Madrid Nightlife - A guide to Madrid nightlife

Madrid Nightlife - A guide to Madrid nightlife

COPS ARRESTED FOR FIGHTING

5 Spanish Police Officers Arrested for Fighting!

2 groups of off-duty cops brawled using FISTS & BOTTLES in a Bar

FIVE National Police Officers have been arrested after participating in a fight during the early hours of Friday with other policemen in a nightlife area in which several people were injured. The incident was reported on Saturday by police sources.  The scuffle occurred in the village of “Marinero” where 5 riot officers got into a fight with 5 regular officers from another city. The reason they began to argue inside one of the local bars is unknown. 

The discussion ended in a fistfight! Bottles were also used! 

2 Policemen were taken to hospital due to their injuries.

The off-duty scrapping cops were arrested by on-duty colleagues who had been alerted.  The detained officers gave statements at the Police Station [Where they work?!] and were released pending the Court’s decision on the case.

Source: El Faro Digital / Ceuta / Sucesos / "Detenidos Cinco Policia Nacional / Pelea Entre Agentes

PARTY REVIEW: Serrano "Open Air" Launch

MADRID NIGHTLIFE was at this Launch Party

Sam Kay visited Serrano 41 “Open Air” nightclub on Friday [19 June] with a group of 5 girl friends, with high hopes of a great night - having been going out in Madrid, on a Saturday, quite a few times.

"The location is perfect because there’s Metro and bus home at any time of the night. However, I was disappointed from the very beginning...

Having arrived “early-ish” (12.25am) I wasn’t expecting to have to wait to be seated at a table that we had pre-booked. Knowing it was first-come-first-served I did not want to be placed somewhere terrible in the club!

On arrival we stood in a different line from the normal entry and it took us 40 minutes to enter the club, at one stage we were asked to go behind a group of girls who had just shown up, who seemed to be “flirting” their way in. Finding this very unprofessional I started to question what was happening and why was it taking so long. The entrance system was run by what can only be described as a bunch of little boys who didn't have much knowledge of how it all worked and no one seemed to be the boss.

Finally we entered and were stood – YES! STOOD! - by a table in the middle of the dance floor which was not even big enough for our bottles to fit on, and then once our bottle was finished we were asked to move on to make way for someone else. This is not the first time I have bought a bottle in a night club with a table but I've never been asked to move!

The plus sides are the DJ played a good mix of music all night and you can use their huge smoking area, as well as the drinks were like THE CHEAPEST IN MADRID* [only €50 for a bottle] but people who arrived after us and paid the same price were seated on better sofas.

"My only complaint really was that people who pay same price should all be treated the same, you know!?"

In conclusion, this is an ideal nightclub for a random cheap and cheerful night out; but wouldn’t recommend it for a big celebration or a nicer occasion.

I’m not writing-off this venue, I’m just suggesting they could be a bit more organised!

I will revisit this venue AGAIN in a few weeks to see if maybe it has changed at all as I do love this nightclub and the bottles there are the cheapest I've discovered in Madrid nightclubs so far...

• OPIUM: €200

• FORTUNY: €140

• TEATRO BARCELO: €130

• NEW GARAMOND: €100

• JOY ESLAVA: €100

• BANLOO: €100

• COCO: €100

• TARTUFO: €100

• PRIVE: €90

• CATS-MITTY: €80

• PENELOPE: €75

• MARCO ALDANY: €60

• SERRANO 41 OPEN AIR NIGHTCLUB: €50 !

SUMMER FESTIVAL IN MADRID TODAY

Lisa LaBeau Reporting Live…

Big Summer Kick Off to Festivities this Afternoon at “Akua” 

This is a great party for the summer solstice! 

Akua is an exciting outdoor nightclub in Madrid with beautiful people and today's weather is perfect. 

Why wouldn't I want to be here? 

Akua has a unique design; there are small separate pools around the venue, each on different levels. 

The fountains and water jets make Akua very ascetically appealing. 

Tanned, beautiful people are playing, relaxing on rafts and altogether enjoying themselves. 

But let’s not forget about the dancing. People are dancing in the water, on the stairs and on the dance floor. 

Many different DJs are playing during the day and night, with the sound amplified all around the venue. I had the opportunity to speak to the first DJ who played on the set…

Joss de Pfyffer

How does it feel to play at big events?

