13 of Madrid's hottest clubs to visit right now

Your guide to what's on, who's playing and where to go for the best gigs and concerts in Madrid this month Madrid is a city brimming with music. Concert halls, bars, and big clubs invite all kinds of acts to their stages, from freshly-pressed indie bands to globally famous international superstars. To make sure you don't miss any of your favourites, check here for each month's top concert picks.  The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion Considered one of the driving forces of punk blues, this group was formed in New York in 1990. Jon Spencer (vocals and guitar), Judah Bauer (guitar and vocals) and Russell Simins (drums) have spent almost a quarter of a century on stages around the world while still keeping the energy at astronomic levels. With more than a dozen albums, the band is  who others look to in the genre. They're playing this month in Joy Eslava as part of the Madrid Inquieta concert series. Andrés Calamaro 'Bohemio' is the new album by this Argentinian singer-songwriter, who returns to the music scene after a two-year absence. Released simultaneously in Spain and Latin America, the album consists of 10 songs with a rock rhythm, and was produced by Cachorro López, who he also worked with on ‘La lengua popular’ (2007). Calamaro's return to the stage, where there will certainly be no shortage of his classics, is definitely among the musical events of the year. Vetusta Morla The band to look to in Spanish indie rock begins an extensive tour to present their new album ‘La Deriva’

Whether you fancy chic cocktails, a pub crawl, or dancing the night away, these are the best clubs in Madrid for exploring the city's incredible nightlife Madrid's nightlife never stops. From Monday to Sunday, you can go out until the early hours of the morning and end up eating churros with chocolate for breakfast in any café, along with taxi drivers starting their shift. You'll have no trouble finding just the right spot to fit your mood among the myriad bars, big nightclubs, and small pubs that have earned their place on the scene. Here's our selection of the best clubs in Madrid so you can head out and not worry about a thing except having a good time, whatever your taste in music and ambience. El Sol A steady flow of top live acts passes through El Sol, another remnant of the Movida. The décor is not up to much, but the vibe and the programme make up for that. A mixture of rock, rhythm and blues, punk, soul, and hip hop from national outfits are complemented by visits from international acts such as the Bellrays, Snow Patrol and Gigolo Aunts. After the concerts, at weekends, you can stay until dawn enjoying a drink and a dance to classic rock and pop mixed with more current music. The average age of the clientele is late-20s to 30s. ThunderCat Club Run by the same owners as the now-defunct RRR Bar, ThunderCat preserves the same spirit and is here to stay. Its speciality is rock with pop tinges. Local bands play covers of international groups like The Beatles, and Thursd

Thanks to their tapas selection, attractive decor, well-poured beers or cultural activities, we recommend these top Madrid bars Most popular features 20 great things to do in Madrid Festivals, culture, cuisine… discover all the capital has to offer! 1. Walk along the Gran Vía The city's main tourist artery runs the famous Metrópolis building to the Plaza de España. Shops, bars and even a casino line this wide street that stretches for more than a kilometre. If you start walking at the Metrópolis building, with its stunning dome crowned by a bronze statue, the next landmark you'll come to is at Gran Vía 1, the address for Grassy jewellers since 1952. A bit further on, the Hotel de las Letras deserves a peek inside before you're wowed by the window display at the Loewe shop or stop to have a drink in the legendary Museo Chicote, which, despite its name, isn't a museum at all, though there is some art on the walls in the form of photos of celebrities who have passed through the swinging doors. The impressive Telefónica building kicks off the next leg, where clothing shops compete with each other to grab the eye, and the euros, of a wide variety of clientele. Look carefully ­- some of the shops are inside old cinemas that have long had to close their doors. Still showing films on the big screen, however, are the Palacio de la Prensa, Capital and Callao cinemas, in the square that divides this celebrated street. From here to Plaza de España theatres such as the Lope de Vega and t

Find the best cheap restaurants in Madrid where you can fill up with delicious, quality food and stay in your budget. Set lunch menus for less than €10, budget dishes that don't skimp on servings, free tapas when you buy a drink.. Going out for lunch or dinner in Madrid without spending a fortune is possible when you know where to find the deals. One of the ways Madrid's restaurants have dealt with the economic recession is to offer cheap eats to their clients. Head out for a meal at the weekend and still be able to stay within your monthly budget with these spots where you can find quality food, pleasant surroundings and prices that will make you and your wallet happy. El Tigre If you can actually make it through the door, order a beer or a cider and marvel at the hefty tapas that come with it – patatas bravas, jamón serrano, Spanish omelette… it's all free, and each plate varies (and gets bigger) with each round. The bar itself is incredibly noisy and always absolutely rammed. But it does disprove the theory that there's no such thing as a free lunch. La Musa Latina After an enforced closure thanks to some overzealous licence enforcing by the city council, La Musa Latina is open once more. The menu has lost a few favourites, such as the selection of tapas, but there's still plenty here to enjoy. The mixed grill and the roasted vegetables make a great combination, plus there are plenty of indulgent desserts to choose from – go for the chocolate brownie. Waiters are super coo