Family in Madrid.
Kid-friendly events: puppet shows, storytelling, magic, circus, and workshops.
69 events currently running
FAMILY
Explora y juega Matadero Madrid en Familia
Family exploration game at Matadero Madrid using an interactive map to navigate 100 years of architectural history through games, walks, and bike routes that engage the senses.
STORYTELLING
Comics, Illustrated Albums and Non-Fiction Board Games
Festival at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós showcasing creative works that blend visual storytelling with factual content through comics, illustrated albums, and board games.
FAMILY
Real Teatro de Retiro
The 2025-2026 season of El Real Junior (which takes place at the Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre, home of this artistic project located in the district of El Retiro) will be performed from 28 September 2025 to 6 July 2026.
FAMILY
Ludoteca en Centro Cultural Sara Montiel
Free playroom service for children aged 5 to 12 at Centro Cultural Sara Montiel in Latina, offering supervised games and activities in small groups.
FAMILY
Play Centre at Centro Cultural José Luis Sampedro
Supervised play and games for ages 5-12 at Centro Cultural José Luis Sampedro with free admission, maximum 10 children per session.
FAMILY
Ludoteca en Centro Sociocultural El Greco
Free board games and table games sessions for children aged 5 to 12 at Centro Sociocultural El Greco in Latina, with maximum of 8 children per activity.
FAMILY
Play Centre at Centro Cultural Miguel Hernández
Free play sessions for ages 5-12 at Centro Cultural Miguel Hernández in Latina with supervised games and activities in small groups.
FAMILY
Ludoteca en Centro Sociocultural Almirante Churruca
Free play sessions for children aged 5 to 12 at Centro Sociocultural Almirante Churruca in Latina, with supervised games and activities in small groups.
FAMILY
Play Centre at Centro Cultural Fernando de los Ríos
Free supervised play space for ages 5-12 at Centro Cultural Fernando de los Ríos with games and activities, limited to 15 children per session.
FAMILY
Play Centre at Centro Sociocultural Rosario de Acuña
Free supervised play sessions for ages 5-12 at Centro Sociocultural Rosario de Acuña in Latina, maximum 12 children per activity.
WORKSHOPS
Robotics Workshops
Free robotics and programming workshops for ages 8-14 at Centro Cultural el Torito with separate morning sessions for younger and older children.
WORKSHOPS
Hands-On Image Workshop. From Collage to Camera
Family workshop exploring documentary filmmaking through collage and hands-on camera work. Participants experiment with graphic materials and film their own observations using simple cameras, discovering how everyday tools become instruments for attentive looking.
FAMILY
Espacio de lectura y juego: Soy Asurbanipal
Espacio familiar de libre acceso con libros, juegos y materiales para explorar y aprender sobre arqueología y civilizaciones antiguas. Recomendado para niños y niñas a partir de 3 años.
CIRCUS
Yé ! (L'Eau)
From 22 to 31 May from Tuesday to Sunday, the Circus Baobab Company will perform a circus and dance show at the Teatro Circo Price that celebrates group power and defends human cooperation as the key to caring for nature and moving forward as a society.
STORYTELLING
The Festival of Stories
Storytime session with Nelson Calderón at Biblioteca Benito Pérez Galdós designed for babies aged 0-24 months to stimulate the senses and strengthen emotional bonding through picture books.
FAMILY
Lion of Libraries
Read-aloud session of 'León de Biblioteca' at Biblioteca Miguel Delibes followed by a creative activity to reinforce comprehension and engage with the story's characters.
STORYTELLING
The Witch Achiké
Storytelling session with Mar Amado at Biblioteca Gabriel García Márquez for children aged 4+ offering magical tales and imaginative adventures to foster a love of books.
STORYTELLING
Once Upon a Voice
Storytelling session with Aurora Maroto at Biblioteca La Chata for children aged 4+ featuring magical tales, amusing characters, and imaginative worlds to spark a love of reading.
FAMILY
Book Fair 2026 at Biblioteca Eugenio Trías
A family-friendly show at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro (Retiro) in Retiro.
MAGIC
Magic in Your Hands
Show by Compañía Achús y Chusitas blending magic and humour. Featuring tricks with balls, scarves and ropes, with audience participation. From age 3.
MAGIC
Magic a Sack
La Chistera Producciones presents a striking contemporary magic show conceived by Marco Pernas and Álvaro Molero, performed by Cristian Ribeiro Santos. Mentalism, escapism, sharp humour, object manipulation and music blend into sustained tension and surprise.
