Theatre and dance in Madrid

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    The company presents a choreographic interpretation of Mercè Rodoreda’s poetic universe (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. Thursdays to Sundays. 15-25 January).

    La Veronal - La mort i la primavera
  • La Veronal - La mort i la primavera © Silvia Poch

JANUARY & FEBRUARY HIGHLIGHTS

The flamenco dancer will première a flamenco show on the human side in the Community of Madrid (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco. 23-25 January).

The Yllana company has produced this madcap classical music concert filled with comic sketches (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. 4, 8, 15, 18, 26 and 27 January).

A sensory universe never seen before in Europe, which brings together international artists in a show that combines tradition and avant-garde (Big Top next to the Palacio de Hielo. Saturdays and Sundays. Until 8 February).

The biggest, most spectacular magic show ever seen in Europe returns, brought to you by one of the best illusionists on the international scene (GTM Espacio La Vaguada. Till 1st March). Tickets on sale

A terrifying circus show that brings together astonishing acrobatics and eccentric characters in a celebration in which everything is possible (Big Top - Palacio de Hielo. Fridays. Until 6 February).

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Performance piece by Matías Umpierrez on power, hate speech and human consciousness (Conde Duque. Thursday to Saturday. 22-31 January).

Educational concerts, musical stories with projections, theatre and music for the whole family (Daoíz y Velarde Cultural Centre. 28 Sept-6 Jul 2026. Check programme)

A new production of the classic musical but with a modern and immersive approach (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz. Tuesday to Sunday). Tickets on sale

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

The company from Kiev will perform the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky, considered to be one of the most beautiful and iconic ballets (Teatro Lope de Vega. 2, 7, 8, 16, 21 and 22 February 2026).

The flamenco dancer from Granada, winner of the National Dance Prize 2017 and various Max Awards, presents his latest dance show (Teatro de la Zarzuela. 5-8 February).

Illusionists from different nationalities and disciplines, such as Jorge Blass, offer a show with the latest illusions. (Teatro Circo Price. Wednesday to Sunday. 18 Feb-15 Mar). Tickets on sale

An ambitious proposal presented as a deeply sensory and open stage experience (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. Wednesday to Sunday. 27 Feb-8 Mar).

A programme of shows performed by exceptional flamenco dancers and singers including Alba Heredia and José Maya (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. 15 Oct-26 Jun).

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