Weekend Edition: San Isidro

Weekend Edition: San Isidro

And, of course, we have some more suggestions to coast you through the weekend. Since it’s the festival of San Isidro the city will be crawling with art from symphonies to rock ’n’ roll to puppet theater...

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Weekend Edition: The San Isidro Festival with (band) Líneas Albiés

Whether you are into puppets, symponies or punk music, you'll be able to find something this weekend in Madrid. See review for more.

Bars and Cafes with Terrazas in Madrid

Jazz Bar: A Terraza AND Cocktails with a Dose of Magical Realism!

by Andrew Poole
It's only natural that my experience in Jazz Bar starts off on a great note, “Wow, 5.50 for a cocktail! Que Bueno!” “That’s not all,” continues the bartender, “Since I’m from Colombia, I mix every...

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Terraza Time

Inès and Audrey enjoying Saturday afternoon at the Jazz Bar Terraza.

Bars - beer, tapas and raciones

Palentino - In U2 & Manu Chao's Favorite Madrid Barrio - Cheap Food and Drink

“You’re in for another type of experience,” says Ana. These were the last words I heard before I entered the mythic Bar El Palentino . Ana is...

Concerts in Madrid: Amelia is a Ray of Light on the Local Scene

Concerts in Madrid: Amelia is a Ray of Light on the Music Scene

By Laurie Smolenski
Tonight, I appreciate the absence of the things familiar...

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Concerts in Madrid - Amelia Ray

Amelia Ray has a CD release concert coming up on April 23rd at the Juglar in Lavapiés. See story for details. Photo by Laura Merayo.

Summer Music Festivals - Summercase!

From the Long Blondes to the Sex Pistols, Summercase Keeps you Rockin'!

by Kamila Darling
Summertime is here again, and that means it's time for the Summer Case Festival! This year's festival will take place at the Boadilla del Monte in Madrid and the Parc del Forum in Barcelona. As always, the entertainers set to perform do not disappoint. Indie newcomers the Long Blondes will make an appearance, as well as cult favorites, the Raveonettes and the always exciting Kings of Leon. The electronica set can look forward to the Japanese avant-garde blips and bleeps of Cornelius as well as club hero Tiga, M.I.A. and CSS's brand of electro-rock. And all of you original punk rockers: ever expected to see the Sex Pistols or the Stranglers live onstage again? Well... it's summer, anything's possible.

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The Kings of Leon

concerts

Count Down to Launch of Rocket Fest - Get Tickets Now!

by Shaquina Blake
The summer season is approaching at light speed and it’s time for the outdoor music festivals to begin!...

Local music - Niño y Pistola

Niño y Pistola -- The Gun-Toting Good Guys

by Jake Hansen
For a band whose name that translates as “Boy and Gun”, Galecia-based rock band, Niño y Pistola, is surprisingly melodic. The quartet consists of two acoustic guitars, a bass, and a drum kit...

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Niño y Pistola

Get the inside scoop on the local music scene. From punk rock to acoustic and beyond. See our music section for upcoming concerts and other local bands. Photo and story by Jake Hansen.

Clubs - Blue Riddim Drum & Bass

Not Nirvana but Close Enough

Indiscreetly spewing magenta spotlights at the northeast brink of the Parque del Oeste lies the Balcon de Rosales, a venue that definitely has its place in the hierarchy of Madrid club life. I arrived for Blue Riddim Drum & Bass...

clubs - Transmission

Transmission Club - Relaxed, Non-pretentious, Underground

Transmission is an experience in and of itself - especially if you’re down for a night of good, nostalgic music. You’ll get the sounds of indie rock, post-punk, psychadelica , new wave, glam or garage. Of course, great music calls...

politics - Super Tuesday

Election 2008: How do I Vote from Abroad?

Are you a left-leaning, politically involved American expat living in Madrid? Are you all hyped up about this year's presidential election? Have you been following the debates on Youtube? Reading all the pundits' analyses? Jabbering about...

Festival - Carnival

Carnaval - Parades, Costumes and... Sacrificial Sardine Burnings?

So you can’t jet to Carnaval in the Canary Islands or Brazil? Big Deal. Did you think Madrileñnos would miss the opportunity to celebrate one of the biggest parties of the...

