Every event in Madrid that scored 70+.
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464 events · 208 in the Highlight tier (85+)
LATIN
La Zarzamora - A Tribute to Spanish Divas
Musical tribute to the greatest copla singers at Espacio Hollywood in Centro, celebrating Spanish art and culture.
THEATRE
DecirSioNo
Interactive theatre show at Cineteca Madrid where audiences choose the endings of four teenage characters' stories involving social, verbal, psychological, and physical aggression.
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.
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.
CINEMA
A Hidden Vanguard: Slovenian Experimental Cinema
Screening of Slovenian experimental cinema from 1957-1967, including works by Vinko Rozman, at Matadero Madrid.
WORKSHOPS
Professional Development Space at Espacio de Igualdad Lucrecia Pérez
Professional development workshop at Espacio de Igualdad Lucrecia Pérez offering career guidance and advancement opportunities in Fuencarral-El Pardo.
RACKET
Torneo fin de curso de tenis y padel
End-of-season tennis and padel tournament at Centro Deportivo Municipal Barajas.
TOURS
Mirabal Walks: Mountain Hiking
Mountain hiking walk organised by Espacio de Igualdad Hermanas Mirabal in Tetuán, combining outdoor activity with community engagement.
MUSIC
Transverse Flute Concert
Concert featuring transverse flute performances by Escuela de Música El Capricho at Centro Socio Cultural Villa de Barajas.
THEATRE
A Moonless Night
Theatre production at Teatro Español exploring human relationships and emotional vulnerability set against a moonless night, where darkness becomes central to storytelling.
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.
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.
CINEMA
Evidence
Lee Anne Schmitt traces how the Olin family corporation shaped conservative intellectual networks in the US through decades of funding, weaving her own family history into an exhaustive study of how right-wing thought consolidated.
WORKSHOPS
Board Games with Family
Play board games and card games in a casual family setting at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pablo Neruda in Ciudad Lineal.
OUTDOOR
Municipal Games Finals 2026: Orienteering, Canoeing, and Foundation También
Municipal Games final events in orienteering, canoeing, and Foundation También activities at Parque Juan Carlos I.
OUTDOOR
Yincana hoja a hoja
Family treasure hunt combining walks through Retiro park with creative workshops. Recommended for children from 8 years old, run by Aula Ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro.
POP / ROCK
Andrés Suárez
Leading contemporary Spanish singer-songwriter Andrés Suárez performs at Museo Lázaro Galdiano. Over two decades of handcrafted compositions delivered with intimate interpretive force in an unmissable live experience.
DRAMA
Hamlet.01
Contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy at Teatro Español, blending classical narrative with modern theatrical language.
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.
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.
CINEMA
No Way + General States
Luciana Espinoza Hoempler documents migrant testimonies crossing the Darién Gap between Panama and Colombia through social media videos, creating political estrangement that resists media spectacle.
WORKSHOPS
Suricatas
Workshop exploring identity and personal growth for young people at Espacio de Igualdad María Moliner.
SPORT
Roller Skating Class
Introductory roller skating class for children aged 8-14 at Instalación Deportiva Municipal Básica Skate Orcasur. Focus on balance, coordination and healthy recreation. No skates required.
OUTDOOR
Garden Day Workshop
Participatory activities for families at Aula Ambiental La Cabaña del Retiro, including park walks and creative workshops for children aged 4 to 7.
MUSIC
A Romantic Stroll
Piano concert of classical romantic compositions performed at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós, evoking the elegance and emotion of the nineteenth-century repertoire.
THEATRE
Compañía Nacional de Danza | Luz Arcas | Kor'sia
The Compañía Nacional de Danza (CND) will perform a double programme from 26 to 31 May at the Centro Danza Matadero - CDM, premièring two modern dance pieces created by Luz Arcas and the Kor'sia ensemble: Masa and Tablero.
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.
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.
CINEMA
Debut, or Objects of the Field of Debris as Currently Catalogued
Julian Castronovo updates film noir conventions to a digital-physical hybrid present, constructing an unwieldy catalogue where physical documents, internet searches, and found footage coexist as equal evidence without resolution.
WORKSHOPS
Viviendo de alquiler: conoce tus derechos
Legal rights workshop for renters covering tenant protections at Espacio de Igualdad Ana Orantes.
SPORT
Handball and Tchoukball Afternoon
Handball and tchoukball sports afternoon for children aged 8 to 14 at Colegio Público Pradolongo.
FESTIVALS
Family Kitchen Garden Workshop
Hands-on garden maintenance at Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro teaches environmental awareness and collaborative work. Children aged 6-12 learn responsibility through soil contact and seasonal tasks.
ELECTRONIC
L.p. Rhythm
Electronic music performance at Sala But featuring experimental sound design and rhythm-driven compositions blending analog and digital instruments.
DANCE
Compañía Nacional de Danza presents Struere
Struere is a diptych of two world-premiere choreographic works by Luz Arcas and Mattia Russo with Antonio de Rosa (Kor'sia). CND consolidates itself as a venue for cutting-edge choreography rooted in corporeal exploration and structural transformation.
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…
PUPPETS
The Last Train
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro.
CINEMA
Stella Dallas
A textile factory worker from a small town marries Stephen Dallas, a refined gentleman fallen on hard times. Their conflicting personalities-his love of quiet, her appetite for social life-strain their marriage and threaten their daughter's future.
TALKS
Fifteen Crimes
Author talk with José Manuel López Monco at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Miguel Delibes. Discussion of his crime novel, narrative technique and inspiration.
SPORT
Handball and Tchoukball Afternoon
Handball and tchoukball sports afternoon for children aged 8 to 14 at Colegio Público Gloria Fuertes.
OUTDOOR
Magic Path in the Pond
Educational trail through Pradolongo park exploring pond biodiversity and the magic of metamorphosis in nature, for ages 7 and up.
MUSIC
Mario di Napoli
Eccentric Italian director Mario di Napoli transforms the space into a chaotic film set where the audience becomes unexpected stars in an improvised cinematic experience.
DANCE
Luz Arcas | Mattia Russo & Antonio de Rosa (Kor'sia)
Dance piece Luz Arcas by Mattia Russo and Antonio de Rosa performed at Centro Danza Matadero.
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.
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.
KIDS
The Forgotten We Are
Colombian physician and human rights activist Héctor Abad Gómez fights for justice in 1970s Medellín while raising his family with values of tolerance and love amid urban violence and polarisation.
TALKS
Chained
Book presentation of Encadenados by José Francisco Gimbel García. A collection of 133 microstories from the 'Relatos en Cadena' literary contest, each piece works independently and as part of a coherent whole.
SPORT
Handball and Tchoukball Afternoon
Handball and tchoukball sports afternoon for children aged 8 to 14 at Colegio Público República de Brasil.
FESTIVALS
Webinar: Beyond the Recycling Bin
Digital seminar co-hosted with Valdemingómez Technology Park exploring what happens to waste after collection. Learn treatment processes, final destinations, and why source separation matters. For adults. No registration required; watch live on CIEA Casa de Campo YouTube.
