This Thursday is National festivethroughout Spain for the celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Day. Although has not always been called So. In fact, its official name is National Holiday of Spain. In any case, the celebration is linked to the Military Paradewhich has culminated with marriage proposal included. Now, many citizens go to enjoy many of the free plans offered by administrations for the holiday. In Madrid, for example, there are museums and palaces with free entry. But not only that. There are also a series of activities and concerts organized with free admission.

One of the most anticipated performances is that of the Colombian Carlos Viveswho will take the stage of the Alcalá Gate with free entry on Saturday, October 14. The award-winning artist, considered a pioneer of vallenato, will present to the public his latest album and a selection of his best-known songs. That same Saturday, the Puerto Rican RaiNao will perform, who will be joined by the electropop group, Cupido; the Spanish Anna Colom; The García Sisters, from Mexico; and the artists Isaac et Nora and Mitú. The events will end on Sunday with a performance by Elvin Vivencias, Guada and Carlos Talez. But until then you can enjoy a program of musical events, which began last October 6 and continues this Friday.

Free concerts on October 12 (Thursday)

  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by Juan Valderrama, María Toledo and Orquesta Cruz Diez. It will be held in the Plaza Mayor. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Screening of the show ‘Mestizas’, which fuses flamenco, jazz and Latin American folklore. It will be held in the Plaza de Callao. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by the Corporación Juventud Folklorica Ballet. It will take place in the Plaza de la Remonta. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by the Dominican Ballet in Europe. It will take place in Seville. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 17:30: AIE concert: Lorna. It will take place in Matadero (Pl. de Legazpi, 8). Admission will be free, but you must download the invitation to access.
  • 20:00: Performance by Héctor Guerra. It will be held in the Plaza de España. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 20:00: Performance by the Bonyé Group. It will take place in Seville. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 8:30 p.m.: Performance by Vicente García. It will take place in the Plaza de la Remonta. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 9:00 p.m.: Corral de la Morería show. It will take place in the Plaza Mayor. Admission will be free until all seats.

Free concerts on October 13 (Friday)

  • 12:00: ‘VEGETAS’, Ale Hop Teatro show. It will be held in Parque Santander. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 16:30: Estirpe Latino Show, about Paraguay. It will take place in the gardens of the Palacios de la Finca de Vista Alegre (Calle del Gral. Ricardos, 179). Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 16:30: Estirpe Latino Show, about Paraguay. It will take place in the gardens of the Palacios de la Finca de Vista Alegre (Calle del Gral. Ricardos, 179). Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 16:30: Estirpe Latino Show, about Paraguay. It will take place in the gardens of the Palacios de la Finca de Vista Alegre (Calle del Gral. Ricardos, 179). Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 19:00: Performance by Delaporte, in collaboration with AIE. It will take place in the Plaza Mayor. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 9:00 p.m.: Performance by Carlos Sadness, in collaboration with AIE. It will take place in the Plaza Mayor. Admission will be free until all seats.

Free concerts on October 14 (Saturday)

  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by Carlos Vives and friends at the Puerta de Alcalá with free entry until capacity is reached.
  • 7:00 p.m.: Rainao’s performance in the Plaza Mayor with free entry until capacity is reached.
  • 6:30 p.m.: Performance by Anna Colom in the Plaza de Callao with free entry until capacity is reached.

Free concerts on October 15 (Sunday)

  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by the Carlos Talez Orchestra. It will take place in the Plaza Mayor. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Performance by Elvin Vivencias. It will take place in the Plaza de la Remonta. Admission will be free until all seats.
  • 1:00 p.m.: AIE concert by Ruby Palomino in Matadero (Pl. de Legazpi, 8). Admission will be free until capacity is reached, after downloading the ticket.
  • 1:00 p.m.: Arabesques Flamenco Show. Admission will be free until all seats.

Musical performances that require prior entry download can be consulted on the Madrid City Council website. Also its availability.