44 upcoming literature events
'La silla de Galdós' con Javier Sierra
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro (Retiro)
Spanish author Javier Sierra presents 'La silla de Galdós' at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías (Casa de Fieras) in El Retiro. The talk delves into the book's historical echoes and literary craft, offering attendees an insider's look at a contemporary Spanish thriller, in a historic library setting.
Lectura: Mayo del cuarenta y cinco
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)
Writer Boti García Rodrigo presents a live reading of Mayo del cuarenta y cinco at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in Madrid. The free event starts at 7:00 PM and features excerpts from the novel plus a short discussion with the author in a historic Centro library.
Las tertulias de Eirene Editorial: mujeres rurales entre dos siglos
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata (Carabanchel)
Join Eirene Editorial for a literary discussion at Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata (Carabanchel) in Madrid. The session focuses on women in rural life across two centuries, featuring Lola and Feminuca from Lydia Media’s Leche con lentejas.
Vamos a cazar un oso
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa (Centro)
Join a free children's book reading at Madrid's Mario Vargas Llosa Public Library (Centro). Families will enjoy a bear-themed story in the kids' corner (bebeteca), celebrating children's literature with engaging storytelling.
Fanzine deportivo 'Baraka'
Thu, 9 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata (Carabanchel)
Launch of Baraka, a Madrid football fanzine, at the Ana María Matute public library. The evening features a dialogue between Antonio Valderrama and Ángel del Riego, presenting the first issue and offering a free, independent take on Madrid's myths through zine culture.
Pasito a paso
Sat, 11 Apr 2026
Matadero Madrid
Pasito a paso, part of the V Ciclo Algarabía at Matadero Madrid, invites young readers and their families to enjoy lively storytelling in a warm, family-friendly setting. A vibrant children's literature program with interactive reading in Madrid's cultural hub.
Encuentro con autora: María Elena Naranjo Montero
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)
An author talk at the Madrid public library featuring María Elena Naranjo Montero as she presents Brilla y crece, Crecimiento personal a través de la cultura del vino, and Cuando me olvidé de mí, por amar. A reflective, accessible literary session exploring self-discovery with free entry until capacity.
Una bailarina en el ártico
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas (San Blas-Canillejas)
Charo Aladro presents 'Una bailarina en el Ártico' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas as part of the 'Cuentos para crecer' series. This children's reading features 15 illustrated stories for ages 6–9 and includes a QR-coded audiobook, promoting empathy, self-esteem, and emotional literacy in a free library setting.
Recital poético: La magia de la lengua castellana
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Centro Cultural La Vaguada (Fuencarral - El Pardo)
Madrid hosts a poetry recital led by Enrique Gallud Jardiel at Centro Cultural La Vaguada. The program traces Spanish poetry from the Middle Ages to the 20th century as poems are recited from memory and briefly explained, offering a vivid journey through literary eras.
Asalto a la Lectura: Mamá
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 11:00
Centro Cultural Clara del Rey - Museo ABC (Centro)
Join a family-friendly reading at Centro Cultural Clara del Rey in Madrid, headlined by Carmen García Iglesias as she presents Diario de una mamá. The session joyfully explores motherhood, love, and cultures, including how to say 'te quiero' in Slovenian and Quechua, in an inviting, bilingual-friendly atmosphere.
Cabinas literarias
Sun, 12 Apr 2026
Centro Cultural - Distrito Tetuán
An immersive, participatory literary experience connecting you with poetry and prose, part of the En los márgenes: Festival Teatro a Pie de Barrio at Centro Cultural in Madrid. Free entry.
'Cuaderno de 1977' de Juan Pagán
Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 12:30
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)
Juan Pagán presents a literary reading of Cuaderno de 1977 at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in Madrid's Centro. The afternoon event features a close reading with brief author commentary in a welcoming library setting, inviting discussion and discovery among attendees.
Transoceánica
Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Centro Cultural Buero Vallejo (San Blas - Canillejas)
Transoceánica is a cross-Atlantic tapestry of stories told by Estibi Minguez, weaving generations of migrants—from abuelo to mother to daughters—across the Atlantic with warmth and humor. On Día del Libro night at Centro Cultural Ciudad Pegaso in Madrid, this intimate reading blends tender memory with humor and invites you to travel through shared histories.
III Festival Iberoamericano de poesía - Bajo 35
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
A poetry workshop in Madrid as part of the III Festival Iberoamericano de poesía Bajo 35 at Nébula Espacio. Paula Melchor leads attendees through turning vivid images into poems, exploring how to hold a fleeting image and transform it into verse in an intimate evening session.
Todo lo pierdes: Poem Reading by Isabel Silva Cano
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)
Join a free poetry reading by Isabel Silva Cano at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas (Centro). The event presents her poems in an intimate city-center library setting, ideal for literature lovers and Spanish-language poetry fans.
