Why grapes are eaten at Puerta del Sol: the New Year's tradition that was born from the rebellion of the people of Madrid
Every December 31, millions of Spaniards celebrate the New Year by eating 12 grapes at midnight, a tradition that symbolizes the twelve months ahead and has its roots in the rebellious spirit of the Madrilenian people.
Double control at the grapes of Sol: 15,000 people allowed and a ban on flares, weapons, and glass objects
A security and emergency device will be implemented for both the pre-grapes event and New Year's Eve, with over 650 agents, drones, and firefighters monitoring the area.
DJs Quique Tejada and Toni Peret will liven up the pre-grapes and Edurne will perform on New Year's Eve in Sol
DJs Quique Tejada and Toni Peret will entertain the pre-grape festivities, while Edurne is set to perform on New Year's Eve at Puerta del Sol, with concerts organized by Kiss FM and a limited capacity of 15,000 people.
‘Stranger Things’ at the Puerta del Sol Countdown: Strange things you will see
The New Year's Eve countdown at Puerta del Sol will feature a message designed in the typography of 'Stranger Things' to welcome 2026.
From Puerta del Sol to the Vatican: the PP gifts a grand week to Hakuna's 'cool Catholicism'
Madrid's mayor, José Luis Martínez Almeida, presented a book to Pope Leo XIV about the Hakuna group, marking a glorious week for 'cool Catholicism' with support from the Popular Party.
Netflix's advertising invasion with 'Stranger Things' in Madrid reaches the New Year's grapes at Puerta del Sol
Netflix's advertising campaign for 'Stranger Things' in Madrid has extended into the holiday season, featuring nighttime video mappings at the Community of Madrid's government headquarters since December 20.
Hakuna or the return of 'christofascism'
The concert of Hakuna in Puerta del Sol, attended by political figures Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Isabel Díaz Ayuso, exemplifies what Dorothee Sölle referred to as 'christofascism', describing the alliance between Christian fundamentalism and political power.