Theater - Alternative Festivals

Theater in Madrid - Festival Alternativo de las Artes Escénica

The Festival Alternativo de las artes Escénica, in its 8th year, provides Madrid and surrounding areas with ground-breaking performances from around...

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The Alternative Scene

The Festival Alternativo de las artes Escénica starts today the 30th of Jan. See article for more info. Pictured is RAIO X from Brasil. Photo by Dominik Fricker .

Clubs - Ocho y Medio

Alterna-Club or Couples Counseling? You Decide

Can’t agree with your sweetheart on some of those vital issues - like where to go on a Friday night? Two friends of mine, we’ll call them T and K, feel your pain. T likes to knock back his beers to punk/alternative music in hipster joints where people wear square-rim glasses and carry sketch books in their messenger bags. K loves hip hop and salsa while sucking...

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Images of Flamenco

More than twelve rooms of flamenco art cover the visual legacy of flamenco at the Reina Sofia. See the review.

Club Twist - Drum and bass

Drum and Bass: Club Twist

Feel like getting twisted? Apparently everyone else does too. In the last two years, Club Twist has had to upgrade venues twice just to keep pace with the crazed crowds. It looks like Madrid was starving for a solid dose of drum and base. Now on their third venue...

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Club Twist

Yet another drum addict! DJ Judge (Angel García) at Club Twist on Thursday night. See review for details.

review of December

While You were Out...

Welcome back! Madrid’s international population dipped a bit during December as everyone flew here or there to do this or that. We truly hope your livers and your bank accounts survived the season. Ours did - more or less. Come on, what’s a bit of sclerosis and debt, it’s the f%&king holidays! Anyway, the elves at MAP were busy the whole while happily writing away. Here is a quick update. Spanish current events were...

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Babyshambles Comes to Town

Read the rumors about cats on crack , get the info on the concert!

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January Bands in Madrid

Check out today's article on up-coming concerts!

music - the Cure on tour

Boys do Cry When They Don't Get Cure Tickets

Usually phrase is, “The problem won’t stop until they find a cure,” but, in the case of Robert Smith’s mythically depressive group, the opposite is more apt, “The Cure won’t stop until they find a problem.” These Kings...

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Four Imaginary Boys

The Cure is coming to Madrid - see article for details.

Clubs - Space of Sound

Sunday DJ Worship

For some people Sundays are a day of rest and going to church, but for the legions of club-heads here in Madrid it’s prime party time. Every Sunday afternoon, a faithful congregation of party enthusiasts comes to Macumba to experience the revered Space of Sound....

local bands - Cira y Yo

Cira y Yo - Da Local Flava

After seeing some solid big-name American bands play here in Madrid, I decided it was time to take in a local show. Escaping from the cold December night, I ducked in to Sala Juglar to catch Cira y Yo, a laid back Spanish folk/pop band originally from Badajoz, but now also spending quite a bit of time in Madrid. Turns out it was a good call. As my fellow concert goers steadily flowed into the cozy little venue, they were met with a smiling and tambourine bearing Cira and Ulises, wedged onto...

Dance - Flamenco

Clan - The Flamenco Experience Awaits

I entered the vestibule of the club a little after 1 AM wondering if it was, in fact, the much lauded flamenco club, Clan. Unconvinced, I quickly scanned for clues. I saw a medium sized bar with a chatty group warming the alcove. Stepping through the next set...

music

The Grinch that Rocked Christmas

Just as you're getting ready to send off all of those thoughtful Christmas cards and gifts to the family back home, you spy the following shows - do you pay the postage or purchase the tickets? December 14, Cira y Yo – This Madrid indie-pop duo has a loosely stictched together sound that feels sort of like a first snow...

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The Layabouts

For more info see today's review. Photo courtesy of http://layabouts.blogspot.com/

Music - The Chemical Brothers

Chemical Brothers Conquer Madrid

“We are the Night”, the latest album/tour by The Chemical Brothers rocked Arena Madrid this past Sunday. Although the CD has gone a bit under the radar, hundreds of...

