Madrid, a capital city characterised by wide boulevards and well-kept parks, nightlife and daytime attractions. It is also known as the place for carefree, and fun, but also for art and music, offering events, exhibitions and concerts for all tastes.

It is a welcoming city where you are likely to find good weather even if you are planning to visit Madrid in November. Although temperatures are no longer so high, the weather conditions are promising with mild weather and sunny, clear days. You can move around the city streets on foot or by bicycle to get a taste of Madrid's atmosphere and discover the city's most iconic places: Gran Via, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de Cibeles, Retiro Park, Real Jardin Botanico de Madrid, Plaza Mayor, San Miguel Market and much more.

In addition to the beautiful squares, open-air monuments, parks and architectural masterpieces, Madrid's beauty is preserved in its museums, and the city's true multicultural soul can be savoured by attending city events that bring together locals and foreigners.

If you live in Madrid or are thinking of moving, come with us to discover the best events and exhibitions in Madrid in November 2022.

Events in Madrid in November 2022

The events in Madrid during November are many and for all tastes, whether you want to spend an evening alone, or meet new people and explore the city in the meantime.

Here are our proposals not to be missed:

• Changing of the Guard: every Wednesday and Saturday you can see the changing of the guard at the Puerta del Príncipe in the Palacio Real. In addition, on the first Wednesday of every month (except January, August and September) there is a solemn Relevo;
• Fiesta de la Almudena: a festival dedicated to the city's patron virgin, this is not only a religious festival, but also a good opportunity to get to know typical Madrid customs, dishes and drinks, and why not, chulatos y chulatas (boys and girls). It will be held on Wednesday 9 November throughout the city;
• Naturaleza Encendida: Origen: throughout the autumn/winter season, you can take part in the innovative light and sensory arts show that will take you on a discovery of the species in the Jardin Botanico de Madrid;
• Stadium tours: the Santiago Bernabeu and the Wanda Metropolitano, respectively home of Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid, two of the most important teams in the world. The collection of national and international trophies, clothing and various memorabilia is truly unique. They are open almost all year round, except on home match days.

Concerts in Madrid in November 2022

If people want music, Madrid replies! This November is full of concerts of all kinds, from jazz to hard metal, let's see some of them:

• If you JAZZMADRID22: from 2 to 27 November 2022, Madrid's International Jazz Festival returns with concerts and artists of the highest quality to be held mainly at the Fernán Gómez, Centro Cultural de la Villa, CentroCentro and Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque venues;

• Sepultura: the historic Brazilian heavy metal band and inspiration for the next generation returns to Europe with their Quadra Tour Europe 2022, on 9 November at Sala But;
• Conciertos de flamenco: an alternative for November 9th could be a concert in Café Ziryab, where you can enjoy one of the city's fantastic flamenco shows live. This venue, located in the Acacias district, offers several evenings throughout the month of November;
• The Cure: the WiZink Center will host the band and Robert Smith, frontman and founder in 1976. A perfect evening to listen to some British post-punk and sing at the top of your lungs to the songs that have accompanied so many generations. The date is 11 November 2022;
• Alter Bridge: On Friday 18 November at the Palacio Vistalegre Arena, Miles Kennedy returns with Alter Bridge after a short break to devote himself to his parallel projects. Also opening the evening will be Halestrorm and Mammoth WVH;
• Ricardo Montaner: the Teatro Real de Madrid will host the South American singer on the 26th of November, to retrace all the greatest hits of his career from 1976 to the present day.

But Madrid is not only music and entertainment.

Exhibitions in Madrid in November 2022

Madrid is one of the cities with the largest collection of works in the world and some of its museums are among the most important, so much so that they form the Triángulo del Arte. Being a city rich in culture and history, it offers exhibitions of all kinds: from romanticism to contemporary art, from those tracing the history of the city and Spain to those dedicated to geological and archaeological sciences.

You can visit the main museums in Madrid with a cumulative ticket and, depending on the type of ticket or pass, you can enjoy further discounts for visiting other museums in the city. Find out about the Madrid Card and discover further offers for students or young workers.

