Exhibitions in Madrid.
Art, photography, and cultural exhibitions currently on view in Madrid.
190 events currently running
PHOTOGRAPHY
Interpretation Centre of the Landscape of Light
Exhibition at CentroCentro exploring how light shapes landscapes through installations, photography, and interactive displays examining natural and artificial light.
SCIENCE
Artemisia. La magia de la luna
Exhibition at Planetario de Madrid connecting lunar science, mythology, and art through interactive displays exploring the moon's cultural significance across civilizations and artistic traditions.
EXHIBITIONS
A Dream for All
Permanent exhibition at Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella exploring key historical events in Usera, the origins and evolution of the former Maris Stella church building, and the biodiversity of Pradolongo.
EXHIBITIONS
Masaveu Collection. Spanish art of the Twentieth Century. From Picasso to Barceló
The María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation presents an exhibition that brings together the most outstanding works of twentieth century art present in the Masaveu collections.
PAINTING
The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew
The masterpiece by the Flemish painter Peter Paul Rubens The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew is on display in Room 16 B of the Villanueva Building along with its original frame, the piece was painted by Rubens during the same period he was working on the decorative programme of the…
PHOTOGRAPHY
A Midsummer Night's Dream. Julia Margaret Cameron
Within the Teatro Real's Shakespearean season, A Midsummer Night's Dream pays tribute to Julia Margaret Cameron, pioneer of photographic portraits in the 19th century.
EXHIBITIONS
Unexpected connections
Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez explores how video games develop new reading habits and learning methods, with advice on healthy gaming and online security from professionals at Movistar Koi esports club.
CONTEMPORARY
Guided tours, Matadero Madrid Contemporary Creation Centre
Guided tours explore how Madrid's former abattoir and cattle market, reopened in 2007, transformed into a major cultural venue with interactive conversations about its history and current activities.
CONTEMPORARY
Guided Conversations at Matadero Madrid
Art specialists lead guided conversations at Matadero Madrid exploring current exhibitions through dialogue, encouraging visitors to share interpretations and discuss creative processes.
EXHIBITIONS
Escuela de espectadores Sénior
Nave 10 Matadero recibe en la temporada 25/26 a los nuevos integrantes de la II Edición de la Escuela de Espectadores Sénior. 25 personas mayores de 65 años que, a lo largo de la temporada, tendrán una oportunidad única de explorar y participar en el mundo del teatro desde una…
EXHIBITIONS
Disney: The Exhibition. 100 Years of Magic
The Sala Castellana 214 at the Canal Foundation will host an exhibition that commemorates the centenary of The Walt Disney Company. The exhibition is coming to Spain as part of its world tour and will be open to visitors until 5 July 2026.
EXHIBITIONS
LEGO® Gaming: The Exhibition
LEGO Gaming exhibition at OXO Video Game Museum featuring themed dioramas, large-scale 3D models, historical pieces from Denmark, and interactive experiences connecting physical and digital games.
CONTEMPORARY
Luis Pérez Calvo
Contemporary visual art and artistic practice by Luis Pérez Calvo at CentroCentro, Retiro.
PAINTING
Luis Pérez Calvo. Cromos de artista
From 23 October to 20 September 2026, the CentroCentro cultural space is hosting an exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Luis Pérez Calvo, whose career is defined by an intense reworking of Spanish popular iconography from the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s through drawing, collage,…
PHOTOGRAPHY
Miluca Sanz. Strata. The immortality of the ephemeral
From 24 October to 20 September, the CentroCentro cultural space will be hosting an exhibition that brings together a selection of the well-known diaries by the artist, Miluca Sanz, which are inspired by the poetics of everyday life, the fleeting and the ephemeral, in an…
EXHIBITIONS
Luis Pérez Calvo
Exhibition at CentroCentro presenting Luis Pérez Calvo's mixed media installations exploring memory, identity, and urban space through immersive environments.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Animals, photographic exhibition by Estela de Castro
De Castro's contemporary photography uses portraiture to question society and build memory, with The Animals making visible realities typically overlooked by mainstream focus.
EXHIBITIONS
The Animals
The Animals is the name of the artistic project by photographer and activist Estela de Castro, which combines beauty and dignity to create a collective portrait with faces that embody the strength and vulnerability of those who have been systematically silenced by different…
CONTEMPORARY
Convocatoria Intermediae Distribuido
Open-call exhibition at Cineteca Madrid featuring diverse artistic practices and experimental work displayed across multiple interconnected spaces.
CONTEMPORARY
Escaparatismos: the Language of Shop Windows
From 21 November 2025 to 31 May 2026, the Museum of Contemporary Art presents an exploration of the external appearance of shops, one of the elements that most strongly shape the identity of cities.
DESIGN
Allegories of What Is to Come
The Bank of Spain’s Exhibition Hall is hosting an exhibition from 25 November to 30 May 2026, in which for the first time ever, the Bank of Spain analyses the impact of the art deco movement on its headquarters in Cibeles.
EXHIBITIONS
NO-DO. The world of yesterday. Image and propaganda of Franco’s Regime
Spanish Film Library presents the exhibition NO-DO. The world of yesterday. Image and propaganda of Franco's Regime from 3 December to 26 July 2026.
