Formal · Events in Madrid

Grandes ciudades del mundo: Venecia

2026-04-07T19:00:00

Centro Cultural Las Californias (Retiro)

Conference

Venice is explored as a city where history, art, and water converge. This lecture, by Bárbara Linares, traces Venice's origins as a maritime republic and the realities of life on a lagoon, at Centro Cultural Las Californias in Madrid. Free admission until capacity.

Segundas Jornadas: Democracia, Medios y Discurso Político

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Avenida Complutense, Madrid, España

Conference

Madrid hosts the Segundas Jornadas Democracia, Medios de Comunicación y Discurso Político at the Facultad de Ciencias de la Información. This academic conference, led by professors, explores democracy, media influence, and political discourse through talks and panels on campus.

El futuro de las investigaciones nietzscheanas en el ámbito iberoamericano

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Faculty of Philosophy, Plaza Menéndez Pelayo, Madrid, España

Conference

International congress hosted by the Faculty of Philosophy in Madrid for young researchers to present Nietzschean investigations in Iberian and Latin American contexts. The program features papers, panels, and debates on Nietzsche's thought and its reception in the iberoamerican world.

ESPACIOS DtúAtú con XABIER FORTES.

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Facultad de Ciencias de la Información, Avenida Complutense, Madrid, España

Lecture

Journalist Xabier Fortes discusses his career and the role of journalism in today's media landscape during a talk at the Facultad de Ciencias de la Información (UCM) in Madrid, part of the Espacios event series.

Historias del buen valle

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Cine Estudio - Círculo de Bellas Artes

Film

Screening of Historias del buen valle at Cine Estudio, inside Madrid’s Circulo de Bellas Artes. Part of a curated cinema cycle presenting a Spanish-language feature in a prestigious cultural venue—perfect for cine lovers seeking intimate, artful storytelling in a classic Madrid setting.

Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace

2026-04-08T08:57:00

Royal Palace of Madrid

Theater

Experience the Changing of the Guard at Madrid's Royal Palace, a time-honored ceremony performed weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a solemn change on the first Wednesday of each month. Watch soldiers, trumpets, and ceremonial pageantry against the palace façade in a formal, historically rich display.

Club de Oratoria - Dinámica Abril I

2026-04-08T17:00:00

The Shed Co

Workshop

Club de Oratoria—Abril I is a Madrid-based workshop for professionals to boost public speaking, leadership, and presence. In a small-group setting at The Shed Co, attendees practice clarity, poise, and confidence for meetings, presentations, and client conversations.

Book presentation: El hombre que no se quiso casar conmigo

2026-04-08T18:00:00

Museo de Historia de Madrid

Literature

At the Museo de Historia de Madrid, author Ana Fernández Pardo presents the historical novel about Eugenia de Montijo's youth and first love, set against Madrid's streets and palaces. The event commemorates the empress's birth bicentennial and offers insights into the era that shaped her later life.

Arte Rupestre del Estrecho de Gibraltar

2026-04-08T18:30:00

Museo de San Isidro. Los Orígenes de Madrid

Conference

New readings of prehistoric rock art from the Strait of Gibraltar are presented, exploring how iconography reveals ancient networks and landscape use. A scholarly conference at Museo de San Isidro in Madrid, bringing together researchers to reexamine stylistic interpretations and regional connections.

Los filos de la noche

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)

Literature

Manuel Rico gives a literary reading of Los filos de la noche at the Iván de Vargas Public Library in central Madrid. An intimate evening of prose and poetry with a short Q&A, set inside a historic city-library venue.

'La traición' - Una herida infantil

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Canillejas (San Blas-Canillejas)

Lecture

A free public lecture at Canillejas Public Library in Madrid exploring the origins and impact of betrayal, its emotional signals, and practical steps to transform it into self-care. Led by Norberto Ciciaro Villalba of the Buscadores de Plenitud association.

Les Concerts du Lac. Eva Oertle & Vesselin Stanev

2026-04-08T19:30:00

Auditorio Nacional de Música

Music

An elegant classical recital featuring Eva Oertle on violin and Vesselin Stanev on piano at Madrid’s Auditorio Nacional de Música. The intimate duo program showcases refined violin-piano repertoire in a grand concert hall, offering a sophisticated evening for classical music lovers.

