Theatre and dance in Madrid

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Last chance

Sara Baras - Vuela
The dancer celebrates the 25th anniversary of her dance company with a show playing tribute to the great Paco de Lucía (Teatro Gran Vía. Thursday to Sunday. Till 2 November).

Sara Baras - Vuela

OCTOBER & NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Suma Flamenca 2025

Twentieth anniversary of this festival that is committed to the flamenco art in all of its forms (Main Venue: Teatros del Canal. 14 Oct-2 Nov).

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. 18 Sept-30 Nov). Tickets on sale

Don't miss

Entre chiens et louves (entre perros y lobas) - Cirque Le Roux

Entre chiens et louves (Between Dogs and Wolves) - Cirque Le Roux

The acclaimed company presents a circus show, conceived as a film that immerses the spectator in an unforgettable evening (Teatro Circo Price. Wednesday to Sundays. 23 Oct-1 Nov).

New

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).

El mandarín maravilloso / El castillo de Barbazul

The Miraculous Mandarin / Bluebeard's Castle

Renowned stage director Christof Loy will première a double bill featuring two pieces by composer Béla Bartók on the power of love (Teatro Real. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 November).

43rd Autumn Festival

The best performing arts festival in the country is marking its 43rd anniversary with an outstanding international programme (Different venues. 6-30 November 2025).

Don't miss

Gran Gala Flamenco

A journey through all that this art form has to offer: castanets, gowns with trains, fans, beautiful costumes, as well as original music (Capitol Gran Vía. 7, 19 and 26 November).

F*cking Future

The Portuguese choreographer and dancer, Marco da Silva Ferreira will première a modern dance show on masculinity (Teatros del Canal - Sala Verde. 14-16 November).

El lago de los cisnes: la nueva generación de Matthew Bourne

Swan Lake: the new generation by Matthew Bourne

One of the most respected choreographers from the United Kingdom puts forward an alternative version of the classic ballet by Tchaikovsky (Teatro Real. 19-22 November).

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)