Question 1

I just moved to Madrid and don't know anyone. Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

Go to something small and recurring rather than a big party; in Madrid we currently list 17 social, language, game, book or walking events. Guided 8 km hike through the Encinar de San Pedro holm-oak reserve — Casa de Campo — next to the lake pier, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00, free; Library film club: 'Grease' followed by an open chat — Biblioteca José Saramago, Wed 18 Nov, 11:00, free; Reading club with the author of Inmóvil, at a Madrid library — Biblioteca Pública Municipal David Gistau, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free; Guided walk in El Capricho, the Duchess of Osuna's romantic garden — Jardín El Capricho, Fri 20 Nov, 10:00, free. More: New in town guide: https://comealone.app/new-in/madrid/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/madrid/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/madrid/

Question 2

Are there free events in Madrid this week I can go to alone?

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Madrid has 84 free listings this week; these are the soonest and most varied. Guided 8 km hike through the Encinar de San Pedro holm-oak reserve — Casa de Campo — next to the lake pier, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00, free; El Madrid islámico, Museo de San Isidro, Madrid — Museo de San Isidro. Los Orígenes de Madrid, Sun 15 Nov, 11:30, free; Tenor songs, tenor and piano concert, Maestro Alonso, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Maestro Alonso, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Talk Sofía Loren at Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/madrid/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/madrid/

Question 3

Where can I practise a language with other people in Madrid?

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We list 4 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Madrid, all regular meet-ups. Hello Lola - Language exchange / Intercambio de idiomas — Wednesday, 20:00; Lola 09; free; MadridBabel International Evening — Wednesday, 19:00-00:00; Mana bar; free. More: Language cafés in Madrid: https://speak.comealone.app/city/madrid/

Question 4

Where to play padel as a beginner in Madrid?

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Start at one of 3 clubs in Madrid with beginner-friendly padel sessions. Rio Arena Padel (via padel4.org) — padel beginner clinic; level: iniciacion; EUR 20 per session. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/madrid/

Question 5

Is there a board-game café in Madrid where I can go alone?

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Yes, you can walk in alone: we list 1 such place in Madrid. Replay Boardgame Outlet & Café — board-game cafe; Tue-Sun, Sun-Thu 11:30-23:30; 3.50 EUR per person, any duration. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/madrid/

Question 6

What to do on a rainy evening in Madrid?

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Pick a talk, concert or club night under a roof; we list 117 such evenings in Madrid over the next 14 days and 1 game café. Cante Flamenco, Dúo Ballesteros-Portillo, Centro Zazuar, Madrid — Centro Cultural Zazuar, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00, free; Film Hollywood, Hollywood (1976), Centro Eduardo Úrculo, Madrid — Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo, Sun 15 Nov, 18:30, free; Talk Sofía Loren at Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; Replay Boardgame Outlet & Café — board-game cafe; Tue-Sun, Sun-Thu 11:30-23:30; 3.50 EUR per person, any duration. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/madrid/ · Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/madrid/

Question 7

What can a solo traveller do in Madrid after dark?

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Yes for activities: 136 evening events, groups and game nights are listed in Madrid. For street safety, rely on local official guidance. Cante Flamenco, Dúo Ballesteros-Portillo, Centro Zazuar, Madrid — Centro Cultural Zazuar, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00, free; Film Hollywood, Hollywood (1976), Centro Eduardo Úrculo, Madrid — Centro Cultural Eduardo Úrculo, Sun 15 Nov, 18:30, free; Talk Sofía Loren at Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Alberto Sánchez, Mon 16 Nov, 19:00, free; Spanish & International Friends in Madrid - Language Exchanges — Thursday, 20:00; Beer Station / El Chulo; free. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/madrid/ · Language cafés: https://speak.comealone.app/city/madrid/

Question 8

What is on in Madrid this weekend?

Accepted Answer

10 events are listed for Madrid on 15 Nov, 10 of them free. Guided 8 km hike through the Encinar de San Pedro holm-oak reserve — Casa de Campo — next to the lake pier, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00, free; El Madrid islámico, Museo de San Isidro, Madrid — Museo de San Isidro. Los Orígenes de Madrid, Sun 15 Nov, 11:30, free; Tenor songs, tenor and piano concert, Maestro Alonso, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Maestro Alonso, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Día Internacional del Flamenco, David Sila, Las Trece Rosas, Madrid — Auditorio Municipal Las Trece Rosas, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free.

Question 9

How do I join a pickleball game in Madrid alone?

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You can turn up alone: 1 listed session in Madrid pair you with other players. Lafuente Pickleball Hub Madrid — pickleball open play; level: all levels. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/madrid/

Question 10

Is there a chess club or open game table in Madrid?

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You can turn up solo at any of the 4 listed game sessions in Madrid; hosts usually seat newcomers. Gambit Café (chess bar) — chess club; daily, not stated; 3 EUR to play, unlimited games and time; Thursday Social Board Games (El Hachazo Tiro De Hacha SL) — open table night; Thursday, evening; booking listing: from USD 3 shown; Guided walk in El Capricho, the Duchess of Osuna's romantic garden — Jardín El Capricho, Fri 20 Nov, 10:00, free. More: Game nights: https://comealone.app/game-nights/madrid/

Question 11

Are there book clubs or reading groups in Madrid?

