A major family production that turns the rink into a marine universe with acrobatics, dancing fountains, 3D technology and fantasy characters (Big Top set up next to the Ice Palace. Fri-Sat. 9 Oct-7 Feb).
The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 44th anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. 6-26 November).
Première of a tribute to the Portuguese poet, Fernando Pessoa (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco. 6 and 7 November).
The Théâtre company will première in Spain a production on power, memory and identity (Teatros del Canal - Sala Negra. 7 and 8 November).
The director and playwright, Anna Augustynowicz will première in Spain a drama that reflects on diversity and social inclusion (Teatros del Canal - Sala Verde. 7 and 8 November).
The Belgian company presents a dance-theatre show on existence and immortality (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 12-15 November).
Yllana creates a comedy that pays tribute to the seventh art through a film shoot (Teatro Serrano. 16 and 23 Oct, 14, 21 and 27 Nov, 4, 12 and 19 Dec).
The Belgian theatre group, tg STAN will be performing the Spanish première of a black comedy on contradictions in Europe (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco. 14 and 15 November).
A programme of shows performed by exceptional flamenco dancers and singers (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. Wednesday to Friday. 28 Oct-25 Jun).
This year, the classic Christmas production will welcome one of Spain’s most traditional circus companies (Teatro Circo Price. 20 Nov-6 Jan 2027).
Alberto Cortés, a director and performer from Málaga, is débuting a performance that explores love and vulnerability (Conde Duque. 20, 21 and 22 November).
American choreographer Faye Driscoll is the driving force behind a dance piece that explores perception and the body (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco. 20 and 21 November).
Première in Madrid of this opera directed by Alfonso Romero, which retrieves the story of these repressed young women (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Wednesday to Sunday. 25 Nov-Dec).
An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerising dancing, singing and guitar playing (Teatro Flamenco Madrid. Monday to Sunday).