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Crowd Madness

Yet another concert! Photo by Francisco Lopez

Bars - Chill out

Time to Chill at the Underwood

"Understated savvy" are the words that might best sum up this little bar that straddles the Chueca/Gran Via divide. Most bars fail by trying too hard or, conversely, hardly trying - the Underwood takes the middle ground. They don’t impose "sophistication" via exotic themes, nor do they leave you squinting under florescent lights ankle deep in wadded napkins. The bar simply creates a comfortable environment...

Concerts - 50 Cent

50 Cent - Well Worth the Money!

50 Cent is confident. It's easy to understand why, as this New York rapper, born Curtis Jackson, has had success ever since he stepped on the scene. His first commercially released album, 2003's “Get Rich or Die Trying”, sold over 1 million copies in the first full week. He was loved by fans, adored by the music press, and proclaimed...

festival - Goa Party

Club Sundays!

If you are looking for a different sort of “communion” on Sundays, perhaps the Goa Party is it. On the 25th of November, from noon to midnight DJs will spin non-stop. Everyone from the uber-hip Ivan Smagghe to the modest Belgian guys of Spirit Catcher will take a set and do their best to rock your world. Come on! It finishes at midnight – you never get to bed before then anyway!...

music - Jazz Festival

Jazz Therapy

A very wise man once said, “Never underestimate the restorative powers of jazz and cocktails”. OK, maybe no one has ever uttered exactly those words in exactly that order, but the point is - they should have. If you don’t know what I am talking about, get yourself to the The XXIV Festival de Jazz de Madrid. With over 14 clubs and countless performers participating, there is no reason to miss out. This year the festival is dedicated to the memory of...

Wintercase - Super Furry Animals, Editors, Spoon and more!

Madrid's Wintercase Festival will Keep You Rockin' in November

Wintercase San Miguel, now in its sixth year, is back in Madrid. With all the concerts held at the historic Joy-Eslava Theater, the series, which started in October with a concert by Spiritualized Acoustic Mainlines and the Soulsavers, really kicks...

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Wintercase in Madrid

Editors will come to Madrid on Saturday, November 17, as part of the San Miguel Wintercase Festival. This month's line-up also includes: Spoon, Super Furry Animals, Explosions in the Sky, Ratatat, and How I Became the Bomb. See article for details.

art - neighborhood-wide murder mystery

Lavapiés - Site of Massive Murder Mystery Game?

So yesterday I promised we would track down French photographer, Julien Charlon, and we did. As we mentioned we are fans of Julien’s last multi-media book. This project, bound in a bright...

Our Suggestions

Let the (MAP) Force Guide You!

The following will read like a crash course in Madrid culture. No matter what your concerns, questions or proclivities, we think you’ll be able to find something to suit your lifestyle in our medley of suggestions. As you read through the items, if you don't find what you need, check the search box at the right. If you still can't find what you are looking for, go ahead and drop us a line and we’ll try to help you out.

history - Tertulias (conversation cafes)

The Art of Talking - Tertulias in Old Madrid

Between the end of the 19th century and the middle of the 20th, Madrid’s favorite pastime - talking, talking, talking - was taken even more seriously than usual. Part of a proper bohemian life was engaging in tertulias, informal gatherings to chat about, of course, everything counter-cultural. The newly developed tradition of sitting down at a marble table...

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Life is but a Dream

Photo by Adria L. Saracino

Further proof that Retiro has something for everyone. As the children in the foreground playfully "Row, row, row their boats", the hippies in the background happily "Roll, roll, roll their joints". Weekends, both of the activities are in full swing. At the base of the horse monument, the masses gather to "drum circle" the day away. The broad, circular steps in at the center are ideal for people watching, chatting and catching some sun.

Festival de Otoño

The Festival de Otoño is Picking up Where Summer Left Off

Hardly have the summer festivals finished when the fall excitement begins. Starting Monday, the 15th of October, and running until Sunday, the 18th of November, The Festival de Otoño presents a vast array of theater, dance, and music to insure that autumn is every bit as exciting as summer was. The agenda covers every possible point on the spectrum of performing arts from the high-energy modern circus of “Piratas, Piratas” to more traditional...

Festival - "Fémina '07"

"Fémina '07" Presents “Rimas Contra La Violencia de Genero" at Madrid's Sala Caracol

In conjunction with the “Fémina ‘07” festival, tonight there’s “Rimas Contra La Violencia de Genero" (Rap Against Domestic Violence) at Sala Caracol. All proceeds will go to the Funcación Mujeres. In the past, “Fémina” has showcased women performers of every region and genre imaginable including big names like Kodama, Venexxa, and Sara Da Pin Up...

