Theatre and dance in Madrid

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  • The Swedish dancer and choreographer, Mats Ek will lead this contemporary interpretation of Shakespeare’s classic play (Teatro Real. 7-10 May).

    Royal Swedish Ballet. Juliet and Romeo
  • Real Ballet de Suecia. Julieta y Romeo © The Royal Swedish Opera – Soren Vilks

MAY HIGHLIGHTS

Biennial festival that brings together an extensive programme with the best national and international dance (Various locations. May 2027).

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The dancer celebrates the 25th anniversary of her dance company with a show playing tribute to the great Paco de Lucía (Teatro Gran Vía. Thursday to Sunday. 7-31 May). 

The choreographer, Goyo Montero brings a modern dance production inspired by Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 7-9 May).

Daniele Finzi Pasca presents one of his most unique shows on inner escape (Teatro Circo Price. 8 and 9 May).

The Argentine choreographer Lisi Estaras is premièring a modern dance show in Madrid that explores what happens in the minds of performers (Conde Duque. 8 and 9 May).

Laura Ramirez Ashbaugh presents a performance that reflects on the body as a space of resistance and transformation (Conde Duque. 13 and 14 May).

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).

A biannual celebration of flamenco that transforms the city into a vibrant stage over the course of two weeks (Main venue: Conde Duque. Dates to be confirmed).

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. Till 14 June).

The company presents a double programme, premièring two modern dance pieces (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 26-31 May).

The French director, Thomas Jolly leads this opera, which features an excellent cast and recreates Charles-François Gounod's version (Teatro Real. 27, 28, 30 and 31 May and 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 13 June).

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

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)

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

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