What’s On in Madrid

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The young indie-rock talent from New York will be coming to Spain for the first time to present his debut album as part of The Late Nights & Young Romance Tour (Palacio Vistalegre Arena. 24 February).

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Ariadne and Bluebeard

The opera by Paul Dukas will be performed after 113 years and directed by Àlex Ollé (Teatro Real. 26 and 31 Jan, 5, 11, 15 and 20 Feb).

Madrid Design Festival 2026

Ninth edition of this contemporary and innovative festival that turns Madrid into the capital of design (Various venues. 5 Feb-8 March).

I masnadieri

The soprano, Lisette Oropesa leads a concerto version of the least known opera by Giuseppe Verdi (Teatro Real. 10-14 February).

Atlético de Madrid - FC Barcelona (Copa del Rey)

Atlético de Madrid - FC Barcelona (King's Cup. Semifinals. FirstLeg)

The red and white side will face the blue and red side in this exciting knock-out round in which the place in the final will be decided (Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. 12 February).

Atlético de Madrid - Manchester United (UEFA Women's Champions League. Playoffs. First Leg)

The red and white side will play at home against the English team managed by Marc Skinner in the first leg of the playoffs (Centro Deportivo Alcalá de Henares. 12 February).

Carnival Madrid 2026

Pick a costume, put on your dancing shoes and treat yourself to some carnival sardines! (14-18 February 2026).

Film Symphony Orchestra. HollyLove

The ensemble is giving a concert to celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day with the best love themes from the history of film (National Music Auditorium - Sala Sinfónica. 14 February).

Japan Weekend Madrid 2026

The essential event for lovers of manga, anime and Japanese digital culture celebrates a new edition (IFEMA Madrid - Pavilions 3 and 4. 14 and 15 February).

Last chance

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).

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).

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Street Art. From its origins to Banksy

The history of street art through the works of leading national and international artists (Fundación Canal. Sala Mateo Inurria. 4 Feb-3 May).

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 5 April). Tickets on sale

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).

Gala Internacional de Magia en Escena - XVI Festival Internacional de Magia

International Stage Magic Gala - 16th International Magic Festival

Illusionists from different nationalities and disciplines, such as Jorge Blass, offer a show with the latest illusions. (Teatro Circo Price. Wednesday to Sunday. 18 Feb-15 Mar). Tickets on sale