THE STREETS OF MADRID: AN ART GALLERY

Cool Tour Spain Route

Vivid graffiti, detailed murals, graphic stickers, urban gardening—Cool Tour Spain takes travelers on a deep dive into Madrid’s underground art scene. Take a tour of Lavapiés and explore one of the city’s most colorful neighborhoods where the spray-painted walls and vibrant façades of La Tabacalera tell stories. learn about Madrid’s first graffiti artist, Muelle, whose legacy you can feel pulsing through the city’s veins.

CALLE Lavapiés

Year after year, the neighborhood is transformed into an open-air gallery by CALLE Lavapiés. The façades of Local businesses become canvases by more than 50 artists eager to make their marks. Expect to see everything from bright, optimistic works by Boa Mistura to edgy undiscovered compositions by rising stars.

Muros Tabacalera

More than just a space for events, La Tabacalera doubles as a blank space for many street artists’ next masterpieces. Each year, the Muros Tabacalera project redresses its exterior walls, reinvented through artists’ bold visuals which use humor and critique to create a fresh perspective on urban art.

UVNT Art Fair

Bringing together the influences most found on the streets, like post-graffiti and pop surrealism, UVNT is the only art fair in Spain dedicated to new contemporary art. Every year, the event is held at the Official Association of Architects of Madrid and features works from iconic galleries from London, Italy, Russia, and beyond.

Tetuán Landscape

The Tetuán Landscape project is all about redefining the neighborhood’s atmosphere and infusing Tetuán’s architectural and cultural heritage with a reimagined artistic energy. Featuring works ranging from bold murals and nostalgic photographs to urban gardens that breathe life into the landscape, this initiative was born out of Intermediæ at Matadero.

Paint Malasaña!

Imagine 200+ artists taking over the streets of Malasaña as they turn shop shutters and walls into their own personal live art installations. Paint Malasaña! is a spontaneous cultural marathon which celebrates the city’s creative culture by hosting workshops and contests with a splash springtime magic.

La Neomudéjar

Operating out of what was once a railway warehouse, La Neomudéjar is a creative hub where urban art and experimentation merge. This self-run art center promotes everything from parkour and sound art to performance and video art. This is a playground where creatives push boundaries.

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Espacio Oculto Madrid

Espacio Oculto Madrid is where street art dreams take flight. The Cool Tour Spain crew hosts inspiring workshops here, often led by the legendary El Rey de la Ruina—one of the city’s most iconic artists. Dive into graffiti techniques like templates, shading, filling, and more, and unleash your inner street artist.

If you’re ready to get creative and explore more of Madrid’s vibrant urban art scene, grab a spray can (or maybe just your curiosity) and join in!

Urban Art in Usera

In Usera, visionary artist Okuda San Miguel and his agency, Ink and Movement, have transformed the neighborhood into a canvas at the Factory of Dreams. The San Fermín Municipal Library showcases vibrant murals by Okuda, telling the story of the building and the community around it.

At 87 Calle Pilarica, El Arco Azul - Studio is a must-see. This former industrial space is now an artistic hub, where creativity flows and open studio events like Artists of Usera invite you to dive into this dynamic scene.

Murals at Fuenlabrada

Since 2020, Fuenlabrada Town Hall has turned the city into an open-air gallery, where vibrant murals breathe life into the streets. These urban masterpieces, crafted by renowned artists like Suso33, Okuda, and El Niño de las Pinturas, add color and creativity to Madrid’s city center.

The Fuenlabrada Museum of Urban Art (CEART) amplifies this artistic energy, blending figurative art with the everyday urban elements of Fuenlabrada. It’s a cultural pulse you can’t miss.

Santo Domingo Metro Station

Even your commute can be an art tour. Santo Domingo Station features two vibrant murals that capture the rhythm of the Dominican Republic, blending merengue, music, and Caribbean iconography with the movement of Madrid’s metro.

Marconi Project

Inspired by Miami’s Wynwood Walls, the Marconi Project is revitalizing Villaverde with large-scale murals and sculptures. It’s a testament to how art can transform and reimagine urban spaces.

La Chulapa de Carabanchel

Carabanchel is where creativity thrives. This bohemian neighborhood has become a cultural hotspot, home to over 130 artists spread across 40 studios, workshops, and creative spaces. At the top of the former water tower of the Tercio and Terol colony on Calle Amalrico, you’ll find a stunning mural of La Chulapa by Cuban-born, New York-based artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada. It’s a vibrant tribute to Madrid’s spirit, blending tradition with modern artistic flair.

Julián Besteiro Union School Mural

The façade of the Julián Besteiro UGT Union School boasts a mural by the Belgian artist Jaune as part of the Brussels Day project. Specialised in the stencil technique, this artist pays tribute to the city’s municipal workers.

Life is Movement

In 2018, the talented Boa Mistura collective transformed the four façades of the San Cristóbal Municipal Market into a living canvas. Their mural, 'Life is Movement,' celebrates a resilient community that’s stood strong and stayed true to its roots. It’s more than art—it’s a testament to the power of perseverance and the rhythm of life in Madrid.

The Soul is Colourless

Boa Mistura’s 'The Soul is Colourless' is a sprawling artistic project that stretches 16 kilometres through the La Cañada Real neighbourhood. With 49 vibrant murals created in collaboration with local residents, this intervention transforms Europe’s largest informal settlement into a powerful canvas of hope, resilience, and untold stories. From its roots in the 1950s to today, La Cañada Real Galiana remains a place of many lives woven into one shared reality—now painted in bold, unifying strokes.

Refuge

This painting project by Boa Mistura can be found in Fuenlabrada. Built on concrete and granite cladding, it is located in a forgotten area of transit, opposite the central train station and leading on to the Plaza de la Constitución and the Town Hall.

Corazón

Part of the "Murales por Madrid" project—an open-air museum that champions recycling and the circular economy—Boa Mistura’s Corazón mural transforms the Villaverde Alto Municipal Market into a larger-than-life canvas. This vibrant masterpiece doesn't just stick to walls; it spills across every surface, including the rooftop, creating an all-encompassing experience that beats with the heart of Madrid's street art scene.

Banksy Museum

Madrid just scored a major cultural win with the opening of Europe’s largest Banksy collection. The new museum in Arganzuela showcases over 170 pieces, including life-size recreations of his iconic works. It’s an unmissable stop for those who crave art that challenges and inspires.

From sprawling murals to tucked-away treasures, Madrid’s street art scene is an ever-evolving mix of rebellion, beauty, and raw expression. Lace up your sneakers, hit the streets, and see where the city’s art takes you!