HOW TO SURVIVE MADRID IN SUMMER: PART I
- DEW ARIZA
- Jul 9, 2024
- 2 min read
Oh, summertime! That season so loved and hated in equal parts – and I understand both parts. Some see it as the season of happiness par excellence, the sun, the water, the heat, the tan, the food, the ice cream, the vacations, the longer days, magical sunsets... However, for others it is a real hell. to go through as if it were purgatory. And what you want me to tell you is that it depends a lot on your socio-economic situation and where you live how you see and experience summer, especially if it is very hot and you do not have access to air conditioning or places to cool off.
For those who are not so lucky, or who cannot leave Madrid on these dates, I bring you the first of two articles dedicated to surviving Madrid in summer: the neighborhood festivals.
As if it were a miniature fair, the neighborhoods of Madrid put out their best clothes with their festivals and festivals. Many of its neighborhoods take advantage of the tranquility of summer to celebrate and make the heat and boredom that the city can generate at this time more bearable. A perfect opportunity to socialize (since many of our friends are no longer in town) and do something different, fun and, above all, cheap. They offer us concerts, some by quite well-known artists and for free, or different activities. I'll leave you this month's ones so you don't miss a single one. See you there!
Festivals of the Vicálvaro district - From June 26 to July 1. It will feature concerts by Ana Mena and Carlos Tarque.
Pride Festival (Chueca, Central district) - From June 28 to July 7. We will be able to enjoy concerts by artists such as Nebulossa, Merche, Ptazeta, Recycled J, Guaynaa, María Peláe or La Zowi, among others.
San Blas Festival (San Blas-Canillejas) - From July 5 to 7. We will be able to enjoy concerts by Huecco, Ariel Rot and Hechizo as well as tournaments and activities for all audiences.
Festivities of San Cristóbal (Villaverde) - From July 5 to 7
Festivities of the Tetuán district - From July 5 to 7. We will have performances by Henry Méndez or Lérica.
Carmen Festival (Chamberí) - From July 12 to 16. It will feature multiple pop and rock concerts, as well as DJs, gymkhanas and even a Zarzuela show.
Fiestas del Carmen (Puente de Vallecas) - To be confirmed.
Karmela Festival (Vallecas) - From July 11 to 14. The most legendary festivals in the neighborhood with its famous naval water battle, which the artist Ozuna did not hesitate to join, as he could be seen throwing water from a balcony a couple of years ago. In addition, there will be a great paella and free performances, such as that of Sara Socas, among a wide variety of artists.
Santiago Festival (Carabanchel) - From July 16 to 25. It will also have a large number of concerts that you can enjoy with a cool drink.
And that's all, for now-. You will soon find out the dates of the August festivities along with the second part of this guide to have a good time during the summer on the central plateau: where to cool off and how to do it.
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