Every event in Madrid that scored 70+.
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428 events · 146 in the Highlight tier (85+)
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…
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.
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
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.
WORKSHOPS
Video and Stage Dramaturgy
Workshop on video dramaturgy and stage design at Nave 10 Matadero's Contemporary Dramatic Creation programme.
FOOTBALL
Corazón Classic Match 2026
Charity, generosity and great football figures come together in the 13th edition of this special match to be played at the Bernabéu Stadium on 13 June under the slogan Un partido con alma de infancia.
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.
POP / ROCK
From Classicism to Pop: Shared Songs
Musical conversation exploring classical and popular songs at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós.
DRAMA
Hamlet.01
Contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare's tragedy at Teatro Español, blending classical narrative with modern theatrical language.
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.
PUPPETS
Verne
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro, featuring the classic adventure tale.
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
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Workshop at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas teaching traditional Chinese brush techniques and character writing methods.
SPORT
Motortec Chile
International Exhibition for the Aftermarket Industries, Targeting Professionals from Chile and Latin America
FESTIVALS
You Conduct the Orchestra
Interactive experience at Parque Eva Duarte in Salamanca where participants direct an orchestra.
MUSIC
Fantasy, Carnival, and Enchantment
Concert of fantasy, carnival, and enchantment music at Biblioteca Musical Víctor Espinós in Centro.
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.
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.
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
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.
WRITING
Juggling to Write
Workshop at Biblioteca Pública Municipal La Chata combining juggling movement with creative writing practice.
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.
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.
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
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.
OUTDOOR
Israel Galván - Bailas, baby?
The flamenco dancer, Israel Galván extends his creative universe to a younger audience with a show aimed at infants between the ages of 6 and 18 months.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUSICAL
Romeo y Julieta
Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet at Teatro Real brings the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers from Verona to the stage, exploring family conflict, forbidden love, and fate through iconic scenes and characters.
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 Jaguar Girl
Puppet theatre performance at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Parque de El Retiro for families, blending traditional and contemporary puppetry techniques.
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.
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.
FESTIVALS
Patáx - Usera
Patáx festival in Parque de Pradolongo celebrating local culture, music, and community engagement in the Usera neighbourhood.
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
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.
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.
MAGIC
What is the Circus?
Compañía Trapisonda presents a 60-minute introduction to circus arts. Two performers invite audiences to discover the history and spirit of circus through games, demonstrations, and participation, transforming spectators into magicians, acrobats, and jugglers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Tales for Daydreaming with Pingüi
Storytelling session with Pingüi featuring magical tales and imaginative worlds designed to spark wonder and foster a love of books from early childhood. Ages 3+.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
FAMILY
Divine Temptation
Mai Clown presents a comedy where Mercurio, a bored angel, descends to Earth for the first time, encountering human temptations and discoveries in this imaginative adventure.
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
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.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Case Oats
Case Oats play an electronic and indie set at Fun House for a smaller venue crowd.
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.
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…
PUPPETS
Pasitos
Puppet theatre performance for young children at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in Retiro Park. Engaging storytelling through traditional puppetry designed for the smallest audience members.
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.
TALKS
Madrid Collects: Collections from Within
A talk and discussion at CentroCentro in Retiro.
FESTIVALS
Light and Magic. Barajas
Light and Magic festival at Castillo de la Alameda in Barajas featuring outdoor installations and performances.
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
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
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
An African story with Mamen Storyteller
Bilingual storytelling session in English for children aged 4+, featuring magical worlds and fun characters from African tales at Biblioteca María Lejárraga.
CINEMA
Homo Argentum
Film by Lucía Puenzo comprising 16 interconnected stories using humour and satire to explore Argentine cultural identity, customs, and national attitudes. Recommended from age 12.
LECTURE
Decolonial Aesthetics: A 2012-2014 Madrid Research Project
Talk examining the 2012-2014 municipal research project on decolonial aesthetics through multimodal ethnography at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas.
FOOD
Ñam Ñam Festival
The first edition of the international independent festival of culinary experiences, Ñam Ñam Festival, will be held at Paseo Puente del Rey (Madrid Río) on 13 and 14 June.
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
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.
CONTEMPORARY
Luis Pérez Calvo
Contemporary visual art and artistic practice by Luis Pérez Calvo at CentroCentro, Retiro.
PUPPETS
The Princess or Not
Puppet theatre show at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro staging a tale of fantasy and humour.
FESTIVAL
The President's cake
Director Hicham Lasri. A nine-year-old girl in Saddam Hussein's Iraq must gather ingredients for the dictator's birthday cake or face imprisonment. Winner of the Marrakech Film Festival jury prize.
LECTURE
Piruletas Loses Her Freckles by Esther Vega Alonso
Talk on the children's book Piruletas Loses Her Freckles by Esther Vega Alonso at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pablo Neruda in Ciudad Lineal.