Lectura saludable: Día del Libro y Día de la Salud
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 17:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González (Latina)
Join a health-themed reading event at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González in Madrid, celebrating Día del Libro and Día de la Salud with curated health-related readings and conversations. This free library program invites the community to explore healthy literature and discuss wellness in a welcoming, family-friendly setting.
De viernes a abril
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago (Fuencarral-El Pardo)
Raúl Portero headlines a free reading of 'De viernes a abril' at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago. An intimate, bookish evening in a public library venue (Fuencarral-El Pardo), perfect for adults who love contemporary prose and poetry.
Algunos Quijotes fueron nuestros, con Félix Martín Franco
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago (Fuencarral-El Pardo)
Join a literary talk at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago as Félix Martín Franco explores how Quijotes have shaped modern imagination. A thoughtful, accessible discussion on literary history and cultural impact in a free library setting.
Esta no es mi mamá – book presentation
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 17:30
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Zambrano (Tetuán)
A kid-friendly book presentation at Madrid's María Zambrano Public Library for the illustrated album 'Esta no es mi mamá' by Teresa Cámara Rey and Lina Molina. A gentle, reflective tale about growing up and recognizing changes in a mother's behavior, inviting families to discuss time, emotions, and validation.
'Catalina y Luna: una aventura llena de valores' de Laura Cano Jurado
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Lejárraga (Hortaleza)
A children's reading event in Madrid featuring Laura Cano Jurado presenting Catalina y Luna: an adventure that teaches values. Free admission at Biblioteca Pública Municipal María Lejárraga (Hortaleza), starting at 6:00 PM on April 17, 2026—perfect for families seeking a warm, story-filled library experience.
'The End', de Pura Gómez
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González (Latina)
Free literary reading of 'The End' by Pura Gómez at the Ángel González Municipal Public Library in Madrid. An intimate, intellectually engaging evening in a historic city venue with excerpts read aloud and a post-reading discussion.
'Roto por la vida', de Francisco José Guillem Lanuza.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González (Latina)
A Spanish-language literary reading at Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González (Latina), featuring works by Francisco José Guillem Lanuza. The free event invites an intimate evening of prose and reflection inside a historic public library.
Club de lectura de novela negra
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista (Ciudad Lineal)
Join the Madrid crime-novel reading club at Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista. On the third Thursday of every month at 7 pm, members discuss crime, mystery and suspense titles; registration is required via email, phone, or in person at the center.
La poesía en la cultura contemporánea
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 18:30
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago (Fuencarral-El Pardo)
Public lecture at the José Saramago Municipal Public Library in Madrid exploring how poetry shapes memory and refuge in contemporary culture. The talk examines poetic voices and cultural change, inviting attendees to see poetry as a lens on modern society.
'Un silencio insuperable' de Hernán Kozak Cino
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa (Centro)
An evening at the central Madrid Public Library as author Hernán Kozak Cino presents Un silencio insuperable. The program features a short reading from the work, discussion of its themes, and a Q&A in a classic city-library setting.
Anatomía de la novela negra. Dinamiza Lucía Seijas
Tue, 21 Apr 2026
Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista (Ciudad Lineal)
Delve into the dark workings of noir as Lucía Seijas explains how real-world inquiry and behavioral study shape her thriller plots. This Madrid talk at Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista reveals how field experience informs page-turning fiction and what truth looks like in crime narratives.
Presentación del libro: Caminando por Madrid de Carlos Osorio
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Museo de Historia de Madrid
Carlos Osorio presents Caminando por Madrid at the Museo de Historia de Madrid, with a book signing and copies available at the museum shop. The talk accompanies guided glimpses into Madrid’s history, architecture, legends, and traditional trades described in the new book.
Celebrando el Día del Libro
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas (Retiro)
A 90-minute dramatized reading to celebrate World Book Day, by Compañía Asunción Díaz at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas. The program traverses five continents with readings, fragments, poems, and scenes from Cervantes, Shakespeare, Garcilaso de la Vega, and other authors, for an intimate, adult-only literary experience in Madrid.
Mesa redonda; poéticas de la cultura pop
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 at 19:30
Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj (Arganzuela)
A roundtable at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid's Arganzuela area explores the poetry of Luis Alberto de Cuenca with his editor Chus Visor, philologist Emilio del Río, and writer-editor Jorge de Arco. The evening blends conversation, poem readings, and reflections on a work that has shaped generations of readers.
Oralidad y Literatura: Tomar la Palabra
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Edificio Sociocultural Marta Escudero Díaz-Tejeiro (Villaverde)
An evening talk and playful practice on orality and literature with Poetry Slam Madrid. Explore how poetic language travels beyond literature, with a didactic talk and a short, participatory exercise led by Alejandra Martínez de Miguel. Free entry at the Edificio Sociocultural Marta Escudero Díaz-Tejeiro, Madrid.
