Fiestas de San Isidro (Festival of San Isidro, Madrid) is the Spanish capital’s most iconic spring celebration, held each May in honor of San Isidro Labrador, Madrid’s patron saint. The city comes alive with open-air concerts, processions, dance, and traditional attire, as locals gather at Pradera de San Isidro Park to picnic, sing, and sip limonada (a local wine-and-lemon drink). Highlights include chulapo and chulapa costumes, folk music, and the pilgrimage to the saint’s shrine. Blending religious devotion, popular culture, and Madrileño pride, the Fiestas de San Isidro capture the joyful spirit of Madrid in full bloom.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: Exact 2026 details not yet published—check official site nearer the date: Official site.
• San Isidro Day: 15 May 2026 (Friday), local public holiday in Madrid — see City calendar 2026.
• The exact timetable publishes annually; programme and stage times appear on the Programme page when released.
LOCATION
• Main hub: Pradera de San Isidro (Carabanchel) by the Hermitage — overview on the Parque de San Isidro page.
• Other stages: Plaza Mayor, Las Vistillas, Matadero Madrid and district venues — recent editions under City press note.
• Map: Pradera de San Isidro, Madrid — Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Mostly free: Access to open‑air stages and verbenas is generally free; any seated/limited‑capacity shows use free or paid tickets released via the official Programme listings.
GOOD TO KNOW
• Traditions: Pilgrimage to the Hermitage, chotis, food stalls and fireworks; the Pradera hosts concerts and family activities — see City blog.
• Transport: Prefer Metro and Cercanías; the City publishes access, safety and mobility measures each year — updates appear via City notices.
• Tip: Arrive early for the main evening shows at the Pradera and Las Vistillas; bring water and sun protection.
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