Theatre and dance in Madrid

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    The dancer celebrates the 25th anniversary of her dance company with a show playing tribute to the great Paco de Lucía (Teatro Gran Vía. Thursday to Sunday. 7-31 May). 

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MAY HIGHLIGHTS

The company presents a double programme, premièring two modern dance pieces (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 26-31 May).

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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).

Fifth edition of this festival that presents a special programme in which Zarzuela is the main feature (Teatro Amaya. 11 Mar-31 May).

A biannual celebration of flamenco that transforms the city into a vibrant stage over the course of two weeks (Main venue: Conde Duque. Dates to be confirmed).

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)

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The Circus Baobab Company presents a circus and dance show on group power to protect nature (Teatro Circo Price. Tuesday to Sunday. 22-31 May).

Yllana offers a fun take on the fascinating world of gastronomy (Teatro Serrano. 30 May; 4, 20 and 27 June; 11 July).

The Yllana company has produced this madcap classical music concert filled with comic sketches (Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío. 30 and 31 May and 24 June).

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

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).

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