Artsy & Creative Events in Madrid

Triana - Medea

Sat, 11 Jul 2026

Teatro de la Zarzuela

Theater

Ballet Nacional de España performs Triana - Medea at Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, with ORCAM musicians and José Granero’s choreography set to Manolo Sanlúcar’s score. A dramatic, immersive ballet reimagining Medea, staged in a historic Madrid venue.

July 8–12, 2026

Sun, 12 Jul 2026

Teatro Bellas Artes

Theater

A week-long theater program at Madrid's historic Teatro Bellas Artes, running July 8–12, 2026. Expect dramatic performances and intimate storytelling in a classic venue, showcasing contemporary Spanish theatre.

LA ARGENTA Orquesta típica de Tango – Milonga

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 at 20:00

Café Berlín

Music

Live performance by LA ARGENTA Orquesta Típica de Tango at Café Berlín for a traditional milonga. A passionate evening of tango classics, intimate ambiance, and dancing in a stylish Madrid venue.

The Divine Comedy at Teatro Real

Sun, 26 Jul 2026

Teatro Real

Music

The Divine Comedy, Irish indie-pop outfit led by Neil Hannon, performs at Madrid's Teatro Real, delivering lush melodies and witty lyrics inside the grand opera house.

HERNAN JACINTO TRIO presenta «GARDEL»

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Café Berlín

Music

Jazz lovers are invited to Hernán Jacinto Trio's GarDel at Café Berlín in Madrid. This late-evening set dives into Gardel's tango-influenced repertoire through tight improvisation and warm, intimate tones in a cozy club atmosphere. A nightlife highlight with lyrical melodies and vibrant rhythm.

La Gran Vía – Pre-sale at Teatro La Latina

Sun, 2 Aug 2026

Teatro La Latina

Theater

Pre-sale: 15% off for La Gran Vía, a new stage production at Teatro La Latina in Madrid, running July 29–August 2, 2026. This Madrid theater experience promises a gripping performance in an iconic venue, perfect for theater lovers seeking contemporary Spanish stagecraft.

El Brujo - La segunda venida de Cristo

Thu, 20 Aug 2026

Teatro Alcázar

Theater

Rafael Álvarez 'El Brujo' presents La segunda venida de Cristo o el yoga de Jesús at Teatro Alcázar in Madrid. A provocative, original performance blending humor, theater, and Eastern philosophy inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda.

El Barberillo de Lavapiés – Pre-sale (15% off)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026

Teatro La Latina

Theater

El Barberillo de Lavapiés, a classic zarzuela-style theatre piece, is staged at Teatro La Latina in Madrid. The listing highlights a 15% pre-sale discount for performances Aug 19–23, 2026. Expect a charming Spanish musical theatre experience in an intimate, iconic venue.

Hermanos Gutierrez

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 at 22:30

Sala La Riviera

Music

Hermanos Gutierrez bring their hypnotic instrumental desert-blues to La Riviera in Madrid. The Chilean guitar duo delivers spacious, cinematic melodies in an intimate live set that showcases their signature dueling guitars and cinematic mood.

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.

El club de los poetas muertos

Fri, 11 Sept 2026

Teatro La Latina

Theater

A stage adaptation of Dead Poets Society, 'El club de los poetas muertos', at Teatro La Latina in Madrid. Opens September 11, 2026 with a 20% early-bird discount (preventa). A thought-provoking drama that brings poetry and rebellion to a classic Madrid venue.

Hoy no estrenamos

Mon, 14 Sept 2026

Teatro Infanta Isabel

Theater

Madrid's Teatro Infanta Isabel hosts Hoy no estrenamos, a contemporary theatre piece featuring intimate staging and sharp dialogue. A character-driven drama that brings a fresh, provocative evening to a beloved Madrid venue.

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.

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.

Andrei Irimia – European Tour 2026

Tue, 22 Sept 2026 · Time TBD

Sala Galileo Galilei

Music

Andrei Irimia headlines Sala Galileo with a neoclassical program blending minimalist piano, shimmering strings, and subtle electronic textures, moving from intimate moments to cinematic soundscapes on his European Tour 2026.

La ópera de los tres centavos con COQUE MALLA

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

Teatro Infanta Isabel

Theater

Spanish-language production of Brecht and Weill's The Threepenny Opera, featuring Coque Malla, at the historic Teatro Infanta Isabel in Madrid. A contemporary staging blends sharp social satire with live music in an intimate, classic venue.

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.

Sueños encantados

Sat, 3 Oct 2026

Centro Cultural - Distrito Vicalvaro

Theater

An acrobatic circus theatre performance by Tchyminigagua at Centro Cultural - Distrito Barajas in Madrid on 2026-10-03. Free to attend, this visually striking show blends daring stunts with storytelling in an intimate indoor venue, perfect for families and theatre lovers alike.

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.

Thyssen-Bornemisza & Mauritshuis: a love story between two museums

Fri, 9 Oct 2026 · All day

Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza

Art

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.

Ángeles Toledano

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 22:30

Teatros Luchana

Music

Ángeles Toledano performs as part of Suma Flamenca 2026 at Teatros del Canal in Madrid. Expect a powerful flamenco recital with traditional singing, guitar, and dance in an intimate theatre setting.

Olga Pericet

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 at 22:30

Teatros Luchana

Theater

Flamenco star Olga Pericet performs as part of Suma Flamenca 2026 at Madrid's Teatros del Canal. A dynamic evening of expressive flamenco dance, sharp footwork, and contemporary interpretation in a renowned theater setting.

Paloma Fantova

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 at 21:00

Real Coliseo de Carlos III

Music

Paloma Fantova performs as part of Suma Flamenca 2026 at Madrid's Real Coliseo de Carlos III. Expect an intense flamenco showcase in a historic venue, with soulful singing, blistering guitar, and dynamic footwork as the festival fills the city with rhythm.

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