100 SONGS OF MADRID

Published on February 11, 2025

While taking in her beauty, get lost in the songs Madrid has inspired with a one-of-a-kind playlist.

Experience Madrid with the Ultimate Soundtrack

Every city has its own rhythm, and the heartbeat of Madrid is felt most through its music. While you’re exploring the Spanish Capital, don’t just look for inspiration—listen for it too.

The Community of Madrid has curated a playlist of 100 iconic songs inspired by the city, now available for free to Metro passengers. This collaboration with the SGAE Foundation turns your subway ride and entire trip into a musical journey through Madrid’s stories, memories, and soul.

Just scan a vinyl-inspired QR code from one of 1,700 posters across the Metro network, and you’ll unlock tracks from legends like Joaquín Sabina, C. Tangana, Mecano, Rosendo, and more. With hits spanning decades and genres, this playlist is your time machine to Madrid’s ever-evolving groove. Available now on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.

Visit the Music Hall
Looking for more inspiration underground? Stop by the Music Hall at the Estadio Metropolitano Metro station, where over 60 images of iconic artists and bands who’ve rocked Madrid await.

Find Your own Rhythm at UMusic Hotel Madrid
For the ultimate blend of music and hospitality, stay at UMusic Hotel Madrid. With a Broadway-quality theater and spaces for performances that bring the city’s vibrant music scene to life, it’s more than a hotel—it’s a backstage pass to inspiration. You never know what magic awaits, but one thing’s certain: every stay is a showstopper.