FAMILY
Patachicle Clown Show
Patachicle performs at Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo with boundless energy and physical humour. Visual gags, balancing acts and small feats build a spectacle combining rhythm, surprise and family complicity. Accessible to all ages.
STORYTELLING
Tales with Guava Flavour
Teatro Compañía Nelson Calderón presents traditional Colombian folk tales infused with the warmth and colours of South America. A 60-minute performance for children aged 6-10 exploring stories from across the continent.
PUPPETS
The Last Train
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro.
FAMILY
Lord Raymond
Mentalism show at Centro Cultural José Luis López Vázquez exploring how the brain works and memory tricks. Lord Raymond creates an intimate, entertaining atmosphere and has performed hypnosis spectacles in Madrid for years.
STORYTELLING
Paper Theatre
Creative activity introducing kamishibai, Japanese paper theatre, where families and children share a story through images and narration, creating a small theatrical experience.
STORYTELLING
A Story Forest
Cía. Berta la Despierta presents stories, songs, tongue twisters and illustrated books set in natural and rural environments, encouraging participation and imagination about caring for nature and respecting different cultures.
PUPPETS
Puppet Theatre: Merlin the Wizard and Excalibur
Cía. Trastero Títeres adaptation of the magical Camelot story where children help Arthur solve Merlin's riddles to become king and draw Excalibur from the sacred stone.
MAGIC
Magic Potions
Magician Mario performs card tricks and impossible feats of magic that happen in volunteers' hands. Audience participation guaranteed. Suitable from age 3.
STORYTELLING
Water, Water with Silvina Rodríguez
Baby story session with Silvina Rodríguez at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Vallecas for infants 0-24 months, stimulating senses and strengthening the parent-child bond. Two sessions available. Limited to 8 babies per session.
STORYTELLING
How I Love to Travel with Silvina Rodríguez
Baby story session with Silvina Rodríguez at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Ayala for infants 0-24 months, stimulating senses and strengthening the parent-child bond. Two sessions available. Limited to 8 babies per session.
STORYTELLING
Cool Tales for Hot Days with Margalida Albertí
Storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Aluche for children from 4 years old. Magic tales, funny characters and imaginative worlds to awaken imagination and foster a love of reading. Limited places; prior registration required.
STORYTELLING
Word, Little Words, Big Word with Andrea Ortúzar
Storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro for children from 4 years old. Magic tales, funny characters and imaginative worlds designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Free entry until capacity is reached.
STORYTELLING
Play with Books with Israel Hergón
Baby storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ciudad Lineal for infants aged 0 to 24 months, designed to stimulate senses and strengthen emotional bonds. Two sessions available. Maximum 8 babies per session with one adult. Prior registration required.
STORYTELLING
Fearless Juan with Mar Amado
Storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas for children from 4 years old. Magic tales, funny characters and imaginative worlds to spark imagination and a love of reading. Limited places; prior registration required.
STORYTELLING
Word, Little Words, Big Word with Andrea Ortúzar
Storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós for children from 4 years old. Magic tales, funny characters and imaginative worlds designed to spark imagination and a love of reading. Free entry until capacity is reached.
STORYTELLING
Mousy and the Big Red Ball with Kids & Us
Baby storytelling session in English with Kids & Us at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro for ages 12-24 months. Sensory stimulation and early literacy introduction. Free entry until capacity.
PUPPETS
Verne
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro, featuring the classic adventure tale.
STORYTELLING
In a Snap: Storytelling with Silvina Rodríguez
Storytelling session featuring magical tales, fun characters, and imaginary worlds. Designed to spark imagination and a love of books in children from age three. Free entry until full capacity.
STORYTELLING
Close to the Moon with Mar Amado
English-language storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa for children from 4 years old. Travel to magical worlds and meet funny characters through stories told in English, combining entertainment with language learning in a playful way.
STORYTELLING
'Let's keep the story in peace' with Yoana Siri
Storytelling session with Yoana Siri featuring magical stories, funny characters and imaginative worlds. For children from 4 years old.
STORYTELLING
'Bath of stories' with Margalida Alberti
Baby storytime session with Margalida Alberti stimulating senses and strengthening bonds with adapted stories for infants aged 0 to 24 months.
STORYTELLING
'Fangs and laughter' with Aurora Maroto
Storytelling session with Aurora Maroto featuring magical tales and imaginative worlds. For children from 4 years old.
STORYTELLING
'Lila and the magical shoes' with Virginia Escudero
Storytelling with author Virginia Escudero about Lila, a spirited girl with her pet, discovering how imagination helps calm her when night falls. For children aged 3 to 5 years.
