San Isidro 2010 & Other May Events
May (2010) Events in Madrid
| FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS | EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL EVENTS | CONCERTS & MUSIC | THEATRE & DANCE | SPORTS |
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2 de mayo
May 2
Throughout the city
Festival commemorating the 1808 uprising of the people of Madrid against the occupying French forces. To celebrate, music bands play in the city's open spaces while concerts, performances, restaurant deals and film showings are held throughout the city.
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San Isidro
May 12 - 16
Pradera de San Isidro (Meadow of San Isidro)
Madrid's largest festival, San Isidro, honors the city's patron saint with a celebration that dates back centuries. Head to the fairgrounds outside of the La Latina district for a day of fresh air and sunshine accompanied by elements of traditional Madrid: traditional costumes, food, music, parades and general merrymaking.
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Festimad 2M
April 23 - May 9
30 venues throughout the city
100 music acts from around the world perform throughout Madrid.
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Eurojazz
February 26 - June 26
Three venues: Colegio Mayor San Juan Evangelista, Museo Reina Sofía, Escenario Puerta del Ángel
European jazz festival.
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Documenta Madrid
May 7 - 16
Various venues
International documentary film festival in which numerous non-fiction documentaries by filmmakers around the world are screened. The films delve into many of the issues of today: society, culture, environment, art, economy, etc.
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Cultura Urbana Hip Hop Festival
May 15
Telefónica Arena
Hip Hop festival featuring performances from top DJs and rappers as well as a breakdance competition, a graffiti art zone and more.
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Madrid Foto
May 12 - 16
Palacio de deportes
The celebration of the 2nd edition of Madrid's international photography fair, where 60 galleries specializing in contemporary and vintage photographs show their works. See more: www.madridfoto.es
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Primavera Sound 2010
May 27
Joy Eslava
Smaller version of Barcelona's massive Primavera Sound music festival, held in the popular Madrid local Joy Eslava.
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Festival de Música Antigua
May 8 - June 20
Royal Palace in Aranjuez
The beautiful garden's of the Royal Palace in Aranjuez, located a short distance from Madrid, hosts classical music performances by musicians, orchestras and choirs. More info: www.musicaantiguaaranjuez.net
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Autumn Festival in Spring
May 12 - June 6
Throughout the city
Madrid's popular autumn festival is changing this up this year and being celebrated in spring! Enjoy an eclectic program of theatre, music, dance, circus and the arts. See more: www.madrid.org/fo/
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American Family Work & Entre la sábana y el Río Niger American Family Work & Between the Sheet and the Niger River.
April 23 - June 1
EFTI (Escuela de fotografía y centro de imagen)
An exhibition of recent photographs by David Alan Harvey, who focuses on American families, and Antonio Damién, who focuses on the Niger River.
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Obras maestras contemporáneas de Turquía. Contemporary Masterpieces from Turkey.
April 7 - May 30
CaixaForum Madrid
An exhibition of paintings highlighting the unique approaches of 17 Turkish abstract artists.
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Diego González Ragel
March 16 - May 30
Museo de la Ciudad
An exhibition of works by mid-20th-century photographer Diego González , whose photographs range from hunting, horse-racing and other sports to day-to-day Madrid life, the Spanish Civil War and portraits of artist Joaquín Sorolla.
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Feminism: A Look at Feminist Vanguards
March 8 - December 31
Museo Reina Sofía
An art exhibition that reflects upon gender inequality.
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The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit
March 16 - May 30
El Prado
An exhibition of works by the daughters, both artists who managed to capture their subjects' individuality and personality, of Edward Darley Boit.
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FotoPres IIa Caixa 09
March 24 - August 22
CaixaForum Madrid
19th Photography Contest of the Spanish Press.
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Martín Ramírez
March 30 - July 12
Museo Reina Sofía
Exhibition of 80 works by Mexican artist Martín Ramírez, known for his interesting paper assemblages and drawings rich in unusual materials.
