34 upcoming art events
Encuentro
Thu, 28 May 2026
CaixaForum Madrid
A contemporary art exhibition titled 'Encuentro' at CaixaForum Madrid. Set in the museum’s striking modern space, the show invites visitors to experience a dialogue through artworks that reflect encounters across cultures and time.
«HYPERBÓREA» CARLA NYMAN + LLUNA ISSÁ CASTERÀ
Thu, 28 May 2026
Conde Duque Cultural Centre
Hyperbórea, a collaboration between Carla Nyman and Lluna Issá Casterà, takes the stage at Conde Duque as part of CÚBIT. FESTIVAL, blending science and art in an immersive, contemporary performance. An interdisciplinary evening at the intersection of science and art in Madrid.
«La Asamblea de la imagen por venir»
Fri, 29 May 2026
Conde Duque Cultural Centre
At Conde Duque in Madrid, 'La Asamblea de la imagen por venir' presents a contemporary visual arts exhibition that interrogates how images shape our future. The show brings together works across media, offering a thought-provoking view of the coming image in Madrid's cultural hub.
Exposición "Noches y Días" de José María Sicilia - Palacio de Liria
Sun, 31 May 2026
Palacio de Liria
Experience José María Sicilia’s Noches y Días, a contemporary art exhibition housed in the Palacio de Liria in Madrid. Sicilia’s evocative imagery fills the historic rooms, creating an intimate, spellbinding viewing experience. Tickets are now on sale.
Hammershøi. The Eye That Listens
Sun, 31 May 2026
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
A major retrospective of Danish painter Vilhelm Hammershøi at Madrid's Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum, gathering around a hundred works. The first Spain-wide survey runs Feb 17–May 31, offering the artist’s quiet interiors and hushed palette in a refined museum setting.
Exhibitions
Sun, 31 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Explore current and upcoming exhibitions at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza across multiple spaces with a single ticket. Some temporary ground-floor displays require timed entry due to capacity, so advance ticket purchase is recommended.
Centenario Cuesta de Moyano – photo exhibition
Mon, 1 Jun 2026
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas (San Blas-Canillejas)
To commemorate 100 years of the Cuesta de Moyano, the Biblioteca José Hierro hosts a six-panel photo exhibition tracing its history from the 1920s to the 2010s, with captions by prominent Cuesta booksellers. Free entry until capacity. An atmospheric look at Madrid's famous literary street.
Warhol, Pollock y otros espacios americanos
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Opening May 26, 2026, this Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza show gathers Warhol, Pollock and other American spaces, pairing iconic works with related artists. Set in Madrid's historic museum, the exhibition offers fresh perspectives on American art through a curated dialogue that extends to September 6, 2026.
Picasso y Klee en la coleccion de Heinz Berggruen
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Explore a dialogue between Picasso and Klee through works from Heinz Berggruen's collection at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid. On view May 26–Sept 6, 2026, the show juxtaposes masterworks by two modern masters, offering fresh insight into European modernism in a grand museum setting.
Hammershoi
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Madrid's Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza presents a Hammershoi exhibition, showcasing Vilhelm Hammershoi’s quiet interiors alongside selected related works in a focused, narrative display. Set in a grand museum venue in central Madrid, the show runs from May 26 to September 6, 2026.
John Akomfrah
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
John Akomfrah's exhibition at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid surveys the acclaimed video artist's work on memory and postcolonial history through immersive installations. Housed in the grand gallery spaces, the show highlights his influence on contemporary visual culture.
Ewa Juszkiewicz
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Exhibition of Ewa Juszkiewicz at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, running May 26–September 6, 2026, as part of a broader program including Hammershoi and John Akomfrah. A contemporary-painting showcase exploring portraiture, gaze, and cinematic echoes within a grand Madrid setting.
Body Marbling al aire libre
Sat, 6 Jun 2026
Centro Cultural - Distrito Puente de Vallecas
An outdoor body marbling workshop at Centro Cultural - Distrito Puente de Vallecas in Madrid, led by La Mirilla. Learn colorful skin-pattern techniques using marbling in a casual, creative setting.
Gaza a traves de sus ojos
Tue, 26 May 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
An ambitious art exhibition at Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid that surveys Gaza through diverse visual narratives, pairing contemporary voices with mid-20th-century masters. The show weaves works by Ewa Juszkiewicz, John Akomfrah, Hammershoi, and selections from Picasso and Klee’s Berggruen collection across multiple galleries.
Guercino and his Biblical Heroines
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Explore Guercino's dramatic Baroque paintings depicting biblical heroines at Madrid's Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. This indoor exhibition gathers luminous, emotionally charged canvases in a world-class museum setting, offering insight into 17th-century Italian religion and art. A compelling stop for lovers of painting and religious iconography.
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 07:30
Conde Duque Cultural Centre
Major retrospective at Conde Duque in Madrid presenting Eduardo Chillida's space-defining sculptures. The exhibition highlights pivotal works from the Basque master's career, inviting visitors to experience sculpture that negotiates magnitude, void, and space.
Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk. Pedagogies of War
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
A dual-artist exhibition at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, presenting Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk's Pedagogies of War. The show interrogates memory, education and conflict through contemporary works inside a historic museum, inviting dialogue on warfare's lessons.
Ewa Juszkiewicz
Sun, 6 Sept 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Polish artist Ewa Juszkiewicz brings a major contemporary portrait exhibition to Madrid's Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. The show surveys her myth-inspired works in the museum's galleries, opening on 6 September 2026 for art lovers exploring bold, otherworldly portraits.