CLASSICAL
Concert: Film Scores
Orquesta Bohéme performs works by John Williams and Hans Zimmer under the direction of Luis Prades Rubias at Centro Cultural Alfredo Kraus.
EXPERIMENTAL
Impro Impar Show
Impro Impar Show es un espectáculo de improvisación divertido, pensado para ti, ya sea que desees participar o simplemente disfrutar desde tu butaca.
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.
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.
CINEMA
Atlas of Disappearance
Manuel Correa follows families searching for the disappeared through archives, cartographies, and forensic investigation, showing how ancient violence persists and how memory work restores names and places to the erased.
TALKS
Literary Circle: Women Readers
Discussion group for women readers at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Ibáñez. Members share favourite books, authors, and literary insights in an informal setting.
FESTIVALS
You Conduct the Orchestra
Interactive experience at Parque Eva Duarte in Salamanca where participants direct an orchestra.
MUSIC
Dúo Nueva Era
The Dúo Nueva Era returns with an hour of music and dance, performing upbeat rhythms for all ages in an intimate community setting.
THEATRE
The Surgery: Waiting Room
Theatre piece exploring waiting room narratives and the experiences of people in transition, presented at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago.
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.
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.
CINEMA
Remake
Ross McElwee reverses his usual method, exploring how filming compulsion has shaped his life and those around him. His son's death, subject of many works, brings elegiac tension: filming no longer preserves but exposes fragility.
LECTURE
To Love and Desecrate
Author discussion with Sara Carrasco Granger at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ana María Matute. The author discusses her work, themes and creative process with readers.
FOOD
Saturdays at El Rastro
The most traditional and emblematic fair is coming to Madrid with the best antiques, vintage items, old coins, collectors’ items, gastronomy and entertainment.
MUSIC
The General's Engineer
Grupo VoCaLe performs a live vocal arrangement of 15 19th-century American songs as accompaniment to Buster Keaton's silent film. 75 minutes. Suitable for all ages.
THEATRE
Micro-theatre Scenes
Short-burst micro-theatre performances at Biblioteca Eugenio Trías in Casa de Fieras del Retiro, showcasing rapid-fire dramatic vignettes.
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.
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.
DOCUMENTARY
A Hidden Vanguard: Slovenian Experimental Cinema I, Vinko Rozman
Vinko Rozman created over twenty meticulous shorts between 1963-1971 within Ljubljana's experimental cinema scene, blending sociopolitical reflection, sports films, and intimate conceptual meditations with literary citations.
WRITING
The Violence of Verbs
Poetry collection by Adriana Rocha, a 28-year-old journalist from Benicàssim. Composed of 36 poems across five chapters exploring identity, self-understanding and transformation through language.
FESTIVALS
Discover El Retiro
Guided tour through nearly 400 years of Madrid's most representative park. Discover historical, artistic, and natural significance. A garden of gardens showcasing shifting horticultural styles, and a muse for countless artists and aesthetic movements throughout Spanish history.
MUSIC
Tribute to Carmen Sevilla
Musical tribute celebrating the legacy of Carmen Sevilla through her most iconic songs and unforgettable stage presence. Nostalgia, elegance and emotion intertwine in this 60-minute show honouring a Spanish entertainment legend.
THEATRE
Laia by Javier Figueiras
Two women seek refuge in a fragile space after apocalyptic news, uncovering silent fractures in their long-strained relationship. A poetic exploration of vulnerability, fear, and the search for belonging.
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…
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.
KIDS
A Dog's Way Home
Bella, a dog, embarks on a 400-mile journey home after being separated from her owner. Directed by Charles Martin Smith, 2019, 95 minutes.
KIDS
Hands in the Image: From Collage to Camera
Family workshop at Cineteca Madrid combining collage techniques with basic film camera skills, exploring visual storytelling and image-making methods.
FESTIVALS
Patáx - Usera
Patáx festival in Parque de Pradolongo celebrating local culture, music, and community engagement in the Usera neighbourhood.
MUSIC
Madrid on the Hour in Concert
Las Dos en Punto, a mother-and-daughter musical project, performs original songs with renowned Spanish musicians. Through music, they trace the family's history and Madrid's social evolution, turning the city's streets and neighbourhoods into stage and protagonist.
DRAMA
My Debut Today
Nine women make their acting debut with five irony-laced stories where humour and survival collide. A showcase of female ingenuity and comic resilience from the theatre group II of Centro Sociocultural José de Espronceda.
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.
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.
CINEMA
The Prince of Nanawa
Clarisa Navas follows Ángel from childhood to adulthood in a small border town between Argentina and Paraguay across ten years, documenting his psychological and social evolution without sentiment or judgment as he is consumed by experience.
WORKSHOPS
Sustainable Wardrobes
Workshop on sustainable clothing and wardrobe building at Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro. Includes clothing swap and repair techniques for conscious consumption.
CULTURAL
From the Southwest Corridor to Casa de Campo
A 15km hiking route from Alcorcón to Casa de Campo exploring Madrid's history, livestock heritage, and ancient drove roads, with moderate elevation gain. Reveals biodiversity-rich landscapes threatened by urban expansion that connect the Guadarrama river to the park.
POP / ROCK
La Calle 42
Pianist Ramón Morán, bassist Paco Calero and vocalist Yolanda Campa perform a concert of beloved film scores from cinema classics: Casablanca, Breakfast at Tiffany's and more. A tribute to the soundtrack of our lives.
MUSICAL
Romeo y Julieta
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Teatro Real presents two young lovers from feuding Verona families whose forbidden romance leads to their downfall, exploring themes of love, family conflict, and fate.
CONTEMPORARY
Luis Pérez Calvo
Contemporary visual art and artistic practice by Luis Pérez Calvo at CentroCentro, Retiro.
PUPPETS
Verne
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro, featuring the classic adventure tale.
CINEMA
We Stayed Alone
Adrián Canoura builds a multifaceted film about paternal love and the sea through his father's thirty-year fishing career, layering archival material, photographs, childhood postcards, and found images into an intimate material space.
READING
Todo cambia
Poetry collection by Jairo Aganzo exploring beauty in everyday life, transformation, and gratitude. The author dialogues with presenters and reads selected poems.
FESTIVALS
Family Visit to the Nursery and Nendo Dango
Guided tour of the Vivero de Estufas greenhouse installations followed by hands-on Nendo Dango cultivation techniques in the Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro. Games teach daily operations and their importance to the park.
MUSIC
Grupo Retablo
Contemporary poetry with live piano by composer Pablo Bethencourt and guest poets reciting their work. Singer Mayte Domínguez performs selected pieces. Recommended for ages 12+.
FLAMENCO
Dance: Accent, Duende and Rhythm
Spanish dance performance uniting classical and contemporary styles, exploring Andalusian traditions and the emotional essence of flamenco through music and movement.
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…
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.
