I'm going to be in Madrid from the 20th of May.I've noticed that people are referring to the San Isidro festival at this time.

How long does this festival last?

Is it specifically about bullfighting
or are there other activities/parties in Madrid associated with the festival?

Hi steveaqui! See the \"San Isidro in Madrid\" thread in the "Eating, Drinking, & Entertainment" forum for more information.

Thanks MadridMan

Hi Steve, as someone who is living the San Isidro 2001 festivities I am sorry to tell you that the fiesta ends the day you arrive, Ouch!!! They started the festivities today, May 11th with an amazing concert by "Hevia" (the Asturian Bagpipe player, "Tierra de Nadie" was his first CD and he is rather famous) and there are festivities (concerts, cocido madrileño cookout, etc...) planned throughout the city until the 20th. Thing die down by the 20th but I highly reccomend the Antique and Second hand book fare that goes until the 21st on el Paseo de Recoletos . It is a great book festival and is always in Madrid from the 5th to the 21st of May. So, San Isidro is not in the game plan unless you can change that ticket to Madrid and come earlier. Enjoy Madrid anyway as I am sure you will. Take care... jer...