SCULPTURE
Julia, by Jaume Plensa
The 12-metre sculpture by Jaume Plensa, called Julia, came to the Plaza de Colón in December 2018. The famous sculptor’s work, with the sponsorship of the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation and the collaboration of Madrid City Council, rests on the pedestal that used to…
EXHIBITIONS
Fardo. Andrea Canepa
The Peruvian artist, Andrea Canepa is responsible for the second part of the canvas that will temporarily cover the Reina Sofía Museum’s Crystal Palace in El Retiro Park during the restoration and repair of its structure.
CONTEMPORARY
La Tullida Gallery: A Project by Costa Badía
Art and education collaborative project by Costa Badía at Cineteca Madrid combines contemporary installations with workshops and community participation, fostering creative dialogue.
CONTEMPORARY
Street Art. From its origins to Banksy
The Canal Foundation will host an exhibition in the Mateo Inurria 2 Hall until 26 July 2026, which traces the evolution of street art from its origins to the present day through more than sixty original works by leading national and international artists.
CONTEMPORARY
Alberto Greco. Long Live Living Art
From 11 February to 8 June, the Sabatini Building (Floor 0) at the Reina Sofía Museum will host a retrospective of the brief yet intense career of Alberto Greco, who was a key figure in the experimental avant-garde and founder of living art.
EXHIBITIONS
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming Space
Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida's iron and steel works explore space as sculptural material at Conde Duque, shown alongside sketches and drawings revealing his artistic process.
EXHIBITIONS
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space
The Conde Duque Cultural Centre will host an extraordinary exhibition from 17 February to 21 June 2026, which will review Eduardo Chillida’s career to mark the centenary of the birth of the artist.
EXHIBITIONS
Hammershøi. The Eye That Listens
From 17 February to 31 May 2026, the temporary exhibition halls located on the ground floor of the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will host the first retrospective in Spain devoted to the Danish artist, Vilhelm Hammershøi (1864-1916).
SCULPTURE
Nights and Days
Liria Palace will be hosting an exhibition from 19 February to 31 May 2026 in which José María Sicilia will install recent paintings created specifically for the occasion, as well as a site-specific installation in the most emblematic rooms of the palace.
EXHIBITIONS
Paper Cabinet (IV)
To mark the Masaveu Collection. 20th Century Spanish Art. From Picasso to Barceló exhibition, the María Cristina Masaveu Peterson Foundation will present an exhibition from 19 February to 19 July made up of a selection of photographs from its artistic collection, taken between…
CONTEMPORARY
Madrid Collects. 50 Contemporary Art Collections
The figure of art collector is recognised in this exhibition organised by Centro Centro, in which the vital role of collectors to preserve and enrich artistic, cultural and social heritage is highlighted. It can be visited from 26 February to 6 September.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Madrid Collects: 50 Contemporary Art Collections
Fifty contemporary art collections on view at CentroCentro spanning painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media from private collectors and institutions across Spain.
EXHIBITIONS
Look at Me. Portraits and Portraitists in the ABC Collection
Portrait illustrations from ABC magazine and Blanco y Negro newspaper spanning over 200 works by 103 artists at Museo ABC, organised by subject from society figures to ethnographic studies.
EXHIBITIONS
Pedagogies of War Roman Khimei & Yarema Malashchuk
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will host an exhibition by the young Ukrainian artists, Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk, from 3 March to 21 June 2026, which explores how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has reshaped the public space.
CONTEMPORARY
20th century avant-garde rebellions Works from the Vicky and Marcos Micha Levy Collection
Within the framework of the ARCO Guest programme, the Casa de Mexico Foundation in Spain will host this exhibition from 4 March to 31 May, offering a critical review of the history of modern art in Mexico and Latin America, recovering and highlighting key figures whose presence…
DESIGN
Ana Locking. Nostalgia / Utopía
The Community of Madrid’s Sala Canal de Isabel II will present a retrospective on the fashion designer, Ana Locking, Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts (2021) and National Fashion Design Prize (2020) from 4 March to 12 July 2026, reviewing two decades of her designs in which…
EXHIBITIONS
Echoes of romantic fashion
From 4 March to 7 June, head to the Museum of Romanticism to see an exhibition featuring several designs that reinterpret romantic fashion, created by prominent figures and fashion houses of the 20th and 21st centuries, such as Balenciaga, Pertegaz, Pedro Rodríguez and Bibian…
EXHIBITIONS
Spanish Women Composers: Half a Century of Musical Creation
Spanish women composers and fifty years of musical creation at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós, Centro.
EXHIBITIONS
Spanish Female Composers. Half a Century of Musical Creation
Exhibition of Spanish female composers' scores, recordings, and biographical materials at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós spans five decades of musical creation, documenting women's contributions to Spanish composition.
HISTORY
1945. LIBÉRATION. Following the footsteps of La Nueve
From 12 March to 12 June, in the Campo del Moro Gardens, there will be an exhibition that traces the history of the company of volunteers from thirteen nationalities, including 180 Spanish Republicans, who fought against fascism in the Second World War, from its beginnings in…
PAINTING
Guercino and his Biblical Heroines
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will host a small format exhibition from 16 March to 14 June 2026, featuring a select group of works by Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, better known as Il Guercino, a key figure in the development of Baroque painting in northern Italy.
