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As part of the programme of activities of Madrid’s 2 May Festivities, Madrid will host a historical re-enactment of events of 2 May, commemorating the uprising of the people of Madrid against the French invasion of Spain in 1808. The programme take place on 1 and 2 May in various venues, such as Puente del Rey, Puerta del Sol and the municipality of Torrejón de Ardoz and Vicálvaro.

Organised by the Asociación Histórico Cultural Voluntarios de Madrid 1808-1814, the programme kicks off on 1 May at 12pm in Torrejón de Ardoz, where the historical re-enactment will take place in the Plaza Mayor.

Programme:

Friday 1 May

12pm - Historical Re-enactment in Torrejón de Ardoz
5.30pm - Historical Re-enactment in Vicálvaro, Cordel de Pavones Park

Saturday 2 May

12pm-1pm - Re-enactment parade. Venue: From Banco de España Metro station, along calle Alcalá, to Puerta del Sol.
1pm-1.45pm - Re-enactment of the "¡Que se los llevan!" event that took place in Plaza de Oriente. Venue: Puerta del Sol.
6pm - Re-enactment of the defense of the Monteleón Artillery Park. Venue: Explanada de Puente del Rey

Free Activities. Free entrance up to the maximum capacity

Last updated:

28/04/2026

Practical information

Event

When

1 and 2 May

Where

Address

Various locations: Puente del Rey / Puerta del Sol / Vicálvaro / Torrejón de Ardoz

Tourist area

Telephone

Fax

Web

https://voluntarios.madrid/

Metro

Bus

Cercanías (local train)

BiciMAD bike-share scheme

Find your docking station.

Prices

Free Activities. Free entrance up to the maximum capacity

Times

Check official webpage

Type

Special events, Festivities, Other

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https://twitter.com/vdm1808

https://www.instagram.com/voluntariosdemadrid1808

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