Events

What to Do in Madrid This July: Festivals, Concerts & Open-Air Cinema

From Mad Cool and Río Babel to Bruno Mars, ballet, open-air film screenings, and must-see exhibitions — La Cotorra's guide to the month's biggest events in Madrid

30 Jun 2026

Spain Celebrates San Juan: Bonfires in Valencia, Firecrackers in Barcelona, and Horses in Menorca

On one of the shortest nights of the year, the country marks Saint John's Eve in wildly different ways — from Alicante's giant burning figures to Galicia's herb-infused water and Valencia's midnight beach wishes

Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina

23 Jun 2026

Events in Valencia This Weekend 18-19 July

From giant screen viewings of the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final to free Gran Nit open-air concerts, late-night museum openings, and beachfront food trucks—discover the ultimate plans in Valencia

19 Jun 2026

Barcelona in June 2026: Primavera Sound, Sónar And Sagrada Família's Final Tower

Twelve events worth a trip — from The Cure and Doja Cat at Primavera to Pope Leo XIV blessing the world's tallest church on the centenary of Gaudí's death, plus the fires and fireworks of Sant Joan.

2 Jun 2026

Madrid in June 2026: Pope Leo XIV, BTS, Linkin Park, OneRepublic, and Free Museum Night

Ten events worth a trip to the Spanish capital — from a papal visit with 15 museums open free overnight, to Arkady Volodos at the Auditorio Nacional and live World Cup screenings on Plaza Colón

Sophia Nesterova

28 May 2026

International Museum Day in Valencia: Free Entry, Night Tours and Workshops — Full Programme

On 16 and 18 May, dozens of museums open their doors for free. The city's 19 municipal museums are free on both 16 and 23 May — no booking required

15 May 2026

Barcelona in May 2026: Bad Bunny, Molchat Doma, Museum Night, and the Reunion of the Decade

Stadium shows, intimate club gigs, a Monet-inspired exhibition at CaixaForum, and a free all-night museum crawl — here's everything worth doing in Barcelona this May

30 Apr 2026

Madrid in May 2026: Eric Clapton, Bad Bunny, Salvador Dalí, and the City's Biggest Street Festival

From a thousand-drone show on Madrid Day and 40 years of contemporary dance to rare Dalí sculptures and a Star Wars fan exhibition — here's what's worth coming to Madrid for this May

Sophia Nesterova

28 Apr 2026

Rock, Raves, and Road Trips: Your Ultimate Guide to Europe’s 2026 Summer Festivals

We’ve curated the top 11 must-visit festivals across the continent this season

Nora Sobol

20 Apr 2026

Barcelona in April: Unmissable Events from Holy Week to Rosalía and Tame Impala

Your ultimate guide to the Catalan capital this month: featuring world-class concerts, the 15th anniversary of the Beer Festival, and the prestigious BCN Film Fest.

1 Apr 2026

Madrid in April: 10 Unmissable Events

From ancient religious processions and classical concerts to the world of Stranger Things and elite tennis—here is your ultimate guide to the Spanish capital this month

Sophia Nesterova

31 Mar 2026

Las Fallas Finale: Where to See The Night of the Cremà in Valencia?

La Cotorra tells you the schedule of the Las Fallas final day

19 Mar 2026

Las Fallas 101: The Valencia Glossary You’ll Wish You’d Had Earlier

What’s a fallero — and how many meanings does falla actually have?

9 Mar 2026

What’s on in Madrid this March: Top Picks

Hans Zimmer, Rosalia and many more in La Cotorra's selection

Sophia Nesterova

2 Mar 2026