Program of Festivities of the Virgen de la Almudena in Madrid

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 5th November to 9th November
Place: Madrid (Madrid)

Madrid honours its patron saint, the Virgen de la Almudena, with processions, floral offerings and classical music concerts, not forgetting the typical dessert of these festivities known as the Corona de la Almudena.

Program of Festivities of the Virgen de la Almudena in Madrid

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Virgen de la Almudena 2023 Program

Events in the Cathedral

November 5, 6 and 7:

  • 7:00 p.m. Triduum.

November 8th:

  • 5:30 p.m. Orfeón Sociedad Concerts Madrid City Council.
  • 8:30 p.m. Youth vigil.

Series of charity concerts. 8:00 p.m.:

  • November 4: City Hall Symphony Orchestra in favor of the charity work of the Almudena court of honor.
  • November 11: Military Band of the Army Barracks in favor of the community of Sant'Egidio.
  • November 18: Iter choir group in favor of Cáritas Diocesana.

Events in La Plaza

November 7 and 8:

  • From 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Solidarity floral offering for schools.

November 9:

  • 11:00 a.m. Eucharist and subsequent procession.
  • From 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Solidarity flooral offering.
  • 5:00 p.m. Offering from the Federation of Castizo Groups of Madrid, going out in parades to the Plaza Mayor where they will perform in honor of the Patroness.

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Gijón (Asturias)
The Festival that brings the summer to an exciting close with urban art, cider pouring courses, tastings, a world record for simultaneous pouring and a festive atmosphere that permeates the city. Immerse yourself in Asturian cider culture in a unique event.

The Battle of Flowers in Laredo

26th August
Laredo (Cantabria)
The Battle of Flowers in Laredo
On the last Friday in August, Laredo celebrates the Battle of Flowers, a festival where floats decorated with flowers compete to be the most colourful and best decorated, and music takes over the streets.

Cipotegato

27th August
Tarazona (Zaragoza)
Cipotegato
The Cipotegato is a traditional festival that pays homage to San Atilano and where the main characteris a very colorful harlequin, who with his magical presence will make that particular event a unique moment, very difficult to forget.

La Tomatina

31st August
Buñol (Valencia)
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