Theatre and dance in Madrid

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NumEros (CND)
The National Dance Company will present a programme that brings together the work of the choreographers, George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Jacopo Godani (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Tuesday to Sunday. 11-21 December).

NumEros (CND)

DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Cabaret, the Musical at the Kit Kat Klub

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

Circlassica: Noel

Productores de Sonrisas is back with its latest show that brings together the best of circus, music and dance (IFEMA MADRID. Fridays to Sundays. 31 Oct-18 Jan).

Circo Alegría: The Circus of Light

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. Until 18 January).

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. Thursday to Sunday. 14 Nov-18 Jan). Tickets on sale

Circo Price en Navidad - Sueña despierto

Circo Price at Christmas - Sueña despierto

The classic Christmas production has become a not-to-be-missed event in Madrid’s festive calendar (Teatro Circo Price. Tuesday to Sunday. 21 Nov-6 Jan 2026).

Real Teatro de Retiro

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)

Emotions: Flamenco Show

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

Titerescena

Annual series devoted to the exhibition and performance of activities related to the world of puppets and marionettes (Teatro Valle-Inclán. Saturdays and Sundays. 4 Oct-14 Jun).

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Viaje al Amor Brujo. Ballet Español de la Comunidad de Madrid

Journey to Amor Brujo. Spanish Ballet of the Community of Madrid

The company presents three pieces that trace the legacy of Manuel de Falla, with music by Dani de Morón as the common thread (Teatros del Canal - Sala Roja Concha Velasco. Tuesdays to Sundays. 4 Dec-4 Jan).

Qui som? Baro d’evel

The French-Catalonian company will present a circus investigation into ceramics as a material and a metaphor (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. 5-7 December).

Carmen

Production by Damiano Michieletto on the opera by Bizet, which sheds a new light on the lust, violence and passion of the popular opera (Teatro Real. 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 26, 27, 29 and 30 Dec, 2, 3 and 4 Jan).

El Circo de los Horrores - Prisionia

A show that combines circus, theatre and special effects to explore the limits between what is human and artificial (Escenario Puerta del Ángel. 13 Dec-18 Jan).

Flamenco Real

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).

Paradisum. Recirquel Cirque Danse

The Hungarian choreographer and director, Bence Vági will present a show about the rebirth of life and harmony through dance and circus arts (Conde Duque. 20 and 21 December).