“It’s my fourth one so far and sometimes it’s nerve racking, but whatever happens, you have fun and it’s a way to party and work at the same time.”

Do you have any future projects?

“Yes, in September I’ll be working with Twist for Erasmus students... taking them to new and exciting places.”

What kind of Music do you play?

“Deep house!”

How's the sound system and today's venue?

“They were both really great! It was fun to play here!”

Akua also has great views of Madrid. There are many places to sit-down about the venue, and there are also some very relaxing areas where you can take a break if you danced excessively.

Akua party is going on the whole summer, so don’t miss this chance to check out the outdoor/ daytime/ pool party/ clubbing scene whenever you can!

For DJ bookings contact Joss: via facebook

SWING SUNDAYS at Teatro BARCELÓ

Summer has started and here’s something interesting happening right now...

Swing Sundays

Big Band & Lindy Hop

The iconic Madrid theatre “Teatro Barceló” is 85 years old and they’re celebrating by recovering the musical era from when it was built, back in 1930, when Swing was the star on the dance floor.

Therefore, TONIGHT Teatro Barceló presents another “Domingo de Swing" (Swing Sunday) with Bob Sands Big Band in concert with 18 musicians playing the best jazz classics.

Meanwhile, if you want, you can give it everything on the dance floor, where the dance school “Big South” are the hosts.

Who said Sunday afternoons were boring?

La escuela Big South, encargada en esta ocasión de organizar las Jack & Jill, demos, clase abierta y todo lo relacionado con el Lindy.... nos regalaron esto! Gracias Pablo y Julia, un PLACER teneros. Madrid 21 jun'15 DDS3
Posted by Domingos de Swing on Monday, 22 June 2015

Venue Details: madridnightlife.com/teatro-barcelo

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MADRID CONCERTS: CHEAPER THAN BARCELONA

MADRID CONCERTS: 

CHEAPER THAN BARCELONA

The Average Price of a Concert Ticket in Spain is

13 EUROS According to “Ticketea”

Barcelona is the most expensive city. Madrid is below the average.

Interesting study presents average ticket prices in different Spanish cities...

€13.05 National average price (2015)

Data highlights Barcelona as the city with the highest prices, which have even gone up 17.33% in the last year, and is also the most expensive province (€15.30). 

The average price per ticket in MADRID (€12.39) is below the national average. Valencia is close to the national average (€13.30). 

There are also provinces with lower prices, such as Pontevedra (€9.70) or Sevilla (€11.16).

They analysed more than 7,000 concerts spread throughout the Spanish geography, from  nightclubs such as “Sala Sol” in Madrid to larger venues hosting more famous artists like the mythical “Joaquin Sabina”.

The average price of concert tickets - excluding free events and music festivals - is €13.05, almost the same as last year (€13.08).

26 years ago...

"Nacha Pop" in Concert at JÁCARA Madrid (€6.00)

SPANDAU BALLET: Surprise Public Performance

SPANDAU BALLET: Surprise Public Performance

Stage set-up in the middle of “Plaza de Callao" by radio station M80... SPANDAU BALLET suddenly appeared and began to sing!!

Tony Hadley, 55 (Vocals)

These Brits form one of best pop bands in the world. In the eighties, their first album continued post punk invented by Joy Division, but gradually inclined towards the effective, gimmicky and catchy ballad genre which they are real experts and to which they owe the sale of more than 25 million albums. Their ability to combine synthetic sounds with instruments serving sweetened melodies earned them the throne among the “new romantic” band movement, which also stared, in that decade, bands like Wham! and Duran Duran.

Gary Kemp, 55 (Guitar)

Closer to 60 than 50, three of Spandau Ballet left yesterday the stage at Callao in top form: in acoustic format (vocals, guitar and sax) delivered two of their greatest hits, "Gold" and "True". It was a surprise concert organized by M80. The station and other music channels PRISA, together with SER, celebrate, the whole week, the 90th anniversary of the founding station, Radio Madrid.

Steve Norman, 55 (Saxophone)

Not surprising the concert was deserted: by the time the band ended their second song, almost 500 attendees demanded an encore. "We didn't test for acoustic format" Gary apologized, and immediately improvised a funky tune to the delight of the audience.

• "No idea they were going to play.  They were my favourite band, I had posters and everything; what a surprise" said an excited woman close to 50. "They're older, but that's adorable: they're growing old with us," her friend added. 

