Madrid for Rosalía Fans

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This spring, the Catalan artist will give four concerts in Madrid that promise to be unforgettable. To make your visit to the city fully Rosalía-themed, we suggest a route through places where the singer has been spotted in the past, along with others that might win her over this time around. Who knows? You might even run into her…

Thanks to her Instagram posts, we’ve come to know a more intimate side of Rosalía, and we know she is, as they say, a disfrutona: someone who truly enjoys life. She loves a good meal out with friends but also enjoys cooking at home. She’s somewhat addicted to coffee and has a real appreciation for “proper” bread. And she's a sucker for good books and cinema… Here are a few places that are very likely to appeal to her (and to her fans too!):

Rosalía is a serious coffee lover, and it’s not unusual to see her at speciality coffee shops in the cities where she performs. In Madrid, a great option is any of the small La Mexicana locations, perfect for grabbing a takeaway coffee before continuing your walk around the city. The one on Calle de Preciados is more than 130 years old! More modern alternatives include Hola Coffee, Toma Café, Pum Pum, Acid, Misión Café and The Fix.
Bread is another of her passions, and we understand why. A few months ago, she made the staff at Obrador San Francisco very happy when she stopped by the bakery. They didn’t hesitate to take a photo with her and post it on Instagram. If she feels like exploring new options this time, she might visit award-winning bakeries such as BrödMadrid, Crustó, Panem, CientoTreinta Grados, Pan Delirio or Panadarío.
Her album Lux has revealed the artist’s more spiritual side. So now more than ever is the perfect time to visit the Church of San Antonio de los Alemanes. This true Baroque gem boasts striking frescoes. The Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales is also worth visiting. It was founded by Joanna of Austria in the 16th century and was home to several infantas and princesses who lived under the shelter of monastic life. And here’s another spiritually themed recommendation: in the quiet Plaza del Conde de Miranda square you’ll find the Corpus Christi Convent, better known as “Las Carboneras”. The cloistered nuns who live there sell delicious pastries.
On previous visits, Rosalía went to restaurants and bars such as Casa Macareno, Casa Salvador and El Maño, suggesting that she enjoys traditional recipes in a classic, local setting. She would undoubtedly love the capital’s centuries-old bars and restaurants, establishments that have been around for more than a hundred years and represent the city’s culinary heritage.
On the other hand, to practise her cooking skills at home, a shop as charming as Alambique would definitely impress the Catalan artist. Founded in Madrid in 1978, just steps away from the Royal Palace, it stocks pretty much everything. It’s also a long-standing cooking school.
Rosalía is an avid reader, so she’ll be in her element as she browses the city’s bookshops. To name just a few: Libros para un mundo mejor, Méndez, Panta Rhei, Grant and La buena vida. And you could also check out El Argonauta, which specialises in music-related books.
She’s also a big film enthusiast and appreciates both classic and contemporary cinema. What could be better than visiting Cine Doré, where the Spanish Film Archive (Filmoteca Española) screen movies, or following the Almodóvar’s Madrid itinerary?
To find the sort of casual, sporty-inspired fashion that she wears so well, Calle de Fuencarral is the place to go. The area is home to the leading brands in this style, ideal for fans looking for outfits to wear to her concerts. For something a little more refined, the boutiques and workshops of smaller, elegant designers in neighbourhoods such as Malasaña, Las Salesas and Chueca never disappoint.
And if just like Rosalía you enjoy rummaging through vintage vinyl records, stop by long-established shops such as Escridiscos, La Gramola and La Metralleta, as well as newer spots like Molar Discos & Libros or Bajo el Volcán.
How about taking home a special souvenir from your trip? Like the one she gave to the host of the Spanish late-night talk show La Revuelta: a personalised ceramic plate made by the Madrid brand Chichinabo Inc. The city is filled with lots of shops offering gorgeous contemporary artisan pieces, including Daniel Chong, Taller Puntera, D’A Ceramics, Studio Squina and many more.
To round off our walk through a Madrid tailored for Rosalía and her fans, we couldn’t miss recommending a visit to the beautiful Beti Jai Pelota Court, the setting for the interview the artist gave to journalist Zane Lowe in November 2025, and taking a selfie in Plaza del Callao, where the release of Lux was first announced on the giant screens.