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Madrid has 5 book club or reading sessions coming up, so you can join one without knowing anyone. Reading club with the author of Inmóvil, at a Madrid library — Biblioteca Pública Municipal David Gistau, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free; Tertulia El cine en silencio, on 1920s silent comedy, in Arganzuela — Centro Dotacional Integrado Arganzuela Ángel del Río, Thu 26 Nov, 19:00, free; Graphic novel book club: El piano oriental, CondeDuque, Madrid — Centro de Cultura Contemporánea CondeDuque, Fri 27 Nov, 19:30; Tolkien Universe book club at a Madrid library — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, Fri 4 Dec, 19:00, free. More: Book clubs: https://comealone.app/book-clubs/madrid/

Question 12

Where can I go for a guided walk with other people in Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Madrid has 8 guided walks coming up that you can join alone. Guided 8 km hike through the Encinar de San Pedro holm-oak reserve — Casa de Campo — next to the lake pier, Sun 15 Nov, 10:00, free; Guided walk in El Capricho, the Duchess of Osuna's romantic garden — Jardín El Capricho, Fri 20 Nov, 10:00, free; Chestnut forest hike at El Tiemblo, from CC Galileo, Madrid — Centro Cultural Galileo, Sat 28 Nov, 09:00, free; Guided walk in El Capricho garden for adults, Madrid — El Capricho de la Alameda de Osuna, Sat 28 Nov, 10:00, free. More: Walk & talk: https://comealone.app/walks/madrid/

Question 13

Are there library events in Madrid for adults?

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Madrid libraries host 19 events in our listings (19 free), from talks to conversation groups. Caminar sobre las huellas de los sabios, Retiro library, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de…, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Guía de Autores Europeos - Hungría, Iván de Vargas library, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas, Mon 16 Nov, 18:00, free; Book presentation by Elena Naranjo, Biblioteca José Saramago, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago, Tue 17 Nov, 18:00, free; Psicología para todos, talk at Biblioteca Ángel González, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González, Tue 17 Nov, 18:30, free. More: Library nights: https://comealone.app/libraries/madrid/

Question 14

Where can I hear live music for free in Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Free music is easy to find in Madrid: we list 43 events. Tenor songs, tenor and piano concert, Maestro Alonso, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Maestro Alonso, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Cante Flamenco, Dúo Ballesteros-Portillo, Centro Zazuar, Madrid — Centro Cultural Zazuar, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00, free; Mery Sanz Band, jazz, R&B and soul, at El Pozo, Madrid — Centro Cultural El Pozo del tío Raimundo, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00, free; Agustín Vega, Boleros con swing, Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Madrid — Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free.

Question 15

Are there dance or yoga classes in Madrid I can join alone?

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Yes: 3 dance, yoga or movement sessions in Madrid are listed. Agustín Vega, Boleros con swing, Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Madrid — Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free; Tango Vivo, Martínez and Cuacci, Fundación Fran Daurel, Madrid — Fundación Fran Daurel, Thu 19 Nov, 19:00, free; Vela & Siles, Tea for Two jazz and swing, Carmen Laforet, Madrid — Auditorio Carmen Laforet, Fri 20 Nov, 18:00, free.

Question 16

Are there hands-on classes in Madrid?

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Yes: 8 workshops, repair sessions or classes are listed in Madrid. Autonomy at home workshop, Biblioteca Ángel González, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González, Wed 18 Nov, 19:00, free; Gold panning workshop with pyrite, Centro Ágata, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Ágata, Sat 21 Nov, 11:00, free; Hands-on workshop: how prehistoric people tamed fire — Museo de San Isidro, Sat 21 Nov, 11:00, free; Pintar la luz de Madrid, adult museum painting workshop, Madrid — Museo de Historia de Madrid, Thu 26 Nov, 17:00, free.

Question 17

Where can I find a partner for padel or pickleball in Madrid?

Accepted Answer

1 open play or americano session in Madrid matches you with other players on the spot. Lafuente Pickleball Hub Madrid — pickleball open play; level: all levels. More: Padel & pickleball: https://comealone.app/padel-pickleball/madrid/

Question 18

What cultural events are on in Madrid?

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Madrid has 77 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (56 free). El Madrid islámico, Museo de San Isidro, Madrid — Museo de San Isidro. Los Orígenes de Madrid, Sun 15 Nov, 11:30, free; Día Internacional del Flamenco, David Sila, Las Trece Rosas, Madrid — Auditorio Municipal Las Trece Rosas, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Historical dramatisation at Castillo de la Alameda, Madrid — Castillo de la Alameda, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Caminar sobre las huellas de los sabios, Retiro library, Madrid — Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de…, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free.

Question 19

Intimate live music in Madrid: what is on?

Accepted Answer

We list 25 jam sessions and small gigs for Madrid; they suit solo visitors because you just listen. Día Internacional del Flamenco, David Sila, Las Trece Rosas, Madrid — Auditorio Municipal Las Trece Rosas, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Cante Flamenco, Dúo Ballesteros-Portillo, Centro Zazuar, Madrid — Centro Cultural Zazuar, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00, free; Mery Sanz Band, jazz, R&B and soul, at El Pozo, Madrid — Centro Cultural El Pozo del tío Raimundo, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00, free; Flamenco Travesía por mundos, Casa del Reloj, Madrid — Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj, Thu 19 Nov, 19:00, free.

Question 20

Live music in Madrid: what can I go to alone?

Accepted Answer

Our Madrid listings include 69 concerts and music evenings, with 49 in Nov. Tenor songs, tenor and piano concert, Maestro Alonso, Madrid — Centro Sociocultural Maestro Alonso, Sun 15 Nov, 12:00, free; Cante Flamenco, Dúo Ballesteros-Portillo, Centro Zazuar, Madrid — Centro Cultural Zazuar, Sun 15 Nov, 18:00, free; Mery Sanz Band, jazz, R&B and soul, at El Pozo, Madrid — Centro Cultural El Pozo del tío Raimundo, Sun 15 Nov, 19:00, free; Agustín Vega, Boleros con swing, Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Madrid — Auditorio Canal de Panamá, Thu 19 Nov, 18:00, free.

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