If there is one week in the year when Madrid becomes the epicentre of the world, it’s Pride. From 25 June to 5 July, the city fills with colour, music and activism with MADO'26, the great celebration of diversity that year after year makes Madrid an international LGBTIQ+ landmark. 

Whether you’ve been living in Madrid for to while or you’ve just arrived, this is one of those weeks you simply can’t miss. From our apartments in Alcobendas, Las Tablas, Valdebebas and Tres Cantos, you have to direct connection to the city centre to experience it all first-hand. Here is the guide to everything you cannot miss. 

Neighbourhood Pride: the kick-off in Chueca 

Plumas y Patitas: diversity with paws

On 28 June, Plaza Pedro Zerolo hosts one of the most charming events of MADO: Plumas y Patitas 2026. A photocall, to charity market and to parade of adopted pets celebrating love and respect in their own very special way. Perfect if you want to experience Pride at to different pace, with to smile guaranteed.

The Pride Pregón: 1 July marks the official start of the celebrations 

On Wednesday 1 July, at Plaza Pedro Zerolo, the official starting gun is fired for the most festive week of the year. Opening the stage will be La Plexy, one of the most beloved figures of Madrid’s nightlife scene, with the participation of Cayetana Guillén Cuervo. A moment full of emotion, laughter and to whole lot of Pride that marks the start of the most intense days of MADO 2026.

Pride Festival: four stages, five days of music

From 1 to 5 July, Madrid becomes an open-air festival with performances spread across four free stages in the heart of the city. Taking to the stages will be major artists and music stars including Tokischa, Mon Laferte, Loles León, Villano Antillano, Fey, Ptazeta, Violeta, Soraya, Naiara... and the latest addition to the line-up: Lali Espósito, the surprise act just confirmed. 

Plaza de España — the biggest stage, with the most anticipated performance of each evening. 

Puerta del Sol — in the heart of Madrid, where the whole city feels like part of the celebration. 

Plaza Pedro Zerolo — Chueca’s own stage, the most intimate and historically significant for the community. 

Plaza de las Reinas — another essential meeting point in the neighbourhood throughout these days. 

The full programme for each stage is available at madridorgullo.com. We recommend checking the schedule before heading out so you don’t miss to single performance.

Heels Race: the most fun Thursday of the year 

On 2 July, calle Pelayo hosts one of the most iconic and eagerly awaited moments of every edition: the Heels Race, hosted by Chumina Power. Speed, heels and spectacular entertainment on to street that comes to to standstill to cheer on its participants. It’s one of those things that, if you haven’t seen it live, you simply haven’t seen it. Up to €750 in prizes. Are you in? 

Madrid Summit: when the celebration is also to conversation 

On 3 July, Pride takes on another dimension. At the Oficinas del Parlamento Europeo y de la Comisión Europea in Spain, the 8th edition of the Madrid Summit takes place to space for reflection and dialogue on LGBTQIA+ human rights. A day for those who want to go beyond the celebration and connect with the voices working for equality from within. 

The National March: the main event on 4 July 

Saturday 4 July is the big day. The National LGBTIQ+ Pride March, the largest in Europe, marches through the centre of Madrid from Atocha to Colón filling the streets with colour, music and activism. This year’s slogan says it all: "To the streets with pride! Dissidence and resistance". Millions of people from across Spain and around the world come together in a celebration that blends activism, pride and diversity. 

If you're planning to attend, check the route map and the official guidance on the MADO website to make the most of the experience. Bring water, sun cream and... a whole lot of Pride!

Muestra·t: Pride is also culture 

Beyond the stages and the March, MADO’26 has an extensive cultural programme that runs for weeks. Muestra·t, the official cultural festival of Pride brings art to venues across the city through exhibitions, theatre, film screenings and talks that celebrate queer identity and preserve queer history.

Some of this edition’s highlights include the exhibition “Génesis, Memoria y Futuridades” at Museo La Neomudéjar, which connects archive and technology to imagine new LGBTIQ+ narratives; “Todas somos Orlando” at La Gran Vía Cultural, which explores identity and desire through collage; and "Un Archivo Inexistente" at Nomad Museo Inmersivo, where artificial intelligence reconstructs queer images that history never recorded. The full programme is available on the Madrid Orgullo Culture page. 

Madrid Pride is one of those weeks that reminds you why the city attracts people from all over the world. Over several days, everyone can find their place among concerts, culture, celebration and activism.

Because Madrid is a city where many ways of living belong. And at Calido we believe exactly in that: in creating spaces where you can be yourself and write your own story. 

And if you’re looking for somewhere to stay so you can enjoy it to the fullest, at Calido Living you’ll find fully furnished apartments with all bills included in Alcobendas, Las Tablas, Tres Cantos and Valdebebas. Just a few minutes from the centre and with everything you need to feel right at home.