Overview

• The ten‑day festival runs October 3–12 across central venues including Plaza de Colón, Plaza Mayor, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España and Puente del Rey–Madrid Río.
• The Community of Madrid released a detailed schedule featuring more than 150 activities and over 30 concerts, the majority free of charge.
• Gloria Estefan is slated to perform at Plaza de Colón on Sunday, October 5, at 13:00 in a free show.
• Organizers confirmed there will be no opening address by Estefan, countering earlier expectations of a pregón.
• The program concludes October 12 with Bomba Estéreo and includes artists such as Los Panchos, Henry Méndez and Rita Payés, with some events requiring reservations or offering accessibility entry windows.