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What to do for free in Madrid this week: processions, music and exhibitions
Madrid is experiencing a week marked by free plans, with processions, concerts and exhibitions that transform the atmosphere in different parts of the city. The calendar invites people to go out and rediscover familiar spaces from a different perspective.
Processions again take over the streets and change the pace of the centre. Routes such as that of Jesús de Medinaceli to Puerta del Sol or that of Cristo de los Alabarderos from the Royal Palace cause traffic closures and attract thousands of people.
For those preferring quieter plans, the Regional Library hosts an exhibition dedicated to Valle-Inclán, with documents and objects showing his link with Madrid. It is an option for discovering the city through its cultural history.
Music is also part of the week, with free concerts in spaces such as Casa de América, right in Plaza de Cibeles. These offerings mix tradition and current sounds and broaden the programme without leaving the centre.
The agenda is completed with fashion, talks and guided visits. Places such as the Bank of Spain open their doors to the public, allowing access to unusual spaces in the very heart of the city.
During these days, Madrid changes its pace: more people on the street, restricted mobility and a cultural offering that makes it possible to enjoy the city without spending, with options spread between the centre and several neighbourhoods.