situated in Retiro Park hosts this extraordinary exhibition organised by the Reina Sofia Museum of the Kosovan
Read moreThe 2020 Madriz Summer Fest starts tomorow for a month long festival of live music in the capital. From 15
Read more“Six of the Best” Open Air Pools The arrival of the summer heat every year reminds Madrileños and tourists alike
Read more“Six of the Best” Free things to do in Madrid Museums, cultural centres, monuments and public parks … there is
Read moreSix of the Best” Vermouth Bars One of the staples of Madrid culture is to “tomar el vermut” for the
Read moreThe annual “Dia Sin Bañador” ( no swimwear day) returns on 26th July to celebrate nudism in the municipal open
Read moreMadrid resident James Ansell goes exploring and finds ” six of the best” Pintxo and Tapas Eateries in Madrid’s famous
Read moreSix of the Best” Airport Hotels in Madrid For some people coming to Madrid, staying near the airport is a
Read moreA short lived season opened La Zarzuela Racecourse on 1st March but was closed with the lockdown 2 weeks later.
Read moreAs if we were not hot enough the hit show “The Hole” returns to the stage on 10th July in
Read moreThe American Club of Madrid is celebrating a subdued July 4th this year due to ongoing health concerns. Club President
Read moreThe Spanish National Heritage foundation that runs the country´s palaces and estates will be holding their first summer festival of
Read moreMadrid´s minister for Tourism Almudena Maíllo, today visited Madrid´s iconic Mercado de San Miguel to show support for it´s re-opening
Read moreWe catch up with Bob Sands, Madrileño via New York now coming up to his third decade in the Spanish
Read moreMADRID PRIDE 2020 One of the world´s biggest Pride Festivals Kicked off In Madrid on Friday for a week of
Read moreThe welcome return to normality also includes the resumption of major exhibitions such as PHotoESPAÑA which opened yesterday and showcases
Read moreThe 1st July sees Madrid´s major waterparks opening for the summer. Aquopolis in Villanueva de la Cañada, and Parque Warner
Read moreLa Traviata, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi is to lead the Madrid´s Opera House´s post covid return. The production will
Read moreWith the re-opening of Madrid La Caixa also opened it´s doors to this exhibition exploring the world of vampires and
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Read moreAfterwork Play! Amy Shia Goes In Search Of The “Six Of The Best” Happy Hour Spots In Madrid! Unlike their
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan´s Guide To The Best Art Museums To Visit In Madrid Kindly Sponsored by The Spanish
Read moreLockdown Easing Continues With The Announcement That The Madrid Film Festival Will Go Ahead As Planned The Gran Teatro Bankia
Read moreMadrid Has A Good Selection Of ( Version Original – V.O.S) cinemas were you can watch the latest movies in
Read moreCasa Decor 2020 will reopen its doors from Monday 8th June and is open until Sunday 5th July. Due to
Read moreThe Prado Muesum – the largest art museum in the world is to open it´s doors to the public on
Read moreHello all!! Welcome back to our meeting place for gastro experiences! Recipes, places to go, where to buy ingredients, and
Read moreThe HM Hospitals are proud to be the key sponsor of Madrid´s first ever English-Speaking Health and Wellbeing Fair which
Read moreSuper Chef Abi Lindsay Clark had the pleasure of asking the highly acclaimed International chef Dani Garcia a selection of
Read moreFor the fifth consecutive year, Madrid celebrates the Chinese New Year which for 2020 signals the start to the Year
Read moreAbi Lindsay Clark Catches Up with Jon Secada I had the huge pleasure of interviewing the highly renowned and extremely
Read moreThe tradition on eating 12 grapes in Spain goes back it is said, to a bumber harvest in the late
Read moreI always had a penchant for entertaining so after graduating high school it made perfect sense to study accounting. Which,
Read moreGreat Britain tennis fans have been offered free tickets to support the GB Davis Cup Team final against Spain at
Read moreDaniel Sloss, the London born, award-winning Scottish comedian makes his Madrid debut for a one night show on the 8th
Read moreSt George´s Church is looking to raise 2.000€ to renovate their children´s Godly Play room and to contribute to ongoing
