What’s On in Madrid

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Easter in Madrid 2026
From the 27th of March to the 5th of April, Madrid will be immersed in the spirit of Easter.

Easter in Madrid 2026

Detalle de Isabel Farnesio, reina de España, Jean Ranc. 1723. Óleo sobre lienzo, 144 x 115 cm. Museo del Prado

“The Prado in the Feminine Form III”. Artistic Patrons of the Museum's Collections (1701-1819)

A journey through the decisive mark left by women in the shaping of the Prado during the 18th century (Prado Museum. 1 December to 24 May 2026).

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Rosalía

The singer and GRAMMY^® Award winner, has announced her most ambitious tour to date, LUX TOUR 2026, which will include four dates in Madrid (Movistar Arena. 30 Mar and 1, 3 and 4 Apr 2026).

Eduardo Chillida. Dreaming the Space

Unique opportunity to admire the most important works of the Basque artist’s career (Conde Duque. 17 Feb-21 Jun).

Arte urbano. De los orígenes a Banksy © Fundación Canal

Street Art. From its origins to Banksy

The history of street art through the works of leading national and international artists (Fundación Canal. Sala Mateo Inurria. 4 Feb-3 May).

5º Zarzuela and Opera Festival

Fifth edition of this festival that presents a special programme in which Zarzuela is the main feature (Teatro Amaya. 11 Mar-31 May).

Helen Levitt. New York, c. 1939 © Film Documents LLC, cortesía de Zander Galerie, Cologne

Exhibition that brings together around 200 photographs by the American photographer in a comprehensive review of her career and her unique vision of the world (MAPFRE Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 19 Feb-17 May).

Las Ranas Market

A neighbourhood initiative featuring a wide variety of cultural, commercial, and artistic activities for all ages (Literary Quarter - Calle de las Huertas. Next edition: 4 April).

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Jugar con fuego

Marina Bollaín directs this adaptation of Barbieri’s zarzuela on love and the social norms (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Tuesday to Sunday. 25 Mar-12 Apr).

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Euphoяia – Art is in the Air

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).

Atlético de Madrid - FC Barcelona (LALIGA EA SPORTS)

El Cholo's team play the Catalans in a critical match that will shape the remainder of the season (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 4 April).

Danish Dance Theatre Company | Marina Mascarell - Bloody Moon

Marina Mascarell directs a dance show inspired by Georges Bataille and his Eroticism (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 9-11 April).

Vilhelm Hammershøi. Interior de la casa del artista, 1900. Óleo sobre lienzo, 65,5 × 54,5. Finnish National Gallery Collection / Ateneum Art Museum, Legado de R. F. von Willebrand © Finnish National Gallery / Hannu Aaltonen

Hammershøi. The Eye That Listens

The first retrospective in Spain devoted to the Danish artist that brings together around a hundred works (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 17 Feb-31 May).