What’s On in Madrid

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  • The French director, Thomas Jolly leads this opera, which features an excellent cast and recreates Charles-François Gounod's version (Teatro Real. 27, 28, 30 and 31 May and 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 13 June).

    Romeo and Juliet
  • Romeo y Julieta

The singer from Puerto Rico will be performing ten concerts as part of his latest DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS World Tour (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 30 and 31 May; 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 14 and 15 Jun).

Pope Leo XIV will be touring Spain from 6 to 12 June and visiting Madrid from 6 to 9 June. Find out more and keep up to date with the latest information.

Unique opportunity to admire the most important works of the Basque artist’s career (Conde Duque. 17 Feb-21 Jun).

The history of street art through the works of leading national and international artists (Fundación Canal. Sala Mateo Inurria. Till 26 July).

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Sara Correia, Beatriz Felício and António Zambujo will feature in this latest edition of the festival (Teatro Real / Spanish Film Library – Cine Doré. 4 and 5 June).

The eighth edition of the festival brings together artists of international prestige, such as Rafael Aguirre and Pablo Sainz Villegas (Various locations. 5 May-14 Jun).

After winning over visitors from all over Europe, the latest Balloon Museum exhibition is coming to Madrid with artworks in which air becomes the main feature (Escenario Puerta del Ángel. 28 Mar-6 Sept).

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition (Various locations. 13 May-13 Sept).

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The rising star from the United States will be coming to Madrid as part of his latest Wishbone World Tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 6 June).

Booksellers, authors and readers gather at one of the most traditional cultural events in the capital (El Retiro Park. 29 May-14 June 2026).

Several portraits of Gazans highlight the extreme conditions in which they are living as a result of the war (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. Till 14 June).

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Exhibition exploring the profound mark left by Italian artists on the visual culture of the Iberian kingdoms. (Prado Museum. 26 May-20 Sept).

The most charitable match is back, in which Real Madrid Legends will face Inter Legends in this edition (Bernabéu Stadium. 13 June).

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. Till 14 June).

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!

  • Escape the summer heat with a refreshing splash in one of Madrid’s public pools (15 May to 7 Sept 2026).

    Madrid’s Outdoor Pools
  • Piscinas gemelas CDM Aluche

OUR MONTHLY MAGAZINE

  • Check out online or download our monthly bilingual magazine, packed with events, useful information and a map of Madrid and its metro.

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  • Take a peek at our selection of the most important events taking place in Madrid and start planning your next visit!

    Madrid Events Calendar: 2026
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  • Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus, metro, train or taxi.

    Getting around Madrid
  • 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 of the Guard: 10 June 2026).

    Changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace
  • Cambio de guardia y relevo solemne en el Palacio Real de Madrid