Upcoming Events (13)
Espectáculo de circo contemporáneo: Grotte
Contemporary circus show Grotte blending juggling, magic and humor. Performed by Sirio Fernández Rubio at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid. Family-friendly for ages 5+, this energetic piece—co-produced with CIRCADA 2024 and award-winner—invites audiences to follow a character who returns from his cave to illuminate others.
Espectáculo infantil: entre probetas y maletas
Two playful scientists guide children through a fun, theatrical science experiment to conjure a rainbow from test tubes. Free Madrid performance blending science and theater designed to spark curiosity and love for learning in young minds, at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Arganzuela.
Piano concert: Sonora poetry
A piano recital that fuses live piano with spoken poetry, exploring rhythm and emotion through the works of Josué Bonnín de Góngora. The performance blends recitation, musical texture, and staging to create a sonorous poetry experience at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid’s Arganzuela district.
Patrimonio Nacional (1981) – Film Screening
A 1981 Spanish political comedy screening of Patrimonio Nacional, directed by Luis García Berlanga, at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid. The film follows the marqués de Leguineche after Franco's death as he returns to Madrid and attempts to reconnect with the king, satirizing post-Franco Restoration.
Emilia la Señora
A Spanish-language stage play at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid. Emilia la Señora, written by Rafa Campos and Esperanza de la Encarnación and performed by Campos, Esperanza de la Encarnación, and Nico de Blas, uses humor to explore doña Emilia, Countess of Pardo-Bazán, and her influential life and work.
Teatro infantil: Pulga y Mina, una pequeña gran sorpresa
A family-friendly children's theater show in Madrid's Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj, suitable for ages 5 and up. Two inseparable friends, Pulga and Mina, embark on a nocturnal adventure about optimism and friendship, with Mina as a chef of emotions and Pulga's return revealing the magic of their bond.
Recital de flauta y piano. Sentir Mediterráneo
A refined flute and piano recital by Francesco Cama and YRYNA PASTRNAK, presenting Mediterranean-inspired classical works rooted in legend, melodies, and regional rhythms. Hosted at the intimate Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Arganzuela, the program evokes sun-kissed landscapes and cultural textures of the Mediterranean.
Mesa redonda; poéticas de la cultura pop
A roundtable at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid's Arganzuela area explores the poetry of Luis Alberto de Cuenca with his editor Chus Visor, philologist Emilio del Río, and writer-editor Jorge de Arco. The evening blends conversation, poem readings, and reflections on a work that has shaped generations of readers.
Mesa redonda: versos que se cantan
An intimate cultural roundtable at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj traces Luis Alberto de Cuenca's imprint on Spanish song, from the Movida era to the present, highlighting his craft as a lyricist and poet. Music journalist Julio Ruiz guides the discussion, weaving poetry and performance into a living soundscape. The night closes with a tribute performance that brings Cuenca's words to life through song.
El Verdugo (1963) - Film screening with post-film discussion
Screening of the 1963 Spanish comedy El Verdugo by Luis García Berlanga at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid, followed by a post-screening round-table discussion. The story follows José Luis, a funeral worker, and his connection to a professional executioner, in sharp social satire. Free entry; 19:00; 18+.
Poetas en la música
Soprano Marta Toba and pianist Alberto Joya present a recital that turns Spanish poetry into living song. From Lope de Vega to Campoamor, the program offers intimate, emotionally charged performances that bridge tradition and modernity in the atmospheric Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid.
Conferencia: De las Naves de Tolosa a Córdoba
Historian-novelist Isabel San Sebastián discusses the medieval saga of Santiago's bells—from the Navas de Tolosa to Córdoba—exploring how these bells traveled through conquest and faith to shape Spain's history. Based on her new novel, the talk threads together warfare, devotion, and cultural memory in Madrid's Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj.
Nacional III (1982) - Film screening
Screening of Nacional III (1982), a Spanish comedy directed by Luis García Berlanga, at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj in Madrid. When a marquis sells his palace, he moves into a flat with his son, servants, and a priest, sparking social satire across Madrid and Extremadura. Free admission.