CINEMA
Artistic Residencies Centre: Long Shadow
Film screening at Sala Borau examining work from the Artistic Residencies Centre at Matadero Madrid, which supports artists and researchers exploring climate emergency, resource extraction, sustainability, interspecies relations, rural life, and food systems.
TALKS
El fin que me es extraño
Book presentation by José Luis García Ameijenda at Imprenta Municipal, exploring themes of art and typography.
FESTIVALS
You Direct the Orchestra
Interactive experience at Parque de la Vaguada where visitors conduct the orchestra and create live music through hands-on participation.
LATIN
Voices to Return
Intergenerational concert featuring father and daughter Pedro and Vera Herrero performing emblematic songs from across the world: boleros, tangos, copla, bossa nova, and popular song. An intimate show celebrating music that shapes collective memory.
THEATRE
Museo Banksy Madrid
Museo Banksy. El Universo del misterioso artista británico se expone ahora de forma permanente en el corazón de Madrid. Adéntrate en el Museo Banksy y descubre las obras más importantes y comprometidas del artista.
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,…
CINEMA
The Miracle
Journey as self-discovery unfolds through doubt and temporal ambiguity. A couple, daughter, and filmmaker navigate retrospection and superimposed images, where reopening one's eyes becomes the quiet miracle at the heart of cinema.
TALKS
Mablaz Poetry Anthology and Short Story Contest
Poetry anthology and short story contest combining readings and literary competition at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
MUSIC
Four Seasons Festival: Spring Echoes of a Café Cantante
Spring edition of the Four Seasons Festival. Spanish dance performance featuring Beatriz Balseiro and Estrella Micol exploring the richness and diversity of the tradition through a journey of nuance and emotion. For all ages.
COMEDY
IncoModa de Euge Ruiz
A través de anécdotas personales y situaciones cotidianas, Eugenia explora los que nos une y diferencia, convirtiendo temas serios en comedia, porque hay cosas que ya no se pueden ignorar.
EXHIBITIONS
Luis Pérez Calvo
Exhibition at CentroCentro presenting Luis Pérez Calvo's mixed media installations exploring memory, identity, and urban space through immersive environments.
FESTIVAL
The Secret Agent
Director Kleber Mendonça Filho. 1977 Brazil: a fugitive teacher returns to Recife seeking refuge but finds the city under military dictatorship, pursued by government forces and death threats. Oscar nominee for Best International Film, Cannes winner for Best Direction.
WORKSHOPS
And I'm from Science - Science Experiments Workshop
Tiera discovers pioneering female scientists including Hypatia, Ada Lovelace, and Marie Curie, then creates her own scientific invention and method. For ages 3 and up.
JAZZ
Lila Horovitz Trio
Lila Horovitz Trio performs author-driven music where double bass is both rhythmic foundation and melodic voice. A sophisticated yet approachable programme for jazz, contemporary music and root music lovers. From 14 years.
THEATRE
Alice in Wonderland
Familial adaptation by La Asociación Cultural de Teatro PLAS PLAS of Lewis Carroll's classic. Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole into an absurd fantasy world inhabited by eccentric characters.
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.
FESTIVAL
The Bribed, by Fritz Lang
1953 film screening and discussion led by Guillermo Balmori, part of a season on director Fritz Lang.
WORKSHOPS
Eternal Nature Capsule
Nature workshop for ages 14 to 30 at Centro Cultural Meseta de Orcasitas, exploring environmental themes through creative activities and hands-on learning.
MUSIC
Sugarland Project
Latin fusion band performing a repertoire of unforgettable boleros and Latin American songs blended with diverse styles. Approximately 60 minutes. Suitable for all ages.
THEATRE
Tales of Nature
Performance by Compañía Zumo Animaciones. Forest fairies share entertaining stories about caring for nature and embark on exciting adventures with the audience. 60 minutes. From age 3.
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…
CINEMA
Fetish and Power
Programme exploring fetishism as a practice where desire fixes on objects, gestures, or roles. Examines how pleasure constructs itself through role-play, embodied limits, and surrender, making desire a visible axis of identity.
WORKSHOPS
Eternal Nature Capsule
Nature workshop for ages 14 to 30 at Centro Sociocultural Cánovas del Castillo, exploring environmental themes through creative activities and hands-on learning.
MUSIC
Family Music: The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Piano, rabab, saz and darbuka accompany the silent animation classic by Lotte Reiniger, celebrating 2026 centenary of cinema's first major animated film. Original composition and genre adaptations unite East and West in sound. Approx 90 minutes.
THEATRE
Elementía
Participatory theatre by Compañía Pálpito Cultural. In the magical land of Elementía, nature spirits need help restoring an imbalance. Audiences join an adventure through trials and puzzles to recover lost gems.
CONTEMPORARY
Convocatoria Intermediae Distribuido
Open-call exhibition at Cineteca Madrid featuring diverse artistic practices and experimental work displayed across multiple interconnected spaces.
CINEMA
Dead Language + Sauf le Passé
Double bill: Dead Language follows an isolated man surrounded by dogs in a violent landscape where wind and silence guard what cannot be fully said; Sauf le Passé explores how museums preserve and present contested histories.
KIDS
The Potato: Treasures Underground
Family workshop exploring potato cultivation, varieties, and the hidden treasures beneath the soil. For ages 8 and up with adult supervision at Centro de Educación Ambiental y Cultural Maris Stella.
CLASSICAL
Opera and Zarzuela Gala with Orchestra and Soloists
Progreso Musical presents a gala of opera and zarzuela featuring a full orchestra and soloists at Centro Cultural Valdebernardo.
THEATRE
Vespera, Erotic Cabaret
Erotic cabaret at Axel Hotel where desire, temptation, and the forbidden come alive as daylight gives way to night, blurring the line between light and shadow.
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.
CINEMA
Obscure Avant-garde: Slovenian Experimental Cinema II - Various Artists
Slovenian experimental films made outside Yugoslav industry, restored by the Slovenian Film Archive. Selection spans existential post-war reflection, atomic-era anxieties, and 1970s countercultural spirit, including Fantastična Balada.
WORKSHOPS
Workshop with Michiyo Akamine
Workshop with artist Michiyo Akamine at Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo in Fuencarral-El Pardo.
JAZZ
Jazz Time
Florencia Aragón and her ensemble deliver tributes to Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Frank Sinatra, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, George Gershwin, and Cole Porter. A high-level performance exploring the most emblematic jazz melodies of the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Ages 14+.
COMEDY
Pecata Minuta
Compañía Cinderella presents a comedy about four cloistered nuns planning their escape after twenty years enclosed. Their contrasting worldviews and inner lives reflect the childhood trauma of their confinement.
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.
CINEMA
Discovering José Luis de Pablos
Photojournalism during Spain's Transition through the archive of José Luis de Pablos, chief photographer at Cambio 16. Over 70,000 negatives, slides, and film materials document political and social transformation.
KIDS
From Pond to Garden: Friends in New Clothes
Workshop for children aged 5 and up exploring the life cycles of animals that transform to survive in water and land, focusing on species in Pradolongo park.
