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Where to celebrate a 40th birthday in Madrid: ideas for a different kind of party

Afternoon start, karaoke, catering and carrying on at Torero: real ideas for celebrating a 40th birthday in Madrid at TBC Huertas.

A Freddie Mercury tribute performer sings live on the bar at TBC Huertas during a 40th birthday party

Turning 40 deserves a proper celebration. 🥳

If you're looking for where to celebrate a 40th birthday in Madrid, chances are you want something more than booking a table and having a few drinks.

Afternoon drinks, food, karaoke, music, dancing... The key is finding a place where you can get the whole group together and move through the different moments of the party without having to change venue.

A Freddie Mercury tribute performer sings live on the bar at TBC Huertas during a birthday party

Start in the afternoon... and finish whenever you like

Madrid's tardeo — starting the party in the afternoon — is a great way to celebrate turning 40.

You can start at an easy pace in the afternoon, get your friends together, have a drink, catch up, and let the evening build gradually.

If the group gets going, there's music, drinks and dancing. And whoever still has the energy can carry on into the small hours. 😉

Karaoke, for something a little different

A birthday doesn't have to be just about drinks.

Karaoke works particularly well with groups: it breaks the ice and gets everyone involved sooner or later.

And you don't need to sing well. In fact, the worst performances are often the ones people still talk about years later. 😂

A karaoke night at TBC Huertas

Food + drinks + party in the same venue

Another option is to find a birthday venue in Madrid where you can start with food and end up dancing.

Some venues let you bring your own food or hire catering, so you skip the hassle of booking a restaurant first and then moving 20, 30 or 40 people to a bar afterwards.

Nibbles, cake, a few drinks... and then music and dancing. All in the same place.

Celebrating your 40th at TBC Huertas

If you're looking for a bar in the centre of Madrid to celebrate your 40th, at TBC Huertas you can put together a party built around your group, right in the Barrio de las Letras.

You can combine different options:

  • Karaoke
  • DJ and music
  • Beer pong
  • LED robot
  • Group drink packages
  • Food or catering
  • You can bring your own cake
  • Decoration
  • Reserved area or venue privatisation

No two 40th birthdays are the same. Tell us how you want to celebrate and we'll find the option that best fits your group.

A performer in an LED light suit serving a drink to a guest during a party at TBC Huertas

And after 3:30am? The party doesn't have to stop

TBC closes at 3:30am, but your birthday doesn't have to end there.

For anyone who still wants to keep going, we offer the option of continuing the night at Torero, a club also located in the centre of Madrid.

Our groups can get free entry, depending on that night's access conditions, and keep the party going until 6am.

So you can start at an easy pace, celebrate your birthday at TBC, and end the night at a club in central Madrid. 🕺💃


What should you check before choosing a venue?

Don't look at the price alone.

  • A central, well-connected location.
  • Whether you can bring your own food or hire catering.
  • Whether you can bring your own cake.
  • Whether decoration is allowed.
  • Whether they offer activities such as karaoke.
  • Whether there will be music and dancing afterwards.
  • And what options you have for continuing the party.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to know exactly how many guests we'll be?
No. You can ask for information with a rough number and confirm it later.
Can I bring food and a cake to TBC?
You can bring your own cake, and there are several ways to add food or catering to the celebration.
Is there karaoke?
Yes. Karaoke is one of the options you can add to your 40th birthday.
Can we keep going after 3:30am?
Yes. You can continue the night at Torero, with free entry for our groups, depending on that night's access conditions.

Planning your 40th?

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