PAINTING
Menchu Gal. Images of a Life
From 20 March to 28 June, the Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga will host an exhibition devoted to the pioneering artist, Menchu Gal, who stood out for her strong artistic personality and for being the first woman to receive the Spanish National Painting Award in 1959.
EXHIBITIONS
Menchu Gal. Images of a Life
Photographic retrospective of Menchu Gal at Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga spans her career documenting portraiture, landscapes, and social themes.
PAINTING
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. Dumile Feni: African Guernica
In the first instalment of the Reina Sofía Museum’s new programme, History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme, establishes a dialogue between Pablo Picasso's Guernica (1937) and African Guernica (1967), by Dumile Feni (Worcester, South Africa, 1942 – New York, 1991),…
EXHIBITIONS
The precision of timekeeping. 19th century clocks in the Royal Collections
The Bourbons Hall in the Isabel II Area on Floor -2 of the Royal Collections Gallery will host a new exhibition from 26 March to 20 September in which some of the clocks acquired by Spanish monarchs over the years to adorn their palaces will be on display.
EXHIBITIONS
Dislocación
Exhibition titled Dislocación at Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga exploring themes of displacement and spatial transformation.
SCULPTURE
Po(e)linize. Pollinate a Flower and Compose a Verse
Interactive installation at Casa de Campo combining botany with poetry where visitors pollinate flowers while composing verses inspired by natural plant reproduction processes.
EXHIBITIONS
Trees: Past, Present and Future of a Madrid Wrapped in Branches
Exhibition at Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro exploring Madrid's trees through their historical role, current ecology, and future urban forestry with interactive elements.
EXHIBITIONS
Transhumance: Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Exhibition at Centro de Información y Educación Ambiental de Dehesa de la Villa exploring trashumancia, the seasonal livestock migration recognized by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage, and its historical Spanish routes.
PAINTING
The Colour of Detail
Figurative paintings and varied techniques by María Luisa Uroz and José Luis de Santos, reflecting everyday themes and close attention to detail at Centro Cultural Antonio Machado.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Ageing with Rights
Amnistía Internacional photographic exhibition examining human rights and dignity of older people, their access to health, housing, and care at Centro Cultural Antonio Machado.
EXHIBITIONS
Dialogues of Colour Between Spanish and Palestinian Art
Interdisciplinary exhibition exploring Spanish and Palestinian art at Biblioteca Pública José Saramago, Fuencarral-El Pardo.
EXHIBITIONS
Interdisciplinary Exhibition: Dialogues of Colour Between Spanish and Palestinian Art
Interdisciplinary exhibition presenting Spanish and Palestinian artists in dialogue exploring colour as cultural exchange across distinct artistic traditions at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Historical Aerial Views of El Barrio de El Pilar, 1960s
Historical aerial photograph exhibition at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago documenting El Barrio de El Pilar and surrounding neighbourhoods from the 1960s showing urban development.
EXHIBITIONS
Sound fiction course, beginner level
Annual course enrolling by trimester taught by Aránzazu San Ginés combines technical training with oral storytelling, culminating in a performance at Casa del Lector's auditorium. Maximum 15 participants.
EXHIBITIONS
Curso de Ficción Sonora. Nivel Intermedio
Se trata del segundo trimestre de un curso anual. En este nivel –intermedio– se presupone cierta experiencia en el trabajo con la voz. Cada sesión constará de 2 partes.
EXHIBITIONS
I am Ashurbanipal, King of the World, King of Assyria
CaixaForum Madrid is hosting an exhibition from 9 April to 4 October 2026, organised in collaboration with The British Museum, which takes visitors on a journey through the life and influence of one of the most powerful men of his time: Ashurbanipal, the last of the great kings…
EXHIBITIONS
Soy Asurbanipal. Rey del mundo, rey de Asiria
Colección de objetos asirios procedentes del British Museum que recorre la vida e influencia de Asurbanipal, uno de los reyes más poderosos de su época. La exposición examina su reinado entre los años 669 y 631 a.
CONTEMPORARY
Hair of the Storm - Tribute to Francisco Nieva
Exhibition at Colón honouring Francisco Nieva, Spanish playwright and visual artist, displaying his experimental work across multiple creative disciplines.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Artist’s World Through the Camera
The Prado Museum will present an exhibition from 13 April to 5 July 2026 that analyses the impact of photography since its emergence in the 19th century as a new artistic discipline and an effective tool to represent reality.
EXHIBITIONS
Súper Zines 2026
La muestra reúne una selección de publicaciones de tirada limitada que permite acercarse a la diversidad formal, material y narrativa de un soporte fundamental en las prácticas editoriales independientes.
CONTEMPORARY
Avelino Sala
Exhibition of works by Avelino Sala at CentroCentro featuring contemporary paintings and drawings across multiple rooms.
EXHIBITIONS
Book Folding and Recycled Paper Art
Workshops demonstrating book folding and creative techniques with recycled paper at Biblioteca Pública La Chata, Carabanchel.
EXHIBITIONS
The Tempest. The Garden of Forking Paths. Avelino Sala
Avelino Sala is an artist from Asturias and in his latest exhibition, at CentroCentro, he takes us on a journey through his artwork as a kind of exercise in critical and poetic resistance.
EXHIBITIONS
Arcade Origins: the beginnings of the video game industry
OXO, the Video Game Museum in Madrid, presents a new exhibition devoted to the birth, evolution and legacy of arcade machines which marked the beginning of the video game industry.