STORYTELLING
'Stories from my hat' with Roberto Mezquita
Storytelling session with Roberto Mezquita featuring magical tales, funny characters and imaginative worlds. For children from 4 years old.
STORYTELLING
Splash of Stories with Margalida Alberti
Baby storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata designed to stimulate senses and strengthen emotional bonds with infants aged 0-24 months through stories and early reading.
STORYTELLING
Five Little Goats with Mamen Storyteller
Bilingual storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Umbral for children 4+. Magical worlds and amusing characters await as young listeners discover stories while learning English in an engaging, playful way.
STORYTELLING
Storytelling: Ecosystems with Alicia Cuenteando
Storytelling session at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gerardo Diego for children 3+. Journey through magical tales, quirky characters and imaginative worlds designed to spark curiosity and foster a love of books from early childhood.
OUTDOOR
Israel Galván - Bailas, baby?
The flamenco dancer, Israel Galván extends his creative universe to a younger audience with a show aimed at infants between the ages of 6 and 18 months.
PUPPETS
The Jaguar Girl
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro for families, blending traditional and contemporary puppetry techniques.
MAGIC
What is the Circus?
Compañía Trapisonda presents a 60-minute introduction to circus arts. Two performers invite audiences to discover the history and spirit of circus through games, demonstrations, and participation, transforming spectators into magicians, acrobats, and jugglers.
STORYTELLING
Tales for Daydreaming with Pingüi
Storytelling session with Pingüi featuring magical tales and imaginative worlds designed to spark wonder and foster a love of books from early childhood. Ages 3+.
STORYTELLING
Sleep Stories with Aurora Maroto
Baby storytelling sessions with Aurora Maroto for infants aged 0 to 24 months, combining sensory stimulation with bonding and early literacy introduction. Two seatings, limited to 8 babies per session with one adult.
STORYTELLING
Cucutrás with Mar Amado
Baby storytelling session with Mar Amado at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Hierro. Stories designed for babies aged 0 to 24 months to stimulate the senses and strengthen emotional bonding through books and reading.
FAMILY
Divine Temptation
Mai Clown presents a comedy where Mercurio, a bored angel, descends to Earth for the first time, encountering human temptations and discoveries in this imaginative adventure.
PUPPETS
Pasitos
Puppet theatre performance for young children at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Retiro Park. Engaging storytelling through traditional puppetry designed for the smallest audience members.
STORYTELLING
With My Hands with Aurora Maroto
Baby storytelling session with Aurora Maroto at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gerardo Diego. Stories for ages 0 to 24 months designed to stimulate senses and strengthen the parent-child bond through books and reading.
STORYTELLING
Playing with Books with Israel Hergón
Baby storytelling session with Israel Hergón at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ana María Matute. Stories adapted for babies aged 0 to 24 months to stimulate the senses and strengthen emotional bonding through books.
FAMILY
Carlota and Her Pets: In a World of Equality
Family theatre performance by Zumo Animaciones at Centro Cultural Zazuar. Carlota and her pets challenge Mala Maligna's plan to make children forget that everyone is equal, regardless of gender, in this 60-minute adventure for ages 5 to 12.
STORYTELLING
An African Story with Mamen Storyteller
Storytelling session in English with Mamen Storyteller at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gloria Fuertes. Children aged 4+ discover magical worlds and exciting adventures while familiarising themselves with English in a fun, educational way.
STORYTELLING
An African story with Mamen Storyteller
Bilingual storytelling session in English for children aged 4+, featuring magical worlds and fun characters from African tales at Biblioteca María Lejárraga.
PUPPETS
The Princess or Not
Puppet theatre show at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro staging a tale of fantasy and humour.
FAMILY
Rock In Family - Amazing Michael Jackson
On 19 April and 28 June 2026, Teatro Rialto presents a family music show created by Rock en Familia that pays tribute to Michael Jackson. A special concert featuring the most anthemic songs and choreographies of one of the greatest legends in music.
PUPPETS
Got Pop! A Musical from Another Galaxy
Puppet musical at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro blending science fiction and comedy in an imaginative performance.
PUPPETS
The Dragon's Spell
Puppet theatre production at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro presenting a fantasy adventure for children.
PUPPETS
Soliluna
Puppet show at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro combining shadow theatre and puppetry with live music.
PUPPETS
Little Red Riding Hood and Other Wolves
Puppet performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro reimagining familiar fairy tale characters in an inventive staging.
PUPPETS
The Bell
Puppet theatre staging at Teatro de Títeres de El Retiro adapting a classic tale for young audiences.
PUPPETS
Riofaunado
Puppet show at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro exploring river life and animal characters through performance.