Get down!

Laydown Rest Club Madrid

It’s an age-old conundrum: should I languidly lie in bed or head out for a night of revelry? For many, too tired to go out but too restless to stay in, this constitutes a genuine conflict. Fortunately for the indecisive masses, there is now a brilliant compromise: a venue called “Lay Down” - or should that be “Lie Down”? Anyway, usage aside, this club/restaurant – provides an opportunity to do just that: relax in bed with friends while dining out and enjoying live performances and DJs...

Bars - Trying to be Rock 'n' Roll

La Buena: Rock ‘n’ Roll with A Glass of Wine?

Located on Calle Espiritu Santo 38 in barrio Malasaña, La Buena is a new, slightly confused, rock’n’ roll-y bar. I say confused because chandeliers, leaf wallpaper, and (what looks like) the Virgin Mary on their business cards, don’t exactly go hand in hand with the rock’n’roll groove...

Markets - The Rastro

The Bloody History of the Rastro

The Rastro, Madrid’s largest outdoor market can only be described as “a universe unto itself”. With origins that stretch back nearly five centuries, one can only imagine the plentitude of traditions surrounding this massive Sunday event...

concert - live video connection

Silent Heroes on the Big Screen

Eleven years of silence surrounding a mythical Spanish rockband have come to an end: Héroes del Silencio started a new tour last week...

Cocktail Bars

The Penthouse - The Top of the Top!

Do you ever get that urge to reach new heights? To be above the fray? To transcend Madrid’s marcha-madness? If you have this urge, and enough pocket changes to pay up to 14 euros per cocktail, we have a suggestion for you...

clubs - the 80s

Garage Sónico: The Darker Side of the 80s

Although this week the magazine is full of “flamenco summits” and elegant evening art events, make no mistake about it - Madrid gets just as low brow as the next town. Malasaña is the “barrio” of all things uncivilized and “Garage Sónico” is the perfect point of entry...

Art - All-Night Art Festival

Noche en Blanco: Art All Night Long!

This Saturday, you have just one more reason to stay up late. In fact, you’ll be regarded as a connoisseur and a cultural gourmet if you do: for the second year in a row, Madrid will turn itself into a living piece of art. A few years ago Paris came up with the idea of opening museums and organizing activities on a Saturday night, long after regular opening hours. It was such a success that every self-respecting big European city has its own version and in Madrid they named it Noche en Blanco...

Dance - Flamenco

Cumbre de Flamenca - Free Flamenco All Week

Also see our feature on the history of flamenco.

Five days of free flamenco! That’s what the third annual “Cumbre de Flamenca” (Flamenco Summit) offers. All you have to do is get yourself to the uh... metro station, Chamartin. Ya, on one hand, performances on this scale don’t typically happen in the subway station, but, on the other hand, there is no more appropriate place considering this is a form which prides itself on being inextricably linked to the common people and folk traditions...

Music - Spanish Pop

Alejandro Sanz in Madrid

Alejandro Sanz, one of the première pop musicians in Spain, is playing on Wednesday night in the Plaza de Toros. In case you are a little foggy on who this guy is, check out this video . “No es lo mismo” won both the song and album of the year at the 2004 Latin Grammy Awards making it an anthem for many – especially those who are perilously drunk and stumbling around discos at three o’clock in the morning...

Bars

The Ramones' Fan Club - Are You a Member?

Although fan club meetings aren’t likely a major part of your weekly social calendar, maybe they should be. Don’t think screaming pre-pubescent girls staking out hotels where David Bisbal is rumored to be; instead, think hole-in-the-wall punk-rock pub where the owner has single-handedly canonized all members of the band, The Ramones...

Hip Hop

H-Kayne: Moroccan Hip Hop Hits Madrid!

The band leading the hip hop explosion in Morocco, H-Kayne, has arrived! They rock Sala Heineken tonight with a jamming mix of hip-hop beats and North African musical styles. In the tradition of this marginalized genre, their lyrics are making the powers-that-be uncomfortable with their frank treatment of such taboo issues as poverty, drugs and prostitution...

