What’s On in Madrid

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KLIMT: The Immersive Experience
A large format immersive production based on KLIMT's work (MAD - Madrid Digital Arts. Immersive Experience Centre. Till 4 Sept).

KLIMT: The Immersive Experience

Veranos de la Villa Festival

The Veranos de la Villa festival will once again fill the summer months in Madrid with a whole host of cultural events (Various venues. 5 Jul-28 Aug).

Frida Kahlo: wings to fly

A selection of 31 original works and 91 photographs by one of the most famous Mexican artists in the world (Fundación Casa de México en España. 7 May-30 Nov).

Tod Papageorge. New York. De la serie / From the series: Dr. Blankman’s New York. 1966-67

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts celebrates its 25th anniversary by hosting 120 exhibitions of pieces by 442 photographers and visual artists (Various locations. 1 Jun-28 Aug).

Alex Katz

Retrospective on the North American painter, one of the key figures in the history of 20th century American art (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 11 Jun-11 Sept).

Cibeles de Cine Film Festival

The film festival is back this summer, screening great classics, cult movies, the latest box office hits, and family films (Glass Gallery - Cibeles Palace. 29 Jun- 8 Sept).

August Fiestas

August is a fantastic month to experience a Madrid at its most traditional, as it celebrates the San Cayetano, San Lorenzo and Virgen de la Paloma festivities (4 to 15 August 2022).

Musical strolls around the Botanical Garden

A night-time classical music experience with a programme focusing on The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi (Royal Botanic Gardens. 19 May-25 Sept).

Momias del antiguo Egipto. Redescubriendo 6 vidas

Mummies of Egypt. Rediscovering 6 lives

A collection from the British Museum that explores the idea of mummification in Ancient Egypt (CaixaForum Madrid. 14 Jul-26 Oct).

Suite Gades

The Antonio Gades company presents a show that combines the best of flamenco with the dance style of one of the most admired dancers and choreographers of the 20th century (Teatro Magno. Thursday to Sunday. From 17 February).

Corral Cervantes

The first permanent corral de comedias (theatrical courtyard) in Madrid, located in Madrid Río, alongside Matadero.

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: 5 October).

Noches del Hipódromo 2022: La Movida madrileña (jueves y sábados del 30 junio al 11 de agosto)

Horse Racing: 2022 Season

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

Paolo Gasparini. Campaña electoral, Avda. Urdaneta, Caracas, Venezuela, 1968. Colecciones Fundación MAPFRE © Paolo Gasparini

Paolo Gasparini. Field of Images

A looka at six decades of the Venezuelan photographer’s career, presented to the audience as if it were a journey (Mapfre Foundation. Recoletos Exhibition Hall. 1 Jun-28 Aug).

Classical Evenings at the Olivar

Classical music fills the summer evenings in a natural setting found in the heart of the city (Olivar de Castillejo. Tuesday to Saturday. 17 Jun-17 Sept).