Book launch: El Alcalde de Vicálvaro. Memorias
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Centro Cultural Valdebernardo (Vicálvaro)
Memoir presentation of El Alcalde de Vicálvaro. Memorias by Valentín González Gálvez at Centro Cultural el Madroño in Vicálvaro, Madrid. Free admission; includes readings and a short discussion on local history and governance.
Meet & Read: Fiesta de la Lectura Compartida
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Matadero Madrid
Join a festive evening of shared reading at Matadero Madrid. This literary gathering invites participants to explore texts together through discussions and activities in a vibrant cultural setting, free with prior registration.
Conmemoración día del libro: El gigante que jugaba con las palabras
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)
Nelson Calderón leads a World Book Day tribute, exploring Julio Cortázar's imaginative, word-play universe in a lively reading and discussion. Held at Centro Sociocultural Valle Inclán in Madrid, it welcomes adults and teens from 14 with free admission.
Entre la historia y la novela: Conversaciones con Luis Zueco
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 19:00
Centro Cultural Benjamín Palencia (Villa de Vallecas)
A 60-minute literary talk with acclaimed Spanish author Luis Zueco at Centro Cultural Zazuar for Día del Libro. Zueco discusses his history-meets-fiction novels, shares insights into his latest work El Juicio, and reveals how he builds immersive historical narratives for contemporary readers. Free admission.
Cartas a las olas, por Ana Margú
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Centro Sociocultural Blasco Ibáñez (Carabanchel)
Join a reading of Cartas a las olas by Ana Margú, featuring projected illustrations and a brief Q&A. Afterwards, participants engage in the interactive activity 'Dibujamos peces y emociones'—drawing fish and emotions. Hosted at Centro Sociocultural Blasco Ibáñez in Madrid.
Entrega de premio del XLI Concurso de Cuento y Poesía de Vicálvaro
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 12:00
Centro Cultural Valdebernardo (Vicálvaro)
Celebrate the winners of Vicálvaro's 41st Short Story and Poetry Contest at Centro Cultural El Madroño. The ceremony honors local writers with awards and brief readings, offering a cozy, cultural evening in Madrid's Vicálvaro neighborhood. Winners will be announced as part of a celebration that highlights local voices and emerging talent.
Club de lectura del San Juan
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista (Ciudad Lineal)
Join the monthly reading club at Centro Cultural San Juan Bautista in Madrid. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM to discuss a different book; registration is required and participation is free.
Club de lectura con Rafa Luján
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 at 18:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas (San Blas-Canillejas)
Join Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro for a reading club and author talk with Rafa Luján about his novel Ana que fue pop. The free event welcomes adults and students for a lively discussion and a chance to hear the author discuss the book in person.
Libros a la calle
Thu, 23 Apr 2026
To celebrate World Book Day on April 23, Madrid’s bookstores bring their shelves to the street, setting books at storefront doors to invite passersby to discover new titles. The open-air displays create a friendly, literary atmosphere that champions reading and supports local bookstores.
La aventura de la palabra
Thu, 7 May 2026 at 19:00
Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau
La aventura de la palabra offers a literary evening at the Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa in Madrid. The program invites language lovers to a captivating reading and discussion that celebrates storytelling, wordplay, and the power of expression in a vibrant cultural setting.
Club de lectura Don Quijote de la Mancha
Thu, 7 May 2026 at 11:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago (Fuencarral-El Pardo)
Join Madrid’s Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago for a free, in-person reading club focused on Don Quijote de la Mancha. Held at the Fuencarral-El Pardo library, this welcoming session invites literature lovers to explore themes, characters, and interpretations together in a casual, social setting.
Escribir con sentido
Wed, 20 May 2026
Centro Cultural - Distrito Moncloa-Aravaca
Join a free literary writing workshop in Madrid's Centro Cultural - Distrito Carabanchel led by Alberto Guirao and Olga Sánchez. A hands-on session to explore creative techniques, share ideas, and receive feedback in a supportive, intellectually engaged setting.
Mis paseos por Carabanchel - reading with Antonio Sánchez Molledo
Thu, 21 May 2026 at 19:00
Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata (Carabanchel)
Author Antonio Sánchez Molledo presents a reading from 'Mis paseos por Carabanchel' at La Chata Public Library in Madrid. The event invites locals to explore neighborhood walks and Carabanchel stories in a warm, library setting; free admission.
Se necesita un valle para acariciar un río
Fri, 19 Mar 2027
Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos
A poetic performance at Espacio Abierto Quinta de los Molinos in Madrid, presenting a lyrical piece about valleys and rivers. An intimate event in a celebrated cultural space that blends nature and language for a thoughtful evening of contemporary poetry.