Discover Madrid | Global Gathering Experience Economy 2026

Starstruck

Starting October 2, Starstruck Among the Stars takes you on an immersive virtual reality journey through the cosmos. Explore galaxies, hear the Sun’s vibrations, and venture close to a supernova and a black hole in an experience lasting about 40 minutes.

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Neverland de Letsgo

Step into The Island of Neverland, a 7,000-square-metre immersive adventure at Espacio Delicias. Explore a fantastical world before joining Tempesta, Captain Hook’s daughter, in a story where you choose your side: the Lost Boys or the pirates. Live theatre, contemporary circus, aerial acrobatics, and immersive technology bring the island to life.

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The Odyssey: The Immersive Journey

Take a journey through ancient Greece with The Odyssey: The Immersive Journey at Madrid Artes Digitales in Matadero. Follow Odysseus on his long journey home to Ithaca through interactive spaces, virtual reality, 360° projections, and eight of the epic’s legendary adventures. The experience lasts around 90 minutes and is available in English and Spanish.

Photo Credit: La Odisea, el viaje inmersivo

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Manon Lescaut at the Teatro Real

Puccini opens the Teatro Real’s season with a new production of a tragic love story. There are performances on both nights, an exceptional opportunity to experience Madrid’s most iconic opera house.

Picture from Dmitry Romanoff in Unsplash.

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Hispanidad 2026

The conference coincides with a week when Madrid turns into one huge stage: from October 2 to 12, there will be more than 150 music, theatre, dance, film, food and art events across the city. The United States is this year’s guest country. It’s worth checking the daily programme online, on the official Comunidad de Madrid website, as many activities are free and take place throughout the city.

Image courtesy of: MiguelAlanCS and Junta de Andalucía / Wikimedia Commons; Comunidad de Madrid

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Two must-sees at the Thyssen

Kenny Scharf, a key figure in pop art and New York’s 1980s art scene, takes over the Postpop galleries. On Tuesday the 6th, Cautín, the first solo exhibition in Europe by Mapuche artist Seba Calfuqueo, also opens. On Monday, admission to the museum is free from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

Kenny Scharf | Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

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RavioXO

One of Dabiz Muñoz’s restaurants is very close to Green Patio: dumplings, pasta, technique and, of course, flavours without borders, all in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Fine dining in a playful, refreshingly unstuffy format.

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Saddle

For a long dinner and an important conversation: one Michelin star, contemporary cuisine rooted in the classics, and some of the most polished service in Madrid. Its bar is also well worth a visit. Booking is essential.

Picture from the Saddle Restaurant Instagram Account (@saddlemadrid)

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Casa Dani

Its Spanish omelette is one of the most famous in the city, and it’s the kind of place a Madrileño would typically choose for breakfast or a quick lunch.

Image provided directly by Casa Dani; usage permission confirmed. No specific photo credit provided.

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Perretxico Chamberí

A lively Basque pintxos bar, perfect for sharing dishes like croquetas, anchovy brioche, or its famous cocido doughnut. Creative, casual cuisine in a laid-back atmosphere

Perretxico Restaurant

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Museo Chicote

Spain’s first cocktail bar, opened in 1931, still retains the glamour of the Gran Vía once enjoyed by stars such as Ava Gardner and Frank Sinatra.

Museo Chicote

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Moe

Recognized as part of Madrid’s Cultural Heritage, this iconic jazz bar offers live jazz sessions every week, from Tuesday to Sunday. Open from 9:00 PM until 5:30 AM, it’s a go-to spot for experiencing Madrid’s late-night jazz scene.

Bar Moe

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Beti Jai

Behind an unassuming façade lies a spectacular Basque pelota court dating from 1894, restored after being closed for decades. It can be visited free of charge on Tuesday the 6th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Frontón Beti Jai | Crédito editorial: Ayuntamiento de Madrid

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