Handpicked from the same family lineup, scored for this weekend.
MUSICAL
Ópera & Zarzuela Dreams
The Teatro Rialto will host a show that combines the best of opera and zarzuela, reviving 20 great arias from both genres, accompanied by perfectly synchronised choirs and ballets performed by various lyrical singers.
MUSICAL
The Book of Mormon, the Musical
Teatro Rialto has audiences in fits of laughter every week, from Tuesday through Sunday, with performances of the funniest and most successful musical comedy of the past decade: The Book of Mormon.
PUPPETS
The Last Train
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro.
STORYTELLING
The Festival of Stories
Storytime session with Nelson Calderón at Biblioteca Benito Pérez Galdós designed for babies aged 0-24 months to stimulate the senses and strengthen emotional bonding through picture books.
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.
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.
FAMILY
Book Fair 2026 at Biblioteca Eugenio Trías
A family-friendly show at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Eugenio Trías. Casa de Fieras de El Retiro (Retiro) in Retiro.
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.