Rock 'n' Roll Bars

Via Láctea: Never Judge a Bar by Its…

Never judge a man by his shadow, a ship by its paint, or a book by its cover - words of wisdom. In the case of “Via Láctea” (Milky Way), we might add: “…and don’t judge this joint by its entrance sign!” The airbrushed Disney-looking ode to tackiness hanging above the door features two vaguely alien-like sex kittens lying on a purple cloud gazing into the Milky Way. And what awaits you inside?...

cafe, bar, club

Marula Café: Get Punked In Style

Marula Café, named after an African fruit commonly eaten by elephants, has one of the best terrazas in Madrid - particularly because of its view. Situated on a corner right under the bridge of Calle Bailen (for the moment, we will ignore the fact that people commit suicide from this bridge), you get a view of gardens and the magnificent arch structure that supports the bridge...See other interesting links such as: Technorati Profile

Rap

Violadores del Verso, Spain’s Top Rappers, Hit Madrid!

The Hip-hop/rap artists from Zaragoza, Violadores del Verso (formerly known as "Doble V"), will be in concert in Madrid on September 15 at the Telefónica Arena Madrid. The concert is part of a promotional tour of their latest album- “Vivir Para Contarlo” (Live to Tell) that was released last year. This album hit the stands in 2006 after a five-year silence and sold over 40 million copies in 2 weeks...

After-hour Bars

The Mercurio is Rising

So, when was the last time you heard someone spinning Steve Miller non-ironically? On the original vinyl? By the light of lava lamps? Been a long time? Maybe too long? Perhaps it’s time to get back in touch with your inner 70s groovster? Are you ready to blast to the past?

Super Hard Hitting News

Punk Rock Extremists Threaten Destruction of All “Discotecas”

“Death to disco” seems to be the new mantra of an “extremist” group promoting punk rock culture. To this end they have organized a pair of concerts this weekend – Friday and Saturday.

Flamenco

Flamenco Festival – The Inside Scoop!

Like all traditions, flamenco has a beautiful past to preserve and exciting frontiers to explore – the series revels in the tension between these two poles. But beyond this duality of old and new, the art itself is a miraculous blending of Andalusian, Islamic, Jewish, African, and Indian cultures.

Clubs

Brit-pop Your Pants off!!!

Super sonic, a cozy space tastefully plastered with icons including David Bowie, The Libertines, Blondie and The Killers, strikes a perfect balance between a festive club and your best friend’s living room. Luis and Nacho a.k.a. “DJs Liquid Boy” and “Sweet Vicious”, the young, hipster owners, capitalize on this hominess by taking time to chat with people, learn their names and find out what they're into.

Serrano 41

Finally, A Hip Hop Club Kofi Annan Can Be Proud of! Huh?

For those who like to go out in Madrid, your know the two best nights are Thursdays and Sundays, and the best hip hop/R&B party in Madrid, is at Serrano 41, Sunday night. The DJs spin the hottest R&B, hip-hop, and reggaeton that easily rivals any club stateside.

Studio 54

Get Glamorized! A Little Bit of New York in Madrid

Runway lights welcome those who visit the newly opened Studio 54, one of the most stylish venues to have opened in the heart of Chueca recently. The ambiance makes everyone who enters feels likes an authentic star. The clothing designer, Tomás Alía, was responsible for the clubs decoration – noteworthy is his chic use of the color pink.

Nightlife

Boogie Down Amid Metro Map Projections and Plane Crash Dioramas

If Sala Siroco were shoes, it’d be a pair of converse: not the newest or most prestigious, but, without a doubt, a standard-setting underground classic. Like converse, the space is nice but not remarkable; however, it has an understated yet palpable hip-ness.

Tickets on sale: 30€

Code Summer Festival

Just when you thought the weekends were safe… Code is taking the party to the next level with CODE Summer Festival. After throwing their famed monthly blow-outs here in Madrid, they’re going to redefine “summer festival” with 30 Djs, two dance zone, 14 hours of music, and 10,000 clubbers!

Café de las Indias

India tea house

Stumbling around the neighborhoods of Madrid seldom let’s me down. The sheer quantity of side streets and the speed with which the establishments on them change keep me in a never-ending state of discovery. Gems are to be found. Such a find is the Teteria de las Indias Number Two - curious space if ever there was one.

