What’s On in Madrid

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Fitur 2026
One of the leading Spanish trade fairs and one of the most important in the global tourist sector. Mexico, partner country in the 2026 edition (IFEMA Madrid. 21-25 January 2026).

Fitur 2026

The Nutcracker - Kiev Ballet

The dance company brings a colourful and emotional version of one of the most popular ballets (Teatro Lope de Vega. 2, 3, 4, 5 and 19 January 2026).

Henri Matisse, Luxe, calme et volupté [Lujo, calma y voluptuosidad], Otoño-invierno de 1904. Centre Pompidou, París. Musée national d’art moderne / Centre de création industrielle. En depósito en el Musée d’Orsay, 1985 AM 1982-96 © Succession H. Matisse/

Chez Matisse. The legacy of a new painting

A journey through the work of an artist who questioned not only the very foundations of painting but also its emotional and political situation (CaixaForum Madrid. 29 Oct-22 Feb).

Jackson Pollock. Figura sin forma, 1953. Óleo y pintura esmaltada sobre lienzo, 130 x 195.5 cm © Museum Ludwig, Cologne/ Préstamo permanente de la Fundación Peter e Irene Ludwig 1985

Warhol, Pollock and other American spaces

The works of Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol feature in this 20th century art exhibition (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 21 Oct-25 Jan 2026).

Robert Capa. ICONS

Madrid will host the largest retrospective on the photographer who changed the history of photojournalism (Círculo de Bellas Artes. 2 Oct-25 Jan).

CNDM. Olivier Latry

The Bach Vermut cycle is hosting a recital featuring the French organist performing pieces by Bach, Bartók, Tournemire and Duruflé (National Music Auditorium - Sala Sinfónica. 17 January).

Last chance

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).

Disney The Exhibition. 100 Años de Magia

Disney: The Exhibition. 100 Years of Magic

Great interactive experience, ranging from Disney classics to the latest releases by Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars (Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214. 1 Oct-31 May).

Pablo Picasso / Paul Klee. Dora Maar con uñas verdes (detalle) / Dama con lacre (detalle). 1936 / 1930. Óleo sobre lienzo. 65 x 54 cm / Pluma y acuarela sobre papel sobre cartón. 49 x 35 cm . Museum Berggruen, Neue Nationalgalerie, Stiftung Preußischer K

Picasso and Klee in the Heinz Berggruen Collection

Exhibition that brings together fifty masterpieces by geniuses like Picasso and Klee, which belonged to the German art dealer and collector (Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum. 28 Oct-1 Feb).

Detalle de Isabel Farnesio, reina de España, Jean Ranc. 1723. Óleo sobre lienzo, 144 x 115 cm. Museo del Prado

“The Prado in the Feminine Form III”. Artistic Patrons of the Museum's Collections (1701-1819)

A journey through the decisive mark left by women in the shaping of the Prado during the 18th century (Prado Museum. 1 December to 24 May 2026).

Real Madrid - AS Mónaco (UEFA Champions League. League phase. Match 7)

The football club from Monaco will be visiting the Madrid ground to play this latest Champions League match (Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. 20 January).

Don't miss

La Veronal - La mort i la primavera

The company presents a choreographic interpretation of Mercè Rodoreda’s poetic universe (Centro Danza Matadero - CDM. Thursdays to Sundays. 15-25 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. Till 1st March). Tickets on sale