More worth your time at the same venue, plus a few nearby picks.
FESTIVALS
DEMM26 - European Music Day
European Music Day is on 21 June, coinciding with the Summer Solstice. It seeks to foster cultural exchange through music. Madrid hosts it every year with extraordinary concerts and musical activities of all styles and genres.
INTERNATIONAL
Cleopatra, the Immersive Exhibition
MAD (Madrid Artes Digitales) Immersive Experiences Centre will host an immersive experience that takes visitors to the heart of Hellenistic Egypt to rediscover one of the most fascinating women in global history.
INTERNATIONAL
CinePlaza Summer Cinema 2026
For the ninth consecutive year, the best recent and unreleased films in Madrid will once again take over the Plaza de Matadero Madrid. On Thursday to Sunday evenings in July (dates to be confirmed), the square will become the summer CinePlaza, a space to enjoy the magic of the…
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…
FESTIVALS
Sound Fiction Course: Intermediate Level
Intermediate term of the annual sound fiction course for those with prior voice work experience. Combines technique and oral narrative. End-of-year production at Casa del Lector auditorium. Led by Aránzazu San Ginés. Maximum 15 participants.
FESTIVALS
Sound Fiction Course: Beginner Level
Annual course (enrollable by term). Each session combines voice technique work and oral storytelling construction. An end-of-year production stages at Casa del Lector auditorium. Led by Aránzazu San Ginés. Maximum 15 participants.
FESTIVALS
Fabulous Creatures
Practical workshop cycle exploring legendary animals and supernatural beings through artistic materials. Participants learn techniques including painting, modelling and printmaking to develop their own mythical creature. Led by Creativiteka.
FESTIVALS
Ronda de Libros
Warm, participatory space at Matadero Madrid where specially selected stories encourage listening, emotion, and sensory exploration. Sessions adapt to babies' developmental stages through narrative techniques that foster attention, emotional connection, and tactile engagement.