Art Events in Madrid

70 upcoming art events

Foro y desfile: "Sostenibilidad y reciclaje en la moda"

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 at 11:30

Auditorio Museo Lázaro Galdiano

At Madrid's Museo Lázaro Galdiano, Foro y desfile: Sostenibilidad y reciclaje en la moda pairs a forum with a runway show from Manuel Fernández's Fashion Art, highlighting sustainable design and cultural dialogue in a museum setting.

PHOTO WALK: Petals & Poetry • Madrid 🌸📸

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 at 08:00

Real Jardín Botánico

Join a creative photo walk through Madrid's Real Jardín Botánico as petals bloom and poetry flows. Beginners to pros shoot flowers, discuss techniques, and connect with photographers and creators along the Royal Botanical Garden paths.

El armario emocional: taller de moda

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Join El armario emocional: a fashion workshop at Madrid's Círculo de Bellas Artes. Explore how clothing reflects emotions and how wardrobe choices can shape personal identity, with hands-on styling and reflective exercises in a cultural, central venue. An artsy, practical session for adults.

Visita Guiada al Edificio `Hospital de Jornaleros San Francisco de Paul´

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 at 16:00

Centro Sociocultural Ágata (Villaverde)

Join a guided tour of the Hospital de Jornaleros de San Francisco de Paul, a historic Madrid building (1908–1916) designed by Antonio Palacios and Joaquin Otamendi, later rehabilitated as a government site at Palacio de Maudes. Learn its architectural story and social heritage on this accessible cultural outing.

Una Interacción. Sujeto y Objeto del Arte

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Delve into the visual interplay of subject and object in this Circulo de Bellas Artes program. A humanities-oriented activity titled Una Interacción: Sujeto y Objeto del Arte, on 14 April 2026 in Madrid, housed in the iconic cultural venue.

Hiperasia — Patrick Hamilton

Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Casado Santapau

Patrick Hamilton presents Hiperasia, a contemporary art exhibition at Casado Santapau gallery in Madrid. The show foregrounds Hamilton’s latest works in a sleek indoor space, offering an intimate view into current themes in urban and global art. A key stop on Artemadrid’s agenda.

EditArte. Conviértete en editor de una revista

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Auditorio Museo Lázaro Galdiano

A family-friendly creative workshop at Museo Lázaro Galdiano to celebrate Book Day. Families become editors and directors of their own magazine, starting with a guided visit tied to literary pieces, then a hands-on design session making a mini magazine.

Un viaje soñado

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural - Distrito Vicalvaro

Join a hands-on collage workshop inspired by Inge Nows at Centro Cultural - Distrito Vicalvaro. 21 Distrititos invites you to cut, layer, and reimagine artwork in a welcoming Madrid cultural space for a creative, accessible art experience.

La Gran Búsqueda

Sat, 11 Apr 2026

Fundación Numén

An interactive city-wide scavenger hunt in Madrid presented by Fundación Numén. Participants explore public spaces and contemporary artworks across the city, solving clues and collecting stories in a playful, educational urban adventure designed for families.

Meta Carabanchel 2050: sueños arquitectónicos para el Carabanchel del futuro

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural San Francisco La Prensa (Carabanchel)

An indoor exhibition of architectural projects by the Architecture School at Universidad Europea de Madrid, part of the Distrito 11 cultural program in Carabanchel. Housed at Centro Cultural San Francisco La Prensa, it showcases visions of the Carabanchel of the future.

Bestiario estampado

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)

Madrid's Biblioteca Pública Municipal Iván de Vargas hosts Bestiario estampado, a printed bestiary exhibition of illustrated creatures. Explore a curated array of ink-and-paper prints in a quiet, book-lined library setting on April 19 at 11:00—free and open to all.

Amor a pinceladas

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González (Latina)

Aida Moral's Amor a pinceladas is a painting exhibition at the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Ángel González in Madrid's Latina district. The show explores romance through expressive brushwork and color, inviting visitors to reflections on love in an intimate library setting.

