What’s On in Madrid

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43rd Autumn Festival
The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 43rd anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. 6-30 November 2025).

43rd Autumn Festival

Jackson Pollock. Figura sin forma, 1953. Óleo y pintura esmaltada sobre lienzo, 130 x 195.5 cm © Museum Ludwig, Cologne/ Préstamo permanente de la Fundación Peter e Irene Ludwig 1985

Warhol, Pollock and other American spaces

The works of Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol feature in this 20th century art exhibition (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 21 Oct-25 Jan 2026).

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Soul of Spain

This exhibition is not just a visual journey but an invitation to enter a parallel universe where Spanish traditions come to life (Nomad Museo Inmersivo. From 7 October).

Leica. A Century of Photography

Exhibition that commemorates the centenary of the Leica I camera with a visual journey through street photography, urban landscapes, portraits and nature (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa. Until 11 January).

Robert Capa. ICONS

Madrid will host the largest retrospective on the photographer who changed the history of photojournalism (Círculo de Bellas Artes. 2 Oct-25 Jan).

Atlético de Madrid - Inter de Milán (UEFA Champions League. Fase Liga. Jornada 5)

Atlético de Madrid - Inter de Milán (UEFA Champions League. League phase. Match 5)

The Italian football club will be visiting the red and white side to play an exciting match in the league phase of the Champions League (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 26 November).

Circlassica: Noel

Productores de Sonrisas is back with its latest show that brings together the best of circus, music and dance (IFEMA MADRID. Fridays to Sundays. 31 Oct-18 Jan).

WAH Madrid

The Spanish capital is home to the world’s most sensational music and culinary event (ESPACIO WAH - IFEMA MADRID. Thursday to Sundays). Tickets on sale

Disney The Exhibition. 100 Años de Magia

Disney: The Exhibition. 100 Years of Magic

Great interactive experience, ranging from Disney classics to the latest releases by Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars (Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214. 1 Oct-11 Jan). Tickets on sale

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El lago de los cisnes: la nueva generación de Matthew Bourne

Swan Lake: the new generation by Matthew Bourne

One of the most respected choreographers from the United Kingdom puts forward an alternative version of the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky (Teatro Real. 19-22 November).

Pablo Picasso / Paul Klee. Dora Maar con uñas verdes (detalle) / Dama con lacre (detalle). 1936 / 1930. Óleo sobre lienzo. 65 x 54 cm / Pluma y acuarela sobre papel sobre cartón. 49 x 35 cm . Museum Berggruen, Neue Nationalgalerie, Stiftung Preußischer K

Picasso and Klee in the Heinz Berggruen Collection

Exhibition that brings together fifty masterpieces by geniuses like Picasso and Klee, which belonged to the German art dealer and collector (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 28 Oct-1 Feb).

JAZZMADRID25. Madrid International Jazz Festival

Madrid celebrates jazz in November with a festival that features some of the genre's greatest artists (Various venues. 5 Oct-30 Nov).

Circo Price en Navidad - Sueña despierto

Circo Price at Christmas - Sueña despierto

The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. Tuesday to Sunday. 21 Nov-6 Jan 2026).