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 Modern facilities for music lovers |
Príncipe de Vergara, 146 Madrid, Madrid 28002 Spain +34 91 337 0140 / +34 91 337 0139 http://www.auditorionacional.m... |
Its annual programme offers you the chance to enjoy the best in classical music performed by top national and international orchestras. There's room for 2780 spectators in its two concert halls and the building acts as headquarters to both the national orchestra and its youth section. Before it was built in 1988, these classical music concerts took place in the Teatro Real, which is now dedicated solely to opera. Admission charges vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Three-day outdoor music festival in Móstoles |
Parque El Soto Madrid, Madrid 28935 Spain http://www.festimad.es |
This is Madrid's annual Woodstock. That means two or three days (and nights) of Radical Rock music, camping out and making new friends in the middle of May. National and international acts have been signed up to play pop, dance, hip-hop, punk and hardcore rock to audiences of 20000 plus per day. The venue is an enormous park called El Soto, some 20km outside Madrid. The facilities include various stages, chill-out zones, a flea market, camping area, medical services, food and beverages, ATM's, running water and public telephones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Flamenco roots, art and emotions |
Teatro Albéniz Paz, 11 Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 531 8311 |
Madrid's most important flamenco festival brings together all the best singers, dancers and musicians on the current scene, old and young. You'll get the chance to see and hear the likes of Juan Carmona (Habichuela), Manuel Soto (Sordera), Jos de la Tomasa, Paco de Luca, Blanca del Rey and Enrique Morente. There's always a special event to pay tribute to a flamenco legend of the past and one of the festival's participating artists is awarded a prestigious prize. A few days before performances start, a program of parallel activities is organized that includes talks and presentations given by music critics and flamenco experts. Admission: EUR15-21. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theatre, music and international dance |
Plaza de España, 8 Dirección General de Promoción Cultural Madrid 28008 Spain +34 91 588 2900 (tourist office) http://www.madrid.org/clas_art... |
Madrid's major cultural showcase in the autumn fills most of the city's stages with theatre, dance and musical performances. Companies from various countries attend, and the festival traditionally starts with a show in Teatro Albo and others follow in the Bellas Artes, Sala Cuarta Pared, La Abad and other venues. In terms of dance, the Spanish program is outstanding as are the flamenco and classical music concerts and opera performances. Ticket prices vary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Musicals, comedies, puppet shows & dance |
Plaza de Colón, 4 Madrid, Madrid 28046 Spain +34 91 480 0300 (Centralita) http://www.munimadrid.es/Princ... |
The main stage is used for a wide variety of shows including drama (especially contemporary Spanish), ballet, zarzuela (Spanish opera) and live flamenco and folk concerts. One of the other stages is used for the Children's Puppet Theatre season that runs from autumn to spring with shows every Sunday at 4:45p. It also has a prestigious exhibition space and is considered one of the city's major cultural centres. It's surrounded by impressive fountains, monuments and gardens opposite the Wax Museum. Advance sales: at the box office and by telephone. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Spectacular Outdoor Shows |
Various venues Madrid 28005 Spain +34 (0)91 588 2900 (Tourist Information) |
Madrid's Town Hall organises outdoor cultural events that run throughout the summer months. Events include theater, dance, zarzuela (Spanish opera), cabaret, and cinema. The main venues include cuartel del Conde Duque (concerts and contemporary dance), La Muralla Arabe (theater), La Corrala (zarzuela), Parque de la Bombilla (cinema), and Parque del Retiro's Festival de Teres de Madrid (Puppet Theater). There are indoor shows as well, at Centro Cultural de la Villa (zarzuela) and Pradillo, and El Canto de la Cabra (theater). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Large-scale productions |
Calle de la Paz 11 Madrid, Madrid 28012 Spain +34 91 531 8311 http://www.madrid.org/ |
A huge theatre that now stages large-scale theatre and dance productions, its stage has also been used for opera, ballet, zarzuela (Spanish opera) and revue shows. It hosts Caja Madrid's Flamenco Festival every year as well as the annual Spanish and Flamenco Dance Choreography Competition. It's one of the capital's largest theatres with a capacity for 1040 spectators. It opened in 1945, it's the region's official theatre and you'll find it in the heart of the old town. Advance ticket sales: at the box office and by telephone, on +34 902 488 488. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Alternative comedy theatre-cafe |
Calle del Pez 10 Madrid, Madrid 28004 Spain +34 91 521 4541 http://www.teatroalfil.com/ |
A popular venue for younger theatregoers, its programme concentrates on comedy, alternative and fringe theatre. It's also headquarters for the International Festival of Comedy Theatre. You'll find yourself in a cafe-theatre with tables and chairs in the front row and then just rows of chairs behind. There's a small bar to one side where you can buy drinks before the performance and you're allowed to smoke. The Yllana theatre company runs it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary experimental theatre |
Calle de Alcalá 42 Madrid, Madrid 28014 Spain +34 91 360 5400 http://www.circulobellasartes.com |
Theatre forms part of the cultural feast offered by the Círculo de Bellas Artes in the course of a season. The programme normally features a range of contemporary and experimental work in the Fernando de Rojas performance space. This is where you'll also get the chance to see the autumn festival of provincial theatre companies and some of the spring dance festival. Children's theatre shows are performed in the Sala de Columnas. It's worth visiting the delightful period cafeteria on the premises. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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