• "My parents have all their albums. They're going to freak out when show them" exclaimed a young woman after the concert. 

• "They're my idols, but I never thought I would find them here, playing live. It is the best thing that happened in my life!" said an 21-year-old English Erasmus student while waiting to get an autograph from Tony and taking pictures with her mobile.

From 17th to 21st June: Radio stations SER, 40 Principales, Cadena Dial and M80 will broadcast live from the stage at "Callao", with more musical performances and surprises to continue celebrating the Anniversary of "Radio Madrid".

SERRANO 41 "Open Air" Nightclub LAUNCH Party

Located in the SALAMANCA District

Close to Madrid's "Golden Mile" and not far from the "Art Triangle" formed by the "Prado", "Reina Sofia" and "Thyssen". Also, within walking distance we can find the Archaeological Museum, National Library and "Retiro" Park.

"...the best places are hidden from the usual tourist trails."

The classy entrance is on one of Madrid's most prestigious roads and is surrounded by luxury high street shops and top quality restaurants.

Serrano 41 has three separate spaces, spread over two floors, clearly differentiated by music and décor. The spacious outdoor terrace, on the first floor, is fully equipped with elegant furniture under a minimalist style marquee. There is a strong influence from the New York nightclubs.

This venue is one of the finest and exotic meeting points of Madrid nightlife. Regularly visited by well-groomed locals as well as celebrities, footballers and posh people seeking great nightlife in one of the best clubs in Madrid. A place to enjoy the best party in good company.

Dj's play on the dance floor a variety of COMMERCIAL, Dance, Funky, Disco, Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop and House music. One of the most distinguished nightclubs in Madrid that has a maximum capacity for over 1300 clubbers. Ideal for the middle/high class aged 20-45.

Disco Serrano 41 is still, after many years, one of the most elegant meeting points and most exotic nightclubs in Madrid. Located in the Salamanca district, one of the best neighbourhoods Madrid, Serrano 41 club is frequented by classy local clientele as well as celebrities, athletes and clubbers in search of a fun night in one of the best clubs in Madrid.

Opening EVERY NIGHT ALL SUMMER with various sessions.  

Serrano 41 is a symbol among the most elite nightclubs in Madrid, a place where to enjoy the best party in the best company.

Calle SERRANO, 41

Launch Party: Friday 19 June

Open Air: 12.30 am - 6 am

More Info: Facebook Page

FOOTBALL SUPPORTER MURDERED

POLICIA NACIONAL ARREST 18 MORE (3 under age) over fatal incident between rival supporters

2 CHARGED WITH MURDER

Detained this morning: 15 in Madrid, 2 in Toledo and 1 in Valencia

Video recorded by taxi driver helped identify who threw Jimmy in the river...

• Only 4 of the 7 suspects were arrested and imprisoned

• Camera recordings identified 108 thugs the morning of the fight

• The fight had been pre-agreed, but main focus was on locating culprits

• €60,000 “Anti-violence” fine for 56 hooligans involved in the brawl

TODAY 2 people were charged with the murder of

Francisco Javier Romero aka “Jimmy”

The investigation continues...

The mass brawl took place 30th November 2014 by Madrid’s river “Manzanares”, near the “Vicente Calderon” stadium, hours before the match between “Atletico Madrid” and “Deportivo de la Coruna”.

After the brawl, involving around 200 people, Policia arrested 82 individuals and 4 were imprisoned accused of causing Jimmy's death, but last May the Magistrates ordered their release lacking evidence they participated in the event.

"Jimmy"

According to eye witnesses the first person to fall into the river “Manzanares” after the fight wasn't Jimmy, but another “Depor” supporter, who also fell into the river and got out of the water on his own.

Policia maintained accusation against the 4 alleged perpetrators, who were joined by 2 more detainees today allegedly involved in the events that led to the death of the “Coruña” supporter.

Investigation made clear - both Jimmy and the other supporter who survived - were thrown into the river by the same group of aggressors in the space of 43 seconds. Although the judge freed the first 4 accused of the murder, he upheld the accusation of involvement in the brawl.

On 18th December, the judge sentenced 3 alleged perpetrators to prison without bail, although none admitted their involvement in the events during their statement to the Magistrate.

Five days later, the Judge ordered a fourth person arrested in Valencia in to prison also accused of the death of Jimmy.

