What’s On in Madrid

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Sorolla Through Light
Immersive exhibition dedicated to the artist’s centenary featuring original paintings, some of which are from private collections that are rarely on display (Royal Palace. Till 30 June).

Sorolla Through Light

Ellas Crean 2023

Another edition of the festival with a multidisciplinary programme that brings together female talents from disciplines, such as music, theatre and dance (Various locations. 2-30 March).

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Teatralia 2023

This latest edition of the festival features shows that combine theatre, music, puppetry, magic, circus, projections, and contemporary dance (Various venues. 3-26 March).

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La Nariz © Bill Cooper / Royal Opera House

The Nose

Première in the Madrid theatre of this cult opera produced by the Australian, Barrie Kosky (Teatro Real. 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 29 and 30 March).

Art & Wine. Madrid Tour

Two routes invite us to delve into food culture and art (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum / San Miguel Market. Until December 2023).

Festival Internacional de Arte Sacro (FIAS) 2023

International Festival of Sacred Art (FIAS) 2023

This year, the Festival offers numerous musical performances, including 26 premieres and 10 pieces commissioned exclusively for the event, combining styles as well as renowned with emerging artists (Various venues. 21 Feb-30 Mar).

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Bowie Taken by Duffy: The Exhibition

Innovative exhibition that celebrates the work of the non-conformist and legendary British photographer Brian Duffy with the artist David Bowie (Espacio COAM. 15 Mar-25 Jun).

Leonora Carrington. Artes, 110, 1944. Colección Stanley & Pearl Goodman, donación prometida al NSU Art Museum, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. © Estate of Leonora Carrington / VEGAP, Madrid, 2022

Leonora Carrington. Revelación

First retrospective in Western Europe that follows the career of this eclectic artist, from her first drawings to her later works (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 11 Feb-7 May).

Carreras en el Hipódromo de la Zarzuela (Temporada de primavera)

Horse Racing: 2023 Season

Enjoy a thrilling horse racing experience at La Zarzuela Racecourse all year round (check calendar).

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Tutankhamun. The Immersive Experience

An exhibition that invites you to discover the great mysteries of Ancient Egypt (Matadero Madrid - MAD. Madrid Artes Digitales. Till 16 April).

Last chance

Tim Burton, el laberinto © Fabian Morasut

Tim Burton, Labyrinth

The city hosts the world première of this immersive experience that takes visitors through the creative universe of the director’s films (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Thursday to Sunday. Till 9 April).

Madrid Design Festival 2023

Don't miss the exhibitions organised as part of this innovative contemporary festival that turns Madrid into the capital of design (Various venues. 7 Feb-9 Apr).

13th Madrid Stew Route

The typical Madrid dish features a gastronomic journey through the Community of Madrid (Various establishments. 15 Feb-31 Mar).

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 every month (Next Solemn Changing: 5th April).

Roger Waters

European farewell tour, Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill, in which the British musician performs on a 360º stage for the first time ever (WiZink Center. 23 and 24 March).

Ibérica de Danza: Celebration / Gaudí Dance Experience

The Ibérica de Danza Company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a vibrant double show full of feelings (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja. 22 and 23 March).

New York City Ballet

The ballet company founded by the choreographer, George Balanchine, and Lincoln Kirstein performs three choreographies full of symbolism (Teatro Real. 23-26 March).