FLAMENCO
The Brunette of My Copla
Natalia Mellado performs the copla classics of Marifé de Triana, Isabel Pantoja, Rocío Jurado and others. The programme includes audience requests in the 'Coplas a la Carta' slot. A recital honouring the genre's greatest voices. Free entry with advance booking.
COMEDY
An Hour with Nora
Jaime Álvarez 'Almasy' directs this tragicomedy in which a man keeps vigil over his recently deceased cat while revisiting life's transcendental themes: love, family, work, and self-discipline. More comedy than tragedy. Recommended for ages 16+.
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.
CINEMA
The Family
Film screening at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas as part of Cine Foros 2026. Tickets distributed one hour before screening from Casa Club Venezuela. Maximum two tickets per person until capacity.
TALKS
Bibliozoo: A Bestiary of Libraries
Book presentation by JB Rodríguez Aguilar, published by Malbec Ediciones. A postmodern collection of microfiction and fantasy tales transforming the library into an imaginary zoo of animal-users and librarians, blending humour with cultural insight.
LATIN
Always Manzanero
Versos de Bolero company celebrates Armando Manzanero's music as an ideal gift between lovers. A concert evoking past times and reigniting romance through intimate musical arrangements.
DANCE
Lyric Concert: Grupo Lírico Rubato
Grupo Lírico Rubato marks 20 years with a concert recalling highlights from their extensive career.
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…
CINEMA
Closing Session
World premiere of A mitad del mar, a collective work by Cine-Ojo latino-madrileño filmed on the back steps of the Cineteca in Legazpi. Young voices dismantle prejudice by redefining the word "panchito" across Latin American contexts.
WELLNESS
Family Yoga
Yoga session for families at Centro Cultural Nicolás Salmerón. Exercises and techniques designed to improve children's growth, muscle tone, agility and posture while strengthening family bonds and concentration.
OUTDOOR
Eñe Pop
Grupo Eñe performs a tribute to pop and rock hits from the 1970s to 1990s in Spanish and English. The band adapts its repertoire to audience and venue, providing the soundtrack of shared memory. All ages. Approx 90 minutes.
THEATRE
The Would-Be Gentleman
Grupo Oberón stages the story of Jourdain, a middle-aged man determined to gain acceptance at court by hiring tutors in dance, weapons, philosophy, and music. A farce exposing the con artists who fleece him while he attempts to buy his way to refinement.
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.
CINEMA
No Ghosts on Good Street
Film at Sala Borau. Four siblings approach adulthood while striving to build independent lives without losing the bonds that unite them, navigating family ties and personal ambition.
MUSIC
Obertura (Allegro ma non troppo)
Three middle-aged musicians attempt to play together at Centro Cultural Nicolás Salmerón, but sheet music, stands and their own bodies become obstacles in this gestural and absurd visual journey without words.
OUTDOOR
Sunsetstrip Madrid - Hernan Cattaneo Extended Set
The renowned Sunsetstrip platform will be presented for the first time in Europe at Caja Mágica on 30 May. It will be the only show by the DJ from Argentina, Hernán Cattaneo, on the Iberian Peninsula this year, in what will be a unique cultural experience that combines nature,…
BALLET
Classical and Spanish Dance Festival
Escuela Municipal de Música y Danza María Dolores Pradera showcases classical ballet and Spanish dance through student choreography. The programme spans styles and eras, blending technical precision with expressive force and musical sensibility.
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.
CINEMA
The Currents
Film by Milagros Mumenthaler at Sala Azcona. An Argentine stylist's impulsive decision to jump into a Swiss river during a business trip triggers a profound shift. Weaving modernist cinema with critique of contemporary neoliberal society.
WORKSHOPS
Video and Stage Dramaturgy
Workshop on video dramaturgy and stage design at Nave 10 Matadero's Contemporary Dramatic Creation programme.
MUSIC
Bad Bunny
The singer from Puerto Rico, considered to be the king of Latin urban music with more than 80 million listeners per month on platforms like Spotify, will be performing ten concerts at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on 30 and 31 May; 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 June 2026…
COMEDY
Menudo Ganao
Compañía Nosteatrum presents a delirious hospital comedy where a nursing intern, receptionist and parade of eccentric patients collide in a waiting room. Meet unforgettable characters in situations of absurd chaos and human contradiction.
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.
CINEMA
Tycoon + Broom Broom Follar
Double feature at Sala Azcona. Broom Broom Follar (Spain, 2026, 8') draws on an urban legend of two teenagers who died while making love on their motorcycle, haunting Vigo as immortal ghosts bound by passion.
WORKSHOPS
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Workshop at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas teaching traditional Chinese brush techniques and character writing methods.
MUSIC
Concert in the Amazon
Compañía Colorín-Colorada presents a family show following Tito, a woodpecker dreaming of joining the jungle's great concert. Through rhythm, humour and music, animals discover the value of percussion and teamwork. A musical tribute to composer Tito Puente.
COMEDY
A Devil on the Platform
Compañía Azares Teatros stages Salvador Bueso's play with Elsa Valera and Bueso. In an empty train station, a man and an anachronistic station manager reveal their true nature through dialogue exploring the burdens we all carry.
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.
CINEMA
Patty Is Such a Girly Name
An 18-year-old judoka from a remote Greek island moves to Athens to pursue Olympic dreams, facing love, betrayal, and painful truths that may break or strengthen her.
WRITING
Juggling to Write
Workshop at Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata combining juggling movement with creative writing practice.
MUSIC
Que siga la fiesta
La compañía Ditirambo,presenta, 'Que siga la fiesta'. Mayo es el mes de la fiesta, de las canciones, de disfrutar del buen tiempo y de las tardes con los amigos. Para Carlitos este siempre ha sido su mes preferido y por eso no quiere que se acabe. Edad recomendada: de 4 a 9 años.
COMEDY
Virgin of Karma
Tati Cruz's debut solo comedy hour. Written and performed entirely by Cruz, this show explores personal humour with sharp observations and an hour of original material.
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.
CINEMA
When You Die You Become a Place
Filmmaker Julián Génisson's work captures immediacy and spontaneity through direct, unmediated cinema. This film bypasses contemporary production logics to present itself raw and urgent, echoing the experimental tropical film sessions pioneered by Iván Cardoso.
LECTURE
First History of Madrid by Jerónimo de Quintana
Talk at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas exploring Jerónimo de Quintana's foundational historical account of Madrid.
CLASSICAL
Film Soundtracks for All
Orquesta La Bohème and Coro de las Artes TAI at Centro Cultural Meseta de Orcasitas present a 90-minute symphonic concert. Classic cinema scores and beloved film melodies transport audiences to their favourite stories and moments.
COMEDY
Chekhov's Short Comedies: A Marriage Proposal, The Anniversary and The Bear
Compañía Tantalus Teatro stages three Chekhov comedies full of entanglement and humour. Everyday situations pushed to extremes reveal character passions and contradictions. Absurd arguments and unexpected turns transform the trivial into hilarity.
