Top 10 Things To Do At Night In Madrid, Spain

Salim
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Madrid is the Spanish capital and it is home of a rich cultural and historical heritage featuring a variety of attractions, shops, food, arts and so much more. This city is very vibrant, and the people here offer great hospitality. While this city is busy during the day, it is even more active at night as the locals kick off for a beautiful night out mostly from around 9:00 pm. So, while there are a lot of places to explore and fun activities during the day, there are also fascinating things to do in Madrid at night. Check out this list of exciting things to do at night in Madrid, Spain, and make the most out of your time in this destination.

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1. Enjoy a martini at Madrid’s Bar Cock

Posted by Bar Cock on Friday, 16 December 2016

Enjoy the magnificent atmosphere and the cracking martini cocktails offered in this venue. The Madrid’s Bar Cock is very stagey and pricey, with interior decors depicting the old gentlemen’s club (a fake half-timbered effect, embossed leather armchairs, and red-violet curtains). This bar has become a favorite location for some celebrities, and you will love it too. Bar Cock has been in operation since 1921, and presently, there is no better location with little ambiance, offering the most outstanding martini in the whole region of Madrid.

Madrid’s Bar Cock

Address: Calle Reina, 16, 28004 Madrid, Spain

Website: Madrid’s Bar Cock

Opening hours: Monday-Thursday: 7 PM-3 AM, Friday & Saturday: 7 PM-3:30 AM

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2. Have dinner on the terrace of Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Posted by Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza on Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Savor one of the classical Mediterranean cuisines in the patio set on the fifth floor of the beautiful Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum with picturesque views of the Paseo del Prado. Access from the provided information desk, details of this museum which is packed with so many exciting cultural activities. You can sit back in the restaurant located on the ground floor and enjoy some pastries, sandwiches, and a variety of drinks. Explore the cloakroom, and you also have access to four-hour free WiFi services; select the “Museo Thyssen Free” from the list of available signals.

Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Address: Paseo del Prado, 8, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Website: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum

Opening hours: Monday: 12 PM-4 PM, Tuesday-Friday: 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday: 10 AM-9 PM, Sunday: 10 AM-7 PM

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3. Watch a Flamenco show at Amor de Dios

Posted by Centro De Arte Flamenco y Danza Española Amor De Dios on Sunday, 12 February 2017

Do you love to see a variety of traditional dances? Then this destination is your one stop. The Amor de Dios is strategically located in the historic center of Madrid on the top floor of the Anton Martin Market. The center is a non-academic institution which trains professionals in the art of traditional dance and music. Visit this center and enjoy a variety of dance and music shows spanning from Spanish and flamenco dance to other related dances including Latin America, Arab, Hindu, and the Mediterranean.

Amor de Dios

Address: Calle de Santa Isabel, 5, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Website: Amor de Dios

Opening hours: Monday-Saturday: 10 AM-11 PM, Sunday: 11 AM-3 PM

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4. Walk along the Gran Via

Posted by Gran Vía Capital on Thursday, 17 January 2019

Stretching to the east at the intersection of Alcala Street and to the west at Plaza Espana Square is the most famous touristic street in Spain. The Gran Via is an entertainment-dedicated street which is always crowded by streams of adventurers and shoppers from within the country and around the world. The walls of the apartments, offices, and banks along this great lane are decorated with Art Deco and Nouveau. Some of the must-see attractions in this country are all lined up for you in the street including The Callao Square holding lots of fabulous and major cinemas, the Capitol, the Telefonica Building and the metropolis building.

Gran Via

Address: Street Gran Via, 28013 Madrid, Spain

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5. See a concert at Madrid’s National Auditorium

Posted by Wu Liang on Thursday, 14 February 2019

If listening to music is something you love and admire a lot, the city of Madrid has got you covered. Sitting along the Salamanca neighborhood is this vast complex, dedicated to providing proper musical infrastructure to the entire country and it is owned and run by the National Institute of Performing Arts and Music. It opened in late 1988 and since then, has been the heart of sophisticated musical concerts in Spain. It has two large concert halls with 629 and 2,234 sitting capacity and can accommodate up to four shows a day. Relax with your friends and family and enjoy the grooves of the musical ambiance.