EXHIBITIONS
Viajeros entre Historias
Cada encuentro combina lectura compartida, narración oral, juegos, manualidades y actividades creativas, de modo que los niños puedan relacionarse con los libros desde múltiples lenguajes: el juego, la imaginación, la expresión corporal y la creación artística.
EXHIBITIONS
Book Circle
Interactive storytelling sessions at Casa del Lector using curated picture books to engage babies through sound, imagery, and sensory play adapted to infant development.
EXHIBITIONS
I Am Ashurbanipal - Admission and Catalogue
Entry to the I Am Ashurbanipal exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid, includes catalogue and on-site educator support.
EXHIBITIONS
Let's Play Pirates, Explorers and Magicians
Interactive storytelling workshop at Casa del Lector where children play pirates, explorers, and magicians through dramatisation, riddles, crafts, and read-aloud sessions with illustrated books.
SCULPTURE
Play Art as a Family
Families create and play together in an interactive art installation at Casa del Lector using everyday and unfamiliar materials designed for all ages.
EXHIBITIONS
Pin Pan Pun! Little Ones in Concert
Interactive music concert at Casa del Lector where children play instruments, clap, dance, and sing along to classical, jazz, pop, and folk pieces arranged for different instruments.
EXHIBITIONS
Paper Fragments
Paper collage and mixed media works by Raquel García exploring texture and form at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Tetuán.
EXHIBITIONS
Where It All Began: The Invention of Paper in Ancient China
Exhibition tracing paper's invention in ancient China through historical objects and documentation at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín, Usera.
EXHIBITIONS
Mariela Scafati. Naming the World
The Conde Duque Cultural Centre will host the first solo institutional show in Spain by the Argentinian artist, Mariela Scafati, in the Vaults Room from 24 April to 19 July, reviewing her artistic career.
EXHIBITIONS
Lorca and the Archive. Memory in Motion
From 24 April to 26 July, the Students’ Residence will host this exhibition on the evolution of the archive of the poet, Federico García Loca, since his death to the present day.
SCIENCE
INVESTIGACTIVA Imanes, Dinosaurios y Naturaleza
En esta edición especial exploraremos el magnetismo, el mundo de los dinosaurios y los secretos de la naturaleza en familia. Descripción: Espacio de ciencia orientado a niñas y niños de 2 a 8 años.
EXHIBITIONS
Comic Book Workshop for Children
Comic book workshop at Casa del Lector teaching character creation, storytelling, and sequential art techniques, no drawing experience required.
EXHIBITIONS
Advanced Comic Drawing Course for Children
Advanced comic drawing course at Casa del Lector covering three-point perspective, extreme camera angles, and dynamic composition for students with prior experience.
PAINTING
The Painting of Hunger
The Prado Museum will host an exhibition from 27 April to 13 September 2026 which analyses the meaningful episode featuring José Aparicio’s painting, The Year of Hunger in Madrid (1818).
PAINTING
Juan P. Pardo
Graphic design and painting works by Madrid-born artist Juan P. Pardo at Centro Cultural Lope de Vega.
CONTEMPORARY
Aurèlia Muñoz. Beings
From 29 April to 7 September, the Reina Sofía Museum will present an exhibition devoted to the work of the artist from Catalonia, Aurèlia Muñoz (Barcelona, 1926 - 2011), a key figure to understand contemporary textile art.
CONTEMPORARY
Miluca Sanz
Exhibition of works by Miluca Sanz at CentroCentro presenting contemporary art exploring diverse artistic techniques.
EXHIBITIONS
The Sung Word: Rosalía de Castro and Music
Exhibition examining the relationship between Rosalía de Castro's poetry and musical compositions at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós, Centro.
CONTEMPORARY
Madrid Between Eras
Visual dialogue between historical and contemporary photographs using rephoto technique to explore Madrid's past from the present at Museo de Historia de Madrid, Centro.
DESIGN
(Super)models
International design and architecture exhibition at Nave Una curated by Eduarda Neves and Mohammad Salemy, featuring work by artists from across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
EXHIBITIONS
Centenary of Cuesta de Moyano
Photographic exhibition at Biblioteca Gerardo Diego marking 100 years of the iconic Cuesta de Moyano bookshop street. Six panels trace its history from the 1920s to 2010 with texts by leading booksellers.
EXHIBITIONS
Life 4 Pollinators: Save Your City's Pollinators
Photographs by José Ignacio Pascual documenting pollinator species of Bellas Vistas district. Features flies, butterflies, bees and beetles, highlighting their ecological role as habitats decline and climate change threatens survival.
EXHIBITIONS
Thomas Houseago. Sculptures. Banca March Garden
To mark the centenary of the Banca March, the institution will celebrate this major milestone with the first exhibition in Spain devoted to the British sculptor, Thomas Houseago (Leeds, United Kingdom, 1972).
EXHIBITIONS
'Centenario Cuesta de Moyano' Biblioteca Gerardo Diego
Photography exhibition marking 100 years of Cuesta de Moyano featuring archival images from the 1920s to 2010 and texts by local booksellers at Biblioteca Gerardo Diego.