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.
CINEMA
On Duty
Film by Petra Biondina Volpe. Floria is a dedicated surgical nurse in a Swiss hospital, but one hectic night shift tests her professionalism when the emergency ward is overwhelmed and understaffed.
READING
Assault on Reading: Flowers and Gardens
Talk with Carmen García Iglesias on flowers and gardens, their history, and meaning. Discover plants from gardens to terraces, including carnivorous species, and learn basic care for potted plants.
POP / ROCK
42nd Street
Concert by Decine at Centro Cultural Antonio Machado featuring three musicians: vocalist Yolanda Campa, pianist Ramón Morán and bassist Paco Calero. Classic film soundtracks arranged as an original concert.
COMEDY
Blind Love
Talentos Ocultos company presents a comedy in which the ruined Baroness of Castelestafa seeks a wealthy, undemanding husband for her rather plain daughter. She believes she's found the ideal match, but complications ensue.
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).
CINEMA
Memories of Yesterday
A 27-year-old single woman takes a countryside holiday from 1982 Tokyo. The film moves between her present and schoolgirl past with nostalgic reflection and striking landscapes as she contemplates difficult decisions about her future.
WORKSHOPS
Consumer Rights and Labelling Workshop
In-person workshop on consumer rights, responsibilities, and sustainable consumption. Theory and practical sessions using an interactive supermarket model. For adults, approximately two and a half hours at La Cabaña de la Rosaleda in Parque del Retiro.
FLAMENCO
A Walk Through Andalusia with Clickflamenco
Flamenco celebration at Centro Cultural Fernando Lázaro Carreter touring Andalusian landmarks through music and visual storytelling. Live performance of representative regional styles with cultural commentary.
COMEDY
Darío Fo, Franca Rame and Other Women
Teatro Pepitas Grillas presents a performance of irony, farce, and humour as various women monologue their dramas, lives, and situations. Laughter sometimes freezes in the mouth.
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…
CINEMA
Drinking and Driving
Avalon Fast and Jillian Frank explore nostalgia for an unreachable past and an imagined future. Set during one summer, the film captures a generation facing a bleak present that looks backwards, seeking lost futures.
KIDS
Star Lamp Workshop
Hands-on workshop creating star lamps from recycled materials for children of various ages. Build colourful masterpieces while developing creativity and discovering DIY crafts in a dynamic, fun setting.
MUSIC
6 x 4 y Cueros
Trio at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas featuring violin, percussion, and guitar. José Gabriel Nunes, Devis Colmenares, and Jonnathan El Barouki. For adult audiences.
THEATRE
Family Secrets
Javier Arriazu's play reveals what lies beneath the Gómez Ruiz-Pérez family's perfect facade: a respected doctor, an ideal mother, an exemplary daughter, the perfect mother-in-law, and an enchanting boy. But what if their secrets fall into the wrong hands?
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.
CINEMA
Eternal Flame
Love, cinema, and naiveté converge when João and Clara meet by chance. She is a film production assistant; he is unemployed. Recognising each other from film school, she invites him to a film set. Includes post-screening discussion.
KIDS
Theatre: Squirrel Lula and the Forest Treasure
Interactive sensory adventure for young explorers. Squirrel Lula and explorer Alba search for hidden treasure to restore joy to a sad forest. Children become explorers helping rescue the woodland, aided by animal characters and magical surprises.
JAZZ
Beatriz Zaragoza Duo
Jazz and jazz fusion at Centro Cultural Quinta del Berro with vocalist Beatriz Zaragoza and guitarist Jaby Sánchez. Their warm, subtle atmosphere draws from Madrid jazz tradition with intoxicating interplay. Ages 12+.
BALLET
Ballet of Latina: New Production
Ballet of Latina, directed by Gema Marquina, presents its latest choreographic creation.
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.
TALKS
Madrid Collects: Collections from Within
A talk and discussion at CentroCentro in Retiro.
MUSIC
Anthology of Zarzuela
Workshop exploring Madrid's zarzuela heritage through characters immortalised by Goya, from El Barberillo de Lavapiés to the neighbourhoods of Las Vistillas, Embajadores and Lavapiés.
COMEDY
PaGAGnini
A show produced by the company Yllana and renowned violinist Ara Malikian (Beirut, Lebanon, 1968). A classical music concert at which the most famous compositions of all time are fused with the absurd humour of Yllana.
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.
CLASSICAL
Piano Concert by Lucas
Lucas performs solo in a family-friendly recital at Centro Cultural Puerta de Toledo. Programme spans Liszt, Chopin, Mozart, Debussy, Beethoven, Williams, Elton John, and Beatles. Aimed at families with children from age 5.
COMEDY
Chefs - Yllana
The Yllana company has done it again. Chefs is a hilarious show filled with gags and absurd humour, laughing at the world of gastronomy and so-called “nui cuisin”. The production is coming to Teatro Serrano with performances scheduled on 30 May, 4, 20 and 27 June, and 11 July.
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.
CLASSICAL
An Afternoon with Sting
Guitar and voice recital by José Carlos Pino Jiménez at Centro Cultural Las Californias. Personal arrangements exploring Sting's music with intimate reworkings for guitar and voice.
THEATRE
Stories on Stage
Lola Sevilla leads a participatory family gathering of narrative games where voice, image and imagination animate shared stories. A playful experience transforming storytelling into theatre. From 6 years. Advance booking required.
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.
FLAMENCO
Alma Flamenca Duo
Lorena Jiménez 'Lunares' and Mercedes Martínez perform flamenco song and guitar at Centro Cultural Buenavista. From copla and bolero to Lola Flores and Chavela Vargas, exploring bulerias and alegrías of Cádiz.
KIDS
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Children's theatre at Centro Sociocultural Marconi presenting two different forest friends-a hardworking ant and a carefree grasshopper. When summer ends and winter approaches, what becomes of these beloved characters? A 55-minute tale filled with music and fun.
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…
CLASSICAL
Classical Music Recital II - Schumann, Brahms, Schubert
Piano recital by Spanish pianist Rodolfo Albero at Centro Cultural San Francisco La Prensa. Works by Schumann, Brahms and Schubert honouring great composers throughout music history.
COMEDY
Reciclashhh
Concert by Josema Pizarro and Rodrigo Martín Munuera at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj. Recycled objects-bottles, tubing, bicycle parts, food-transform into instruments playing unexpected melodies.
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…
OUTDOOR
Tribute to the Beatles
Chamber concert by OMNIA: voice, guitar and cello approach the Beatles' most remembered works, revealing melodic and emotional richness through intimate arrangements where each instrument dialogues.
FOLK
Learn Chotis at Centro Cultural Lavapiés
Masterclass in Chotis dance held the last Saturday of each month by Asociación Chotis siempre Madrid. Learn traditional Madrid dance with expert instructors, followed by a small exhibition. Pre-registration required via cclavapies@madrid.es.
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…
OUTDOOR
Noches de Pradolongo. Bedate
Concert by Bedate at Parque de Pradolongo as part of the Noches de Pradolongo summer series.
