Madrid en Danza Festival 2026

Every year Madrid becomes Europe’s dance capital with this long-running festival, which continues to showcase the latest in international, national, and local dance through a bold and unconventional programme.

The 41st edition will take place in May 2026 (exact dates to be confirmed), with Teatros del Canal as the main venue, and a wide range of performances spread across other theatres in the city, as well as several towns across the Madrid region.

Madrid en Danza brings together emerging talent and established names, offering a line-up that blends acclaimed figures from the dance world with exciting new voices. While the festival’s primary aim is to spotlight new aesthetics and themes in Spanish dance, each edition also includes an international section, focusing on different global scenes.

Organised by the Regional Government of Madrid and led by Spanish choreographer, dancer, and filmmaker Blanca Li, the festival plays a key role in promoting dance as a dynamic artistic language. The 40th edition stayed true to its spirit of innovation and diversity, with 25 performances in total—including 7 world premieres, 7 Spanish premieres, and 9 regional debuts. Productions were staged across the city at venues such as Teatros del Canal, Sala Cuarta Pared, Teatro Pradillo, Teatro de La Abadía and the Paco Rabal Cultural Centre, as well as in the towns of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, La Cabrera, Getafe, and Coslada.