EXHIBITIONS
Engravings: Engravings 2
Engravings exhibition by Julián Basterrechea at Centro Sociocultural Valverde, showcasing the artist's work in traditional printmaking techniques.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PhotoESPAÑA 2026
International photography festival across Madrid venues showcasing contemporary documentary, fine art, and experimental work through exhibitions, reviews, and workshops.
PAINTING
Over the Rainbow
Paintings by Carlos Losa exploring colour and light in abstract compositions at Centro Cultural José Luis López Vázquez.
PAINTING
Floral Symphony
Flower-inspired paintings by Clara Cruz displayed at Centro Cultural Ciudad Pegaso, celebrating nature through abstract and representational forms.
PAINTING
Wonders in Technicolor
Paintings by Nieves González Carretero at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII. Woman, transparency and nature are central to the artist's work, reflecting her background in clinical psychology and gender equality advocacy.
EXHIBITIONS
Life of Palacio de Cibeles
History and life of Palacio de Cibeles documented through photographs and archival materials at CentroCentro, Retiro.
PAINTING
Dialogue Between Oil and Acrylic
Comparative exhibition of oil and acrylic paintings at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós, exploring how different mediums shape artistic expression.
EXHIBITIONS
Illustrations from 1905
Private collection of 30 original illustrations from Blanco y Negro magazine, 1905, depicting everyday scenes and landscapes of Spain 121 years ago. Guatemalan heritage collection at Centro Cultural Villa de Barajas fostering cultural exchange.
EXHIBITIONS
A lápiz o pincel
Drawings and paintings by Andrés del Collado and Ignacio Puras at Centro Cultural Miguel Hernández.
EXHIBITIONS
Orange and Yellow: Two Colours, One Emotion
Paintings in orange and yellow tones at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González exploring emotional expression through warmth and light.
PAINTING
Miradas
Carmen López Fernández's portraits where gazes come alive through paint, rendered as eternal looks that inhabit the canvas.
PAINTING
Leaders in Religious and Political-Territorial Thought
Oil-acrylic paintings by Miguel Reyes Lozano Gomez at Centro Sociocultural Teresa de Calcuta, exploring leadership themes across religious and political contexts.
EXHIBITIONS
Watercolour Paintings
Miguel Toresanos presents a selection of watercolour paintings.
EXHIBITIONS
Drawings and Illustrations by David García del Valle
Drawings and illustrations by David García del Valle at Centro Sociocultural Rosario de Acuña, showcasing the artist's versatile approach to visual storytelling.
PAINTING
Diverse Women
Pastel paintings by Carmen Elorza at Centro Cultural Buero Vallejo celebrating the diversity and complexity of female experience. Self-taught artist captures women's beauty and strength across different facets of life.
DESIGN
Charo Ferrer
Exhibition by Charo Ferrer at Centro Cultural Emilia Pardo Bazán featuring atmospheric work where architecture dissolves into evocative arches and interiors, painted in warm ochres and earths with enveloping texture.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Madrid, entre el rito y la calle
Madrid, entre el rito y la calle, de Andrés Marín.Fotografía. La exposición recorre a lo largo de este primer cuarto de siglo las fiestas populares y los rituales tradicionales de la ciudad de Madrid.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography and Cross-Stitch Works
Photography by Francisco J. de los Riscos Vázquez and cross-stitch works by Mari Cruz Gómez on display.
PAINTING
The Diverse Gaze
Paintings by Pepe García Fernández at Centro Cultural Usera 1 featuring reinterpretations of famous works and varied styles. Hand-drawn technique with pen, pyrography and oils demonstrates artistic versatility.
PAINTING
Luis Atarraya
Drawing and painting in graphite, oils, and watercolours create a textured universe exploring line and colour as vehicles of expression.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Divergent: Photographic Exhibition
Photographic initiative by Funprodami awareness group at Centro Sociocultural Marconi raising awareness of intellectual functional diversity. Close-up portraits challenge stereotypes and labels.
EXHIBITIONS
Illustrated Chinese Children's Books
Travelling exhibition of illustrated Chinese children's books.
PAINTING
Myths and Mysteries
Elio del Amo Feduchy explores myths and mysteries through painting.
PAINTING
Exposición de pintura
Exposición de pintura a cargo de maría Luisa Igartua Narvaiza. Horario de 9:00 a 14:00 y de 16:00 a 20:30 de lunes a sábado.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Painting and Photography
Paintings in watercolour, oils, and acrylics alongside photography from students of the cultural centre.
EXHIBITIONS
The Madrid of Olga Ramos
Tribute to Olga Ramos, actress and cupletista, symbol of traditional Madrid. Personal objects showcase her elegant artistry and the legacy of a genre that defined an era.
EXHIBITIONS
Pío Chueca: 180 Years
Memorial exhibition honouring Madrid-born composer Pío Estanislao Federico Chueca y Robres, who consolidated the género chico and zarzuela, shaping Spanish musical history.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography
Carolina Izquierdo's exhibition on womanhood invites attentive looking at the dignity and strength across life's stages.
EXHIBITIONS
The Courtyard of My House, Usera A
Figurative works by Miradas del barrio exploring childhood emotions, suspended time, and the neighbourhood's diversity.
PAINTING
Watercolour Exhibition: Expiration Date
Watercolour works by María Jesús Palencia Martín and Carmen Rincón Carrasco at Centro Sociocultural Valle Inclán. Two artists explore colour and form through the medium of watercolour painting.
