One of the most iconic family activities in Madrid is the Retiro Park Puppet Theatre. Since the 1950s, thousands of people have gathered in the popular Retiro park to enjoy the many functions offered by the Puppet Theatre.
The Theatre, which is very close to the Puerta de Alcalá entrance, offers an interesting line-up to entertain the whole family during the months of June, Read full article
Categories: Ocio en Madrid
In summer, Madrid’s cultural offer is enriched every year thanks to the cycle of Botanical Nights concerts. Every year when summer arrives, the Royal Botanical Garden of Alfonso XII brings together artists of all genres to offer the residents and visitors a truly special event in a magnificent location.
The festival began on June 20th with the jazz band “Woody Allen & Read full article
Categories: Eventos Madrid, Ocio en Madrid
This summer, the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum is hosting a unique exhibition commissioned by Eloy Martínez de la Pera called “Balenciaga y la Pintura Española” (Balenciaga and Spanish Painting). The expo links the creation of the designer Cristóbal Balenciaga with the traditional Spanish painting between the 16th and 20th centuries. It includes a selection of sixty paintings from private collections and institutions such as the Museo del Prado or the Museo de Bellas Artes in Bilbao, Read full article
Categories: Exposiciones Madrid
Every year, Madrid City Council organises a festival to vindicate the culture and vitality of the city’s public spaces. This year numerous cultural proposals will be presented all over the city, offering the possibility for everyone, locals and visitors, to participate until 1 September. The festival has many events every week in order to enjoy a wonderful summer in all Madrid’s districts. Read full article
Categories: Actividades, Eventos Madrid
Madrid has been recognized as one of the most emblematic cities for its LGBT Pride festivities after its successful WorldPride 2017. It is a unique celebration that commemorates diversity and the first worldwide demonstration for the rights of this group. The festivities include various activities in the Chueca neighbourhood, which gets filled with flags and garlands. Read full article
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Are you looking for a different and original plan? Madrid offers everything you are looking for. You can spend an afternoon reminiscing about the old days or travelling to a distant time in Europe’s largest drive-in cinema.
It has about 25,000 square metres, a 250 square metre screen and a state-of-the-art digital projector. Read full article
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Henri Matisse is a renowned artist. The use of colour in his paintings made him, together with Picasso, one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. However, now you can discover one of his lesser-known features: Matisse’s hidden side as an engraver.
The Canal de Isabel II Foundation has compiled a series of prints that show Matisse’s intimate and intense relationship with engraving, Read full article
Categories: Exposiciones Madrid, Ocio en Madrid, Uncategorized
Madrid is a city filled with surprises. It not only offers museums and unique theatrical shows but also excursions full of historical and literary surprises. A few kilometers away is the city of Toledo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986. The good weather is the perfect excuse to visit new cities very close to Madrid, Read full article
Categories: Excursiones
Until 13 June, you can enjoy Three Top Hats a great comedy by Miguel Mihura. Madrid is famous for its great theatrical offer, and this play stands out in 20th century Spanish theatre for the way it incorporates absurd theatre elements into the narrative.
The plot follows Dionisio, who is in the hotel of a small provincial capital, Read full article
Categories: blog, Ocio en Madrid
In 2019, Madrid has once again become the football capital of the world by hosting the UEFA Champions League final, one of the most important sporting competitions in the world.
There is no doubt that the Tottenham – Liverpool match it will be a great sports event. It is also an excellent opportunity to enjoy the many attractions that Madrid has to offer. Read full article
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