FESTIVALS
[The Festival] by SALESAS
Salesas is a neighbourhood where shopping is more than just shopping. Here, the shopping experience can be combined with other everyday pleasures, such as enjoying an exhibition, dining, sipping cocktails, brunching, listening to music, or watching the artisanal work of young…
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.
FLAMENCO
Sevillanas Workshop: Ole Nosotras!
Learn sevillanas, the flamenco dance style from Andalusia, in a group workshop at Espacio de Igualdad Carme Chacón.
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…
PUPPETS
Got Pop! A Musical from Another Galaxy
Puppet musical at Teatro Municipal de Títeres in El Retiro blending science fiction and comedy in an imaginative performance.
CINEMA
Wolfgang
Director Javier Ruiz Caldera. Ten-year-old Wolfgang, with an IQ of 152 and autism spectrum disorder, moves in with his estranged father after his mother's death. He devises a secret plan to attend the Grimald music academy in Paris. 105 minutes.
LECTURE
Endometriosis 5mg
Talk on endometriosis and related health topics at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Mario Vargas Llosa.
FESTIVALS
Cerro Garabitas
A 10km circular hiking route through Casa de Campo's recent history (20th-21st centuries), visiting ruins of the Torrecilla church, employee cemetery, labour fields, Civil War bunkers and trenches, culminating at the park's panoramic viewpoint.
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.
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
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,…
WORKSHOPS
Gran convoy
Workshop Gran convoy at Matadero Madrid focusing on collaborative creative practice and artistic experimentation.
OUTDOOR
Parque Forestal de Valdebebas - Felipe VI
Guided tour of Parque Forestal de Valdebebas-Felipe VI exploring native trees, wetlands, and local wildlife habitats.
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
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.
EXHIBITIONS
Luis Pérez Calvo
Exhibition at CentroCentro presenting Luis Pérez Calvo's mixed media installations exploring memory, identity, and urban space through immersive environments.
LECTURE
Today is Tomorrow
Talk by Juan Ignacio Manterola on 'Hoy es mañana' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas examining temporal perspectives and contemporary thought.
FESTIVALS
Exotic Trees
Guided itinerary through exotic botanical species in Retiro park, framed within Romantic garden history and botanical expeditions. Of the park's nearly 170 species, many are foreign cultivars.
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.
THEATRE
Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)
Theatre performance by Nassim Soleimanpour at Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque.
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.
LECTURE
The Last Snow Tale
Talk by Patricia Iniesto de Miguel on 'El relato último de la nieve' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas exploring narrative and memory.
FESTIVALS
You Conduct the Orchestra - Chamartín
Interactive orchestral experience at Parque de Berlín where audience members conduct live musicians, creating participatory classical music performances.
MUSIC
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour | Paquetes VIP
Conan Gray performs the Wishbone World Tour at Palacio Vistalegre with VIP packages available.
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 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…
KIDS
Moving the Skeleton
Music and movement workshop for children exploring creative expression through dance and rhythm. Children discover different musical styles and release energy via dynamic movement.
MUSIC
Teo Lucadamo - Usera
Live music festival with artist Teo Lucadamo in Parque de Pradolongo in the Usera neighbourhood.
POP / ROCK
Conan Gray: Wishbone World Tour
Conan Gray performs the Wishbone World Tour at Palacio Vistalegre with pop and singer-songwriter material.
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
Convocatoria Intermediae Distribuido
Open-call exhibition at Cineteca Madrid featuring diverse artistic practices and experimental work displayed across multiple interconnected spaces.
KIDS
Magic: Magiosiada, Rock, Paper, and Scissors
Theatrical performance directed by Cristian El Magioso and El Gran Nicols using rock, paper, and scissors as portals into imagination, merging childhood wonder with contemporary emotion.
OUTDOOR
Parque Enrique Tierno Galván
Guided tour highlighting the park's gardens, wetlands, and distinctive architectural landmarks, revealing the ecological and design features of this urban space.
OUTDOOR
Noches de Pradolongo. Patax
Concert by Patax at Parque de Pradolongo as part of the Noches de Pradolongo summer series.
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.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Artist workshops
A hands-on workshop at CentroCentro in Retiro.
FESTIVALS
RATS in Chamberí
Festival at Parque de la Vaguada featuring contemporary music, art installations, and live performances exploring innovative artistic practices and cultural expression.
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.
DANCE
You Conduct the Orchestra
Interactive performance at Centro Cultural La Vaguada where audiences direct the orchestra, part of Madrid's 21 Districts programme.
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…
WORKSHOPS
Wildlife shelter workshop
Hands-on workshop at Centro de Información y Educación Ambiental de Casa de Campo exploring wildlife shelter design and forest animal habitats. Learn practical conservation techniques through interactive activities.