KIDS
The Master of Imagination's Helpers
Ferro Teatro presents a tale of two magical elves guarding the book of stories against an evil imagination-stealing monster. Can children help the elves recover the stolen tales and save humanity from a world without fantasy?
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.
POP / ROCK
Radio Fórmula, Party Hits from the 60s to 00s
Concert at Espacio Hollywood celebrating pop and rock hits from Spanish and international artists across six decades. A nostalgia-filled party for every music lover.
DANCE
Why?
Choreography and direction by Alessio Natale at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas. A 25-minute piece questioning the pressure to be exceptional, exploring how to inhabit one's own identity without artifice. Features eleven performers.
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…
ELECTRONIC
Stüm / Gerardo Niva / Tsvi
Electronic music concert at Sala But with Stüm, Gerardo Niva, and Tsvi exploring contemporary electronic production through synthesizers, beats, and sonic experimentation.
COMEDY
Bee
Hilando Títeres at Auditorio Carmen Laforet presents an original story with humour and heart. Nina dreams of flying and becoming her family's first female pilot, but bedtime calls. To sleep she must count sheep-until she finds Morena. A 50-minute adventure.
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.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays IV
Chamber music concert series at Teatro Real presenting baroque, classical, and contemporary works performed by intimate ensembles in an acoustically ideal setting.
FLAMENCO
End of Party
Ana María Puente 'La Pelirroja' and María Gracia at Centro Sociocultural San Fermín. Two great voices perform with live musicians across an 80-minute programme of rumbas, copla, sevillanas, ballads and surprises. A celebration of flamenco-rooted music.
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.
CLASSICAL
Orchestra of the Network
Students from Madrid's 13 Municipal Schools of Music and Dance perform under director Mª Blanca Castillo Sanz at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj. Part of the city's municipal music education network.
THEATRE
The Infanta's Birthday
Rateatro at Teatro Municipal de Vallecas presents a 60-minute piece. The Infanta's court has brought a buffoon from the forest. Through him she dances, laughs and learns surprising things-until he discovers the palace was never meant for him.
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),…
CLASSICAL
Participatory Choral Harmony (Cancelled)
Participatory choral singing organised by HARMONY QAT. Singers follow lyrics projected on screen in a shared musical experience that fosters group expression and community.
FLAMENCO
Flamenco Dance Spectacle by San Ignacio de Loyola Fusión
Dance spectacle at Centro Cultural La Vaguada blending flamenco, pasodoble, tango, bolero and sevillanas. Typical styles of Spanish popular culture fuse into a unified celebration of movement and rhythm.
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.
JAZZ
Soul-Funk Versions with Enclave de Soul
Live performance at Edificio Sociocultural Marta Escudero Díaz-Tejeiro featuring Elena Marín, Miguel Krause, Mario Matobella and Kike Gil interpreting soul, funk, jazz and pop-rock classics. Free entry until capacity.
DANCE
Blood on the Heels
Ícaro company at Centro Cultural Alfredo Kraus presents a comedy by Humberto Robles, directed by Jose Manuel Díaz del Pulgar. A mysterious murderer sows terror in Madrid's Chueca neighbourhood.
EXHIBITIONS
Dislocación
Exhibition titled Dislocación at Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga exploring themes of displacement and spatial transformation.
JAZZ
Las Swingsters Concert
All-female vocal group Las Swingsters perform at the Patio de la Fuente de la Fama. Setlist spans jazz standards, swing, and contemporary hits from John Williams to modern pop.
THEATRE
One Life Only
Amateur theatre group El Gato Bohemio at Centro Sociocultural Montecarmelo. A conversation between friends escalates into a clash of ideas where logic, beliefs and identity are tested. The piece asks: how far are we willing to believe? A meditation on truth and time.
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.
FLAMENCO
Poetry, Tango and Flamenco
Grupo Cero fuses flamenco intensity with literary poetry and emotional tango. Featuring poems by Miguel Oscar Menassa, Maestro Manuel Valencia on piano, and performances by Grupo Cero artists in a cultural journey.
COMEDY
Fleeting Love Nights
Felipe Andrés Producciones theatre piece at Centro Cultural Carril del Conde. Four interwoven stories of comedy and emotion unfold in the night, exploring human connection and unspoken desires.
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.
OUTDOOR
Film Scores Concert
Asociación Musical Bohème performs outdoor concert of cinema's greatest soundtracks. Classics by John Williams, Hans Zimmer, and Michael Giacchino arranged and presented with full orchestral and choral arrangement.
THEATRE
What Do We Do Now with Alice?
Female theatre group at Centro Cultural Lope de Vega stages a work based on Alice Munro stories. A revelation about the Nobel Prize-winning author forces the company to confront the tension between separating art from artist.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Yungmorpheus
YUNGMORPHEUS performs at Sala UNI, a smaller venue hosting electronic and alternative music.
COMEDY
Tarot Comedy
Comedy show at Centro Sociocultural García Lorca blending tarot readings with humour. Each card becomes an excuse for laughs as audiences experience wit and playful fortune-telling for the evening.
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.
OUTDOOR
Music of the Austro-Hungarian Empire: The Songs of Sissi
Soprano, violin and piano trio at Espacio de Lectura Parque del Oeste performs masterpieces by Liszt, Dvorak, Kreisler and Strauss from the 1867-1918 Austro-Hungarian Empire. Iliana Sánchez, Andrea Szmek and Natalia Belenova.
COMEDY
Don't Laugh or It Gets Worse
Comedy show at Centro Cultural Lavapiés directed by Carolina Lapausa. Independent comic scenes by contemporary playwrights including Alfredo Sanzol explore identity, communication and modern family life.
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.
POP / ROCK
From Classicism to Pop: Shared Songs
Musical conversation exploring classical and popular songs at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós.
THEATRE
The Women Who Disarm
Grupo Teatral Bambalina Viba production at Centro Sociocultural Santa Petronila. Women await the end of a fifty-year war while husbands and sons fight on the front, searching for hope amid devastation.
EXHIBITIONS
Dialogues of Colour Between Spanish and Palestinian Art
Interdisciplinary exhibition exploring Spanish and Palestinian art at Biblioteca Pública José Saramago, Fuencarral-El Pardo.
MUSIC
Fantasy, Carnival, and Enchantment
Concert of fantasy, carnival, and enchantment music at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós in Centro.
THEATRE
Lawnmower
Montajes en el Abismo theatre production at Centro Cultural Príncipe de Asturias. A small company faces upheaval when annual ministry funding is replaced with a digital acceleration coaching programme.
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.
OUTDOOR
Omega 30th Anniversary, Noches del Botánico
Omega, Spanish synthpop pioneers, perform a 30th anniversary concert at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, celebrating three decades of electronic music innovation.
COMEDY
Tea with Emily Dickinson
Doble Sentido Producciones monologue at Centro Cultural Hortaleza with actress María Pastor. A tribute to the celebrated poet drawing from the company's acclaimed production 'The Lady in White'.
