Overview
- JazzMadrid, which launched on Oct. 2, runs through Nov. 30 with international names and centenary tributes to Miles Davis and John Coltrane.
- Fundación Casa de México opened its ninth Altar de Muertos on Oct. 2 honoring Agustín Lara and will remain on view until Nov. 8.
- The municipal Multiculturas program is bringing free music, theatre, circus and dance to all 21 districts through Oct. 24 while the Feria de Otoño book fair runs on Paseo de Recoletos until Oct. 12.
- Weekend highlights include La Castiza Food Fest in Moratalaz (Oct. 1–4), a special night opening at the Prado on Oct. 3, Samur‑Protección Civil family workshops and the Gran Cabalgata de la Hispanidad scheduled for Oct. 4 with about 15 floats and differing reports of 20 versus 23 national delegations.
- City organizers have emphasized free access and neighborhood programming under Programa 21 Distritos so residents can attend flagship festivals, exhibitions and family activities across Madrid this month.