Theatre and dance in Madrid

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    The festival that brings together the best of national and international dance year after year (Various locations. 9-26 May).

    Madrid en Danza Festival 2024
  • Festival Madrid en Danza 2024

MAY HIGHLIGHTS

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The company’s latest show presents a captivating journey through the rhythms of life (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. Wednesday to Sunday. 2-26 May).

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Dance show by Natalia Menéndez and Israel Galván which delves into motherhood in all of its complexity (Teatro Español. Tuesday to Sunday. 17-26 May).

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The prestigious dancer leads this show that combines urban music and flamenco with new generations of Spanish dance and flamenco (Teatro EDP Gran Vía. 20 May).

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A monumental opera production that is back 22 years after its last performance (Teatro Real. 24 and 28 April and 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 21 and 25 May).

Immersive theatre show that reflects the life of the painter through his paintings with a soundtrack designed by the violinist Ara Malikian (Teatro Marquina. Wednesday to Sunday).

Ondina Maldonado and Ferrán Carvajal première a show in Spain on gender identity and prejudices (Teatros del Canal - Sala Negra. 28 May-2 Jun).

A performance of the classic ballet created by Marius Petipa and Ludwig Minkus: La Bayadère (Teatro Real. 30 May-2 Jun).

The innovative experimental electronic music video artist presents his hypnotic project, Pochen (Teatros del Canal - Sala Verde. 30 May).

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dancing, singing and guitar playing (Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Monday to Sunday. Till 30 December).

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A lyric sainete in one act with music by Tomás Bretón, libretto by Ricardo de la Vega and introductory text by Álvaro Tato (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Wednesday to Sunday. 8-25 May).

OFFICIAL PRODUCTS

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

An observation deck offering wonderful vistas of the city.

Visit our online store (in Spanish) of souvenirs made by local artisans!

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

    Musicals in Madrid
  • Los productores. The Producers
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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