“CULTURETAS 2024” TRANSFORMS THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LETTERS INTO A VIBRANT FESTIVAL
2024/05/31
The Las Letras neighborhood is preparing to become an epicenter of culture and entertainment with the celebration of Cultuletras 2024. For four days, from June 1 to 4, residents and visitors will be able to enjoy more than 50 cultural and recreational activities, in Most of them are free, distributed throughout the streets, squares and establishments of this historic area of Madrid.
Cultuletras 2024 will offer a wide variety of events including guided thematic tours, microtheater, concerts, short film and painting competitions, illustrator exhibitions and fencing exhibitions. In addition, there will be talks about fencers from the Golden Age, sculpture, recycling and sustainability workshops, street music and performances by children's choirs.
Among the prominent stages of the festival are the Plaza de Santa Ana, Calle de Huertas, the Spanish Theater, the Lope de Vega House Museum, Caixa Forum and the Antón Martín Market. These iconic locations will be transformed into meeting points where culture and community will intertwine in a unique celebration.
Main activities
- Guided Thematic Routes: Tours through the neighborhood that allow participants to discover the rich history and culture of Las Letras.
- Microtheater: Small theatrical works presented in intimate and accessible formats.
- Concerts: Live music in various outdoor locations.
- Short Film and Painting Contests: Competitions that will highlight local talent in film and visual arts.
- Fencing Exhibitions and Talks: Fencing demos and conferences about fencers of the Golden Age.
- Sculpture and Recycling Workshops: Practical activities for all ages, promoting creativity and sustainability.
- Artistic Interventions and Exhibitions: Works by illustrators and artists that will be exhibited throughout the neighborhood.
- Street Music and Children's Choirs: Musical performances that will set the streets and squares of Las Letras.
Support for the Commercial and Hospitality Fabric
Cultuletras 2024 not only seeks to celebrate culture, but also support the local commercial and hospitality fabric. The activities will take place both in public spaces and in local establishments, thus encouraging the participation of businesses in the area and generating a positive impact on the local economy.
Participation and Programming
The complete festival program is available by downloading the program here . Come and enjoy Cultuletras 2024, a celebration that unites culture, history and community in the heart of Madrid.