EXHIBITIONS
Soul of Ink and Paper by Nuria Fernández
Ink drawings and pen works by Nuria Fernández at Centro Sociocultural El Greco. With pen and paper, the artist explores drawing as her way of being and creating in the world.
EXHIBITIONS
The Fans Strike Back
From 6 May to 5 July 2026, the Espacio Ibercaja Delicias will host the world’s largest exhibition of the iconic Star Wars saga created by fans, for fans.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Garden Revealed. José Quintanilla (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
From 6 May to 28 June, the CentroCentro cultural space will be hosting an exhibition by José Quintanilla which explores the limits of photography beyond its documentary essence.
EXHIBITIONS
Scraps of Humour: Analogue Collage by Luisa Moreno
Luisa Moreno's collage work at Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata uses magazine clippings and fragments to create scenes full of irony, colour and wit. Each piece provokes both a smile and reflection on social and emotional themes.
EXHIBITIONS
The Quantum Revolution
The 3rd Floor of the Telefónica Foundation Space will host an exhibition from 7 May to 11 October 2026 that explores the core principles of quantum mechanics and computing, revealing how they work and the challenges they present in the future, as well as inviting visitors to…
CONTEMPORARY
Lidó Rico. L'anima non finita
Sala Alcalá 31 in the Community of Madrid will present L’anima non finita, an evolutionary journey through Lidó Rico’s work from 8 to 31 May. This exhibition will bring together more than 50 pieces ranging from his early career in the 1980s to more recent, large-scale creations.
EXHIBITIONS
Libros a la calle para los pequeños y jóvenes lectores
La literatura infantil y juvenil… sale a la calle. Con motivo de la celebración del Día Mundial del Libro Infantil, que se celebra el 2 de abril, la Comisión de Editores de Libro Infantil y Juvenil de la Asociación de Editores de Madrid presenta esta exposición, que reúne una…
EXHIBITIONS
Reading detectives
Participants conduct a mock criminal investigation into villainous characters from folk tales, examining suspects, gathering evidence, and issuing public warnings through illustrations and witness statements.
EXHIBITIONS
Image explorers
Participants solve visual riddles and sequencing challenges while creating new illustrations, using iPads in a hands-on workshop that includes an explorer notebook and reading guide.
EXHIBITIONS
Journey with Ash through the Pokémon universe
Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez expands its school visits by exploring the Pokémon universe to discover related comics and literature, with insights from Movistar Koi esports club professionals.
CONTEMPORARY
75 Years of Film Art Direction: Gil Parrondo, Creator of Dreams
Retrospective of Asturian art director Gil Parrondo, Spain's first and only double consecutive Oscar winner for art direction. Sala de exposiciones La Lonja features his unpublished materials, two Oscars, four Goyas, sketches, plans and personal items spanning a career from the…
PAINTING
Collective Painting Exhibition: Artistic Skills Students
Student paintings from the Artistic Skills courses at Colegio Santa María la Blanca displayed at Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo. A collective exhibition showcasing the work of developing artists in the school's programme.
EXHIBITIONS
Smiles for a Painted Chronicle by Pablo San José García
Paintings and drawings by Pablo San José García at Centro Cultural Galileo. The exhibition traces the artistic and humorous journey of a creator known for subtle audacity, signed simply 'pablo' to emphasize connection with viewers over ego.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Learning and Creating: Digital Photography Exhibition
Digital photography works by students of Centro Cultural Sanchinarro-Hispanidad at Centro Cultural Sanchinarro. The exhibition displays images created during the digital photography courses.
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHotoESPAÑA 2026
Each summer, Madrid becomes a reference for the world of visual arts and photography. With exhibitions in leading museums, halls and art galleries, as well as diverse activities related to each year’s chosen theme, PHotoESPAÑA offers the possibility to discover the latest…
EXHIBITIONS
San Isidro Posters. The image of the festivities
The Museum of San Isidro. The Origins of Madrid will host an exhibition that reviews the visual history of the San Isidro Festivities through its posters from 13 May to 20 September.
SCULPTURE
Unboxing - Espace Aygo
Belgian collective Espace Aygo presents an installation questioning industrial production as a rigid system that reduces organic variety to standardised units. Part of Bienal Mayrit 2026 (Super)Models at Matadero Madrid.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Azkarate vs Azkarate. Isabel Azkarate (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
The Serrería Belga Cultural Space will host an exhibition that forms part of the Official Section of the PHotoESPAÑA 2026 photography festival from 14 May to 28 June.
PAINTING
The Beauty of Dreams: Paintings by Paloma Casado
Paintings by Paloma Casado at Centro Cultural La Vaguada exploring themes of dreams and beauty. Works displayed in the cultural centre's exhibition space.
EXHIBITIONS
Art Exhibition: Retired Madrid City Council Members
Exhibition of 18 artworks by nine members of the Asociación de Jubilados del Ayuntamiento de Madrid at Centro Cultural Buenavista. A showcase of art created by retired city council workers.
PAINTING
Drawing and Painting Exhibition
Student work from the Drawing and Painting workshops at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios taught by Antonio Cano. The exhibition features pieces from seven groups attending regular weekly sessions.
EXHIBITIONS
I.E.S. Conde de Orgaz Students
Exhibition at Centro Cultural Carril del Conde reflecting students' artistic development throughout secondary education. The work demonstrates technical skill and creative expression using art as a tool for communication.