FESTIVALS
Trees of El Retiro
Guided tour of nearly 170 tree species in El Retiro park. Learn botanical identification techniques while discovering singular specimens like the Ahuehuete and Crystal Palace cypress groves, plus traditional uses and folklore.
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).
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
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.
WORKSHOPS
Introduction to nature photography
Practical workshop in Jardines de El Buen Retiro covering sustainable consumption, consumer rights, and eco-labelling. Two-and-a-half-hour session combining theory and hands-on practice for adults.
FESTIVALS
Arthropods of the Garden
Family workshop for ages 6-12 (2 hours). Transform arthropods from feared creatures into essential ecosystem elements, revealing their role in pollination and pest control through hands-on exploration.
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.
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.
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.
KIDS
Theatre: The Little Prince
Puppet theatre adaptation of Saint-Exupéry's classic tale at Centro Cultural Nicolás Salmerón. Handcrafted puppets bring the rose, serpent, and fox to life on stage for all ages.
MUSIC
Astrid Jones and The Blue Flaps - Puente de Vallecas
Live music performance by Astrid Jones and The Blue Flaps at Parque Cerro del Tío Pío, an outdoor concert in Puente de Vallecas.
CLASSICAL
Choral Recital by Coral Canticorum
Coral Canticorum performs at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Pablo Neruda in Ciudad Lineal.
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.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Learn to identify Madrid's butterflies
Workshop at Centro de Información y Educación Ambiental de Casa de Campo teaching identification and observation of butterfly species in Madrid's natural areas. Suitable for all ages.
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
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.
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.
READING
The Most Beautiful Flower by Mercedes Díaz Martínez
Book presentation and discussion at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago. An elderly couple seeks a successor to care for their precious garden through a global competition. A tale of integrity and legacy.
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
Chronicle of a Spanish Wrongdoing
A theatre performance at Teatro Español in Centro.
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.
LECTURE
The Most Beautiful Flower by Mercedes Díaz
Talk by Mercedes Díaz at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago exploring themes of beauty, gardening, and personal values in her work.
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 - Sevillanas solteras
The flamenco dancer, Israel Galván will be performing a contemporary flamenco show at the Centro Danza Matadero (CDM) from 12 to 14 June, into which he will pour his personal memories and his relationship with sevillanas and the Seville Fair.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Service your bike: basic mechanics workshop
Bicycle maintenance workshop at Dehesa de la Villa covering basic repairs, chain care, and seasonal upkeep for your bike.
ELECTRONIC
Lucrecia Dalt
Electronic music performance by Lucrecia Dalt at CentroCentro featuring experimental soundscapes and digital composition.
KIDS
The Cheese and Lemonade Party
Cía. Marimba Marionetas presents an 80-minute puppet show for ages 4+. Two cheerful mice prepare a cheese festival, interrupted by the Sack Man, a grumpy creature made from forest waste. With audience participation, two girls, a boy, and Fairy Lemonade, the party comes to life.
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…
WORKSHOPS
Guardians of the soil
Workshop at Casa de Campo focused on soil ecology, teaching how to identify organisms and understand ground health.
OUTDOOR
Shinova at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Shinova performs pop and electronic music during the Noches del Botánico summer series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, blending contemporary pop sensibilities with electronic production.
DANCE
4 escenas, 4 estilos
Dance performance featuring four scenes and four distinct styles at Centro Cultural Casa de Vacas in Retiro.
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.
POP / ROCK
SIX SEX Live
SIX SEX Live is a concert performance by the band SIX SEX at Sala But in Madrid's Centro district. The group delivers energetic live rock music with their characteristic sound and stage presence.
THEATRE
Maika Jurado
Intimate theatre performance by Compañía Amelia Arauz (60 minutes, from age 16). Inspired by Federico García Lorca's Gypsy Ballads, the piece interweaves voice and music to evoke Lorca's symbolic poetry through delicate, evocative storytelling.
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.
OUTDOOR
Soundset Festival
The South Courtyard (Patio Sur) of the Conde Duque Cultural Centre will host a new edition of the Soundset Festival on 12 and 13 June. This innovative festival is transforming this year and will take on a new format that maintains its essence but expands the experience and moves…
CONTEMPORARY
Concert by El Capricho Municipal Music School
Modern music concert by El Capricho Municipal Music School ensembles conducted by Alejandro Frómeta at the open-air auditorium Parque de la Vaguada.
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.
POP / ROCK
We Love Our Planet
Honey Tunes delivers an energetic musical journey blending catchy songs and rock spirit with messages on environmental care and climate action. A family-friendly show that balances joy, passion, and reflection on planetary responsibility.
KIDS
Family Dance Workshop
Dance workshop at Teatro Real combining movement and rhythm for children and adults to explore together.
