December 25th, fun, fun, fun… Whether you are a Grinch or a Christmas fan who leaves your house and windows as if it were a decoration store, the end of the year celebrations are here for everyone. There are thousands of plans, we have selected eight proposals in the city of Madrid so that you can enjoy them as a family.
But since man lives not only with children, we also propose a few for you to have fun alone, with your partner or with friends. Some are very traditional and others are alternative, not everything is going to be Cortylandia (which, in case you don’t know, is being done again this year). Enjoy these dates and continue to take care of yourself because the pandemic is not over!
Outings with children
Frida Kahlo Expo. The experience
How many times have you been told that “Eyes that do not see, heart that does not feel?” A lot, right? This is the title of this immersive experience that brings us closer to Frida Kahlo, that tenacious and courageous artist who rose again and again despite adversity. We live an authentic Fridakalhomania and welcome is the moment: the exhibition that can be seen from December 17 in the heart of Madrid, the Palace of Neptuneis an exciting immersive experience, made with videomapping, accompanied by revealing photographs of the artist, much loved in Mexico and who has become a universal icon.
The itinerary includes reconstructions of Kahlo’s favorite settings, such as the Blue House. Without wanting to spoil it, we guarantee that it will give you goosebumps: the videomapping is wonderful, as is the music that accompanies it. The exhibition has been curated by Alejandra López, who for ten years has coordinated the registration of the collections, the holding of temporary exhibitions and the restoration activities of Frida’s legacy at the Casa Azul, Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City. On the upper floor of the palace there is a space for the little ones to draw Frida and a VIP space in which to enjoy a La Paloma cocktail. The sample can be visited, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Until May 29th. General admission: 19.73 euros. Children under 6 years: free.
More information: https://fridakahlomadrid.es
Circus Price at Christmas
It is the unavoidable appointment of these dates. And no, do not think that if you do not have children around it is not for you: the Circus Price show at Christmas is for everyone and it is wonderful. The show will be on the bill until January 8, 2022 and in this new edition it brings us the new installment of the Cometa character: a trilogy created by the Perfordance company. On this occasion, Cometa travels around the world, which will allow us to see 25 artists from different disciplines on stage: acrobatics on elastic rope, urban circus, tightrope walking, contortion, hanger number and a special brooch with Graziella Galán, an emblematic trapeze artist from Madrid that comes to show that art has no age. We assure you that there is no number that will not leave you speechless, one more reason not to miss this appointment that will make you rescue the child in you.
Prices: Box €27; Preferential from row 1 to 8, €22; preferential row 9, 10 and 11: €17; stands: €14 More information here.
Autocine Race
You want to go to the movies but with the pandemic, the closed spaces throw you back.. Okay, there are options: and what about the Race drive-in? It is one of the largest in Europe (350 parking spaces) and a 250-meter giant screen that allows you to enjoy the film from the first to the last row. In addition, it has American food trucks set in the 50s and a dinner where you can order nachos, hamburgers, hot dogs and of course, popcorn. What does the billboard offer? Well, from premieres to classics of a lifetime (Grease and 2001 A Space Odyssey), designed for the movie buff in you, music documentaries, etc.
More information: https://autocines.com/cine-madrid-centro/
Sweet Space
It is the quintessential museum for instagramers and also the one that will leave adults and children speechless: the candy museum! Located at ABC Serrano, Sweet Space has ten themed rooms, designed and decorated by artists of the moment, from whose ingenuity clouds of sugar, cascades of lollipops or video game rockets emerge. The exhibitions are interactive and with sweets as the main imaginary. For this Christmas they present a new immersive experience by the hand of Álvaro Linares. In true Matrix style, the choice of a blue or red candy places visitors on one side or the other of the aisle. From that moment on, the choice will mean a different immersive experience. More information: https://www.sweetspace.com/
museum of illusions
Here, nothing is as it seems: ready to launch yourself through the Vortex Tunnel? Do you want to spin in the Upside Down Room defying the laws of gravity? Holograms, optical illusions… fun that will remind you that our perception of the world is often an illusion because… are you sure you’re in a rotating tunnel or is it just your imagination? If you’ve never been to this museum, don’t miss out on these days and drop in there, you won’t regret it: it’s a proposal that combines fun, knowledge and pedagogy, an all-in-one to enjoy with the family. You will repeat.
More information: https://museumofillusions.es/
Outings as a couple or with friends
Route of the mini salty roscones
A salty bagel? Yes, you read that right, down with the tyranny of sweet roscones. If you are more salty at breakfast than sweet, this is your route. The route of the mini salty roscones offers you to get to know the traditional sweet but in another way: with El Águila beer and until December 27 (although they are considering expanding the activity), you can taste original recipes in 15 bars and restaurants from Madrid. What are you going to find? Well, for example, roscones stuffed with Andalusian squid with citrus aioli, hummus with carrot for vegetarians; the one with anchovies and anchovies; Chorizo hash.. Always accompanied by an El Águila unfiltered or El Águila 1900 beer. A different way of exploring Chamberí, Malasaña, Lavapiés, Ibiza, etc.
Have a mulled wine at Soho Club
Ok, they have left the EU with Brexit but you like the tradition of mulled wine or mulled wine a lot. And this very British tradition is what you can savor in Soho Club Madrid. Once you’ve skated on the ice rink, for example, what better way to warm up than to eat this delight! This drink is made over low heat (without boiling) for hours and is a combination of liqueurs, cinnamon and honey. It is served in a cup and you can drink it alone or with a selection of sweets, cheeses, nuts and seasonal fruits. The golden brooch for any day of these coming weeks. Price: 4 euros.
Melomans, it is sung but not played
It is the ideal option to go with friends, as a couple or with adolescent children, yes, those who never like anything. We guarantee that you will enjoy this: Melomans is a vocal group made up of four Valencian artists. The show, which can be seen from January 7 in Nuevo Alcalá (performances on Fridays at 11 p.m.) is a review of the songs of yesterday and today with humor as the vehicle. You will leave with charged batteries, guaranteed. More information: https://www.melomans.es/secantaperonosetocalive.