PAINTING
Chiaroscuro on Sacking by Raúl Ranera
Paintings by Raúl Ranera at Centro Cultural Clara del Rey. The versatile artist working in painting, printmaking, sculpture and design exhibits works created across Spain, Saudi Arabia and Europe, exploring Madrid and beyond.
PAINTING
Rafael Canet Font and Josefina Coca
Rafael presents figurative paintings in oil and acrylic exploring landscape, still life, and portraiture. Josefina's work highlights vegetation's role in our environment; her background as a botany professor informs her artistic vision.
EXHIBITIONS
The Art of Mediation
Students from Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj trained in peer mediation and school conflict resolution present their insights through visual art. The exhibition showcases ideas and advice developed during the mediation project.
CONTEMPORARY
Gaza, where life endures
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) are presenting this exhibition, which is made up of various images by a Gazan photographer from the UNRWA team in the Gaza Strip, which highlights and denounces…
PAINTING
Drawing and Painting Exhibition
Paintings and drawings created by workshop participants at Centro Sociocultural Juvenil de Moratalaz. An exhibition showcasing the creative work of the centre's students.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography Exhibition
Photographs taken by older adults participating in photography workshops across Salamanca district's senior centres. The exhibition celebrates their creative vision and cultural engagement.
PAINTING
Painting Workshop Exhibition
Works from the Painting Workshop taught by Xilenis Colina at Centro Sociocultural Cánovas del Castillo. Student paintings exhibited for all audiences with free admission.
PAINTING
Toledo Chromatic Museum
Color studies and artworks connected to Toledo presented at Silo de Hortaleza, examining the city's chromatic identity through painting and mixed media.
EXHIBITIONS
Japanese Calligraphy: Shodo with Michi
Student works in traditional Japanese calligraphy guided by instructor Michiyo Akamine, displayed on the first floor of Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo.
EXHIBITIONS
Creative Sewing Exhibition
Works by students from the Creative Sewing workshop at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios in Villaverde. Led by Ana Rosa Fuertes, the exhibition displays textiles and sewn pieces created during the course.
EXHIBITIONS
In the Italian Manner. Spain and the Mediterranean Gothic (1320-1420)
The Prado Museum will host an exhibition from 26 May to 20 September, which seeks to bring a fascinating artistic period closer by highlighting the use of technique as a means of expression in luxury works.
PAINTING
Ewa Juszkiewicz
As part of the exhibition programme devoted to the Blanca and Borja Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will host a monograph devoted to the Polish artist, Ewa Juszkiewicz, from 26 May to 6 September 2026.
PAINTING
Exhibition of Community Social Services Project Students
Exhibition showcasing work from district students participating in the Community Social Services Project, featuring textile crafts, crochet and painting. Display at Sala de exposiciones, calle Botica 7.
EXHIBITIONS
Body Crossing Documentary Screening
Screening and public conversation with creators and participants of the Cuerpo Travesía mediation project at Cineteca Madrid, exploring migrants' experiences of identity and belonging.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Robert Frank and the Americans (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
From 29 May to 1 November, the Espacio Fundación Telefónica will present an exhibition that brings together the whole series of The Americans taken during Robert Frank’s journey across the United States in the 1950s, as part of the PHotoESPAÑA 2026 photography exhibition.
CONTEMPORARY
The Nazi Body: Power and Aesthetics in Leni Riefensthal's Cinema
Nayra Sanz Fuentes discusses how images shape our understanding of power through Third Reich cinema, interrogating the body as political space and its contemporary echoes. Presented with professor Germán Cano Cuenca.
EXHIBITIONS
Magic Brushstrokes: Free Children's Workshops
Exhibition of artworks created during free children's art workshops at Centro Sociocultural Juvenil de Moratalaz, showcasing young participants' creative expression.
EXHIBITIONS
Guided Visit to Parque Europa
Guided visit to Parque Europa in Torrejón de Ardoz, featuring miniature replicas of Europe's most recognisable landmarks, organised by Centro Intergeneracional Río Esmeralda.
CONTEMPORARY
Graphic Workshop II: The Zine as Experimental Laboratory
Graphic workshop with illustrator and historian Cristina Moreno Vitas exploring fanzines as experimental editorial spaces. Participants assemble image, text, and collage into new creative forms.
CONTEMPORARY
Mery Sanz: Fusion and Contemporary Jazz
Spanish singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer bringing fresh contemporary jazz sounds that blend with mainstream pop influences from a new generation of young jazz musicians.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Delivery of the 21st Madrid Gate Awards
The Madrid Bullfighting Federation presents its 21st Trophies, with entertainment by the Municipal Band Villa de Humanes. Bullfighting photography exhibition by José María Fresneda.
EXHIBITIONS
Pantomi
Mime, magic and circus performance at Jardín del Bulevar de Peña Gorbea. A comic-inspired character engages audiences through pantomime and visual spectacle. All ages welcome.
EXHIBITIONS
Cuesta de Moyano Centenary at Biblioteca José Hierro
Photographic exhibition marking 100 years of the emblematic Cuesta de Moyano, spanning images and texts from the 1920s to 2010, curated by the street's leading booksellers.
EXHIBITIONS
Persona by Paula Moscuzza
Mixed media work titled Persona by Paula Moscuzza presented at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González in Latina.