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.
POP / ROCK
Madrid Fado Festival 2026
The Madrid Fado Festival will be holding its sixteenth edition on 4 and 5 June, offering a unique opportunity to enjoy some of today’s leading exponents of the genre. This year, Sara Correia, Beatriz Felício and António Zambujo will be representing Portuguese music.
THEATRE
Employee of the Year
Asociación Aquarius production at Centro Cultural Ciudad Pegaso. Unemployed actor Daniel arrives for a banking interview that becomes a nightmare when the manager reveals an incredible truth.
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…
OUTDOOR
Rigoberta Bandini at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Rigoberta Bandini performs as part of the Noches del Botánico summer series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, combining contemporary pop with distinctive vocal performance in an outdoor setting.
DANCE
This Is Pop
Escuela Coral de Madrid explores favourite pop artists and iconic songs at Centro Sociocultural Rafael de León. A concert celebrating pop's defining moments and universal melodies.
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.
MUSIC
ReggaeMad Fest 2026
The Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) Campus in the Cantoblanco University City will host a new edition of the ReggaeMad Festival on 5 and 6 June, featuring all genres of reggae.
COMEDY
A Dead Man with Peppercorn Sauce
Dark comedy by Azares Teatro with María Carrera and Salvador Bueso. Daniel, a Hollywood screenwriter in crisis, plans a risky barbecue in his Boston home that spirals into absurd chaos when unexpected guests arrive.
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.
MUSIC
António Zambujo at Teatro Real
Portuguese fado singer performs traditional and contemporary arrangements at Teatro Real, blending classic fado with modern orchestration and interpretive depth.
THEATRE
Us, Our Legacy - Documental Theatre
Documentary theatre directed by Mar Amado at Edificio Sociocultural Marta Escudero Díaz-Tejeiro. Women over 65 from Villaverde share their stories for intergenerational dialogue. Ages 16+.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Case Oats
Case Oats play an electronic and indie set at Fun House for a smaller venue crowd.
MUSICAL
Canta Bingo
Bienvenidos al bingo que no se juega sentado: ¡aquí se canta y se baila! En este Bingo Musical, los cartones no llevan números, sino temazos que todos conocen.
CONTEMPORARY
Avelino Sala
Exhibition of works by Avelino Sala at CentroCentro featuring contemporary paintings and drawings across multiple rooms.
POP / ROCK
La Oreja de Van Gogh Tribute
Gasca Producciones celebrates one of Spanish pop's most beloved bands. A 60-minute concert journey through their greatest hits, reviving the sensitivity, energy, and poetry that defined generations.
THEATRE
Extasis, Erotic Cabaret Show
Desafía los límites de la sensualidad y la exploración erótica en nuestro show íntimo y erótico gay de cabaret. Sumérgete en la oscuridad tentadora de tus propias fantasías y transpórtate a un mundo seductor, donde los deseos más profundos y oscuros se hacen realidad.
EXHIBITIONS
Book Folding and Recycled Paper Art
Workshops demonstrating book folding and creative techniques with recycled paper at Biblioteca Pública La Chata, Carabanchel.
POP / ROCK
Beatriz Felício and Sara Correia at Teatro Real
Portuguese singer-songwriters perform intimate acoustic sets at Teatro Real, blending folk and contemporary pop with vocal harmonies and lyrical storytelling.
THEATRE
The Terrifying Tale of Aba
Theatre at Parque Forestal de Valdebebas-Felipe VI features Aba the pirate who visits land once yearly to share her fantastical adventures with monsters and ghosts.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Steve Aoki
The renowned American remixer and producer, Steve Aoki, heads the line-up of an exclusive show alongside Switch Disco and Shake Coconut on 6 June at The Lenovo Garage (Autocine Madrid). This event is devoted to electronic music and the live experience.
THEATRE
The Mayor of Zalamea
Tithya Teatro presents Calderón de la Barca's classic at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas. For adult audiences.
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.
OUTDOOR
I Love Reggaeton Madrid 2026
IFEMA MADRID will host the return of I Love Reggaeton on 6 June, which will be in a festival format. There will be more than 30 live artists and three outdoor stages where the greatest hits of the genre can be heard, performed by the likes of Tito el Bambino, Henry Méndez, Cali…
THEATRE
The Plant Man
Vidas de Alambre theatre company brings this tale of a brave hero searching for stolen flower seeds. Along his journey he meets characters teaching truths about life and nature. Ages 3+.
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.
MUSIC
Conan Gray
The rising star from the United States will be coming to Madrid as part of his latest worldwide tour of stadiums, the Wishbone World Tour 2026.
COMEDY
Servicio de habitaciones
Servicio de habitaciones es una comedia en torno de farsa sobre la atención al cliente en Axel Hotel Madrid. La acción transcurre en una de las habitaciones del famoso y prestigioso Hotel Axel Madrid.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Mondo Open AIR #02: ¥øu$uk€ ¥uk1mat$u / Partiboi69 B2B Clouds / Gerardo Niva / DJ Swisherman
Open-air electronic music festival at Terraza Jowke featuring Yousuke Yukimatsu, Partiboi69, and Gerardo Niva.
DRAMA
Dead Poets Society
Theatre company Chamaleo presents this classic drama. A powerful exploration of poetry, friendship, and the courage to seize the day.
EXHIBITIONS
I Am Ashurbanipal - Admission and Catalogue
Entry to the I Am Ashurbanipal exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid, includes catalogue and on-site educator support.
POP / ROCK
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour
Conan Gray performs the Wishbone World Tour at Palacio Vistalegre with pop and singer-songwriter material.
KIDS
Witch Maruxa's Tales
Storyteller Witch Maruxa brings magical and fascinating tales combining art and narrative. A family-friendly rock-edged spectacle for ages 3 to 80, by Teatro Max Estrella.
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.
MUSIC
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour | Paquetes VIP
Conan Gray performs the Wishbone World Tour at Palacio Vistalegre with VIP packages available.
THEATRE
Microtheater: Off to the Vegetable Patch
Four microtheatre pieces by Peripatéticas Vallecanas lasting roughly 90 minutes. Works by Emilio Mahugo Serrano and Almudena Pérez Cruz explore unexpected connections between plants, emotion, and mystery. For adult audiences.
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.
OUTDOOR
Noches de Pradolongo. Patax
Concert by Patax at Parque de Pradolongo as part of the Noches de Pradolongo summer series.
LATIN
Manuel de Segura and Yolanda Gaviño
Dance and copla performance celebrating Spain's musical heritage. Manuel de Segura and dancer Yolanda Gaviño bring passion, castanets, and traditional dress to revive iconic Spanish songs and the spirit of Madrid's castizo districts.
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.
OUTDOOR
Afterparty: Open AIR Artists
Electronic and experimental DJs perform techno, ambient, and avant-garde sets in Sala But's garden space, drawing Madrid's underground electronic music community for an after-hours outdoor celebration.