Luis Pérez Calvo: Madrid Imposible at CentroCentro

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

CentroCentro

Exhibition by Luis Pérez Calvo, 'Madrid Imposible', at CentroCentro in Madrid. A contemporary art installation offering a surreal reimagining of the city, with free admission through April 26.

Celebra26: Bailar más allá de los 60

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 12:00

Centro Danza Matadero

On International Dance Day, Madrid's Centro Danza Matadero hosts a landmark performance by celebrated dancers over 60, including Carmen Werner, Cesc Gelabert, La Ribot, and Mónica Runde. The free event, with invitation required and limited capacity, showcases longevity and trailblazing artistry in contemporary dance.

Mariela Scafati «NOMBRAR EL MUNDO»

Fri, 24 Apr 2026

Conde Duque Cultural Centre

Mariela Scafati’s Nombrar el Mundo unfolds as a visually striking installation at Conde Duque in Madrid. Running from April 24 to July 19, 2026, this contemporary art exhibition invites visitors to engage with world-naming tropes through immersive visuals in a historic urban venue.

Exposición

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 09:00

Centro Cultural Galileo (Chamberí)

Explore the watercolor works 'Mis Preferidas' by Iciar Cámara at Centro Cultural Galileo in Madrid. This free daily exhibition (9:00–21:00) unfolds in the Clotilde García del Castillo space, inviting visitors to experience the fluidity of watercolor and the artist's personal expression.

Aurèlia Muñoz – Entes

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía

Experience Aurelia Muñoz's Entes, a contemporary art exhibition at Madrid's Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía. Immersive works occupy the museum's modern galleries, inviting reflection on form and presence in Muñoz's signature language. A must-see for fans of bold, contemporary sculpture and installation.

Chaos Lab

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural - Distrito Vicalvaro

An immersive, interactive sound installation by La Cresta as part of 21 Distrititos, hosted at Centro Cultural in Madrid's Distrito Vicalvaro. Visitors explore responsive sonic environments within a cultural venue.

Irma Álvarez-Laviada. Inside and outside the Frame

Sun, 3 May 2026

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Solo exhibition by Irma Álvarez-Laviada at the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. 'Inside and outside the Frame' explores how framing and space shape perception in contemporary photography, blending documentary insight with conceptual reflection within Madrid's grand museum setting.

Descubre el Vivero de Estufas del Retiro

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro

Join a guided tour of Madrid's Retiro greenhouse complex to uncover 19th-century plant production and the site's artistic history. Visit the traditional gardening museum, the Palace of Liria greenhouse, and the coal- and wood-fired stoves that give the site its name, with today’s uses explained.

PhotoESPAÑA 2026

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 10:00

Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau

PhotoESPAÑA 2026 brings a free-entry photography showcase to Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa in Madrid. Explore contemporary works by Spanish and international photographers inside the city’s cultural center, a premier setting for image-driven art.

Street Art. From its origins to Banksy

Sun, 3 May 2026

Fundación Canal, Sala Mateo Inurria

Explore the origins and evolution of street art through works by leading national and international artists, including Banksy, in an exhibition at Fundación Canal's Sala Mateo Inurria in Madrid. The show surveys key moments in urban art from its roots to contemporary practices.

'Centenario Cuesta de Moyano' Biblioteca Gerardo Diego

Fri, 1 May 2026

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Gerardo Diego (Villa de Vallecas)

To mark the centenary, Cuesta de Moyano is celebrated with a six-panel photo exhibition at Biblioteca Gerardo Diego. The display travels through decades from the 1920s to the 2010s, with captions by Madrid’s leading booksellers, offering a visual history of the iconic avenue. Free entry until capacity.

Juan P. Pardo

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural Lope de Vega (Puente de Vallecas)

Madrid-born graphic artist and painter Juan P. Pardo presents an exhibition at Centro Cultural Lope de Vega in Puente de Vallecas, showcasing his graphic and painting works. The show invites visitors to explore the fusion of line and color that defines his practice at a vibrant city-center venue.

