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What is the Three Kings Parade 2026 like and where to see it in Madrid: schedule

Three Wise Men Parade in Madrid
Three Wise Men Parade in Madrid

The Christmas parties they do not end in Barcelona until the celebration of the traditional Cavalcade of the Magi, prelude to Kings Day.

La Three Kings It is also the most important date to live the Christmas in Madrid with childrenAnd this year it returns once again in all its glory.

This Christmas 2025-2026 the Madrid Three Kings Parade is announced as Shared Knowledge, the journey of the three wise men.

 
 

And for it, one can expect some of the best street performances in the world, like those presented in last year's parade, from flying angels and others that skate, to giant frogs, beautiful marine animals, sky adventurers and African toys.

Schedule and route Three Kings Parade 2026 in Madrid

I remind you that since the transfer of the headquarters of the Madrid City Council al Cybele Palace, the horseback riding route is carried out along the axis of the Castellana to finish in the Plaza de Cibeles.

The specific objectives of the Tour of the Three Kings Parade in Madrid begins at 18:5 p.m. on the afternoon of January XNUMX at the square of San Juan de la Cruz, together to the Nuevos Ministerios, and then run through the Castellana walk.

Then go through the Doctor Marañón Square, Emilio Castelar roundabout and arrives at Plaza de Colón, to finally go for it Recoletos walk and get to the Plaza de Cibeles.

Parade of the Three Wise Men in Madrid
Parade of the Three Wise Men in Madrid

At the end of the tour of the Horseback riding, the traditional Message of the Three Wise Men, which takes place around 21 p.m. in the scene of the Plaza de Cibeles, where from 19:XNUMX p.m. there are various musical and circus performances.

Finally the celebration ends with a fireworks show about him Cybele Palace.

If you prefer, you can sign up for a tour during your visit. Christmas tour of Madrid an hour and a half long, with which you will visit the main locations of this year's Christmas lighting and learn about its history, and here you have other alternatives of Tours and activities in Madrid at Christmasin English and other languagesAlso, here are several Free Tours in Madrid those you may be interested in signing up for

Schedules and routes of the Three Kings Parade 2026 in districts of Madrid

This year they also return Three Kings parades in districts of Madrid Here you have information on the dates of their celebration.

 
 
  • Horseback riding in HortalezaJanuary 2nd in Valdebebas, January 3rd in Sanchinarro, at 18 pm
  • Horse parade in UseraJanuary 4th, at 17 p.m.
  • Horse parade in Villa de VallecasJanuary 4th, at 17,30 p.m.
  • Horse parade in TetouanJanuary 4th, at 18 p.m.
  • Horse parade in Villaverde, January 5
  • Horse parade in BarajasJanuary 5th, at 18 p.m.
  • Horse parade in La LatinaJanuary 5th, at 17 p.m.

Here you have complete updated information on the schedules and routes of the Three Kings Parade 2026 in the districts of Madridwith detailed routes

About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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