IFEMA Madrid Horse Week
Madrid
Highlights
FEI CDI-W Dressage
Madrid Horse Week runs its dressage under FEI CDI-W rules, which means international judging standards and World Cup qualification points on the line. Riders come from across the globe to compete at this level. If you want to watch dressage where the scores actually matter beyond the arena, this is the format.
Western Meets Dressage
Classical dressage and Western riding share the same arena at Madrid Horse Week. That combination is genuinely rare at an international competition. Watching both back to back makes the similarities and differences between the two disciplines pretty obvious.
What is IFEMA Madrid Horse Week?
IFEMA Madrid Horse Week 2026 is an international equestrian tournament and show held in Madrid from 26 to 29 November 2026. The event combines Dressage, Show Jumping and show programming, including FEI World Cup-level sport, making it one of the few European events to stage both disciplines at international standard within a single programme. Whether you follow competitive dressage closely or simply want to watch something different in November, Madrid Horse Week covers both. Six days of competition and show run alongside each other, with top-level sport and crowd-friendly demonstrations sharing the same venue. Tickets are available on the official website.
IFEMA Madrid Horse Week at a Glance
What do you need to know beforehand?
What happens at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week?
IFEMA Madrid Horse Week 2026 runs for six days, featuring CDI-W dressage tests, classical riding demonstrations, and Western & Ranch competition across each day's programme. Doors open at 09:00. The international rider line-up includes Beatriz Ferrer-Salat, Frederic Wandres, Helen Langehanenberg, Morgan Barbançon, Rodrigo Torres, and Martin Meneres. The full daily schedule is published on the official website under the Schedule section.
Where does IFEMA Madrid Horse Week take place?
IFEMA Madrid Horse Week takes place at the IFEMA Madrid equestrian venue in the northeast of the Spanish capital. The IFEMA site is one of the largest exhibition and event complexes on the Iberian Peninsula, with purpose-built indoor arenas and outdoor areas for equestrian sport. Madrid-Barajas Airport is directly adjacent, and the city centre is roughly 15 kilometres away.
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By car, follow signs to IFEMA via the M-40 or M-45; parking for standard vehicles and large horse trailers is available on site. By public transport, take Renfe Cercanías to Chamartín station and continue about 15 minutes by taxi or city bus (EMT). Check current timetables on the Renfe or EMT Madrid websites before you travel.
Entry to IFEMA Madrid Horse Week is ticketed, tickets can be purchased in advance through the official website. The crowd is a genuine mix: competitive riders and breeders alongside families and first-time visitors. The combination of sport and show format means there is plenty to follow even without specialist knowledge. Good to know
- Dogs are not permitted on the venue grounds
- November in Madrid is mild but cooler in the evenings, a jacket is useful when moving between indoor and outdoor areas
- The full programme schedule is available on the official website under Schedule
IFEMA Madrid Horse Week has specific family offerings: the Pony Turf area lets children try pony rides, and there are interactive zones designed for younger visitors. Demonstrations including Doma vaquera and equestrian show formats are accessible without prior knowledge of the sport, so they work well for mixed-age groups.
Riders compete at IFEMA Madrid Horse Week 2026 in dressage classes at CDI-W level, alongside Western & Ranch competition. Entry is handled through the official tournament website. Format: International dressage (CDI-W) and Western & Ranch Entry: Via the entry form on the official website Accommodation: Hotels and holiday apartments are available around the IFEMA site; booking early is advisable given demand during the event.
Tickets are generally non-refundable. Exceptions are set out in the general terms and conditions on madridhorseweek.com.
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