Celebrate San Isidro 2015 with children in Madrid with these family plans

The month of May brings with it, in Madrid, the patron celebrations: San Isidro, whose big day is May 15. The capital dresses up as a party and there are many new attractions for locals and visitors. Do not miss them! We select you some of the best family plans for the holidays, which start at 14 and end on May 17.

The good weather and the many leisure options are great incentives to go out with your family in Madrid and enjoy walks and festivities in the capital. The Plaza de la Villa and Pradera de San Isidro are two of the places you should not forget to go with your family, but there are many more.

San Isidro 2015 in the Plaza de la Villa

Thursday may 14 it is the starting signal for the San Isidro Labrador festivities. In the Plaza de la Villa will begin, at 18.00, the parade with the Giants and Bigheads, which this year come from Pamplona. On the same day, at 8:00 p.m., the musician Ara Malikian will be in charge of giving the opening speech for these days.


San Isidro in the Plaza Mayor

may 14, 9.30 pm: concert of the Municipal Symphonic Band, with Paloma San Basilio and children's choir.

15 th of May, at 11.00 am: Festival of Regional Houses and, at 9.00 pm, celebration of the anniversary of Radio Madrid.

May 16, at 9.30 pm: opera and zarzuela concert by Ainhoa ​​Arteta, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in music.

may 17th, at 11.00: teach your children the rich folklore with the Madrid Dance Festival and, at 9.00 pm, enjoy the music of The Mondragón Orchestra, Toreros Muertos and Alex O'dogerty.

May 15th as a family in the Jardin de las Vistillas

11.00 hours: Zarzuguiñol. Fun, educational and cultural show that presents young and old the wonderful world of Operetta through an innovative combination of live music, with lyrical singers such as Milagros Martín, Melisa de las Heras, Carlos Crooke and Luis Alberto Giner, and the magical world of puppets.


13.30 hours: The Billy Boom Band. The soundtrack of childhood can be extended with musically rich, attractive and intelligent proposals and that is why it is committed to the language of pop and rock in order to approach children and all adults who feel that becoming an adult does not mean giving up the playful. A fresh and direct collection of songs with an important didactic and educational content without renouncing the energy and forcefulness of the rock band.

The Prairie of San Isidro, another must-see in the festivities of Madrid

may 14: At 2:00 pm there will be a distribution of paella in the small fountain of San Isidro Park; then at 7:00 pm there will be a children's show and, already at 10 o'clock at night, the concert of La Guardia and La Frontera.

15 th of May

10.00 am: parades and parade of giants and big heads
12.00 am: campaign mass on the Prairie
1:00 pm: distribution of typical Madrid stew
2:00 pm: traditional performances of traditional groups from Madrid.
6:00 pm: chotis dance and children's magic show
10:00 pm: concert by Carlos Baute


May 16

11.00: Master Class in Aerobics for the whole family
6:00 pm: II San Isidro soccer trophy
7:00 pm: children's show
10:00 pm: Concierto Ranchulería, by Miguel Reyes

may 17th

12.00 hours: zumba master class for the whole family
10:00 pm: dance orchestra
00.00 hours: end of parties pyrotechnic show

Do you dare to join the great days of Madrid? Any excuse is good to have a great time with the family. Find out about the rest of the programming on this link.

Angela R. Bonachera

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