Are You FIB-ing?

Festival Internacional de Benicàssim

We aren’t fibbin’ we are telling ya just like it is. There is no rest for the wicked this weekend because Spain is throwing yet another kickin' music festival – this time it is the big one: Festival Internacional de Benicàssim (FIB).

The crowed Princess of pop

Bjork in Madrid

With Mega "Voltas" of Energy... Bjork, the crowed Princess of pop, hits Madrid Wednesday the 18th of July in all her techno-color splendor. For many, the new album, Volta, will harken back to the danc-ier days before her recent string of more introverted, serious-minded CDs. She describes it as being "techno" "extroverted" and "voodoo" with a central message of unity among all people. Bjork will perform on July 18th at the Plaza De Toros De Las Ventas.

From our former site

Roof DJ Sessions - The Casa Encendida. Buy Tickets in Advance (Ticket sales start at 4)!!!

Because some bad stupid person recently stole my camera, today we have a drawing in place of a photo. Notice the DJs at Casa Encendid are so good that it inspires people to grow tall and cars to float. Seriously, check it out!

Madrid Cafes

A Little Bit of Amsterdam in Madrid - Underblue, R&B Café

Photo by Justin Metz Underblue Calle de Las Minas, 1 Metro: Noviciado If you have a hankerin’ for Amersterdam (sorry kids, the vibe not the drugs) Underblue is the tetería coctelería (tea and cocktail bar) for you. Located in the city center but ...

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Ojos de Brujo - Hip Hop Flamenco And More!

Hip Hop Flamenco and More! Sponsored by: Leganès, Ciudad Abierta Saturday, July 7th 20.30h Teatro Egaleo Direction - METROSUR: Julián Besteiro; Renfe Cercanías: Leganés y Zarzaquemada; BUS: 484, 485, 486 (Leganés) 483, 486 y 487 (La Fortuna) Tx: 10 ...

fiestas - Gay Pride

Gay Pride - European Headquarters, Madrid

If you are reading this article outside of Madrid City, my first recommendation is to get on the Internet right know and buy a ticket: You MUST come! From Wednesday...

clubs - Juglar

El Juglar - Where the Soul, Funk and Hip-Hop Happens!

If you are ready to leave the city-slicker side of Madrid and delve a little deeper into the barrios, Juglar could be the place for you – especially if you like your music on the soulful, funky, hip-hop side. Down in Lavapìes, the hotly disputed neighborhood (cool or dangerous?), El Juglar doesn’t immediately attract a lot of attention. The only thing that may catch your eye is the late-night crowds that gather in front of the bar on Friday and Saturday nights...

Concerts - TV on the Radio

TV On The Radio - Buy Tickets Now For July 4

Any TV On The Radio fans out there? If you aren’t a fan yet, visiting this link might be a conversion experience for you. In an age when “punk” seems to be the knee-jerk reaction of every kid who picks up a guitar, this Brooklyn-based band has managed to reinvent the genre in a startlingly refreshing way...

Clubs - Gay

Sunrise - An Institution on the Gay Scene

Sunrise is somewhat of an institution on the gay club circuit and deservedly so. The entrance is 8 euros with one free drink included. This tastefully decorated establishment hosts a long bar which divides the chatting area from the dancing area, and, of course, the dance area comes complete with a stage, large screen, and gyrating go-go boys...

Club - Reina Bruja

Reina Bruja Night Club - Representing Big-City Madrid

If you’ve ever been so bored that you've found yourself staring at your aquarium wondering what it would be like to be inside, you may want to check out the new late-night discoteca in town, the Reina Bruja. In the best way possible, it may actually give you some insight into that aquarium...

Music - Summercase Festival

Get Tickets now! Summercase festival - Scissor Sisters, Arcade Fire, Bloc Party, Flaming Lips, Air, Jarvis Cocker, PJ Harvey…

Ice cream, short shorts, and glowing tans are all closely associated with summer and, of course, music festivals are one of the season’s most important rituals. After all, it’s where some of us got our first kiss, had our first huge fight with our best friends or even had our first alcoholic drink....

music - festival at Boca del Lobo

Starting Today, Tenth Anniversary Celebration -Three Days of Concerts at La Boca del Lobo!