Excelentia. Eroica de Beethoven

2026-04-08T19:30:00

Auditorio Nacional de Música

Music

Beethoven's Eroica symphony is performed at Madrid's iconic Auditorio Nacional de Música as part of the Excelentia program. Experience a richly orchestral evening dedicated to the heroic scale and drama of one of classical music's landmarks.

The Bartered Bride

2026-04-08T20:15:00

Teatro Real

Theater

Experience Smetana's The Bartered Bride at Madrid's Teatro Real, conducted by Gustavo Gimeno with stage direction by Laurent Pelly. The Chorus and Orchestra of the Teatro Real bring this classic opera to life in a grand, intimate house, offering witty wit, lush melodies, and festive costumes.

Dante Gebel World Tour Despedida 2026

2026-04-09T00:00:00

IPM

Theater

Dante Gebel headlines his World Tour Despedida 2026 at IPM in Madrid, delivering a live, faith-inspired performance blending storytelling, ministry, and audience encounter in a premium theater setting.

¿Qué sabemos de...? Tiburones

2026-04-09T00:00:00

CSIC Madrid

Literature

CSIC Madrid hosts a book launch for ¿Qué sabemos de...? Tiburones, featuring authors Claudio Barría Oyarzo and Ana Colmenero Ginés. They discuss shark biology and current marine research, presenting a science-forward look at sharks at the CSIC venue in Madrid.

Ciclo de Música Clásica Corea 2026

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Museo de la Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

Music

A Madrid-based concert cycle presenting Korean classical music, performed at the Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando as part of Ciclo de Música Clásica Corea 2026. The program spotlights composers and performers from Korea in an intimate indoor venue, offering a formal evening of refined orchestral and chamber pieces.

¿Qué nos dice el dolor? Una mirada filosófica a la experiencia de sufrir

2026-04-09T00:00:00

CSIC Madrid

Conference

An academic philosophy conference at CSIC Madrid exploring how pain reshapes lived experience through phenomenology. The talk investigates suffering beyond medical models, focusing on the body, self, and world, and invites reflection on meaning in everyday life.

¡Aquí hay petróleo!

2026-04-09T00:00:00

Círculo de Bellas Artes

Lecture

A humanities presentation at Circulo de Bellas Artes in Madrid examining the social and political dimensions of petroleum. The talk places oil within contemporary energy debates and traces its historical impact on economies and societies.

Herramientas para evitar estafas digitales

2026-04-09T10:30:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín (Usera)

Lecture

Free lecture at Biblioteca Pública Municipal San Fermín (Usera) in Madrid on tools to avoid digital scams. Learn practical tips to spot phishing, protect personal data, and browse safely with local experts.

El agua en los jardines de El Retiro

2026-04-09T11:00:00

Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro

Lecture

An adult-focused cultural-educational session at the Centro de Educación Ambiental El Retiro in Madrid exploring the park’s 17th-century waterways, Naumaquias battles, and the legacy of boats on the ponds. Learn about fountains, bridges, and the lake’s still-active embarcadero as part of a historical landscape.

Madrid en el siglo XVII - Conferencias

2026-04-09T11:30:00

Centro Cultural La Vaguada (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Conference

A cultural lecture series in Madrid exploring 17th-century Madrid at Centro Cultural La Vaguada. The first talk, Hygiene and Cleaning in the Court of the Austrias, is on April 9 at 11:30, followed by History of Plaza de Oriente on April 23.

La Oficina Verde en tu distrito

2026-04-09T12:00:00

Centro Cultural Buero Vallejo (San Blas - Canillejas)

Community

Free information session for district residents about current Madrid City Council subsidies for building rehabilitation. Learn eligibility, application steps, and available grants at Centro Cultural Buero Vallejo in San Blas–Canillejas.

Presentación - "Memorias Bibliográficas de Juan Carlos I"

2026-04-09T17:00:00

IPG Mediabrands

Lecture

Join a public lecture at IPG Mediabrands in Madrid for a detailed presentation of Memorias Bibliográficas de Juan Carlos I by Santiago Petschen. The talk surveys the former king’s life through biographical sources, offering a synthetic, human-centered historical view. Free entry; doors at 7 pm.

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