17 upcoming art events
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.