EXHIBITIONS
Summer Surprise Lending
Curated summer lending program offering surprise book selections at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Blas, inviting readers to discover unexpected titles.
EXHIBITIONS
Dreams on Canvas by Mª Fernanda del Hoyo and Clara Albite
Paintings by Mª Fernanda del Hoyo and Clara Albite displayed at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago in Fuencarral-El Pardo.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Painting and Photography Workshops Exhibition
Works created in adult and children's painting and photography workshops at Centro Sociocultural Francisco Fatou, presenting participant perspectives and artistic talent.
EXHIBITIONS
Project Youth: Encounter, Leisure and Creativity
Exhibition exploring youth creativity, community engagement, and leisure at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín in Usera.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Endometriosis. Laia Abril (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
Laia Abril is participating in the Official Section of the PHotoESPAÑA 2026 photography festival with an unprecedented installation on endometriosis, which challenges historical biases in medicine and the dismissal of pain.
EXHIBITIONS
Video and Stage Dramaturgy Workshop
Intensive laboratory exploring stagecraft through digital devices following Agrupación Señor Serrano's methodology. Participants work individually and collectively to create short performances using video, digital tools and sound.
EXHIBITIONS
Bobbin Lace Exhibition
Student work from the Wednesday bobbin lace workshop (4-7pm) at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios. Taught by Mª Isabel Álvarez.
EXHIBITIONS
Lux & Umbra. Viviane Sassen (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
The Dutch photographer, Viviane Sassen features in one of the highlights of the PHotoESPAÑA 2026 festival with the Lux & Umbra exhibition, which can be seen at the Fernán Gómez Cultural Centre from 3 June to 26 July.
CONTEMPORARY
We Are Nature
CaixaForum Madrid will host an exhibition from 3 June 2026 to 7 March 2027, offering a powerful and modern perspective on biodiversity through an immersive and striking journey produced by OASIS Immersive Studios, in collaboration with National Geographic, in which the heart of…
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Stones of the Sky. Isabel Muñoz (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
The Royal Collections Gallery will host an exhibition from 4 June to 6 September in which the photographer and National Photography Award winner, Isabel Muñoz, turns her gaze to the Royal Monastery of El Escorial and the surrounding La Herrería forest.
DESIGN
Cognitive Warfare: Design Your Own Neuroweapon
Two-day intensive workshop at Nave 17 led by researcher Filippo Rosati. Participants join Red Cell (offensive) or Blue Cell (defensive) units to conceptualise and prototype neuroweapons in response to psychological operations reshaping the public sphere.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Refusal. Second Fracture. Rafael Milach (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
From 5 June to 27 September, the Goya Hall at the Círculo de Bellas Artes will present the work of Rafal Milach, member of the prestigious Magnum Agency.
CONTEMPORARY
What Can a Body Do?
Cultural mediation workshop in performing arts at Taller, exploring the body as a political tool through movement, improvisation, and collective listening. Rooted in contemporary feminist practice and alternative models of participation.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Alejandro Cartagena. Ground Rules
The Recoletos Hall at the MAPFRE Foundation will host an exhibition from 6 June to 30 August focusing on the work of the Dominican photographer resident in Mexico, Alejandro Cartagena, in collaboration with the San Francisco Museum of Art.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Richard Avedon. In the American West
The Recoletos Hall at the MAPFRE Foundation will host an exhibition from 6 June to 30 August organised in conjunction with the Cartier Bresson Foundation in Paris, with works on loan from The Richard Avedon Foundation, in which the portraits of inhabitants of the American West…
PHOTOGRAPHY
Bunny. Talia Chetrit (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
From 6 June to 30 August, the Lázaro Galdiano Museum will host the first solo institutional exhibition in Spain by the American photographer, Talia Chetrit. It is part of the programme of the PHotoESPAÑA 2026 Festival.
EXHIBITIONS
Knitting and Crochet Exhibition
Student work from two knitting and crochet workshops (Tuesday and Thursday, 5-8pm) at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios. Taught by Lara Muiño.
EXHIBITIONS
Prado. 21st Century
From 9 June to 27 September 2026, the Prado Museum will host an exhibition that offers a journey through the transformation process undergone by the Madrid museum over the past quarter of a century.
EXHIBITIONS
Bridge tournament
Pairs card game tournament organised by Club Amigos del Bridge Moratalaz 'Alfredo Quintano' with multiple matches across different categories.
EXHIBITIONS
Role-Playing Games
Open-house day of role-playing sessions, themed games, and children's activities organised by Asociación Cofradía del Dragón at Centro Sociocultural Eduardo Chillida.
EXHIBITIONS
Journey through the universe
Mobile planetarium at Parque Santa Eugenia offering immersive projections of the night sky. Discover seasons, explore the solar system, and learn to identify constellations. All ages welcome.
EXHIBITIONS
Carmen Laffón. Themes and Variations
From 23 June to 27 September 2026, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the work of the painter and sculptor from Seville, Carmen Laffón, which features around 80 works, including oil paintings, pastels, charcoals and sculptures.
PAINTING
Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834-1870): Genre Paintings
For the first time ever, the Prado Museum will host an exhibition from 13 July to 4 October 2026, which brings together the eight paintings created between 1866 and 1867 by the Spanish painter and illustrator, Valeriano D.