Madrid Events Calendar: 2026
Madrid Events Calendar: 2026
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DON'T MISS
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Small exhibition of some of the clocks acquired by Isabel II and Fernando VII throughout their reigns (Royal Collections Gallery. 26 Mar-20 Sept).
After winning over visitors from all over Europe, the latest Balloon Museum exhibition is coming to Madrid with artworks in which air becomes the main feature (Escenario Puerta del Ángel. 28 Mar-6 Sept).
Exhibition that takes visitors on a journey through the life and influence of one of the most powerful men of his time (CaixaForum Madrid. 9 Apr-4 Oct 2026).
Exhibition that reviews the work of the artist from Catalonia, a leading figure in contemporary textile art (Reina Sofía Museum. 29 Apr-7 Sept).
The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition (Various locations. 13 May-13 Sept).
Exhibition exploring the profound mark left by Italian artists on the visual culture of the Iberian kingdoms. (Prado Museum. 26 May-20 Sept).
A monograph devoted to the Polish artist whose work combines meticulous pictorial technique with provocative and subversive content (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 26 May-6 Sept).
First large-scale presentation of the work of the Cuban-born American artist, in which his particular visual language stands out (Reina Sofía Museum. 27 May-12 Oct).
Exhibition that brings together the whole series of The Americans taken during the photographer’s journey across the United States (Espacio Fundación Telefónica. 29 May-1 Nov).
The images of the Dominican photographer resident in Mexico will feature in this exhibition in which his critical and humanistic eye is evident (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 6 Jun-30 Aug).
The American West portrayed through images by the leading photographer from New York (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 6 Jun-30 Aug).
A journey through the transformation process undergone by the Madrid museum over the past quarter of a century (Prado Museum. 9 Jun-27 Sept).
Set of works that enable visitors to discover some of the oldest textiles preserved in the Royal Collections (Royal Collections Gallery. 11 Jun-12 Oct).
Special exhibition to find out how the Flemish painter worked and what was concealed under the painting (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 16 Jun-13 Sept).
The campaign created by the renowned photographer for the 1986 Football World Cup in Mexico is back in the spotlight thanks to this exhibition (Fundación Casa de México en España. Until 20 September).
A major exhibition devoted to the work of the painter and sculptor from Seville, which features around 80 works (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 23 Jun-27 Sept).
For the first time ever, the Museum will bring together the eight paintings by the Spanish painter as part of a commission intended for the Museum of the Holy Trinity (Prado Museum. 13 Jul-4 Oct).
A unique sensory experience to enjoy the painter’s large-scale masterpieces in motion (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. Until 30 August).
An in-depth immersion into the soul of Spain through three of its most iconic painters who redefined the course of western painting (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays)
A retrospective that reviews two decades of creations by the Spanish designer (Canal de Isabel II of the Region of Madrid Exhibition Hall. Until 27 september).
First immersive exhibition that travels inside the human body in a spectacular futurist base (Espacio Delicias. 11 Sept-7 Jan 2027).
An immersive experience that takes visitors to Ancient Greece in the Mycenaean period to relive the trials and adventures of Odysseus on his long journey home to Ithaca (MAD - Madrid Artes Digitales Immersive Experiences Centre. From 18 September).
Exhibition devoted to the 18th Duchess of Alba, highlighting her extraordinary contribution to the conservation of the immense historic and artistic legacy of the House of Alba (Liria Palace. 30 Sept-31 Jan 2027).
The Mapuche artist is holding her first solo exhibition in Europe, featuring an art piece designed exclusively for the occasion (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 6 Oct-17 Jan).
The two museums will simultaneously exchange twenty-five emblematic works from their permanent collections (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 9 Oct-10 Jan 2027).
Exhibition devoted exclusively to the artist’s work, alongside a selection of sketchbooks, drawings and watercolours (Prado Museum. 13 Oct-17 Jan 2027).
Exhibition that provides a visual journey through Spanish art from 1960 to the present day (Juan March Foundation. 16 Oct-10 Jan 2027).
An exhibition that seeks to shed new light on the diverse and prolific work of Salvador Dalí (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 20 Oct-24 Jan 2027).
Exhibition devoted to the influence of Spanish painting on the work of the Austrian author to mark the centenary of his death (Prado Museum. 17 Nov-7 Mar).
Small exhibition of two paintings by the renowned German Renaissance painter (Prado Museum. 24 Nov-7 Mar).
The Spanish Queen of the Habsburg dynasty features in this exhibition that delves into her role as an artistic patron (Prado Museum. 1 December to 28 March).
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