At LOCK & enjoy! we are counting the minutes until the Year of the Dragon kicks off in style in Madrid. And if you thought that the party season was over, you’re very wrong. This February, the capital will be filled with dazzling parades, shows and activities that transport us straight to the streets of Beijing. Want to know more? Read on to learn more about how Madrid celebrates Chinese New Year in style.
Madrid prepares to welcome the Year of the Dragon
For the ninth consecutive year, the splendid city of Madrid is transformed into a stage where Chinese culture comes to life. To commemorate the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, which will take place on Saturday, February 10, the city council has prepared a very interesting program of activities. From February 2 to 29 you have the opportunity to soak up Chinese culture and this magnificent festival. In
Spring Market
The Spring Market will take place on February 9, 10 and 11. The Plaza Junta Municipal del Distrito de Usera will become the epicenter of the crafts and gastronomy of this fascinating country. There is no better plan than getting lost among the different
Chinese New Year Festival
As we mentioned, the Year of the Dragon will officially begin on Saturday, February 10. To commemorate it, a great celebration with music by DJ Yang awaits you at the
Chinese New Year Grand Parade
More than a thousand artists, live music, dances, traditional costumes and three imposing dragons will take to the streets of Madrid’s Chinatown. It will be on Sunday, February 11, from 12 to 15 hours. Three hours of spectacle, emotion and color for the whole family to enjoy. The tour will start at Marcelo Usera Street and will extend to Rafaela Ybarra Avenue.
- Fact: Luggage storage at LOCK & enjoy! is only 5 kilometers away from Usera neighborhood.
China Taste Festival
Do you want to get to know Chinese gastronomy first hand? In that case, take advantage of the China Taste festival. On the occasion of the New Year, 17 restaurants in the capital will offer a special menu with the most typical dishes of these dates. As if that were not enough, you will have more opportunities to taste succulent dishes. For example, in the Spring Market or in the food trucks of Plaza España. Finally, Usera also hosts a tasting of tea and pastries.
Spring Race
Sports enthusiasts have one more reason to visit Madrid. On February 18, the Spring Race will take place, another way to welcome the New Year. This activity will start and finish at Paseo de Recoletos and will pass through Plaza de Colón, Plaza Castilla and the vicinity of the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, depending on the distance you choose. You can choose between 5, 8 or 16 kilometers.
Chinese Temple Fair
On February 24 and 25 you have an appointment with Chinese theater, art and culture. Theatrical performances such as the Sichuan Opera, Kung Fu shows, acrobatics and much more awaits you in Plaza España . All this, accompanied by the food trucks of Chinese food that we talked about before.
- Fact: Luggage storage at LOCK & enjoy! is only 1.5 kilometers from Plaza España.
Find our Luggage storage in Madrid
If you want to make the most of your visit to the capital, you should know that you can count on our Luggage storage service in Madrid. At
You have luggage lockers at the door of Atocha, very close to the station. If you travel by train, it is a great option to
We also remind you that we have a Lockers for luggage. Malasaña neighborhood. Apart from being one of the most historic places in Madrid, it is very well connected to other points of interest in the city. For example, the neighborhood of Chueca or Gran Vía.
Madrid celebrates Chinese New Year in style
Are you up for the adventure of enjoying the Chinese New Year from the heart of Madrid? Of course, we think it’s a fantastic way to have a great time and learn more about this exciting culture without leaving Spain. Of course, with LOCK & enjoy! you can do it at your own pace and without worrying for a second about where to store your luggage in Madrid.
