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"Madrid was left empty / the rest of us are the only ones / and that is why / you feel the presence of the squares / the gardens and fountains / the parks and roundabouts / as always in summer / Madrid has become / unanimous in calm / but thanks for our permanence / against the grain of the most"

.

The Uruguayan poet

thus began his poem

, written in 1986 after touring the capital of the Kingdom one hot summer.

And although it is true that from the beginning of the month of July until the end of August, parking at the very door of destiny as if it were an American film is possible, and that the myth of Rodríguez and the takeover of the city by of the scholarship holders is maintained,

, far from it.

The leisure offer is increasingly abundant: festivals have returned with force, exhibitions are multiplying and many restaurants, instead of temporarily lowering their blinds, maintain their commitment to the product and seasonality and launch new menus full of fresh dishes to cope with the heat.

Apart from the LBTBIQA+ Pride festivities, which have become one of the most massive celebrations in the region, during the summer the capital hosts events such as the Fiestas del Carmen in Chamberí (from July 15 to 17), the Naval Battle of Vallecas (July 17 July) or the one known as the

, ideal for immersing yourself in the most traditional Madrid, dedicated to San Cayetano in Embajadores, San Lorenzo in Lavapiés and the Virgen de la Paloma in La Latina (from August 6 to 15, 2022) .

In Madrid there is no beach, but there is plenty of entertainment.

Veranos de la Villa: Falling in love with Madrid again

José Saramago

emphasized "the deep, ineffable pleasure" that walking meant for him.

And in

they refer to his words to present their 38th edition, in which part of the program runs through the streets inviting artists, creators and the public to return to the unique corners of the city.

With the motto

consecrated names of the musical and theater scene such as

or

will share nights with a great

open-air

Hippodrome nights: Live emotions

It is the 35th anniversary of

and, to celebrate it, the chords of

sound again on the racing circuit.

The venue is filled with live music, night races and excitement to liven up Thursday and Saturday nights.

Another of the great attractions of this summer proposal is its gastronomic offer: the restaurant at the foot of the slopes

;

, with a menu by Peruvian chef

;

a delegation from the legendary

and

.

Summer Cinema Museo Reino Sofía: Musicals under the stars

One more year the summer cinema returns to

with

, understood as a playful and festive genre, but also as a discourse that incorporates new ruptures in formats and narratives.

The cycle proposes a specific theme every weekend to address all the aspects of a polyhedral genre:

, Afro proposals, traditional variants, working-class attempts or feminist revisions.

Admission is free.

Warner Park: 20 years of adrenaline

Twenty years ago

opened its doors to the public.

To celebrate it, throughout 2022 it has displayed a special program that in summer presents one of the most anticipated novelties: two water attractions in

:

and

, two adrenaline-pumping slides aimed at the younger public. the

and a replica of the

coffee shop from the popular

series .

La Casa Encendida: Desirable vulnerability

Linked to the

exhibition , which defends vulnerability and contact as something necessary and desirable, the

highlights the power and beauty of the fragile and contagious through films and concerts.

In the open-air cinema you can see cult films, series B and contemporary masterpieces.

On Sundays at sunset, the terrace is immersed in live performances by artists who transform vulnerability into powerful experiences.

Sweet Space: the sweetest refuge

The sweetest museum in the capital seeks to transfer its visitors to the most paradisiacal destinations with a new tropical decoration that encompasses its

in which art, interactive exhibitions and new digital trends are mixed, resulting in an environment unique for young and old.

To escape the heat,

has also adapted its

with new products such as the

, the

or the

, which are served in an inflatable flamingo, the museum's iconic mascot.

Casa Corona: an urban oasis

The fifth edition of

is located in the Atenas Terrace with the aim of being an urban oasis, a meeting point to experience the best afternoons and disconnect from the routine, offering a wide variety of experiences and activities: sustainable proposals with

or active lifestyle with

, vegan ice cream with

or fashion with

.

In addition, brands such as

will open their own 'pop-up' stores and music will be a constant thanks to an innovative musical proposal with more than a dozen DJs.

Caixaforum: Dreams in vignettes

John Romita Sr, Moebius, Milton Caniff, Hergé, Hugo Pratt, Quino, Francisco Ibáñez, Frank Miller

... The best authors of the ninth art come together in

, an exhibition that offers a tour of some of the best comics in history (

...) and delves into the production process of comics , from conceptualization and drawing to the final impression of the work.

Katy Perry Outfits Expo: Dresses to sink your teeth into

Ikono

, the first experiential and immersive museum in Spain, is the place chosen to host the

, on July 16, a creative exhibition full of light, color, volumes and textures with the original dresses of

( an ice coat, a lechuguino corset...) that the artist wears in the television advertisement

, which has gone viral all over the world.

In addition, a trip to Las Vegas will be raffled among the attendees to see the artist perform live.

Botanical Nights: Music in Nature

The sixth edition of this festival aims to "awaken the musical curiosity that hides in our entrails" with 78 protagonists from all corners of the planet.

The purest sounds of jazz, Brazilian music and electronics come together with the latest pop and rock novelties in an event that has eclecticism as its flag.

After performances by

and

and

will perform at the Complutense .

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