Theatre and dance in Madrid

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  • Twenty-first anniversary of this festival that is committed to the flamenco art in all of its forms (Main Venue: Teatros del Canal. 13 Oct-1 Nov).

    XXI Suma Flamenca 2026
  • XXI Suma Flamenca 2026

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

Yllana creates a comedy that pays tribute to the seventh art through a film shoot (Teatro Serrano. 26 Sep, 3, 10 and 16 Oct).

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Giacomo Puccini’s opera opens the theatre season with great voices, such as Sondra Radvanovsky and Lucas Meachem (Teatro Real. 23, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 30 Sept, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 and 11 Oct).

The dancer presents a stage journey in which traditional flamenco comes face to face with contemporary elegance (Gran Teatro Pavón. 5, 12 and 19 Oct and 9 Nov).

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

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The Cuban choreographer and dancer, Lorena Flores brings together flamenco, Afro-Cuban heritage and urban and contemporary dance (UMusic Hotel Teatro Albéniz. 11 October).

The contemporary dance company presents two programmes that review its artistic evolution (Teatro Real. 14-18 October).

The Australian Gravity & Other Myths company presents a contemporary circus show on who we are and how we see ourselves (Teatro Circo Price. Tuesdays to Sundays. 22-31 October).

The National Dance Company will present a show that reflects on time through movement (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Tuesdays to Sundays. 23 Oct-1 Nov).

A programme of shows performed by exceptional flamenco dancers and singers (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. Wednesday to Friday. 28 Oct-25 Jun).

The company is coming to Madrid with one of its most acclaimed shows, inviting spectators into a universe of imagination and curiosity (Escenario Puerta del Ángel. 30 Oct-7 Dec).

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

The city’s new official sightseeing and tourist travel pass.

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

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THE CITY AT A GLANCE

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Madrid essentials: top sights, itineraries, local maps and guides, culture, tradition and other useful information.

  • Take a look at the musicals showing in Madrid right now and over the coming months.

    Musicals in Madrid
  • El Alma al Aire, el musical
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  • Discover the best spots in the city to enjoy Spain’s artistic expression par excellence.

    Flamenco
  • El Corral de la Morería
  • Madrid's excellent transport system allows you to get around the city quickly and safely by bus, metro, train or taxi.

    Getting around Madrid

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.

    esMADRIDmagazine October
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