Fundación Olivar de Castillejo

Classical concerts beneath Madrid’s old olive trees

Fundación Olivar de Castillejo is a Madrid cultural organization that opens its garden each summer for Las Noches Clásicas del Olivar, a chamber-music series performed outdoors beneath centuries-old olive trees.

Summer season and seating

The season runs June 24 through August 29, with concerts Wednesday through Saturday. Recitals begin at 8 p.m.; admission requires a ticket, seats are assigned, and capacity is limited.

Music in the garden

The program ranges from piano, violin, cello, voice, saxophone, clarinet, flute, marimba, and guitar recitals to chamber ensembles. Announced performers have included Cristina Sanz, Enrique Lapaz, Cuarteto Manuel de Falla, Marta Arce, Marta Teijido, Adam Kent, David Martín, Isabel Anaya, Trío Rhea, and Dúo Hypatia.

Before and after the concert

• An outdoor drinks and dining area reserved for concertgoers
• Tickets sold online
• Metro access from Cuzco (about a 10-minute walk) and Colombia (about 9 minutes)
• EMT buses 40, 11, and 150
• Nearby parking on Avenida de Alberto Alcocer at numbers 11 and 45, and at Paseo de la Castellana 123

Location and inquiries

For coordination, the foundation lists coordinacion@fundacionolivardecastillejo.org.