Theatre and dance in Madrid

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Swan Lake - International Classical Ballet
An adaptation of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s ballet featuring world-renowned dancers (Teatro Gran Vía. Tuesday to Sunday. 30 Jun-2 Aug).

Swan Lake - International Classical Ballet

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The Magic of Zarzuela

Relive the most traditional Madrid through the popular zarzuelas of Agua, Azucarillos y Aguardiente, La del Manojo de Rosas and La Revoltosa (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz. 16 Jun-8 Jul).

Emotions: Flamenco Show

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerising dancing, singing and guitar playing (Teatro Flamenco Madrid. Monday to Sunday).

Trovatore Copenhague -®Camilla Winther Royal Danish Theatre2

Il trovatore

One of the most popular operas based on the play by Antonio García Gutiérrez (Teatro Real. 29 June, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 20 July).

Latest creation by the Yllana company, which brings together the art of flamenco and gestural comedy with the utmost precision and quality (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. Wednesday to Sunday. 1-26 July).

Ópera & Zarzuela Dreams

This show includes a selection of the most famous opera and zarzuela arias accompanied on stage by choirs and ballets (Teatro Rialto. Tuesday to Sunday. 9 Jun-2 Aug).

Chefs - Yllana

Yllana offers a fun take on the fascinating world of gastronomy (Teatro Serrano. 11 July).

Triana - Medea (BNE)

The Ballet Nacional de España pays tribute to José Granero with two flamenco ballet shows (Teatro de la Zarzuela. 11-22 July).

Farruquito & Quinteto Flamenco / Veranos de la Villa

Farruquito & Quintet Flamenco / Veranos de la Villa

A profound celebration of flamenco in its purest form, in which tradition is revealed as a living and absolutely contemporary art form (Conde Duque - Patio Central. 12 July).

Tenet. Eunoia Kolektiva / Veranos de la Villa

Eight acrobats and a musician present a fresh and vibrant show that combines acrobatics with impressive visual storytelling (Teatro Conde Duque. 14 July).

Paula Comitre / Veranos de la Villa

The flamenco dancer presents Après vous, Madame, a show that harmonises tradition and avant-garde (Teatro Conde Duque. 15 and 16 July).

ALÁ! IRÉ - Rafael Amargo

The Spanish dancer and choreographer presents a show that combines flamenco, contemporary dance, urban dance and electronic flamenco music (Rooftop Lírico. 27-29 July).

Zarzuela at La Latina 2026

Relive the most traditional Madrid through the popular zarzuelas La verbena de la Paloma and Luisa Fernanda, among others (Teatro La Latina. Wednesday to Sunday. 22 Jul-6 Sept).