What’s On in Madrid

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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).

Picasso and Klee in the Heinz Berggruen Collection

Ariadne and Bluebeard

The opera by Paul Dukas will be performed after 113 years and directed by Àlex Ollé (Teatro Real. 26 and 31 Jan, 5, 11, 15 and 20 Feb 2026).

Henri Matisse, Luxe, calme et volupté [Lujo, calma y voluptuosidad], Otoño-invierno de 1904. Centre Pompidou, París. Musée national d’art moderne / Centre de création industrielle. En depósito en el Musée d’Orsay, 1985 AM 1982-96 © Succession H. Matisse/

Chez Matisse. The legacy of a new painting

A journey through the work of an artist who questioned not only the very foundations of painting but also its emotional and political situation (CaixaForum Madrid. 29 Oct-22 Feb).

XXXII Ciclo de Lied - Benjamin Bernheim - © Edouard Brane

32nd Lied Concert Series - Benjamin Bernheim

One of the leading tenors of his generation will be making his debut in the Lied Concert Series, accompanied by the pianist, Carrie-Ann Matheson (Teatro de la Zarzuela. 26 January).

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2026

An international gastronomic summit that draws the world’s top chefs every year (IFEMA MADRID. 26-28 January).

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Performance piece by Matías Umpierrez on power, hate speech and human consciousness (Conde Duque. Thursday to Saturday. 22-31 January).

Lee Fields

The American soulman will be performing his classic hits and recent songs in a one-off performance in Madrid (Sala But. 27 January).

Homenaje al Corral de la Morería. 70 aniversario

Tribute to Corral de la Morería. 70th Anniversary

This programme brings together six shows by leading flamenco artists to pay tribute to the flamenco house’s anniversary (Teatros del Canal - Sala de Cristal. Friday and Saturday. 16-31 January).

Atlético de Madrid - FK Bodø/Glimt (UEFA Champions League. Fase Liga. Jornada 8)

Atlético de Madrid - FK Bodø/Glimt (UEFA Champions League. League phase. Match 8)

The Norwegian team will be coming to Madrid to play against Simeone’s side as part of the league phase of the Champions League (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 28 January).

André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra

The 'King of the Waltz' and his orchestra are returning to Spain to offer one of their characteristic concerts filled with music and humour (Movistar Arena. 29 January 2026).

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-31 May).

Whitney Houston Hologram Tour

The international show that brings the US singer back to life in the form of a hologram will make its world premiere in Madrid (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. 31 Jan, 8 Feb and 8 March).

The biggest, most spectacular magic show ever seen in Europe returns, brought to you by one of the best illusionists on the international scene (GTM Espacio La Vaguada. Till 1st March). Tickets on sale

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).

Atlético de Madrid - Manchester United (UEFA Women's Champions League. Playoffs. First Leg)

The red and white side will play at home against the English team managed by Marc Skinner in the first leg of the playoffs (Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares. 12 February).