Museo del Prado

Considered one of the most important museums in the world, the Museo del Prado houses masterpieces by the greatest Italian, Spanish and Flemish artists, but the works inside are not the only protagonists.

The building was desired and founded by Charles III, King of Spain from 1759 until the day of his death but was only finished and inaugurated in the early 19th century. At that time, it only housed some works of the Spanish Royal Collection.

Today, however, it is home to the most comprehensive collection of Spanish and international painting in the world, boasting some of the most famous works and a reason for painting lovers to visit. Among these works are Las Meninas by Diego Velazquez, the Triptych of the Garden of Delights and Seven Deadly Sins by Flemish painter Hyeronimus Bosch, Maja vestida and Maja desnuda, or Goya's May 03 1808, Spasimo di Sicilia by Raphael Sanzio, David and Goliath by Caravaggio, etc.

In short, the list of works not to be missed can be really long.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Located in the Villahermosa Palace, the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum is one of the most important centres in the Spanish capital, telling the story of European painting from the Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century.The museum's collection adds to the collection of works in the city. Starting with the 14th century art of Duccio di Buoninsegna and Jan Van Eyck, passing through the 15th century and then Ghirlandadio and Carpaccio to Durero, Caravaggio, Rubens and Canaletto from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Among the Romantic painters we find Friedrich, while among the Impressionists and Post-Impressionists we have, respectively, Monet and Degas and Gauguin and Van Gogh. It also boasts works by Picasso, Kandinsky, Dali and Chagall.

Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia

The Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid, dedicated to modern and contemporary art, is located in a neoclassical building in Atocha, where the old General Hospital of Madrid once stood.

Amongst the 18,000 works inside, we find some highlights such as Pablo Picasso's Guernica, which attracts most visitors, but we also find Dali with his Face of the Great Masturbator and Girl at the Window, then The Palm House and Snail, Woman, Flower, Star, one of Joan Miró's wild paintings, Juan Gris's Open Window, and Picasso again with Woman in Blue.

That is why you cannot visit Madrid without setting foot in the Reina Sofia Museum.

Museo del Romanticismo

Museum entirely dedicated to Romanticism; in fact, its first name was the Romantic Museum. Where both the building and the collection within it are protected as a Historic-Artistic Monument. It was given its current name in 2009.

Inside, we find not only works of art, but also furniture and examples of decorative art, which provide a better understanding of Madrid's Romantic period. In any case, we find works by such impressive artists as Goya, Leonardo Alenza y Nieto, Federico de Madrazo, Manuel Barrón y Carrillo among others.

The Jardin del Magnolio is worth a visit. It is unique and follows the 18th century French model. It consists of four avenues divided by flowerbeds that all contain a different tree and, in the centre, a circular fountain at the crossroads.

At the end of the tour, why not stop at the Café del Jardin del Magnolio to taste homemade cakes.

Other must-see exhibitions in Madrid in November

Leaving the city's most famous and historical museums, you will find other temporary exhibitions, some ranging from film to technology, which we find very interesting indeed, here they are:

• Tim Burton - el laberinto: an entirely new experience within the American director's films. The exhibition will be held at Espacio Ibercaja Delicias from September 29th to December 11th;
• Nikola Tesla - the genius of modern electricity: also, from September 29th but until January 8th, 2023, at the CaixaForum in Madrid, it will be possible to retrace the life of Nikola Tesla, one of the most brilliant minds of the last few centuries who made energy his strong point;
• Alice in Wonderland by Dali, Ernst, Laurencin and Tenniel: the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria will present from 5 October to 8 January 2023, prints and illustrations based on Lewis Carroll's novel and produced by artists such as Dali, Ernst, Laurencin and Tenniel, the latter of whom created them for the first edition of the novel;
• Tutankhamun. The immersive exhibition: from November 4th to December 4th in Aisle 16 of the Matadero Madrid cultural centre. This exhibition is suitable for all ages because it takes you on a journey back in time to ancient Egypt to discover its great mysteries. Organised by MAD (Madrid Digital Arts).
  

Now all you have to do is organise your city tour to discover all the faces and experiences that Madrid has to offer.