Art Events & Exhibitions in Madrid

Rauschenberg: Express. On the Move

Sun, 24 May 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Warhol, Pollock y otros espacios americanos

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Gaza a traves de sus ojos

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

John Akomfrah

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

«HYPERBÓREA» CARLA NYMAN + LLUNA ISSÁ CASTERÀ

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Conde Duque Cultural Centre

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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.

Encuentro

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

CaixaForum Madrid

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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.

«La Asamblea de la imagen por venir»

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Conde Duque Cultural Centre

Art

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.

Hammershøi. The Eye That Listens

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum

Art

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.

Exposición "Noches y Días" de José María Sicilia - Palacio de Liria

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Palacio de Liria

Art

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.

Exhibitions

Sun, 31 May 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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 · All day

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas (San Blas-Canillejas)

Art

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.

Body Marbling al aire libre

Sat, 6 Jun 2026

Centro Cultural - Distrito Puente de Vallecas

Art

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.

Guercino and his Biblical Heroines

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk. Pedagogies of War

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 · All day

Conde Duque Cultural Centre

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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.

Ewa Juszkiewicz

Sun, 6 Sept 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Desenfocado, otra visión del arte

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 · All day

CaixaForum Madrid

Art

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.

Chez Matisse. El legado de una nueva pintura

Thu, 17 Sept 2026 · All day

CaixaForum Madrid

Art

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.

Carmen Laffón. Variations

Sun, 27 Sept 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

LEGO® Gaming: The Exhibition

Sat, 3 Oct 2026 · All day

OXO Museo del Videojuego

Art

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.

Seba Calfuqueo: Cautín

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

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