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.
OUTDOOR
Lia Kali at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Lia Kali performs during the Noches del Botánico outdoor music series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, delivering contemporary music in an intimate garden setting.
FLAMENCO
Israel Galván
Contemporary dance performance by Israel Galván at Centro Danza Matadero, showcasing flamenco-influenced movement.
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…
ELECTRONIC
Love the 90’s Madrid Festival 2026
The musical phenomenon of recent years, Love the 90’s Festival, will become a macro-festival with four stages and more music styles for everyone. The next event will be held on 13 June 2026 at IFEMA MADRID.
THEATRE
Women on Stage
Four micro-theatre pieces presented by the ENSUMA women's association, featuring performers Sara Caro, Encarna Grandell, Toñi Maeso, and Paloma Sánchez at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios.
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…
MUSICAL
Opera Week at Teatro Real
Opera week at Teatro Real featuring multiple productions and behind-the-scenes programming for all audiences.
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.
OUTDOOR
Mondo Open AIR #03: TBA / Alba Franch / TBA / Pavvvvvlo
Open-air electronic music festival at Terraza Jowke featuring Alba Franch and Pavvvvvlo.
DANCE
Municipal Schools Orchestra Concert
Orchestra of the Municipal Schools of Music Manuel Vázquez Montalbán, Carmelo Alonso Bernaola and Federico Chueca, conducted by Blanca Castillo Sanz.
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…
POP / ROCK
Ahora Que…
Ahora Que… es un proyecto musical concebido como un homenaje fiel, elegante y respetuoso a la obra de Joaquín Sabina, uno de los autores más influyentes de la música en español.
DANCE
Municipal Schools Symphonic Band Concert
Symphonic Band of the Network of Municipal Schools of Music, conducted by Soledad Rodríguez Borox, performs at the open-air auditorium in Parque de la Vaguada.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Grupo 5
Grupo 5 perform at Palacio Vistalegre playing tropical and Latin music for a full house.
THEATRE
Lake Machine
The Brazilian choreographer, Mari Paula will present a modern dance show at the Conde Duque Cultural Centre on 18 and 19 June, reinterpreting and reversing the great classics from a feminist, political and autobiographical point of view.
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.
OUTDOOR
Noches de Pradolongo. Teo Lucadamo
Concert by Teo Lucadamo at Parque de Pradolongo as part of the Noches de Pradolongo summer series.
CONTEMPORARY
Lake Machine by Mari Paula
Dance performance by Mari Paula examining movement and architectural space at Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque.
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),…
OUTDOOR
Ginebras at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Ginebras performs guitar-driven indie rock during the Noches del Botánico summer series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, showcasing melodic and energetic indie sensibilities.
MUSICAL
Inclusive Musical Ensemble Concert
Musicians of all abilities perform together at Teatro Real in an inclusive ensemble concert celebrating collaborative music-making.
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.
ELECTRONIC
Humbe
Humbe takes the stage at La Riviera with an indie pop and electronic performance.
DANCE
European Music Day: Quique Guinea Quartet in Concert
Quique Guinea Quartet featuring Quique Guinea on guitar, Misha Olarrea on saxophone, Renato Di Prinzio on drums, and Marcel Mihok on double bass.
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.
OUTDOOR
Marta Santos and Macario Martínez at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII
Marta Santos and Macario Martínez perform during the Noches del Botánico summer series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII, presenting contemporary music in an outdoor garden setting.
THEATRE
Bogotá
Andrea Peña will direct a dance-performance show on 26 and 27 June at the Conde Duque cultural centre, which uses the body, brutalist aesthetics and the baroque to explore the death, transformation and resilience of people and identities in a post-colonial world, inspired…
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
Love of Lesbian at Noches del Botánico
Love of Lesbian perform at Noches del Botánico, the summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII in Madrid.
THEATRE
La protagonista. Lorena Nogal
The choreographer, Lorena Nogal, will be performing a modern dance show on 26 and 27 June at the Centro Danza Matadero, which delves into identity and memory through the body.
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.
OUTDOOR
Veintiuno / Silvestre y la Naranja at Noches del Botánico
Veintiuno and Silvestre y la Naranja play alternative music at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
THEATRE
Peach Preserve
Hijos de la Serendipia stages a 60-minute play set in Madrid 1960. A gang of thieves mimicking film heists hides in a rental flat while a seemingly innocent nun with detective instincts investigates their plans.
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.
POP / ROCK
Laura y Brenda - Amigas del Corazón World Tour, VIP Packages
Pop concert by Laura y Brenda on their Amigas del Corazón World Tour at Movistar Arena with VIP packages available.
THEATRE
Bogotá by Andrea Peña
Theatrical work by Andrea Peña exploring urban narratives and contemporary life at Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Conde Duque.
