Theatre and dance in Madrid

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Yamato - The Wings of the Phoenix
This impressive percussion group is back on Gran Vía in Madrid with a new show (Teatro Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 16-27 June).

Yamato - The Wings of the Phoenix

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

Ópera & Zarzuela Dreams

This show includes a selection of the most famous opera and zarzuela arias accompanied on stage by choirs and ballets (Teatro Rialto. Tuesday to Sunday. 9 Jun-2 Aug).

Lake Machine

The Brazilian choreographer, Mari Paula presents a modern dance show that reverses the great classics from a feminist point of view (Conde Duque. 18 and 19 June).

Chefs - Yllana

Yllana offers a fun take on the fascinating world of gastronomy (Teatro Serrano. 20 and 27 June; 11 July).

666 - Yllana

Enter into the fun death row that Yllana has prepared (Gran Teatro Pavón. 22 and 29 June).

La protagonista. Lorena Nogal

The choreographer will be performing a show that delves into identity and memory through the body (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 26 and 27 June).

Emotions: Flamenco Show

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerising dancing, singing and guitar playing (Teatro Flamenco Madrid. Monday to Sunday).

Real Teatro de Retiro

Educational concerts, musical stories with projections, theatre and music for the whole family (Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre. 28 Sept-6 Jul 2026. Check programme)

Bogotá

Andrea Peña directs a dance show on death, resilience of people and cultural identity (Conde Duque. 26 and 27 June).

El lago de los cisnes - Ballet Clásico Internacional

Swan Lake - International Classical Ballet

An adaptation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet featuring world-renowned dancers (Teatro Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 30 Jun-2 Aug).

The Magic of Zarzuela

Relive the most traditional Madrid through the popular zarzuelas of Agua, Azucarillos y Aguardiente, La del Manojo de Rosas and La Revoltosa (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz. 16 Jun-8 Jul).

El gato montés

Christof Loy, the prestigious German director has adapted Manuel Penella’s zarzuala into an opera in three acts (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Wednesday to Sunday. 10-28 June).

Alba Heredia & Ricardo Fernández del Moral

Flamenco Real

A programme of shows performed by exceptional flamenco dancers and singers including Alba Heredia and José Maya (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. 15 Oct-26 Jun).