17:00until 18:00
Musical parade
Trebaruna
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Medieval FairEl Álamo · 2026
Regional Tourist Interest Festival
XXIX
Grand
Medieval Fair
Villa El Álamo
April 30 · May 1, 2 and 3, 2026
Programme, map, jousting, Celtival Music, children’s area, services and visit planning, ready to work offline too.
+300 artists40 companies≈100 shows / day3 km route
Countdown
The fair starts on Thursday 30
★ Opening · 17:00
The large pre-opening parade begins
Countdown calculated using official Madrid time.
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Must-sees
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Full programme
Four days, one fair
Thursday, April 3022 activities in the main programme · official Madrid time.
17:00
Block
3 acts
17:00until 18:00
The Red Giants
Santinpunqui y C Yosef Babanero
17:00until 18:00
The Stone Eaters
Fantasy Jazz circus
18:00
Block
4 acts
18:00until 19:00
Andalusian music and oriental dancer
Al-folk
18:00until 19:00
Sufi dance
Emad Salim
18:00until 19:00
The Silent Jester
18:00until 19:00
Zancucho
Travelling comic
19:00
Block
4 acts
19:00until 20:00
Arrivals from Distant Lands
Confusión
19:00until 20:00
Musical parade
Trebaruna
19:00until 20:00
The Red Giants
Santinpunqui y C Yosef Babanero
19:00until 20:00
The Stone Eaters
Fantasy Jazz circus
20:00
Block
4 acts
20:00until 21:00
Andalusian music and oriental dancer
Al-folk
20:00until 21:00
Sufi dance
Emad Salim
20:00until 21:00
The Silent Jester
20:00until 21:00
The Sweeper
A todo trapo
21:00
Block
3 acts
21:00until 22:00
Arrivals from Distant Lands
Confusión
21:00until 22:00
Musical parade
Trebaruna
21:00until 22:00
The Monsters
Santinpunqui y Yosef Babanero
22:00
Block
4 acts
22:00until 23:00
Andalusian music and oriental dancer
Al-folk
22:00until 23:00
Do you want to see fire?
A todo trapo
22:00until 23:00
Musical parade
Trebaruna
22:00until 23:00
Zurco
Travelling comic
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How to get there
Arrive without getting lost
El Álamo, km 5 on the M-404
A town in the south-west of the Community of Madrid, around 30 km from the city centre.
Main access roads- N-V / Carretera de Extremadura · km 31,2
- R-5 · salida 28
- A-42 (Carretera de Toledo) · salida 27
- AP-41 · salida 8
Before you come
Practical info, even offline
Bus diversions by phase
Avda. de Madrid will have closures during setup, the open fair and dismantling. Save the notice before leaving.
Phase 1 · before the marketTuesday April 28 08:00 → Thursday April 30 15:00Temporary stop at Calle Los Mártires / Avda. de Madrid.
PDFPhase 2 · fair openThursday April 30 15:00 → Monday May 4 08:00Temporary stops at the industrial estate roundabout and a temporary 529A terminus on Avda. de Toledo.
PDFPhase 3 · dismantlingMonday May 4 08:00 → 15:00Temporary stop at Calle Los Mártires / Avda. de Madrid.
PDFMove around more easily
- Save favourites: they stay on this device and work offline.
- Arrive early for parades, jousting and night concerts.
- Emergency contacts and phone numbers remain available offline.
Paid event · Tickets
⚔
Jousting Tournament
on Horseback
Plaza de Toros La Chacona
Daily times
30Thursday
18:0021:00
01Friday
13:3018:0021:00
02Saturday
13:3018:0021:00
03Sunday
13:0017:00
Prices
Adults6 €
Children up to 10 years old4 €
Ages 0 to 3 includedFree
Where to buy
- · Town Hall: during medieval fair opening hours
- · Box office: 1 hour before each show
Festival
V The Celtival
Music
Recinto Ferial Cantarranas · Calle Escuelas, 22
Free entry3 days · 17 concerts17h–00h
17:00
Upsala
— Madrid
18:00
Edena Ruh
— Madrid
19:00
Trebaruna
— Madrid
20:00
Galata
— Madrid
21:00
Profecía
— Toledo
22:30
Ixera
— Aragon
For the little ones
Children’s Area
Plaza de la Ermita / C. Luis López Oliveros · 11:00 to 22:00 · Friday to Sunday
Recommendations for visiting with children
- Morning or early afternoon is usually best.
- Nearest WC: Plaza de la Ermita, next to the Town Hall.
- Bring water, a cap and sun protection.
11:00
The Area Comes to Life
11:30
Puppets
11:45
The Stone Eaters pasean por el rincón
12:00
Bandora Magician
12:30
The Magic Book (Storytelling)
12:45
The Stone Eaters
13:00
Storytelling
13:30
Circus show (Trapeze)
13:45
Puppets
14:00
Bandora Juggling
14:30
The Magic Tree (Storytelling)
15:00
Time for to good meal
What to do
The whole fair, by theme
Artisan market~300 artisans through the town streets.
Full route · 3 km
Live craftsBlacksmithing, carving, leather, pottery, glass.
Market route
Food and drinkMedieval taverns and Cultures of the World area.
Plaza de la Ermita · 11:00–23:30
Arab SoukTextiles, spices and Sufi dance.
Ermita de la Soledad · 11:00–23:00
FalconryBirds of prey on display.
Pl. Sacristán · 11:00–22:00
ParadesCompanies moving through the whole town.
Daily
Children’s activitiesPuppets, magic, juggling and trapeze.
Pl. Ermita · 11:00–22:00
Areas and times
Where and when
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V The Celtival Music
Recinto Ferial Cantarranas
17h to 00hFree entry
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New food areaCultures of the World
Plaza de la Ermita · Rear area
11h to 23.30hFree access
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Children’s AreaShows, games, rides and workshops
Plaza de la Ermita / C. Luis López Oliveros
11h to 22.00hFree access
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Falconry
Plaza Sacristán Eugenio Pérez · Pl. trasera de la Ermita
11h to 22.00hFree access
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Arab Souk
Hermitage of Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
11h to 23.00hFree access
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Horseback Jousting Tournament
Plaza de Toros La Chacona
Variable timesPaid entry
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Security and emergencies
Castle roundabout
11h to 00hFree access
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WC's
Plaza de la Ermita / next to the Town Hall / Recinto Ferial Cantarranas
11h to 00hFree access
History
Three decades of fair
1996
First edition
The fair begins with around 25 artisans in Plaza de la Constitución.
2005
Popular growth
Residents, shops and street companies bring the whole town into the event.
2016
Regional Tourist Interest
The Community of Madrid declares the fair a Regional Tourist Interest Festival.
2024
27th edition
More than 300 artisans and nearly 100 daily shows.
2026
29th edition
Four days of fair, 40 companies and +300 artists. You are here.
Gallery
The atmosphere of the fair
Large-format parades
Horseback jousting
Celtival and folk music
Artisan market
Falconry
Family atmosphere
Banners and companies
Arab souk
Traditional crafts
Images: archive of El Álamo Town Hall / La Fragua de Vulcano.
Frequently asked questions
What people ask
From Thursday April 30 to Sunday May 3, 2026. The pre-opening is on Thursday at 17:00 and the grand opening parade is on Friday May 1 at 12:30.