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
Laura y Brenda - Amigas del Corazón World Tour
Pop concert by Laura y Brenda on their Amigas del Corazón World Tour at Movistar Arena in Salamanca.
DANCE
Lorena Nogal
Dance performance by Lorena Nogal at Centro Danza Matadero exploring physical expression and choreographic innovation.
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…
MUSIC
As I Love You
Ana María Puente 'La Pelirroja' presents a musical tribute to iconic female singers including Rocío Jurado, María Jiménez, and Isabel Pantoja, blending passion and personal interpretation.
MUSICAL
The Magic of Musical Theatre
Musical theatre at Teatro Real featuring songs and choreography from Broadway and classical productions in a single evening celebration.
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.
OUTDOOR
Pablo López / Pamela Rodríguez at Noches del Botánico
Pablo López and Pamela Rodríguez perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
THEATRE
Concierto inclusivo
Inclusive concert at Teatro Real bringing together diverse musicians and audiences for collaborative music.
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.
POP / ROCK
OneRepublic
As part of its latest tour of Europe, Escape to Europe, the famous American band led by singer Ryan Tedder and nominated for a Grammy Award, is coming to the Vistalegre Arena Palace on 20 June 2026.
MUSICAL
Il trovatore
Opera Il trovatore at Teatro Real by Verdi featuring full orchestral accompaniment and dramatic soprano and tenor roles.
CONTEMPORARY
Avelino Sala
Exhibition of works by Avelino Sala at CentroCentro featuring contemporary paintings and drawings across multiple rooms.
POP / ROCK
Alejandro Sanz
The acclaimed singer-songwriter from Madrid, Alejandro Sanz, will be performing at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on 20 June 2026 as part of his ¿Y Ahora Qué? world tour.
THEATRE
The Crazy Guitarist
Virtuoso guitar performance at Teatro Real blends music and dramatic storytelling, combining technical mastery with theatrical narrative.
EXHIBITIONS
Book Folding and Recycled Paper Art
Workshops demonstrating book folding and creative techniques with recycled paper at Biblioteca Pública La Chata, Carabanchel.
ELECTRONIC
Mondo Open AIR #04 : Benwal / TBA / Gerardo Niva / TBA / Alba Franch
Mondo Open AIR #04 electronic music night at Terraza Jowke featuring Benwal, Gerardo Niva, and Alba Franch playing house and techno across multiple decks.
THEATRE
Mario Alonso Puig en el Teatro Real
Performance by speaker and author Mario Alonso Puig at Teatro Real addressing personal development and well-being.
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.
POP / ROCK
OneRepublic - Escape to Europe 2025 | Paquetes VIP
OneRepublic bring the Escape to Europe 2025 tour to Palacio Vistalegre with their stadium pop hits.
CONTEMPORARY
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs at Teatro Real, presenting contemporary and classic works by the renowned US company.
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.
POP / ROCK
OneRepublic - Escape to Europe 2025
Pop concert by OneRepublic performing Escape to Europe 2025 tour at Palacio Vistalegre.
MUSICAL
Riccardo Primo, re d'Inghilterra
Rossini's Riccardo Primo, re d'Inghilterra performed at Teatro Real, an early 19th-century Italian opera.
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.
OUTDOOR
M-Clan at Noches del Botánico
M-Clan play Spanish pop rock at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
MUSICAL
Manon Lescaut
Puccini's Manon Lescaut performed at Teatro Real, an opera about a courtesan and her doomed love affair.
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.
OUTDOOR
Yerai Cortés / Naïka at Noches del Botánico
Yerai Cortés and Naïka perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
MUSICAL
Duke Bluebeard's Castle
Bartók's one-act opera performed at Teatro Real. A marriage haunted by secrets unfolds through the Duke's mysterious castle rooms.
EXHIBITIONS
I Am Ashurbanipal - Admission and Catalogue
Entry to the I Am Ashurbanipal exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid, includes catalogue and on-site educator support.
OUTDOOR
Zaz at Noches del Botánico
French-Belgian singer Zaz performs at Noches del Botánico, the open-air summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
MUSICAL
The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart's comic opera buffa performed at Teatro Real. Servants outwit their masters in this celebrated comedy of intrigue and romance.
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.
OUTDOOR
Nile Rodgers & CHIC / Mark Guiliana Beat Music at Noches del Botánico
Nile Rodgers and CHIC with Mark Guiliana Beat Music headline Noches del Botánico, an outdoor summer concert series in Madrid's botanical garden.
COMEDY
Franco Escamilla - 1995
Franco Escamilla 1995 comedy show at Palacio Vistalegre, a large theatre for stand-up and performances.
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.
