Free open air concerts, different performing stages, parties, art, culture, sport... and all of them in the gay neighbourhood Chueca at the very centre of the city.
MADO'18 is the LGBTIQ Pride festival to be held in the neighbourhood of Chueca and the main streets of Madrid. A great festival to celebrate, discuss and show diversity, culminating in the Pride Parade!
2018 marks the 40th anniversary of the first LGBTIQ pride parade in Madrid. Since then, we have worked very hard to make our country the world leader for LGBTIQ equality and rights.
Madrid is a city where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony, which is why it is known around the world as the capital of charm and joyfulness. Our city is also recognised for being welcoming, friendly, open, peaceful and cosmopolitan. Visitors are captivated by its atmosphere, bustle and general exuberance, so, that anyone who spends some time in Madrid, finds it difficult to leave.
The International Conference of Human Rights at which prominent activists and experts in the fight for LGBTIQ equality and human rights from around the world will share experiences and develop specific proposals to support LGBTIQ rights everywhere.
Several sports competitions will fill Madrid with colour, diversity and respect. Badminton, basketball, swimming, tennis, volleyball ... are some of the disciplines that we will enjoy.
At MADO'18 we will take culture out to the streets. Music, dance, theatre, poetry, fine arts, puppetry and others. We believe in a live, demonstrative, plural and free culture, a culture that fills the streets and squares of the city centre to allow residents and visitors to experience the freedom and diversity that Madrid has to offer.