Madrid’s National Auditorium

Address: Calle del Príncipe de Vergara, 146, 28002 Madrid, Spain

Website: Madrid’s National Auditorium

Opening hour: Monday: 4 PM-6 PM, Tuesday-Friday: 10 AM-5 PM, Saturday: 11 AM-1 PM

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6. Take a stroll along the Alcala Street

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Teo X used under CC BY-SA 2.0

The Alcala Street also called the Calle de Alcala is the longest street in Madrid; stretching 10.2 km (6.3 mi) from the northeast through the Puerta de Alcala (the famous Alcala gateway) and Plaza de la Independencia to the east of Puerta del Sol. Walk along this great lane and admire some of the city’s greatest landmarks and monuments such as the Madrid’s Bullring, Retiro Park, La Cibeles Fountain, Alcala gate and many more. This street is also fully stacked with department stores and shops where you can shop and add spices to your wonderful getaway experience.

Alcala Street

Address: Calle de Alcala, Madrid, Spain

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7. Relax at Discoteca Velvet Madrid

Posted by Velvet on Monday, 11 February 2019

The fun and experience in the city of Madrid is unending; dance till dawn and catch some quality time in this breath-taking environment of Discoteca Velvet. This place is situated in the center of Madrid close to the Gran Via and Santo Domingo and it is Madrid’s home of disco music and fun. Experience classical shows, parties, and musical specials as you relax and sip some sizzling drinks with your friends or partner in this alluring venue. You can also make reservations for a birthday party or any other important events.

Discoteca Velvet Madrid

Address: Calle de Jacometrezo, 6, 28013 Madrid, Spain

Website: Discoteca Velvet Madrid

Opening hours: Thursday: 12 AM-5:30 AM, Friday & Saturday: 12 AM-6 AM

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8. Visit some coolest bars in the city

The Penthouse Rooftop Bar in Plaza Santa Ana (this bar was nominated as No. 2 rooftop place in the world)

Posted by Spiro A. Kidess on Sunday, 13 October 2013

Madrid offers a wide variety of bars, from the old-staged tapas bodega, offering small plates of ham croquettes and tortilla and great wines to the modern and fascinating cocktail bars such as 1862 dry bar and Salmon guru. So while having a good time in this beautiful city, explore some favorite bars with unique novelties, flavor, and atmosphere. Some of the coolest bars around to have a good time include El Chapandaz known as Madrid’s cave bar, the rooftop Circulo de Bellas Artes, the beachside Ojala and many more.

El Chapandaz

Address: Calle de Fernando el Católico, 77, 28015 Madrid, Spain

Website: El Chapandaz

Opening hours: 5:00pm to 5:00am

Average price for two: 18 USD

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9. Catch a movie at Cine Doré

Posted by Cine Doré on Thursday, 16 June 2016

Catch a romantic evening in this fascinating cinema with beautiful interior and exterior and a wide variety of films with several running at the same time to suit everyone’s taste. The Spanish Ministry of Culture runs it and all the movies are in original foreign language, subtitled in Spanish. Grasp a sizzling drink in the cafe and let its taste spark the excitement. Purchase your ticket on the window side of the property and step in for a memorable cinema experience.

Cine Doré

Address: Calle de Santa Isabel, 3, 28012 Madrid, Spain

Website: Cine Doré

Opening hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 5:00 PM-12:30 AM

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10. Watch a performance at Teatro de la Zarzuela

Posted by Teatro de la Zarzuela on Friday, 8 February 2019

This beautiful theatre was launched in 1856. Since then, it had undergone some purpose modifications until in 1998 when it reverted to its original purpose and is the first and only center dedicated to Spanish light opera. This theater was declared a monument in 1994 and is seen as a symbol of Spain’s musical legacy. Step into this historic destination and experience seasons of lectures, dance, recitals and of course Spanish light opera from a professional orchestra and choir.

Teatro de la Zarzuela

Address: Calle de Jovellanos, 4, 28014 Madrid, Spain

Website: Teatro de la Zarzuela

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Your exciting adventure has just begun

The city of Madrid is an ideal location for anyone who wishes to have a memorable adventure. With its numerous attractions and social locations, you are sure to have a quality time. You will surely fall in love with this place.

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