FLAMENCO
Alba Heredia and Ricardo Fernández del Moral
Chamber music performance at Teatro Real exploring contemporary works and traditional repertoire. Musical dialogue between two accomplished artists interpreting pieces spanning classical to modern composition.
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.
LATIN
Gente de Zona
Gente de Zona perform at Movistar Arena, bringing reggaeton and Cuban music to Madrid.
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.
OUTDOOR
Cory Wong / Don West at Noches del Botánico
Cory Wong and Don West play funk and soul at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
JAZZ
Joss Stone
The British artist, one of the leading voices of contemporary soul, will be performing on 26 June at La Riviera as part of her European tour, which is also part of the programme of the Villanos del Jazz concert series The singer and songwriter Joss Stone is one of the leading…
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.
LATIN
Puro Latino Madrid Fest 2026
The Campus Cantoblanco of the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) will host a new edition of this festival on 26 and 27 June 2026, bringing together the best Latin, reggaeton, trap and hip-hop music by acclaimed artists of the genre such as Anuel AA, Morad, Ñengo Flow, Kidd…
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.
POP / ROCK
BTS
The South Korean music group, considered to be the biggest and most successful K-pop group ever will be coming to Madrid for the first time to perform two concerts at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium on 26 and 27 June, as part of its BTS WORLD TOUR, which will travel to 34…
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.
OUTDOOR
Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, Danny Carey at Noches del Botánico
Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin, and Danny Carey perform together at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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).
OUTDOOR
Iberdrola Music Festival
Under the title of 125 Light-Years, Iberdrola will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a very special festival at the Iberdrola Music venue on 27 June 2026.
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.
POP / ROCK
Culture Wars
The American alternative rock band, Culture Wars, will be performing at the Sala Villanos on 27 June 2026 as part of its 2026 World Tour. On this tour, the band will present Don’t Speak, its much awaited debut album scheduled for release on 10 April.
CONTEMPORARY
Miluca Sanz
Exhibition of works by Miluca Sanz at CentroCentro presenting contemporary art exploring diverse artistic techniques.
ELECTRONIC
Mondo Open AIR #05: Kettama / X Club. / Gerardo Niva / KIM Swim
Mondo Open AIR #05 at Terraza Jowke brings Kettama and X Club alongside Gerardo Niva and KIM Swim for a night of electronic and club 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.
POP / ROCK
Culture Wars - 2026 World Tour
Culture Wars bring their 2026 World Tour to Sala Villanos with indie rock and alternative material.
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.
LATIN
La Excepción
La Excepción play La Riviera with Latin trap and reggaeton rhythms for an energetic evening in Arganzuela.
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.
OUTDOOR
Antoñito Molina at Noches del Botánico
Antoñito Molina performs flamenco-influenced music at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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).
OUTDOOR
Lasso / Ela Taubert at Noches del Botánico
Lasso and Ela Taubert play at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the outdoor Noches del Botánico series.
EXHIBITIONS
Life of Palacio de Cibeles
History and life of Palacio de Cibeles documented through photographs and archival materials at CentroCentro, Retiro.
MUSIC
Ellis·d
ELLIS·D takes the stage at Siroco, an intimate live music venue in central Madrid.
PHOTOGRAPHY
Painting and Photography
Paintings in watercolour, oils, and acrylics alongside photography from students of the cultural centre.
OUTDOOR
Niña Pastori / La Tania - Noches del Botánico
Niña Pastori and La Tania perform flamenco and fusion music in an open-air setting at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII in Moncloa-Aravaca.
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.
POP / ROCK
Cuarteto de Nos
Cuarteto de Nos delivers rock and comedy theatre at Movistar Arena from Uruguay.
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.
MUSIC
Anna Netrebko
Concert performance by Anna Netrebko at Teatro Real presenting operatic arias and classical vocal repertoire.
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.
OUTDOOR
Van Morrison at Noches del Botánico
Van Morrison performs classic soul and rock songs at Noches del Botánico, the summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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…
MUSIC
Emel
Emel performs at Café Berlín, a small bar venue known for live music and intimate shows.
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…
LATIN
La Reina del Flow
La Reina del Flow takes the stage at Movistar Arena in Salamanca with reggaeton and Latin urban music.
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.
OUTDOOR
Jeff Goldblum / Take Me to the River at Noches del Botánico
Jeff Goldblum and Take Me to the River perform funk and soul at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
CLASSICAL
Film Symphony Orchestra - Clasictacular
The acclaimed musical ensemble, Film Symphony Orchestra (FSO), will be coming to the Sala Sinfónica (Symphony Hall) at the National Music Auditorium on 3 July to present its latest show, Clasictacular.
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.
POP / ROCK
Red Moon Yard
Red Moon Yard take the stage at Sala El Sol, a mid-sized venue hosting rock and alternative bands.
