Conde Duque Cultural Centre
community centerLarge municipal cultural centre in Madrid housing exhibition halls, an auditorium (1,301.58 m² with seating for about 260 plus additional choir seating), a versatile 253-seat theatre, libraries and the City Archive. Housed in a restored 18th‑century Baroque former barracks, it is known for exhibitions, performing arts and its three central courtyards used for events.
Upcoming Events (33)
La Perla 29 y The Tiger Lillies «A Macbeth Song»
Madrid hosts the premiere of La Perla 29 and The Tiger Lillies’ A Macbeth Song at Conde Duque. This theatre-dance collaboration blends cabaret-inflected music with theatrical storytelling, delivering a dark, poetic reimagining of Macbeth. A bold avant-garde performance.
«Exoplanetas: la búsqueda y caracterización de otras Tierras»
A cross-disciplinary talk pairing science and art to explore the search for exoplanets and the characterization of other worlds. Held at Conde Duque in Madrid, the session combines astronomical insights with artistic perspectives to imagine life beyond Earth.
Sabrina Gárdez y Dani Espasa
Sabrina Gárdez teams up with guitarist Dani Espasa for an intimate classical recital as part of IberMúsica KM0 at Conde Duque in Madrid. The vocal-guitar duo offers a refined program of art songs and chamber pieces in a historic, intimate venue.
Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker «Rosas»
Renowned choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker presents Rosas at Conde Duque in Madrid on April 16, 2026. A contemporary dance piece by the Rosas company that blends precise movement with emotional storytelling in an intimate theatre setting.
JAMES K
James K performs at Conde Duque as part of the Soundset Series, premiering in Madrid. A contemporary live music night delivering an intimate set in a historic venue.
MICROFESTIVAL «RETROSPECTIVAS (VOL. 2)»
Microfestival Retrospectivas Vol. 2 at Conde Duque in Madrid brings 21st-century creators exploring screens and expanded culture through multimedia works. Expect installations, short films and talks that probe how digital media reshapes art today in a dynamic, accessible venue.
Mariela Scafati «NOMBRAR EL MUNDO»
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.
MICROFESTIVAL «TABLEROS Y PANTALLAS »
A microfestival at Conde Duque featuring live board-game demos and a focus on screen culture. Guests can try quick demonstration rounds of games as part of a broader 'Screens + Expanded Culture' program.
La Conquesta del Pol Sud «Imperio. La nueva ruta de la seda»
Madrid hosts the premiere of La Conquesta del Pol Sud 'Imperio. La nueva ruta de la seda', a theatre-dance production at Conde Duque. This bold, contemporary piece blends storytelling with movement to explore empire and the Silk Road, offering a striking first look in Madrid on 24–25 April 2026.
«Nosotros y las máquinas: Una conversación con Yuk Hui»
Join philosopher Yuk Hui at Conde Duque in Madrid for a thought-provoking conversation on the relationship between humans and machines and the future of thinking. This literary-leaning lecture explores technology’s impact on cognition and culture, bridging philosophy and contemporary thought.
Lisi Estarás «#THISISBEAUTY»
Premiering in Madrid, Lisi Estarás presents '#THISISBEAUTY', a theatre-dance hybrid at Conde Duque. This bold contemporary performance blends movement with intimate storytelling, showcasing a provocative stage collaboration across May 8–9, 2026.
Laura Ramírez Ashbaugh «Oasis of Serenity»
World premiere by Laura Ramírez Ashbaugh, Oasis of Serenity blends theatre and contemporary dance in a two-day program at Conde Duque, Madrid (May 13–14, 2026). An immersive, intimate performance that fuses storytelling with movement in a striking urban venue.
«Todos los finales: una conversación con Simon Critchley»
An intimate philosophical conversation with Simon Critchley at Conde Duque, Madrid, on May 19, 2026. A thoughtful dialogue blending philosophy and literature in a refined venue, inviting deep reflection on endings and meaning.
Premiere: Todos los bienes del mundo
A high-profile Madrid concert marking the absolute premiere of Todos los bienes del mundo, featuring Ignacio Prego, María Berasarte, Pablo M. Caminero and David Mayoral at Conde Duque. An intimate, refined classical music evening in an iconic venue, blending contemporary composition with vocal artistry.