Exposición de fotografía de alumnos de Villa Barajas

Tue, 28 Apr 2026

Centro Cultural - Centro Socio Cultural Villa de Barajas

Free photography exhibition by Villa Barajas students at Centro Cultural Villa de Barajas. Visitors can view works in the Sala de exposiciones (Botica, 7) on 28 April from 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–21:00.

Masaveu Collection: Spanish Art of the 20th Century

Sun, 17 May 2026

An illuminating Madrid exhibition from the Masaveu Collection, tracing Spanish art in the 20th century from Picasso to Barceló. The show assembles outstanding works that underscore bold shifts in modern Spanish painting and sculpture.

Salón del Prado, el Paseo de los Sentidos

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 10:00

Join a guided walk along the Prado, from Plaza de Cibeles to the Real Jardín Botánico, interpreting Madrid's landscape and architectural urbanism as the city's first public green space. The UNESCO-listed paseo reveals its international influence over about 2.5 hours; open to adults with prior registration. Free.

Rauschenberg: Express. On the Move

Sun, 24 May 2026

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

This major exhibition surveys Robert Rauschenberg's restless explorations across painting, sculpture and multimedia, tracing how he fused diverse forms and movement to redefine 20th-century art. At Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, 'Rauschenberg: Express. On the Move' invites a fresh look at his dynamic energy.

In the Style of Bosch

Sun, 17 May 2026

Juan March Foundation

A curated art exhibition in Madrid presenting paintings inspired by Bosch’s iconic style. Featuring works associated with the Juan March Foundation, the show surveys stylistic echoes, fantastical landscapes, and artists’ reinterpretations of Bosch’s surreal imagery in a contemporary gallery setting.

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.

Esculturas desconocidas I

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 11:00

Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro

Explore Madrid's El Retiro on a guided outdoor walk that reveals lesser-known sculptures scattered around the park. For about two hours, discover who created and commissioned these works and what they commemorate, with insights from the Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro. Prior registration is required for adults.

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.

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.

Helen Levitt

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 06:30

MAPFRE Foundation Recoletos Exhibition Hall

Exhibition featuring around 200 photographs by American photographer Helen Levitt, organized by the MAPFRE Foundation at the Recoletos Exhibition Hall in Madrid. The show surveys Levitt’s candid street scenes and urban portraits, drawing from the MAPFRE Foundation collection and running Feb 19–May 17.

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.

Out of Focus. Another Vision of Art

Sun, 17 May 2026

CaixaForum Madrid

This exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid explores blurriness as a new lens to understand reality, blending media to offer a fresh perspective on perception and art.

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.

Anders Zorn. Travelling the World, Remembering the Land

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 06:30

MAPFRE Foundation Recoletos Exhibition Hall

Explore Anders Zorn’s global vision in this travelling exhibition at MAPFRE Foundation’s Recoletos Exhibition Hall in Madrid. The show surveys late 19th‑ and early 20th‑century Swedish painting, with landscapes and portraits that reveal Zorn’s international reach and reverence for a remembered homeland.

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.

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.

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.

Royal Toys

Sun, 17 May 2026

Royal Collections Gallery

Exhibition at Madrid's Royal Collections Gallery exploring toys and objects from the Spanish monarchy's childhood, blending history, design and play within a regal setting.

«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.

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.

Victoria Eugenia

Sun, 17 May 2026

Royal Collections Gallery

Discover the life and legacy of Queen Victoria Eugenia of Battenberg through artifacts and storytelling at the Royal Collections Gallery in Madrid. This exhibition traces her royal life and influence, running Dec 3–Apr 5.

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.

«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.

Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 at 05:30

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.

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 at 14:40

Step into a cutting-edge VR journey that transports you to the heart of Machu Picchu 450 years ago. This immersive Fever Hub Madrid experience re-creates the Inca world with vivid visuals and storytelling, inviting visitors to explore an ancient empire from a modern digital vantage point.

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 11:00

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 05:30

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 07:50

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.

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.

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