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…
OUTDOOR
Jean-Michel Jarre at Noches del Botánico
Jean-Michel Jarre performs electronic and synth-pop music at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
MUSIC
December 10 - The Next Step | Paquetes VIP
The Next Step concert with VIP packages at Sala Mon Live, offering premium seating and access.
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.
MUSIC
December 10 - The Next Step
The Next Step live performance at Sala Mon Live, a dedicated music venue in Madrid.
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…
OUTDOOR
Snarky Puppy / Nate Smith at Noches del Botánico
Snarky Puppy and Nate Smith play jazz fusion at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
OUTDOOR
Garbage
The successful alternative rock band led by the Scottish singer, Shirley Manson will be performing on 5 July in the Botanical Garden at the Complutense University (Alfonso XIII Royal Botanical Garden) as part of the Nights at the Botanical Festival.
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.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Music Sundays V
Intimate chamber music concerts at Teatro Real featuring string ensembles performing classical repertoire in close-quarters acoustic settings.
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.
POP / ROCK
Kany García
Kany García performs at Movistar Arena, a major concert venue in Salamanca hosting Latin and pop artists.
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.
OUTDOOR
Garbage at Noches del Botánico
Garbage perform alternative rock at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the summer Noches del Botánico series.
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.
OUTDOOR
Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton at Noches del Botánico
Orchestral performance of Danny Elfman's film scores from Tim Burton's cinema at Noches del Botánico in Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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…
MUSIC
Zimmer Williams 100 Anos Cine at Teatro Real
Concert celebrating 100 years of film music by composers Zimmer and Williams at Teatro Real.
EXHIBITIONS
Change of Direction: Daniel Santos Trullo Archive 1970-1980
Exhibition exploring tradition and transition through the photographic archive of Daniel Santos Trullo at Centro Cultural Galileo. The work portrays a pivotal era and generation during Spain's recent historical change, combining social documentation with emotional narrative.
OUTDOOR
Mad Cool 2026 - Day 1
Day 1 of Mad Cool festival at Iberdrola Music in Hortaleza features Dogstar, Foo Fighters, Hoonine, Hot Milk, Hotwax, Jehnny Beth and 9 more artists.
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.
OUTDOOR
Tomora AURORA x Tom Rowlands (The Chemical Brothers) at Noches del Botánico
Tomora AURORA and Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers perform at Noches del Botánico in Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
OUTDOOR
Mad Cool 2026 - Day 2
Day 2 of Mad Cool festival at Iberdrola Music in Hortaleza features Amrita, Boys Noize, Charlie Puth, Chloe Slater, CMAT, Florence + The Machine and 14 more.
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.
MUSIC
Grupo Frontera
Grupo Frontera perform at Movistar Arena, bringing regional Mexican music to a large audience.
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.
OUTDOOR
Silvana Estrada / Mari Froes at Noches del Botánico
Silvana Estrada and Mari Froes perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
MUSIC
Bruno Mars
The Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium will host The Romantic Tour on 10 and 11 July 2026, the latest world tour by the renowned singer, Bruno Mars. This tour marks the musician's return to the stage to present his fourth studio album, The Romantic (2026).
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.
OUTDOOR
Mad Cool 2026, Day 3
Day three of Mad Cool festival at Iberdrola Music features A Perfect Circle, Bunt., Cliffords, Halsey, Holly Humberstone, Interpol and 13 additional artists.
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.
OUTDOOR
Mad Cool 2026 - Day 4
Fourth day of Mad Cool festival at Iberdrola Music. Line-up includes Aerea, David Byrne, Jalen Ngonda, Kasabian, Luxi Villar, Matt Berninger and 11 more artists.
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.
OUTDOOR
Alabama Shakes / Joel Culpepper at Noches del Botánico
Alabama Shakes and Joel Culpepper play soul and blues rock at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
MUSIC
Chayanne
Chayanne, one of biggest names in Latin music, is returning to Spain with his most ambitious tour to date: Bailemos Otra Vez 2026. As part of this tour, the Puerto Rican singer will be coming to Madrid on 12 July 2026 to perform at the Movistar Arena, treating audiences to his…
EXHIBITIONS
Persona by Paula Moscuzza
Mixed media work titled Persona by Paula Moscuzza presented at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González in Latina.
OUTDOOR
Nu Genea Live Band / Gilsons
Nu Genea Live Band and Gilsons perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the Noches del Botánico summer concert series.
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.
OUTDOOR
Babasonicos with El Zar at Noches del Botánico
Argentine rock band Babasonicos perform with El Zar at Noches del Botánico, the summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
OUTDOOR
Elvis Crespo at Noches del Botánico
Elvis Crespo performs salsa and tropical music at Noches del Botánico, an open-air concert series in Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
EXHIBITIONS
Summer Surprise Lending
Curated summer lending program offering surprise book selections at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Blas, inviting readers to discover unexpected titles.