CLUBBING OVER 40 IN MADRID

MADRID NIGHTLIFE REVIVAL

PACHA (1980 - 1996)

If, like me, you were a regular at PACHA, loved the sofas at JACARA, remember a swimming pool at OH!, or knew ATTICA wasn't a an island off Greece, it’s likely we partied when there were more than 4,000 nightlife venues open in Madrid, however, going out lately is reduced to only 4 times a year, according to a recent survey...

JACARA (1986 - 1991)

Undoubtedly, personal reasons, such as finding child care or work stress, don’t help, but now we are more relieved of our obligations, more mature, [or more hedonistic?], we have a new opportunity for a very well deserved revival.

JACARA ~ 1989

Around 500,000 people go out every week (28% are tourists) and 50% are aged 40 to 54, but they only go out once a month, based on data from Madrid Nightlife Entrepreneur Association “Noche Madrid”. 

This reveals an issue that affects thousands of mature adults... 

Nightlife Disconnection!!

Are your grandparents having more fun than you?

Armed with courage, after launching the most advanced logistics (children with babysitter or grandparents, overcoming the attraction of a comfy armchair or decline invitations to drink at a friend’s house), they get up and by midnight they’re in some random bar, surrounded by youngsters that could very well be their own children while ordering a drink... 

Wondering where last 20 years of your life went?

 

MADRID NIGHTLIFE

Concert lovers have an easier job. "Madrileños never stop going to the same concert venues, although they go less often, they known well where to go," according to "Asociación de salas de espectáculos y Música en Directo de Madrid La NOCHE en VIVO” (Live Entertainment and Music Clubs in Madrid), which promotes 46 venues.

When concerts cost 1.000 Ptas (€6)

However, many 40+ face serious lack off up-to-date information problems. Give it a try and ask around: 

• Who hasn't experienced the sense of total failure after returning home early on a Saturday night without finding a decent bar or nightclub?

Barón Pocholo, 52, reappers at night

"La Movida Madrileña" (1980 - 1995)

This generation who partied is going out again after a few years of negligible nocturnal activity, mainly due to the responsibilities of parenthood and the economic crisis; and they’re doing it with specific demands. They want a place that combines: local cuisine, drinks and dancing.

Nightlife Entrepreneurs "Noche Madrid" are adapting to these demands but with some troubles: "Venues are designed for the 20+, everything has changed radically. Red tape is complex and we need to cooperate with the authorities to adapt to changing times."

Jesus del Pozo, Elena Benarroch, Javier Mariscal, Miguel Bose, Carlos Berlanga
Ana Torroja, Lolita Flores, Mercedes Mila, Bibi Anderson, Pedro Almodovar

Federacion Española Bebidas Espirituosas

Nightlife has changed, it is more mature and calmer [and so am I]. We have become radical beer drinkers. Since 2007, according to the Spanish Drinks Federation “Sales of SPIRITS has dropped by 40%”. 

*Drink Sensibly*

Nowadays, Gin is more popular but whiskey is still the most consumed, followed by rum. 

The 40+ [grown-up clubbers] have two things clear:

1. Their favourite brand. 
2. They order drinks that require careful preparation. 

A quick, cheap and poorly mixed drink is just not good enough.

Does clubbing stop at 40?

Join the Club: Facebook 40+ Group

SEX IN PUBLIC IN MADRID

Amateur Public Sex in Madrid (Video)

Maybe more typical in Magaluf, Benidorm, or any other tourist destination on the Spanish coast notorious for controversial sexual behaviour, but this time, in the heart of Madrid

Specifically, next to the traffic lights that control the crossroads on “Calle Cea Bermudez” and “Calle Guzmán El Bueno”, by Metro station “Islas Filipinas”.
Coincidently, not far from the famous nightclubs “Penelope” and “MITTY (Cats)” and the infamous [OMG! This place opens at 6 am..] after-hours “Soniquete”. 
Regardless, the actual location chosen by this couple - of unknown nationality - to have sex in public, was well lit by lampposts and dangerously close to Madrid nightlife traffic. 
However, as seen in the video, the youngsters froze for several seconds during their blind moment of passion... while the driver jokingly threatened to "post the video on Facebook". He did. Enjoy.

This incident was witnessed by several passers by. One driver felt compelled to film the scene. This local, who by chance had stopped at the red light, took out his mobile phone, filmed the couple having sex, while encouraging them to shamelessly continue.