Read moreKimberley Bailey talks to Rock´n ´ Roll Hall of Fame inducteee and Dire Straits co-founder John Illsley about his forthcoming
Read moreKris Sinclair Christian takes a look at the Balenciega Exhibition showing at the Thyssen until 22nd September. ” When my
Read moreRICARDO SANZ – THE LANGUAGE OF LIGHT SEEN THROUGH THE CREATIONS OF AN ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHER AT THE RETIRO. Kris Sinclair
Read moreFrom the 6th to 18th August, Madrid will be in full party mode, as the city celebrates its annual open-air
Read moreSee the horses, have a flutter and enjoy great slap-up dinners at the Hipódromo de la Zarzuela – a winner
Read moreMadrid Treasure Hunt Madrid´s original teambuilding company Madrid Adventures http://www.madridadventures.com Brings you this edition´s Madrid Treasure Hunt Win this magnificent hamper
Read moreCrowds gather in the baking Madrid heat as Gay Pride 2019 kicks off in the capital. The epicentre as ever,
Read moreA FIVE-DAY FEAST FOR THE EYES – REVIVING THE FOLKLORE FROM MADRID “The faithful seek him everywhere whilst the fair-sex
Read moreSoak up the atmosphere on the historic Santiago Bernabéu tour BY ELLIOT PIGOTT Having grown up as the son of
Read moreUS Stand Up Comedian Jim Gaffigan Comes To Madrid For One Night Only And Talks To The Madrid Metropolitan What
Read moreMadrid´s booming craft ale scene as been given a boost by the opening of La Latina´s newest tap room. David
Read moreEaster in Madrid – It may not have the crowds of Sevilla and Malaga but the solemn religious processions are
Read moreRenowned Argentinian Singer Songwriter Returns to Madrid as part of his “Cercanías y Confidencias II ” Tour to promote his
Read moreArgentinian film director and screen writer Alejo Flah talks to Abi Clark about about his latest film and life in
Read moreThe Taste Gallery in Plaza de San Miguel is the perfect for a great tapas lunch or more intimate
Read moreMadrid Resident Barry Walker Discovers Why El Escorial Is Worth A Visit Why is it that San Lorenzo de El
Read moreSpanish model and TV presenter Cristina Pedroche has wowed fans with a revealing angel costume during the live New Year´s
Read moreHead Medical are currently working alongside NHS England to find internationally-trained GPs / Family Medicine Specialists for fantastic career opportunities
Read moreAt the Queen’s birthday party celebrated on the 14th June at the British Ambassador´s official residence, guests were encouraged to
Read moreThe Hotel Villa Magna, located in Madrid’s fashionable Salamanca district, is the most expensive hotel anywhere in the city, according
Read more<p style=”text-indent:0px;“/><span class=”dropcap dropcap2” style=”text-align: right; padding:0px;“>L</span>La Alegre Cofriadía del Entierro conferred a silver sardine on the Mayor in her
Read moreCortylandia – running till January 5th No Madrid Christmas is complete without a visit to Cortylandia – El Corte Inglés
Read moreEscher Gavira Palace, 9 Calle Arenal Until 24 September Having been extended to allow for more visitors, this highly popular
Read moreMelissa Dura takes a look at what we can enjoy this autumn in Madrid Escher Exhibition Gavira Palace, 9
Read moreChanging of the Guard at the Royal Palace In July, the Royal Guards move to their summer timetable, with the
Read moreThe Changing of the Guard The Changing of the Guard. On the first Wednesday of the month at midday at
Read moreWHAT’S ON IN MADRID this month. May brings a wealth of things to do and see in town. San Isidro
Read morePagagnini Pagagnini is a classical concert with a twist. Gags and wordless skits that are funny and original and have
Read moreTHE FUNAMVIOLISTAS The director, Rafael Ruíz has devised a show that recovers the spirit of funambulism with The Funamviolistas. This
Read moreThe Madrid Metropolitan’s Maja Jakic offers a few suggestions on where to go and what to do this month: Gastrofestival
Read moreBy Brian Collins The name Robert Capa instantly brings to mind images. Images of desperation, images of death, images of
Read moreA 12 bottle case of finest Castilian wine is to be found at the end of our hunt that explores
Read moreBars in Madrid tend to generally fall into one of two distinct camps; the ones with the unmissable glow of
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