OUTDOOR
Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII as part of the Noches del Botánico outdoor music festival.
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.
OUTDOOR
Rick Astley
The 1980s pop icon will be performing on 17 July in the Botanical Garden at the Complutense University (Alfonso XIII Royal Botanical Garden) as part of the latest edition of the Nights at the Botanical Festival.
EXHIBITIONS
Project Youth: Encounter, Leisure and Creativity
Exhibition exploring youth creativity, community engagement, and leisure at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín in Usera.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays VI
A live music performance at Teatro Real in Centro.
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.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays III
A live music performance at Teatro Real in Centro.
EXHIBITIONS
Video and Stage Dramaturgy Workshop
Intensive laboratory exploring stagecraft through digital devices following Agrupación Señor Serrano's methodology. Participants work individually and collectively to create short performances using video, digital tools and sound.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays II
Chamber music concert at Teatro Real featuring instrumental soloists and small ensemble performances.
EXHIBITIONS
Bobbin Lace Exhibition
Student work from the Wednesday bobbin lace workshop (4-7pm) at Centro Sociocultural Bohemios. Taught by Mª Isabel Álvarez.
CLASSICAL
Véronique Gens
Solo recital by soprano Véronique Gens at Teatro Real performing French art songs and classical repertoire.
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…
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays IV
Chamber music concert at Teatro Real featuring classical and contemporary chamber repertoire.
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.
CLASSICAL
Chamber Sundays I
Chamber music concert at Teatro Real featuring string quartets and classical compositions.
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.
MUSIC
Xabier Anduaga
Concert by pianist and composer Xabier Anduaga at Teatro Real performing contemporary and classical pieces.
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.
OUTDOOR
Rick Astley
Rick Astley performs at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the Noches del Botánico summer music programming.
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.
OUTDOOR
My Chemical Romance
The American rock band will be visiting Madrid in summer 2026 to give an exclusive concert as part of The Black Parade Tour 2026. This much awaited event will be their only concert in Spain and will be held on 18 July at Iberdrola Music.
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.
MUSIC
Silvestre Dangond
The Colombian artist Silvestre Dangond, one of the great figures of vallenato, will be on stage for the second time at the Movistar Arena on 18 July.
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.
OUTDOOR
OMD / Rinôçérôse
OMD and Rinôçérôse perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the Noches del Botánico festival.
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.
CLASSICAL
Recital Crescendo
Recital Crescendo at Teatro Real showcasing vocal and instrumental performances building in intensity.
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…
OUTDOOR
ZZ Top at Noches del Botánico
ZZ Top play their blues-rock catalogue at Noches del Botánico, the summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
OUTDOOR
Biffy Clyro at Noches del Botánico
Scottish rock band Biffy Clyro performs at Noches del Botánico, the summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
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.
OUTDOOR
John Legend at Noches del Botánico
John Legend performs R&B and soul at Noches del Botánico, an open-air summer concert series at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII.
EXHIBITIONS
Bridge tournament
Pairs card game tournament organised by Club Amigos del Bridge Moratalaz 'Alfredo Quintano' with multiple matches across different categories.
POP / ROCK
JET
JET performs rock anthems and original songs at La Riviera, bringing high-energy guitar work and stadium-sized sound to the Madrid venue.
EXHIBITIONS
Role-Playing Games
Open-house day of role-playing sessions, themed games, and children's activities organised by Asociación Cofradía del Dragón at Centro Sociocultural Eduardo Chillida.
MUSIC
Al Bano en Concierto
A live music performance at Teatro Real in Centro.
EXHIBITIONS
Journey through the universe
Mobile planetarium at Parque Santa Eugenia offering immersive projections of the night sky. Discover seasons, explore the solar system, and learn to identify constellations. All ages welcome.
OUTDOOR
León Benavente / El Mato a un Policía Motorizado
León Benavente and El Mato a un Policía Motorizado perform at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII for Noches del Botánico.
PAINTING
Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834-1870): Genre Paintings
For the first time ever, the Prado Museum will host an exhibition from 13 July to 4 October 2026, which brings together the eight paintings created between 1866 and 1867 by the Spanish painter and illustrator, Valeriano D.
OUTDOOR
María Becerra
María Becerra performs at Real Jardín Botánico Alfonso XIII during the Noches del Botánico outdoor festival season.
MUSIC
Carminho
Considered one of the most successful fado singers of her generation, Carminho will be coming to the Teatro Real on 25 July 2026 to perform as part of Revolution´65 Festival. Considered one of the greatest voices of Fado music and one of the most internationally renowned…
OUTDOOR
The Kooks
The British Indie rock band is coming to Madrid as part of the European leg of its latest tour in which it will present its most recent album, Never/Know, released in 2025.