Pablo Alboran and other events in Madrid this month!
May (2011) Events in Madrid
| FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS | EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL EVENTS | CONCERTS & MUSIC | THEATRE & DANCE | SPORTS |
| FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS | ||
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Cesar Millan Live
2 May, 7.30pm
Palacio de los Deportes, Pza. de Felipe II s/n
TV's dog whisperer brings his talent and expertise to Madrid. Tickets between 34.5 and 95€
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Feria del libro antiguo
6 - 22 May
Paseo de Recoletos
Iconic fair with fantastic literary rarities at irresistible prices!
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Harlem Globetrotters
May 20, 8.30pm
Palacio de Vistalegre, C/ Utebo 1
Professional basketball turns into show business in this spectacle with unbelievable plays and even humor. Tickets range from 20.50 and 65€
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| EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL EVENTS | ||
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Alejandro Magno
Alexander the Great Until 3 May
Canal Art Center
Spectacular exhibition featuring the great conqueror
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Winston Churchill and Spain
Until 5 May
Complejo El Águila, Calle de Ramírez de Prado 3
Find out all about the great British politician and his relationship with Spain
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El tiempo amarillo
The Yellow Times Until 10 May
Museo del Traje, Avda. Juan de Herrera 2
An homage to the Yellow Pages in a series of litographs
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El esplendor del románico
Until 15 May
Fundación Mapfre Vida, Paseo de Recoletos, 23
Pieces from the Catalonian National Museum of Art's collection
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Witnesses of Oblivion
Until 15 May
Instituto Cervantes
Photography exhibition of current humanitarian crises
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El futuro del pasado
The Future of the Past Until 15 May
Consejería de Cultura y Deporte, Alcalá 31
Exhibition by Yinka Shonibare, MBE. Free entry
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Jean-Léon Gérôme
Until 22 May
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
The first showing of works in Spain by the 19th century French artist
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Chardin
Until 29 May
Museo del Prado
One of the most important 18th century French painters
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Heroínas
Until 5 June
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
Representations of women in art from the Renaissance to present day
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Understanding to Survive: The Climate
Until 12 June
CosmoCaixa Madrid
Exhibition about global warming and possible solutions
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Fortuny y el esplendor de la acuarela española
Fortuny and the Splendor of Spanish Watercolors Until 4 September
Museo del Prado
13 of his incredible watercolors together
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El joven Ribera
The Young Ribera Until 31 July
Museo del Prado
30+ works from 1610-1622, during his time in Rome and Naples
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| CONCERTS & MUSIC | ||
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Cinema String Quartet
2 May, 10pm
Café Teatro Arenal, C/ Mayor 6
Cinema's more memorable tunes reconverted into jazz. Tickets cost 10€
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Eladio y los Seres Queridos
Eladio and the Beloved Ones 6 May, 10pm
Charada, C/ Bola 13
Who said pop music was a thing for the young? Tickets cost 10€
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David Bisbal
6 May, 9.30pm
Teatro Coliseum, C/ Gran Vía 78
The king of latin pop takes Madrid! Tickets from 33€ onwards
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McFly
7 May, 8.30pm
Palacio de Vistalegre, C/ Utebo 1
British boyband graces Madrid with their presences. Tickets from 23.50€
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Fangoria
13 May, 10pm
Palacio de los Deportes, Pza. de Felipe II s/n
Spain’s longest-running pop band remixes their unmissable standards. Tickets from 30€
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Albert Hammond
13 May, 9pm
Teatro Coliseum, C/ Gran Vía 78
Lengedary singer-songwriter plays shows Madrid his new work. Tickets from 18€
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Ana Belén & Rosa Torres Prado
19 May
Teatro Español, C/ Príncipe 25
Famous singer Ana Belén lends her voice to Rosa Torres’ piano in this unique musical play/performance.
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No Me Pises que Llevo Chanclas
Don’t Step On Me, I’m Wearing Flip-Flops 20 May, 8pm
Sala Rock Kitchen, C/ Fundadores, 9
Agro-rock being played by this band of Andalusian veterans! Tickets cost 18€
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The Quireboys
May 5, 10.30pm
El Sol, C/ Jardines 3
This British band steps out from the 90s to play their blues-rock repertoire.
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Dorian
12 May, 9.15pm
Sala Rock Kitchen, C/ Fundadores, 9
The great Spanish hope for the European indie pop scene flesh out their songs. Tickets from 17€
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María Dolores Pradera
14 May, 9pm
Teatro Coliseum, C/ Gran Vía 78
The Latin American legend looks back at her 50-year-old career. Tickets range between 30 and 40€
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Manel
16 May, 9pm
Teatro Lara, C/ Corredera baja de San Pablo 15
The hip, the bold, the too cool to be hot, this Catalonian indie pop band is sure to rock Madrid.
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La Bien Querida
25 May, 10.30pm
El Sol, C/ Jardines 3
A highlight of Spanish pop, indie or not. Tickets cost 12€
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Celtic Legends
25 May, 8.30pm
Teatro Häagen Dasz, C/ Atocha 18
A night infused with Irish sounds! Tickets start at 21,50€
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Pablo Alborán
27 May, 9.30pm
Palacio de Vistalegre, C/ Utebo 1
The youngest Spanish pop singer plays in Madrid for 18€ a ticket
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| THEATRE & DANCE | ||
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¿Quieres salir conmigo?
Will you go out with me? Every Monday at 10.30
Teatro Alcázar, C/ Alcalá 20
A ruthless stand-up about first love.
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Juicio a los humanos
Humans under trial Until May 15
Teatro Galileo, C/ Galileo, 39
The animal kingdom tries the human race for their abuses. Tickets between 15 and 18€
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Woyzeck
Until 22 May
Teatro María Guerrero, Tamayo y Baus, 4
Drama directed by Gerardo Vera. Entry 11-18€
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Cirque du Soleil
Until 8 May
Escenario Puerta del Ángel
The world famous circus returns with Corteo
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40 El Musical
Until 22 May
Teatro Rialto Movistar, Gran Vía, 54
The musical inspired by Spanish chart hits
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Luisa Fernanda
Until 22 May
Teatro de la Zarzuela, Jovellanos, 4
Contemporary romantic zarzuela
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Natasha's Dream
20-25 May, 9pm
Cuarta Pared, C/ Ercilla 17
An ode to adolescence
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Algo de ruido hace
It is kind of noisy 31 May, 3 June 8pm30
Teatro Pradillo, C/ Pradillo 12
Prestigous playwright Lautaro Perotti brings his new work to Madrid
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La guerra de los Rose
The War of the Roses Until 19 June, except Mondays
Teatro Bellas Artes
Black comedy about marriage
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| SPORTS | ||
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Spanish Premiership Football
8 May
Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
Getafe - Almería
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Spanish Premiership Football
8 May
Estadio Vicente Calderón
Atlético de Madrid – Málaga
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Spanish Premiership Football
11 April
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid – Getafe
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Spanish Premiership Football
15 May
Estadio Vicente Calderón
Atlético – Hércules
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Spanish Premiership Football
15 May
Coliseum Alfonso Pérez
Getafe – Osasuna
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Spanish Premiership Football
22 May
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Real Madrid – Almería
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* Want to see past months' events? Take a look! Madrid Events
