What’s On in Madrid

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Madrid en Danza Festival 2023
The festival that brings together the best of national and international dance year after year (Various locations. 13 May-11 Jun).

Madrid en Danza Festival 2023

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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The choreographer, Sharon Fridman, and the director, Luis Luque, create a dance show on the crossroads of civilizations (Naves del Español en Matadero - Sala Max Aub, Nave 10. Martes a domingos. 24 May-11 Jun).

Musical Strolls around the Royal Botanical Garden

A musical and sensory experience through the musical seasons, with two repertoires and pieces from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries (Royal Botanic Gardens. Fridays and Saturdays. 5 May-23 Sept).

Guido Reni

This exhibition offers a complete review of the contribution by this great Bolognese master to the art of his time (Prado Museum. 28 Mar-9 Jul).

PHotoESPAÑA 2023

The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition with 96 exhibitions by 303 photographers and visual artists (Various locations. 31 May-3 Sept).

Guns N' Roses

One of the most legendary hard rock bands is back on a world tour with a revamped show (Cívitas Metropolitano Stadium. 9 June).

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Madrid Book Fair

Booksellers, authors and readers gather at one of the most traditional cultural events in the capital (El Retiro Park. 26 May-11 June).

Paseo a orillas del mar, 1909 - Joaquín Sorolla Bastida - Óleo sobre lienzo - Fundación Museo Sorolla, n.º inv. 834

Sorolla Through Light

Immersive exhibition to mark the centenary of the painter’s death, which brings together 24 original works, some of which are from private collections (Royal Palace. Till 30 June).

Don't miss

Pop Air Balloon Museum

Temporary interactive inflatable art space that has already proved to be a huge success in Milan, Paris and Rome (Escenario Puerta del Ángel. 18 Mar-23 Jul).

Madrid Flamenco Cycle

Concert series that includes various vocal and guitar concerts performed by artists of the genre, such as Josemi Carmona, Rafael Riqueni and Antonio Reyes (Teatro Alfil. 23 Feb, 9 and 30 Mar, 13 and 27 Apr, 11 and 25 May, 8 and 22 Jun).

Orfeo ed Euridice

The Belgian musician, René Jacobs, conducts an adaptation of the opera based on the classical Greek myth (Teatro Real. 13 June).

Tren de la Fresa - Compartimento y pasillo

Tourist Trains

Hop on board one the region's tourist trains and discover some magical places.

Los días 1, 6 y 9 de julio iluminamos con los colores de la bandera LGTB la fuente y el Palacio de Cibeles con motivo del #OrgulloMadrid2022.

Madrid Pride

Madrid is one of the best LGBTQ+ destinations in the world, and its annual Pride celebrations are always attended by thousands of people (23 June - 2 July 2023).