What’s On in Madrid

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Veranos de la Villa Festival 2026
Music, dance, flamenco, theatre, outdoor shows... Venues across the city will host the 42nd edition of the year’s eagerly anticipated summer festival (Various venues. 7 July-30 Aug).

Veranos de la Villa Festival 2026

Viviane Sassen. Dazed, 2022 © Viviane Sassen

PHotoESPAÑA 2026

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition (Various locations. 13 May-13 Sept).

August Fiestas

August is a fantastic month to experience Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (4-16 August 2026).

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).

Cibeles de Cine Film Festival 2026 / Veranos de la Villa

The film series is back this summer with the screenings of all-time classics, cult movies, seasonal hits and family films (Glass Gallery - Cibeles Palace. 25 Jun-10 Sept).

Detalle de Virgen de Tobed con los donantes Enrique II de Castilla, su mujer, Juana Manuel, y dos de sus hijos, Juan y Juana?. Jaume Serra. 1359 - 1362. Temple sobre tabla. Madrid, Museo Nacional del Prado.

In the Italian Manner. Spain and the Mediterranean Gothic (1320-1420)

Exhibition exploring the profound mark left by Italian artists on the visual culture of the Iberian kingdoms. (Prado Museum. 26 May-20 Sept).

México 86. El mundo unido por un balón. Annie Leibovitz (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)

Mexico 1986. The World United by a Ball. Annie Leibovitz (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)

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).

Classical Evenings at the Olivar 2026

Summer evenings with classical music in a natural setting in the heart of the city (Olivar de Castillejo. Wednesday to Saturday. 24 Jun-29 Aug).

We Are Nature

Immersive audiovisual experience that showcases biodiversity in an innovative way (CaixaForum Madrid. 3 Jun-7 Mar).

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La canción del olvido, Zarzuela en La Latina

Zarzuela at La Latina 2026

Relive the most traditional Madrid through the popular zarzuelas La verbena de la Paloma and Luisa Fernanda, among others (Teatro La Latina. Wednesday to Sunday. 22 Jul-6 Sept).

The Lion King (El Rey León)

The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 112 million people around the world have already seen it! (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday). Buy tickets!