Intellectual Events & Talks in Madrid

Lightning Talks #45 @ Maria Pandora

2026-04-07T17:10:00

Maria Pandora, Cava & Poetry

Conference

Five speakers share five-minute talks on diverse topics at Maria Pandora in Madrid, followed by a 5-minute Q&A and drinks. Lightning Talks #45 invites quick ideas, lively discussion, and a chance to mingle with fellow curious minds.

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.

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.

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.

Seminario Permanente: Cultura de Seguridad y Defensa para Jóvenes Periodistas

2026-04-08T00:00:00

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

Conference

At the Facultad de Ciencias de la Información of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, this seminar surveys the culture of security and defense and its implications for journalism. Aimed at young journalists, it pairs expert insights on policy with media ethics and reporting practices in a changing security landscape.

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.

Las amistades peligrosas

2026-04-08T00:00:00

Matadero Madrid

Film

Screening of the classic drama Las amistades peligrosas at Matadero Madrid. A moody, stylish cinema experience at the renowned venue, starting at 19:30, inviting you to a tale of passion, manipulation, and timeless intrigue.

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.

Historical aerial images of El Pilar area (1960s)

2026-04-08T08:30:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago (Fuencarral-El Pardo)

Art

See rare historical aerial photos of El Pilar and nearby districts from the 1960s. This free exhibition at Biblioteca Pública Municipal José Saramago in Fuencarral-El Pardo showcases mid-century Madrid’s urban changes and provides a captivating glimpse into the city’s past.

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.

Georuta por el Madrid histórico

2026-04-08T10:00:00

Community

Join a 2.5-hour interpretive walking tour through Madrid's historic core to uncover rocks and minerals used in centuries of construction. Learn origins, sourcing, and transport routes, and how the Royal Palace and railway reshaped architectural traditions. Free, preregistration required; adults only.

Lo que el mundo debería saber: Woman & Rare Care

2026-04-08T11:00:00

Auditorio Museo Lázaro Galdiano

Art

Free forum at Museo Lázaro Galdiano tied to the Fashion Art exhibition, focusing on rare diseases and empowering women living with EPF. Organized with the NGO Rare Care for cultural professionals and interested audiences.

Flow 4.0 immersive light show

2026-04-08T16:45:00

Comunidad Evangélica de Habla Alemana - Friedenskirche

Art

Flow 4.0 is an immersive light show by PROJEKTIL at Friedenskirche in Madrid, reimagining Smetana's The Moldau with a blend of classical music, electronic rhythms, and spectacular light projections. Tickets start from €10.90, with VIP access options.

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.

Taller de cine 'El hombre del Klan'

2026-04-08T17:00:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Ayala (Vicálvaro)

Workshop

Join the cinema workshop 'El hombre del Klan' at Biblioteca Pública Municipal Francisco Ayala in Vicálvaro, Madrid. A free educational session exploring film techniques and themes, with guided viewing and discussion in a welcoming library setting.

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.

Cinefórum Esqueria. 'Marty' (1955)

2026-04-08T18:00:00

Biblioteca Pública Municipal Benito Pérez Galdós (Centro)

Film

A cinema-forum screening of Marty (1955) in original English with Spanish subtitles at the Iván de Vargas Public Library, Madrid. A tender romance about a shy butcher, with free entry until capacity is reached.

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.

'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.

Los jueves, milagro

2026-04-08T19:00:00

Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj (Arganzuela)

Film

A cinema night in Arganzuela presenting a Berlanga cycle with Fontecilla (1957), directed by Luis García Berlanga. This classic Spanish comedy screens at Centro Cultural Casa del Reloj for adults only.

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.

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.

Las amistades peligrosas

2026-04-08T19:30:00

Cineteca Madrid - Matadero

Film

Screening of Las amistades peligrosas (Dangerous Liaisons) at Cineteca Madrid – Matadero. A classic drama presented in the renowned Madrid cinema located in the Matadero cultural complex, offering elegant period storytelling with contemporary venue atmosphere.

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.

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