What’s On in Madrid

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Twilight of the Gods
The final opera in Wagner's cycle of four epic music dramas Der Ring des Nibelungen, conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado (Teatro Real. 26 and 30 Jan; 3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23 and 27 Feb).

Twilight of the Gods

JANUARY & FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

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René Magritte. El gran siglo, 1954. Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen. © René Magritte, VEGAP, Madrid, 2021

The Magritte Machine

Retrospective of the surrealist painter, René Magritte, which brings together around 70 works, including paintings, photographs and films (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 14 Sept 2021-30 Jan 2022).

Last chance

Circlassica

Productores de Sonrisas is back on stage with El Sueño de Miliki, a new show designed for all the family (IFEMA MADRID. Till 30 January).

Inverfest

A wintry music festival comprising all genres, featuring the likes of Carmen Linares, Rodrigo Cuevas, Ariel Rot, Kiko Veneno and Stay Homas (Teatro Circo Price. 7 Jan-24 Apr).

Changing the Guard at the Royal Palace

Don’t miss the weekly Changing of the Guard held every Wednesday and Saturday, and the Solemn Changing of the Guard on the first Wednesday of the month (Next Solemn Changing: 2 February 2022).

WAH Madrid

The Spanish capital is now home to the world’s most sensational music and culinary event (IFEMA MADRID. Thursday to Sundays).

The Lion King (El Rey León)

The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 100 million people around the world (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday).

The Frida Kahlo Experience

An immersive experience that takes you on a journey through the life of this artist, recognised as a pop icon of Mexican culture (Palacio Neptuno. 17 Dec-29 May).

Mi mujer y mis hijas en el jardín, 1910, Colección Masaveu © De la reproducción: Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson. Autor: Marcos Morilla.

Masaveu Collection. Spanish 19th Century Painting. From Goya to Modernism

The foundation’s first exhibition presents a selection of 117 works from its extensive and varied collections (Fundación María Cristina Masaveu Peterson. Till 31 July 2022).

Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl, Pakistan (1984) - © Steve McCurry

Steve McCurry. ICONS

The famous American photographer has a new retrospective exhibition that brings together the most iconic images of his career (Espacio COAM. 17 Nov-13 Feb).

Chefs - Yllana

Yllana offers a fun take on the fascinating world of gastronomy (Teatro La Latina. Monday. Till 28 February).

Bryan Adams

One of the big names of rock is returning to Madrid as part of his Live 22 tour in which he will present his latest album, So Happy It Hurts (WiZink Center. 1 February).

José González

The singer-songwriter gives captivating performances featuring delicate compositions that slide between pop and folk (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. 7 February).

Atlético de Madrid - Manchester United (UEFA Champions League. Round of Sixteen. First Leg)

After qualifying with a win against Porto, the Madrid side will be taking on Manchester, the top qualifying team in the first stage of group F matches (Wanda Metropolitano Stadium. 23 February).

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