Fiesta de San Isidro, Madrid

A big Celebration of the Madrid Patron Saint

11 – 15 May 2023

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Basic Information

When: 11 – 15 May 2023

Where: Madrid, Spain

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Official website: sanisidromadrid.com

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Fiesta de San Isidro Madrid

A four-day festival honouring Madrid’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador (Isidore the Farmer), purportedly worked over 100 miracles.

The saint was particularly good at finding freshwater, so the festival focuses on water.

One of the many fascinating festival sights is the chulapas and chulapos dressed in traditional Madrid costumes drinking ‘the saint’s water’ from the spring next to the Shrine of San Isidro.

Tradition and modernity define the festival’s program of culture.

With over 200 concerts and cultural activities, there are free activities for the whole family to enjoy.

It occurs at Pradera de San Isidro and other places across the city, such as Plaza Mayor, Plaza de la Villa, and Las Vistillas.

You’ll have the chance to see many of Madrid’s famous sights as you take in all the festival offers.

Many traditional religious ceremonies are also held in Madrid during the Fiesta de San Isidro.

What’s on

Parades, music concerts from classical to modern, dance, folklore, poetry readings, other sports, gardening, and fair trade.

The festival begins with a colourful parade of traditional giants and big-headed dolls, followed by the opening speech at Plaza de la Villa.

Afterwards, these fantastic figures will stay on display at the Plaza de la Villa.

Chotis is a popular dance, originally from Bohemia, and you can catch performances at Las Vistillas Garden.

Other festival offerings include the Pottery Fair at Plaza de las Comendadoras and a light and sound show in El Retiro Park.

Festival food

Doughnuts and lemonade are special treats available at the Fiesta de San Isidro.

But beware, the lemonade is not as innocuous as it sounds.

It is with wine, lemon, sugar, and diced fruit.

Doughnuts come in different flavours – a French one with almonds, the Santa Clara with a luscious layer of white meringue, and the ever-popular sugar-glazed doughnut.

Destination

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Sat 23 Sep 2023

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Sun 24 Sep 2023

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Hotels in Madrid

You’ll be right in the middle of all the action when you stay at the Petit Palace Plaza Mayor.

It’s a fantastic location near Plaza Mayor, with a metro station just 200 m away.

Another great Madrid festival

Mad Cool Festival is Madrid’s massively successful pop and rock festival.

It’s held right in the city centre during the height of summer.

More about Madrid

Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city.

It’s vibrant, cultured, friendly, and home to beautiful boulevards, stunning architecture, delightful parks, fascinating museums, and a fantastic art scene.

And then there’s the food – Spanish cuisine is renowned worldwide, and Madrid has plenty of fantastic restaurants offering tempting dishes.