Activities in the municipal markets for San Isidro 2026

2026/05/14

San Isidro is Madrid's most quintessential festival of the year, and the city's municipal markets are an essential part of its identity. These spaces, cornerstones of local commerce and produce in the capital, celebrate the patron saint's day each year with traditional activities that fill their premises with music, flavor, and a truly authentic atmosphere. Doughnuts, lemonade, carnations, the chotis dance, and much more come together in some of the city's most emblematic markets.

This route takes you through Madrid's municipal markets participating in the San Isidro 2026 celebrations, offering a chance to discover or rediscover these vibrant spaces and experience the festivities from within, right in the heart of local businesses. Each market offers its own unique way of celebrating the patron saint, with activities designed for all ages and tastes.

Mark your calendar for the most traditional events in May and come celebrate San Isidro as it deserves, among stalls, neighbors and plenty of Madrid tradition.

Activities in the municipal markets for San Isidro 2026

Alto de Extremadura Market — Tasting of Saint's doughnuts. (May 14)

Antón Martín Market — Doughnut and lemonade tasting. (May 13 and 14)

Chamberí Market — Carnation distribution. (May 13 and 14, from 12:00 to 2:00 pm)

Guzmán el Bueno Market — Traditional decorations, live DJ, free tasting of doughnuts, lemonade and sangria, and themed gifts. (May 14)

La Cebada Market — Chotis dance performed by the Los Castizos Association, doughnut tasting, distribution of carnations, lemonade and fans. (May 14)

Puente de Vallecas Market — Donut giveaway. (May 14)

San Isidro Market — Organ grinder and wafer seller, a couple of chulapas with carnations and fans, and chotis dance demonstrations in the common areas. (May 13 and 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.)

Santa Eugenia Market — Distribution of doughnuts and carnations. (May 14)

Santa María de la Cabeza Market — Distribution of doughnuts and carnations. (May 14)

Tetuán Market — Distribution of doughnuts in collaboration with the Association of Artisan Pastry Chefs, with the assistance of Olga and Engracia. (May 12)

Tirso de Molina Market — Distribution of carnations. (May 14 and 15)

Villa de Vallecas Market — Tripe tasting. (May 14)

Villaverde Alto Market — Carnation distribution and performance by María Gracia. (May 9)

Las Águilas Market — Distribution of doughnuts, carnations, and wafers. (May 9)

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