What’s On in Madrid

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The ballet from Cuba recreates Tchaikovsky's great piece on the history of dance (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 2 Jul-4 Aug).

First large-scale travelling exhibition on this historic symbol, with more than 300 original objects, videos and real testimonies (Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214. Until September 2024). Tickets on sale

The film series is back this summer with the screening of great classics, cult films, seasonal hits and family films (Glass Gallery - Cibeles Palace. 27 Jun-12 Sept). 

Exhibition that provides a unique insight into the processes used in the creation of Pixar films (CaixaForum Madrid. Till 1 September).

An exhibition made up of 41 paintings that explore the patronage of Isabella of Bourbon, Maria Anna of Austria, Maria Luisa of Orleans and Maria Anna of Neuburg (Prado Museum. 6 May-8 Sept).

The two bands will be sharing the spotlight at the Noches del Botánico festival, treating audiences to a range of styles from ska to soul, and jazz to rhythm and blues (Complutense University Botanical Gardens. 29 July).

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition with 84 exhibitions and the participation of 293 photographers and visual artists. (Various locations. 10 May-29 Sept).

A romantic journey to 1830s Seville with a flamenco version of Bizet's famous opera (Capitol Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 22 Jun-15 Sept).

Classical music fills the summer evenings in a natural setting found in the heart of the city (Olivar de Castillejo. Wednesday to Saturday. 26 Jun-31 Aug).

The American artist is visiting Madrid on his new Utopia - Circus Maximus World Tour to present his latest album (WiZink Center. 30 and 31 July).

Last chance

PJ Harvey, Status Quo, Queens of the Stone Age, Simple Minds, Take That and James Blunt head the line-up of the 8th edition of this festival (Complutense University Botanical Garden. 7 June-27 July).

Exhibition extended

Exhibition that brings together more than 150 works of art and delves into one of the biggest cultural phenomena of this century (Espacio COAM. 4 Apr-25 Aug).

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

Visit our online store (in Spanish) of souvenirs made by local artisans!

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