Pedro Vallín entrevista a ChatGPT-5 sobre arte y ciencia
Live interview with Pedro Vallín and ChatGPT-5 exploring the intersection of art and science at the CÚBIT Festival at Conde Duque in Madrid. A provocative, interdisciplinary dialogue on AI’s role in culture and creativity.
«PETER IS BACK» Amir Yatziv
Amir Yatziv presents the piece 'Peter Is Back' at Conde Duque during the CÚBIT. FESTIVAL Ciencia + Arte. A provocative theater-dance performance blending narrative and movement as part of Madrid's science-and-arts festival in a historic arts venue.
«FAMULUS 4.0»
FAMULUS 4.0 at Conde Duque in Madrid presents the CÚBIT FESTIVAL, a science-and-art showcase blending theatre and dance. Over May 23-24, 2026, multidisciplinary performances explore the intersection of science and creativity in a dynamic urban venue.
«COLOQUIO SOBRE ARTE + IA»
Escribir con IA: Taller de palabra e imagen
Join the 'Escribir con IA' workshop at Conde Duque as part of Cúbit Festival: a creative, educational session exploring how artificial intelligence can fuse word and image. Learn techniques to generate text and visuals in Madrid's cultural venue.
«LA I.A. CONTRA GAZA / GAZA CONTRA LA I.A.»
Part of the CÚBIT. FESTIVAL (Ciencia + Arte) at Conde Duque in Madrid, this event presents LA I.A. CONTRA GAZA / GAZA CONTRA LA I.A., a provocative exchange about AI, geopolitics, and creative media.
«HYPERBÓREA» CARLA NYMAN + LLUNA ISSÁ CASTERÀ
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»
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.
«AWWZ B2B AI DJ SET»
Part of CÚBIT. FESTIVAL, AWWZ performs a back-to-back AI-driven DJ set blending science and electronic art at Conde Duque in Madrid. A cutting-edge night where algorithmic creativity meets live club energy in an intimate cultural venue.
The Big Bang — Klaipėda Puppet Theatre
Klaipėda Puppet Theatre presents The Big Bang at Conde Duque as part of the CÚBIT. FESTIVAL: Ciencia + Arte. A visually rich fusion of puppetry, theatre and dance that blends science concepts with stage magic, in an intimate Madrid venue.
«CÚBIT. FESTIVAL»
CÚBIT. FESTIVAL fuses science and the arts at Conde Duque in Madrid, running May 23–30, 2026. The program spans visual arts, music, theatre and dance, plus literature and expanded cinema, showcasing Arte + Ciencia across a dynamic cultural program.
Nassim Soleimanpour «Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)»
Madrid premiere of Nassim Soleimanpour’s Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen), a hybrid theatre-and-dance work at Conde Duque. An intimate, provocative performance blending text and movement that showcases contemporary artistry at Madrid’s renowned venue.
«Astronautas: investigando en el espacio para toda la humanidad»
This Madrid event at Conde Duque blends science and art to explore how astronauts study space for humanity. A public session that pairs scientific insight with artistic perspective, inviting curious minds to imagine the future of space exploration.
Juliana Reyes y Paloma Hurtado «ORIGánika»
Premiere in Madrid: Juliana Reyes and Paloma Hurtado present ORIGánika, a theatre-dance piece at Conde Duque. The show debuts on June 10–11, 2026, blending live acting with contemporary movement in an intimate, urban setting.
Mari Paula «Lake Machine»
Premiere of Mari Paula 'Lake Machine' in Madrid at Conde Duque, a theatre-and-dance production. This bold, genre-blending show debuts in Spain with striking visuals and live performance.
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space
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.
No Cesarán Mis Cantos
Multimedia concert at Conde Duque in Madrid, titled No Cesarán Mis Cantos, blending live music with star-lit visuals and expansive screen projections. An immersive performance that pairs intimate acoustics with cinematic imagery for an enhanced cultural experience.
Andrea Peña «Bogotá»
Andrea Peña Bogotá, a contemporary theatre-dance piece, is staged at Conde Duque in Madrid. The production blends theatre and dance with urban storytelling and bold movement, delivering an intimate live performance in a historic venue.
Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space
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.