2025 marks the 20th anniversary of Madrid’s famous Pride festival!
Pride is coming! July is just around the corner and with that comes Madrid’s most famous and anticipated week: Pride Week! From the 26th of June to the 6th of July, there will be 10 days of festivities including concerts, exhibitions, theatre shows, art shows parades and more! Check the most anticipated events of Madrid Pride 2025!
1. The 2025 Pride Parade
The Pride Parade is the main event of every Pride festival around the world! Madrid is famous for having one of the largest parades globally, and this year Madrid will continue with the fun! The parade will take place on Saturday, July 5th and will stretch all the way from Atocha to Plaza Colon!
2. Mr. Gay Pride España
Mr Gay Pride España, one of the most important national gay beauty pageants in Spain, celebrates its 18th anniversary at Pride Madrid 2025! The candidates are selected based not only on the physical qualities of the candidates, but also on other qualities such as elegance, professionalism, and the way they express themselves.
3. Pride Parties
Chueca itself is a neighbourhood famous for nightlife. With a huge concentration of bars and clubs in the neighbourhood and the lively LGBTQIA+ residing there, it’s the go-to place! But during Madrid Orgullo the whole city turns into one big party! Officially, Madrid Pride will be hosting some official events, but clubs and bars all across town will be supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with a whole-lotta partying!!
4. High Heel Race
If you’re not into the party side of Pride you can participate in the famous (and harder than you think) high heel race! As it enters its 26th year, the race has become a staple in Pride celebrations in Madrid. Contestants are challenged to run 3 qualification rounds 15cm through Calle Pelayo in heels! Make sure you get there early to get a good spot! Keep an eye on the official Madrid Orgullo page for more information on spectating and participating in the race.
5. Cultural Pride
The culture festival of Madrid Pride is when art meets the streets! From powerful theatrical performances and social art shows to their cultural movements aimed at encouraging activism and attention toward the LGBTIA+ community! Shows like La Culta and Sample-T are just a few of the movements scheduled for the festival!
6. Madrid Summit
The Madrid Summit, also known as the International Human Rights Conference, will be held on July 4th at the Office of the European Parliament in Spain. The sessions will cover important human rights topics that affect the LGBTQIA+ community around the world.
Niamh
Niamh came to Madrid in 2019 for her Erasmus year and since then has been in love with the city and all things Spanish. In her time off you will find her wandering around the many gardens of the Retiro Park or soaking up the sun at some of Madrid's many Terrazas.
