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Indie en Madrid
Vive Indie in Madrid
The indie weekend in Madrid starts on Friday night and doesn't end until late on Sunday. The city has the happy habit of concentrating a big chunk of its best concerts between Saturday and Sunday, when bands take advantage of the bigger potential crowds to deliver their best sets. Sala El Sol usually programmes two or three weekend concerts, with special attention to alternative indie and post-rock. Café La Palma is the epicentre of more accessible indie pop: catchy melodies, bright guitars and an audience that sings from the first song. El Junco, true to its style, rounds out the picture with the more experimental side: bands mixing indie with jazz, electronic and roots folk. This weekend the city has more shows than hours, so it pays to check the lineups before Friday so you don't miss the most in-demand ones. Tickets for weekend shows tend to sell out earlier, especially at Sala El Sol.
Frequently asked questions
- This weekend Sala El Sol, Café La Palma and El Junco have confirmed indie programming. Sala El Sol usually runs two or three different sets on Saturday and Sunday. Check each venue's site for the updated lineup — weekend bills are confirmed further in advance.
- Depends on the artist and the venue. Sala El Sol and Café La Palma can sell out for artists on a hot streak, especially Saturday nights. The safest bet is to buy online between Wednesday and Thursday. For emerging artists, door tickets are usually available right up to show time.
- Occasionally yes — some bars in Malasaña and Lavapiés put on free Saturday afternoon sets. Café La Palma sometimes programmes afternoon shows with free or pay-what-you-can entry. Check each venue's social agenda for these.