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Horse Racing: 2026 Season
8 Mar 2026 → 29 Dec 2026
La Zarzuela Racecourse
The Zarzuela Hippodrome in Madrid will host its 2026 horse racing season from March 8 to December 29, featuring 34 race days, diverse dining options, and family-friendly activities, including guided tours and a Ponyturf Club for children.
Culture
The precision of timekeeping. 19th century clocks in the Royal Collections
26 Mar 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Royal Collections Gallery
A new exhibition at the Bourbons Hall in the Royal Collections Gallery from March 26 to September 20 showcases clocks acquired by Spanish monarchs, highlighting their aesthetic evolution, technical advancements, and the tastes of Ferdinand VII and Isabel II.
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Euphoяia – Art is in the Air
28 Mar 2026 → 6 Sep 2026
Escenario Puerta del Ángel
The Balloon Museum is hosting a contemporary art exhibition in Madrid from March 28 to September 6, featuring 14 interactive installations that explore the theme of air and encourage audience participation.
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I am Ashurbanipal, King of the World, King of Assyria
9 Apr 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
CaixaForum Madrid
The "I am Ashurbanipal" exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid, from April 9 to October 4, 2026, explores the Assyrian king's life through 150 artifacts.
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Thomas Houseago. Sculptures. Banca March Garden
1 May 2026 → 30 Oct 2026
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The Banca March will host the first exhibition in Spain dedicated to British sculptor Thomas Houseago, featuring seven monumental sculptures in its gardens from May 1 to October 30, 2026, to celebrate the bank's centenary.
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PHotoESPAÑA 2026
13 May 2026 → 13 Sep 2026
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PHotoESPAÑA 2026 is a summer festival in Madrid celebrating visual arts and photography, featuring exhibitions and a diverse program.
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In the Italian Manner. Spain and the Mediterranean Gothic (1320-1420)
26 May 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Prado Museum
The Prado Museum will host an exhibition from May 26 to September 20, showcasing over one hundred works that highlight the artistic techniques and influences of the late Middle Ages in Spain and Italy.
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Robert Frank and the Americans (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
29 May 2026 → 1 Nov 2026
Telefónica Foundation Space
The Espacio Fundación Telefónica will host an exhibition of Robert Frank's iconic series 'The Americans' from May 29 to November 1, featuring 83 transformative photographs.
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We Are Nature
3 Jun 2026 → 7 Mar 2027
CaixaForum Madrid
An exhibition at CaixaForum Madrid from June 3, 2026, to March 7, 2027, will provide an immersive experience on biodiversity, featuring visual art and digital installations that promote environmental awareness and celebrate nature's resilience.
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The Black Mirror Experience™
4 Jun 2026 → 9 Aug 2026
Espacio Delicias
Espacio Delicias will host an immersive Black Mirror® experience from June 4 to August 9, allowing groups to interact with an AI robot in a virtual narrative.
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Prado. 21st Century
9 Jun 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Museo Nacional del Prado
Exhibition showcasing the transformation of the Prado Museum over the last 25 years with recent acquisitions and programs
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PHotoESPAÑA – Disfuncionarias (Tanit Plana)
11 Jun 2026 → 25 Oct 2026
Museo Cerralbo
Photo exhibition exploring representation and body politics by Tanit Plana
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Weaving Courtly Life. Textiles and embroideries from the Royal Collections
11 Jun 2026 → 12 Oct 2026
Royal Collections Gallery
The Royal Collections Gallery will showcase a unique exhibition of rare and exquisite textiles from 11 June to 12 October 2026, highlighting the craftsmanship and history behind the royal collection.
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Carmen Laffón. Variations
23 Jun 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum
The Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum will host a major exhibition from June 23 to September 27, 2026, showcasing around 80 works by Seville artist Carmen Laffón, highlighting her unique figurative style and recurring themes across various artistic genres.
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Classical Evenings at the Olivar 2026
24 Jun 2026 → 29 Aug 2026
Olivar de Castillejo Foundation
A summer concert series featuring classical music performances by various ensembles will take place in the Olivar de Castillejo garden from June 24 to August 29, 2026.
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Cibeles de Cine Film Festival 2026 / Veranos de la Villa
25 Jun 2026 → 8 Sep 2026
Glass Gallery (Cibeles Palace)
The Cibeles de Cine film series returns from June 25 to September 8, 2026, featuring over 70 classic and family films, including award-winning Spanish titles.
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Fescinal 2026
26 Jun 2026 → 5 Sep 2026
Parque de la Bombilla
Fescinal 2026, Madrid’s longest-running open-air film festival, returns with a digital program of contemporary and classic films from June 26 to September 5.
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Veranos de la Villa Festival 2026
7 Jul 2026 → 30 Aug 2026
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Veranos de la Villa 2026 is a cultural festival in Madrid from July 7 to August 30, featuring 72 performances across 14 districts, including music and dance.
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Mexico 1986. The World United by a Ball. Annie Leibovitz (PHotoESPAÑA 2026)
8 Jul 2026 → 20 Sep 2026
Fundación Casa de México en España
A photography exhibition at Fundación Casa de México in Spain features Annie Leibovitz's iconic images from the 1986 World Cup, running from June 19 to September 20.
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Valeriano D. Bécquer (1834-1870): Genre Paintings
13 Jul 2026 → 4 Oct 2026
Prado Museum
The Prado Museum will host an unprecedented exhibition showcasing eight 1866–1867 paintings by Valeriano Domínguez Bécquer, highlighting 19th-century Spanish genre scenes and traditional attire.
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Ana Locking. Nostalgia / Utopía
22 Jul 2026 → 27 Sep 2026
Canal de Isabel II of the Region of Madrid Exhibition Hall
Sala Canal de Isabel II in Madrid features a retrospective of Ana Locking's fashion work, displaying over 160 garments that blend nostalgia and utopian themes.
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Zarzuela at La Latina 2026
22 Jul 2026 → 6 Sep 2026
Teatro La Latina
L'Operamore will present traditional zarzuela performances at Teatro La Latina from July 22 to September 6, featuring popular works and a live orchestra.
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La Peregrina Pearl. Fernando Sánchez Castillo
29 Jul 2026 → 8 Mar 2027
Velázquez Palace
Fernando Sánchez Castillo’s exhibition at Velázquez Palace reimagines power and authority through transformed sculptures and installations that subvert objects and narratives to reveal fragility and provoke critical reflection on order.
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The Opera Locos - Yllana
29 Jul 2026 → 30 Aug 2026
Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío
A comedic opera-inspired show by Yllana that blends grand opera hits with other musical styles, featuring five opera singers in a chaotic audition that turns the stage into a battleground of hidden feelings.
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Villa Summers
7 Aug 2026 → 23 Aug 2026
Various venues
A summer festival with various activities.
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Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix 2026
6 Sep 2026
Various venues
A Formula 1 racing event held in Madrid.
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Gran Premio de España de Fórmula 1 2026
11 Sep 2026 → 13 Sep 2026
MADRING (Circuit around IFEMA Madrid & Valdebebas)
Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix debuting in Madrid at the new Madring circuit
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La Vuelta
13 Sep 2026
Various venues
A professional cycling race.
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