Funk It Up, Baby! If you are ready for three days of music that spans the spectrum from blues to flamenco to funk, look no further . La Boca Del Lobo is celebrating its 10th anniversary and has put together a week of boomin’ bands. Whatever night you choose, remember that all bands are followed by DJs...

music Mtv Festival

MTV Day 2007 - Melendi, El Sueño de Morfeo, Mikel Erentxun…

Concert - Flamenco Icon, Kiko Veneno

Free Street Party: Kiko Veneno Plays the Fiestas de Hortaleza!

Kiko Veneno is an icon of the Movida, the post-Franco cultural explosion in the 80s. In line with the alternative disposition of the Movida, Kiko remained underground for decades. During his early years, he gathered influences and honed his talent while traveling through Europe and The US taking in concerts by the greats such as Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa...

Concerts in Madrid

El Boca Del Lobo presents DJ Txarly Brown and DJ Jesus Bombin

These DJs are going to mix it up genre-wise but keep it groovy and funky. DJ Txarly Brown has just put out a disk...

Madrid Cafés: Arts scene at Nietzsche

DJs and Visual DJs at Nietzsche

If you are looking to spice up your Thursday night, but want to keep it easy and cheap consider Nietzsche, which you may have read about on this very site (see May 8th). This bar and art space is relatively young and still, it seems, experimenting with its exceptionally beautiful venue...

Festival - Pepe World Festival

Pepe World Festival Featuring The Smashing Pumpkins, The Killers and more...

Hey! don’t miss this opportunity to see a mix of the old and new alternative. Grunge-era Smashing Pumpkins are playing with the relative new comers to the alterna-music scene, The Killers. Read on for more info about this concert, but if the price doesn't work for you...

Hole in the Wall Bar

Aguja Taberna - Hole in the Wall Bar

Here is a prime example of "Hole in the wall". Rushing here and there, I’ve passed the Aguja on several occasions – I ‘ve always noted, almost subconsciously, that it seems to bustle just a little more crowded than other places on the block; however, I was always in too much of a hurry to stop by and check it out...

From our former site

DJ Moby - DJ Set at La Riviera

DJ Moby Venue: La Riviera Paseo Bajo de la Virgen (no number) Metro: Puerta del Angel, Principe Pìo Tickets: In La Riviera T. 91 365 24 15 Moby - Still Edgy After All These Years So maybe you remember the Moby of the 90s – the edgy, underground, DJ...

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Cultura Urbana Hip Hop Festival

Cultura Urbana Hip Hop Festival Thank God For Hip Hop Saints! Big weekend coming up! San Isidro, Madrid’s largest street festival, has somehow transformed from a religious event to a hip-hop free-for-all - strange, I don’t hear anyone complain...

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El Perro en La Parte Atras Del Coche - Underground music Venue/ Bar

El Perro de la Parte Atras del Coche Calle Puebla, 15 T. 618 783 055 Metro: Callao www.myspace.com/elperroclub You Know What They Say About Bars With Long Names? El Perro de la Parte Atras del Coche is a picture perfect example of an underground...

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Flamenco - Casa Patas

If you’re in Madrid and you still haven’t been to a flamenco club, its well worth your time and money to spend an evening at Casa Patas. As a professio...

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Jose Alfredo’s - Lounge/Bar

Jose Alfredo’s Calle de Silva, 22 Tues-Thurs 21:00-2:30; Fri-Sat 21:00 to 3; Sun-Mon closed (hours may change according to season) The Lounge-iest Bar in the City Have you been desperately searching for a bar that looks like a 1920s speak-easy, so...

Rock bars in Madrid: The Wurlitzer ballroom

The Wurlitzer - An Afterhours Club

WURLITZER BALLROOM C/Tres cruces 12 28013 Madrid So you're walking up the Gran Via at around three or four in the morning when your buddy asks you, "Is there any place open with good music?" You give him the “I know a place” look, buy some beer i...

Jazz clubs in Madrid

Café El Despertar - Jazz Club

Café El Despertar Torrecilla Del Leal, 18 Metro: Antón Martin and Lavapies Daily except Tues: 19:00 to 2:30 El Despertar (the wake up) looks as though it has done just that – woken up Rip Van Winkle style after having slumbered for decades. It ...