Damian Lazarus Sold Out Istar on Madrid's Race Week (2026)

When the racing weekend filled Madrid with visitors, the after-dark story had one clear winner: Istar. On the Sunday, Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus took over Serrano for a sold-out night of afro and melodic house — and every VIP table in the room was booked.

Why Istar was the night of the weekend

Istar is Madrid's temple of afro house — an opulent room on Calle Serrano, in the heart of Salamanca, built around a serious sound rather than a commercial playlist. That is exactly the crowd a name like Damian Lazarus pulls: people who come out for the music. Add a city full of visitors for race week and the result was inevitable — sold out well before the door.

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What a night like this is like

Melodic and afro house is a long build, not quick hits — the best spot in the room is a table close to the floor, with a host and bottle service, so you stay in the middle of it all night without queuing or losing your group. On a sold-out night that table is the difference between being in the room and watching from the door. We booked ours directly with the club.

Want the same sound on a regular weekend? Read our guide to afro house in Madrid and where to hear it done properly.