Thyssen-Bornemisza & Mauritshuis: a love story between two museums
Fri, 9 Oct 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Two iconic collections come into dialogue in this joint exhibition from the Thyssen-Bornemisza and Mauritshuis. Visitors explore cross-border connections across centuries through works from both houses, staged in Madrid's Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. A curated narrative of art history that reveals surprising ties between artists and schools.
Chez Matisse. El legado de una nueva pintura
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
CaixaForum Madrid
Explore Henri Matisse's trajectory and his influence on international art movements at CaixaForum Madrid. This exhibition traces his evolving style and the reach of his ideas across vanguards, featuring works from CaixaForum Madrid's collection and a focus on expressive blur.
Seba Calfuqueo: Cautín
Tue, 6 Oct 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Experience Seba Calfuqueo's exhibition Cautín at Madrid's Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. The show presents contemporary visual works by the Chilean artist, inviting reflection on place and memory through striking imagery inside a grand museum setting.
Carmen Laffón. Variations
Sun, 27 Sept 2026
Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza
Spanish master Carmen Laffón’s Variations is shown at Madrid’s Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. The exhibition surveys her intimate paintings and recurring motifs, exploring variation in form and color across a refined museum setting. A must-see for fans of Spanish contemporary painting and museum-going in Madrid.
Desenfocado, otra visión del arte
Thu, 17 Sept 2026
CaixaForum Madrid
Explore Matisse's influence and the evolution of modern painting at CaixaForum Madrid. This exhibition surveys the trajectory of Matisse and its impact on international art movements, with works drawn from CaixaForum's collection set in the museum's iconic space.
LEGO® Gaming: The Exhibition
Sat, 3 Oct 2026 at 13:00
OXO Museo del Videojuego
Immerse yourself in LEGO Gaming: The Exhibition at OXO Museo del Videojuego in Madrid, blending physical LEGO builds with digital play in a stunning immersive exhibit. Opening October 3, it invites families and kids to explore interactive worlds that fuse creativity and technology.
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 at 06:30
Conde Duque Cultural Centre
A major Madrid exhibition surveying Eduardo Chillida's career, spotlighting his space-inspired sculpture and the artist’s most significant works. Housed at Conde Duque, the show offers an immersive look at Chillida's monumental forms and sculptural ideas.
The Prado in the Feminine Form III: Patrons 1701–1819
Tue, 1 Dec 2026 at 08:50
Prado Museum
This Prado Museum exhibition traces the decisive role of women patrons in shaping the Prado’s collections from 1701–1819, highlighting networks, taste, and patronage that guided acquisitions and display.
Cartografías cruzadas. Diálogos del arte latinoamericano
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
An ambitious art exhibition program at Casa de América in Madrid titled Cartografías cruzadas. Diálogos del arte latinoamericano, presenting cross-cultural Latin American art with curated exhibitions including Chile 1971: los primeros días de Allende, a Michael Mauney show tied to PhotoEspaña, and Arte entre continentes with ABANCA’s collection, running through November.
Euphoia – Art Is in the Air
Tue, 1 Dec 2026
Balloon Museum presents Euphoяia: Art Is in the Air, an indoor Madrid exhibition where air becomes the central material of contemporary artworks. At Escenario Puerta del Ángel, the installations invite visitors to experience sculpture and lightness that challenge how we perceive space.
Urbana BA III. Gente de mi ciudad 2000 - 2024
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
Contemporary art exhibition at Casa de América in Madrid titled Urbana BA III. Gente de mi ciudad 2000-2024, featuring works tied to Chile 1971: los primeros días de Allende, plus Michael Mauney pieces in the PHotoEspaña frame and ABANCA's Arte entre continentes, on display through 15 November 2026.
Alejandro Puente. Estructuras y sistemas amerindios
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
Exhibition at Casa de América in Madrid showcasing Alejandro Puente's Estructuras y sistemas amerindios. The show ties into PHotoEspaña programming and ABANCA's Arte entre continentes series, with related works continuing at Casa de América through 15 November 2026.
Arte entre continentes. Colección ABANCA
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
A multi-exhibition program at Casa de América in Madrid showcasing ABANCA’s Arte entre continentes collection. Highlights include Chile 1971: the early days of Allende and a Michael Mauney photography show tied to PHotoEspaña, plus additional ABANCA displays across the venue.
LATINA
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
LATINA at Casa de América in Madrid presents multiple exhibitions, including Chile 1971: los primeros días de Allende and Michael Mauney's PhotoEspaña project, plus Arte entre continentes from the ABANCA collection. A cross-continental art showcase running through November, highlighting contemporary photography and ABANCA's collection in a grand institutional space.
Convergencias / Divergencias
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
A multi-exhibition program at Casa de América in Madrid running through November 2026, tied to PhotoEspaña. It features Chile 1971: los primeros días de Allende, Arte entre continentes (ABANCA collection), and related shows such as Los días del Primer Sol, across several gallery spaces.
Los días del Primer Sol
Sun, 15 Nov 2026
Casa de América
Experience Los días del Primer Sol, an art exhibition at Casa de América in Madrid, presented as part of PHotoEspaña and linked to Arte entre continentes and the ABANCA Collection. The show features historical Chilean photography and contemporary works, running through mid‑November in a prestigious urban venue.