What’s On in Madrid

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PHotoESPAÑA 2024
The International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts is holding a new edition with 84 exhibitions and the participation of 293 photographers and visual artists. (Various locations. 10 May-29 Sept).

PHotoESPAÑA 2024

Tren de la Fresa - Compartimento y pasillo

Tourist Trains

Hop on board one the region's tourist trains and discover some magical places.

The Berlin Wall. Living in a Divided World

First large-scale travelling exhibition on this historic symbol, with more than 300 original objects, videos and real testimonies (Fundación Canal Sala Castellana 214. Until September 2024). Tickets on sale

Exhibition extended

Los últimos días de Pompeya. La exposición inmersiva

The Last Days of Pompeii. The Immersive Exhibition

Immersive exhibition to discover the life and customs of the city that was the symbol of the rising power of the Roman Empire (Matadero Madrid - Hall 16. Until 21 July). Tickets on sale

Manifestación estatal Orgullo LGTBI Madrid 2023 © MADO Madrid Orgullo

Madrid Pride

Join Madrileños in celebrating diversity and standing up for a more tolerance and inclusive society (28 Jun-7 Jul 2024).

The Science Behind Pixar

Exhibition that provides a unique insight into the processes used in the creation of Pixar films (CaixaForum Madrid. Till 1 September).

The Art of Manga

Exhibition that brings together more than 150 works of art and delves into one of the biggest cultural phenomena of this century (Espacio COAM. 4 Apr-21 Jul).

Finished

Congreso Mundial del Aceite de Oliva (OOWC)

Olive Oil World Congress (OOWC)

First edition of this event that brings together the main new features and innovations in this sector (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas - CSIC. 26-28 June).

Finished

Odyssey

María Rovira and Crea Dance Company will be performing a modern dance production on society (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa - Sala Guirau. 29 June).

Last chance

Doña Francisquita

This lyrical comedy, with music by Amadeo Vives, is a classic that has been performed since 1923 (Teatro de la Zarzuela. Wednesday to Sunday. 19-30 June).

Changing the Guard at the Royal Palace

Don’t miss the weekly Changing of the Guard held every Wednesday and Saturday, and the Solemn Changing of the Guard on the first Wednesday of every month (Next Solemn Changing: 3 July, TBC).

Velázquez, La reina Mariana de Austria (detalle). 1652 - 1653. Óleo sobre lienzo. Madrid, Museo Nacional del Prado

The Prado from the Female Perspective. Artistic Patrons of the Museum's Collections (1602-1700)

An exhibition made up of 41 paintings that explore the patronage of Isabella of Bourbon, Maria Anna of Austria, Maria Luisa of Orleans and Maria Anna of Neuburg (Prado Museum. 6 May-8 Sept).

IV Danza en la Villa

A dance festival gathering the best choreographers and dancers, with a programme full of activities (Fernán Gómez Centro Cultural de la Villa. 19-30 June).

Classical Evenings at the Olivar 2024

Classical music fills the summer evenings in a natural setting found in the heart of the city (Olivar de Castillejo. Wednesday to Saturday. 26 Jun-31 Aug).

Noches del Botánico

PJ Harvey, Status Quo, Queens of the Stone Age, Simple Minds, Take That or James Blunt head the line-up of the eighth edition of this festival (Complutense University Botanical Garden. 7 June-27 July).