Under the slogan Todos los acentos del español caben en Madrid (All accents of Spanish fit in Madrid), the event filled parks, squares, and cultural spaces from October 2nd to 12th, offering more than 200 activities. Live music was the undisputed protagonist, drawing nearly 700,000 people to stages such as Plaza de España, Plaza Mayor, and the multi-purpose esplanade of Madrid Río.
Among the most acclaimed performances were those at Plaza de España, featuring Colombian singer Sebastián Yatra and Marta Sánchez, and the legendary Cuban trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and the Community of Madrid Orchestra and Choir (ORCAM) at Plaza Mayor. The Madrid Río esplanade hosted artists like Cuban performer Aymée Nuviola and Cimafunk.
The Gran Cabalgata (Grand Parade), held on October 4th for the third consecutive year along Madrid's Gran Vía, attracted over 300,000 people. Fifteen floats and 4,500 participants paraded, including delegations from numerous Spanish-speaking countries and territories like Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
With the United States as the guest country, this year's program featured numerous tribute events and activities dedicated to its Hispanic influence, including the World Street Brass Band of New Orleans and the Cinema and Flamenco cycle.
Family audiences enjoyed shows in the Gardens of the Palacio de Vista Alegre and Parque de Santander, alongside the classic pyromusical spectacle on October 12th in Plaza de Cibeles.
The Mexican festival Agave y Maíz at Puente del Rey drew 50,000 attendees, while the Madrid corre en Español race saw 5,000 runners pass through iconic locations. The Plaza de Las Ventas sold out with 23,000 tickets for the return of bullfighter Morante de la Puebla.
The facade of the Real Casa de Correos, seat of the regional government, was illuminated with the colors of the Spanish flag and the emblems of Spanish-speaking countries and the United States, this year's guest of honor.