THEATRE
Ego y Supraconciencia Buscando el sentido de la Vida
Theatre production at Teatro Real exploring ego and superconsciousness through dramatic performance, investigating philosophical questions about human existence, consciousness, and personal purpose through conceptual storytelling.
EXHIBITIONS
Paper Fragments
Paper collage and mixed media works by Raquel García exploring texture and form at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Tetuán.
OUTDOOR
Two Door Cinema Club
The indie rock and indie pop trio from Northern Ireland, which dates back to 2007, will be performing at the Nights at the Botanical Festival on 7 June at Complutense University Botanical Gardens (Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII).
DANCE
Juxtaposition: Musical Gathering
Session on Madonna's Confessions on a Dance Floor, hailed as the most influential pop album of the decade. Explore its disco roots and electronic spirit before the release of Part II this July.
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.
OUTDOOR
Two Door Cinema Club at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Two Door Cinema Club performs indie rock during the Noches del Botánico summer series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, delivering energetic guitar-driven sets in an outdoor venue.
MUSICAL
Ariodante
George Frideric Handel's baroque opera Ariodante at Teatro Real tells of love, deception, and redemption in a Renaissance setting, featuring elaborate orchestration and dramatic arias performed by professional singers.
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.
CLASSICAL
Choral Recital by Coral Canticorum
Coral Canticorum performs at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pablo Neruda in Ciudad Lineal.
MUSICAL
Los Estunmen
Contemporary theatre at Teatro Real combining dialogue, movement, and dynamic staging to create a character-driven narrative that explores human connection and dramatic storytelling.
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.
OUTDOOR
Ethel Cain at Noches del Botánico
American singer-songwriter Ethel Cain performs at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, the summer concert series in Madrid.
THEATRE
Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)
The Italian-Palestinian director Omar Elerian directs this play by the Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, a theatrical experiment that reflects on how we inhabit today’s globalised world.
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.
OUTDOOR
Big Thief / Ata Kak at Noches del Botánico
Indie rock act Big Thief joins Ghanaian highlife artist Ata Kak at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII's summer concert series.
THEATRE
We love disco - Yllana
The prestigious Yllana Company presents a show that pays tribute to the greatest hits of disco music. This disco immersive experience can be seen from 5 to 7 June 2026 at the Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío.
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.
FLAMENCO
Flamenco Poetry
María Pastor and Pedro Ojesto present selections from García Lorca's Romancero Gitano, weaving voice and music through symbolism and rhythm in an intimate, evocative performance.
THEATRE
Israel Galván - La edad de oro
The flamenco dancer, Israel Galván will perform a show from 5 to 7 June at the Centro Danza Matadero (CDM), which pays tribute to the Golden Age of flamenco from the last third of the 19th century to the first third of the 20th century.
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.
FLAMENCO
Sevillanas Workshop: Ole Nosotras!
Learn sevillanas, the flamenco dance style from Andalusia, in a group workshop at Espacio de Igualdad Carme Chacón.
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).
FLAMENCO
Israel Galván: La Edad de Oro
Flamenco performance at Centro Danza Matadero celebrating the 20th anniversary of Israel Galván's classic La Edad de Oro, renewed with María Marín on vocals and Rafael Rodríguez on guitar.
PAINTING
Juan P. Pardo
Graphic design and painting works by Madrid-born artist Juan P. Pardo at Centro Cultural Lope de Vega.
THEATRE
Puss in Boots
Teatro La Maquineta adapts the classic fairy tale. A princess must marry by ancient law, but loves a miller's son. With the cunning Puss in Boots' help, he becomes the famed Marquis of Carabás, though evil Prince Eric has other plans. 90 minutes. All ages.
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.
THEATRE
Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)
Theatre performance by Nassim Soleimanpour at Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque.
CONTEMPORARY
Miluca Sanz
Exhibition of works by Miluca Sanz at CentroCentro presenting contemporary art exploring diverse artistic techniques.
FLAMENCO
Cuerpo en danza: flamenco joven y ritmos urbanos
Contemporary flamenco and hip-hop fusion performed by young dancers at Teatro Real, blending traditional Andalusian techniques with urban street styles and electronic music.
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.
DANCE
Masterclass 'Listen to the Noises'
Israel Galván leads exploration of movement creation from individual archives. Dancers and non-dancers learn together, developing new forms by becoming their own musicians and discovering hidden creative personalities.
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.
THEATRE
Do You Know El trovador?
Theatrical adaptation of the classic Spanish narrative at Teatro Real, following a wandering minstrel caught between love, honor, and destiny.
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.
DANCE
You Conduct the Orchestra
Interactive performance at Centro Cultural La Vaguada where audiences direct the orchestra, part of Madrid's 21 Districts programme.
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.
THEATRE
Sasha Velour - Travesty
As part of her European tour, the prestigious drag queen Sasha Velour will be visiting the Gran Teatro Caixabank Príncipe Pío on 9 June to present her latest show, Travesty.
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.
CONTEMPORARY
Juliana Reyes and Paloma Hurtado ORIGánika
Dance performance by Juliana Reyes and Paloma Hurtado at Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque exploring organic movement, physicality, and the natural body in contemporary dance.
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).
THEATRE
Galata
The dancer, Cristiane Azem will pay tribute to the city of Istanbul through oriental dance and a review of different moments of its history from 10 to 14 June at the Teatro Gran Vía.
EXHIBITIONS
Engravings: Engravings 2
Engravings exhibition by Julián Basterrechea at Centro Sociocultural Valverde, showcasing the artist's work in traditional printmaking techniques.
THEATRE
ORIGánika
On 10 and 11 June, the Conde Duque Cultural Centre is hosting the Madrid première of this modern dance performance directed by Juliana Reyes, which reflects on life, death and the cycles of existence through the real bond between a mother and her daughter.
PAINTING
Floral Symphony
Flower-inspired paintings by Clara Cruz displayed at Centro Cultural Ciudad Pegaso, celebrating nature through abstract and representational forms.
THEATRE
Chronicle of a Spanish Wrongdoing
A theatre performance at Teatro Español in Centro.
PAINTING
Over the Rainbow
Paintings by Carlos Losa exploring colour and light in abstract compositions at Centro Cultural José Luis López Vázquez.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
EXHIBITIONS
Watercolour Paintings
Miguel Toresanos presents a selection of watercolour paintings.
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.
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
A lápiz o pincel
Drawings and paintings by Andrés del Collado and Ignacio Puras at Centro Cultural Miguel Hernández.
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.
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
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.
PAINTING
Luis Atarraya
Drawing and painting in graphite, oils, and watercolours create a textured universe exploring line and colour as vehicles of expression.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Persona by Paula Moscuzza
Mixed media work titled Persona by Paula Moscuzza presented at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González in Latina.
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
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.
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Summer Surprise Lending
Curated summer lending program offering surprise book selections at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Blas, inviting readers to discover unexpected titles.
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.
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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
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.
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…
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.
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Bridge tournament
Pairs card game tournament organised by Club Amigos del Bridge Moratalaz 'Alfredo Quintano' with multiple matches across different categories.