Complete Guide to the Three Kings Parade in Madrid 2026: Schedules and Route.

3 de January de 2026
Cabalgata de Reyes Madrid 2026

The magic is already here! This coming Monday, January 5th, the capital’s streets will be dressed in their finest to welcome Their Majesties from the East. If you are planning to attend the 2026 Madrid Three Kings Parade, we have prepared this updated guide with everything you need to know so you don’t miss a single detail of the year’s most anticipated parade.

Schedule and Theme for this year:

Under the inspiring theme “Shared Knowledge,” the 2026 edition pays tribute to wisdom and learning.

  • Start of the parade: 6:00 p.m.
  • Final show at Cibeles: Around 8:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., featuring the Kings’ message and a grand pyro-musical show.

Pro Tip: If you want to see the final show at Cibeles, remember that access points usually close much earlier than 6:00 p.m. due to reaching full capacity. Arrive early!

Official Route of the 2026 Three Kings Parade:

The main itinerary follows the central axis of the Castellana, providing visibility for thousands of families:

  1. Start: Plaza de San Juan de la Cruz (Nuevos Ministerios).
  2. Paseo de la Castellana: Passing through Glorieta de Gregorio Marañón and Emilio Castelar.
  3. Plaza de Colón: One of the widest and most recommended spots.
  4. Paseo de Recoletos.
  5. Arrival: Plaza de Cibeles (Cibeles Palace).

How to get around? Transport and Road Closure Information:

Due to the large crowds, the Madrid City Council recommends using public transport, especially the Metro.

  • Road closures: Traffic restrictions will begin at 12:00 p.m. along the Castellana and Cibeles axis.
  • Recommended Metro stations: Nuevos Ministerios, Gregorio Marañón, Rubén Darío, Colón, Banco de España, and Retiro (keep in mind that some exits may close periodically for security reasons).
  • BiciMAD: Many stations along the central axis will be disabled starting from noon.

Three new features you shouldn’t miss in the 2026 Three Kings Parade:

  1. “Wisdom” Floats: This year’s designs integrate elements representing humanity’s greatest discoveries.
  2. Soft Candies: More than 1,200 kg of candies will be distributed, this year prioritizing gummies for greater safety.
  3. Accessibility Zones: 5 designated areas for people with reduced mobility have been set up along the entire route.

Three new features you shouldn’t miss in 2026

Enjoy the magic without carrying weight.

Attending the Madrid Three Kings Parade with children usually involves carrying strollers, heavy backpacks, or even the Royal Pages’ last-minute shopping. To enjoy the parade with total freedom of movement, you can leave your belongings in our Locking.es lockers. We have strategic points near the route where you can securely store everything you don’t need and pick it up when the show at Cibeles ends. Let nothing stop you from catching all the candies!