Theatre and dance in Madrid

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International Stage Magic Gala - 16th International Magic Festival
Illusionists from different nationalities and disciplines, such as Jorge Blass, offer a show with the latest illusions. (Teatro Circo Price. Wednesday to Sunday. 18 Feb-15 Mar). Tickets on sale

International Stage Magic Gala - 16th International Magic Festival

FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

Maestrissimo - Yllana

The Yllana Company proposes a satirical and musical portrayal of the times in the 18th century (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. 22 Feb, 1, 9, 10 and 15 Mar).

Riesgo. Festival de Circo de la Comunidad de Madrid 2026

Riesgo. Community of Madrid Circus Festival

Second edition of this festival aimed particularly at a young and adult audience, which vindicates the drama of risk as the maximum expression of this art (Teatros del Canal. 12 Feb-1 Mar).

Titerescena

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. 4 Oct-14 Jun).

Last chance

Swan Lake - Kiev Ballet

The company from Kiev will perform the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky, considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic ballets (Teatro Lope de Vega. 2, 7, 8, 16, 21 and 22 February).

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)

Cabaret, the Musical at the Kit Kat Klub

A new production of the classic musical but with a modern and immersive approach (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz. Tuesday to Sunday). Tickets on sale

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 5 April). Tickets on sale

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).

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).

Capítulo - Compañía Daniel Abreu

The contemporary dance company will première a show on conquest and domination in the Community of Madrid (Teatros del Canal - Sala Verde. 26-28 February).