Pregon: opening of Madrid's August fiestas (San Cayetano, San Lorenzo, La Paloma)
Tue 4 Aug, 20:15 · Plaza del General Vara de Rey, Centro district, Madrid · Madrid
Details & booking — Moncloa.com - Fiestas de San Cayetano, San Lorenzo y La Paloma 2026
via Moncloa.com - Fiestas de San Cayetano, San Lorenzo y La Paloma 2026 · Checked 1 Aug 2026
About this event
The official kick-off of Madrid's fortnight of castizo street festivals, with this year's opening speech given by representatives of SAMUR-Proteccion Civil. Expect chulapos and chulapas in full traditional dress, an organillo, and the square filling well before the speech. From here the party spills into Embajadores, Lavapies and La Latina for the next twelve days.
Why we picked it
The precise moment Madrid's most characterful free street festivals begin, and an easy calendar anchor for early August.
Free entry
Entry is free at all fiesta venues
Registration
None
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