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¡A la mesa! Design & Food
March 25 - June 13
Círculo de Bellas Artes
An exhibition highlighting the rising creativity and sophistication of Spanish cuisine
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Dinosaurs of the Gobi
March 23 - November 1
Cosmocaixa Madrid
Exhibition featuring 43 original fossils from one of the world's most important paelontological sites.
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Thomas Schütte. Retrospection (1980 - present)
February 17 - May 17
Museo Reina Sofía
An exhibition of works - installations, watercolors, photographs, sculptures, etc. - by Thomas Schütte, one of the most important German artists of his generation.
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The Art of Power
March 8 - May 23
El Prado
An exhibition featuring paintings and portraits alongside historical military artifacts, thus allowing viewers to see portraits of armor-clad monarchs alongside centuries-old armor.
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Dayanita Singh
January 20 - May 2
Fundación Mapfre Vida, Sala Azca
An exhibition of 110 photographs taken by renowned Indian photographer Dayanita Singh. The photographs show an evolution from photojournalism to photography of a more personal nature.
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Miquel Barceló
February 10 - June 13
CaixaForum Madrid
An exhibition of 140 works by Miquel Barceló. A variety of sculptures, ceramics, drawings, paintings, posters and more from through the last 25 years of work.
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Richard Hamilton: Picasso's Meninas
March 23 - May 30
El Prado
An exhibition featuring pop artist Richard Hamilton's homage to the Las Meninas paintings by both Diego Velázquez and, centuries later, Pablo Picasso.
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Tesoros de las culturas del mundo. Treasures from the cultures of the world
December 13 - May 10
Centro de Arte Canal
An exhibition of 280 pieces, on loan from the British Museum in London, that cover diverse periods of history and offer a history of the world's cultures in a single trip through time.
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Monet and Abstraction
February 23 - May 30
Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza
An exhibition of works by Claude Monet that focuses on his little-analyzed, post-WWII period of work.
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Piaf
April 13 - July 18
Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
Musical about famous French songstress Edith Piaf.
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Much Ado About Nothing
April 7 - May 2
Teatro Fernán Gómez
Performance of one of Shakespeare's most entertaining plays.
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Stars of Cuban Ballet
April 1 - May 2
Teatro Galileo
Dance gala featuring one of the most prestigious ballet institutions.
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The Tempest
May 5 - 9
Teatro Español
Performance of Shakespeare's last play. Directed by Sam Mendes. Performed in English by actors from New York and London; subtitles in Spanish.
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Los diamantes de la corona
April 29 - May 29
Teatro de la Zarzuela
Zarzuela (Spanish light opera) performance.
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L'incoronazione di Poppea
May 16 - 28
Teatro Real
Production of the Italian Baroque opera "L'incoronazione di Poppea", by Claudio Monteverdi with libretto by Giovanni Francesco Busenello.
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Norma
May 20 - 26
Teatro Real
Production of the opera "Norma" by Vincenzo Bellini with libretto by Felice Romani and based on the verse tragedy "Norma ou L'infanticide", by Alexandre Soumet. Accompanied by the Madrid Symphony Orchestra.
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Re-Volver
May 6 - 16
Häagen-Dazs Calderón
A performance by the comedic duo "Los Morancos", comprised of Jorge and César Cadaval. In this show they take on the identities of Antonia and Omaíta, two of their most popular characters.
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La Traviata
April 28 - May 23
Teatro Nuevo Apolo
Ballet production set to the music of Giuseppe Verdi's opera "La Traviata". The performance stars famous ballet dancer Iñaki Urlezaga along with another 50 artists.
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Nebbia
March 25 - May 2
Teatr Compac Gran Vía
Contemporary circus act featuring a combination of dance, theater and acrobatics in the exploration of dreams and imagination.
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| CONCERTS & MUSIC | ||
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VNV Nation
May 1
Sala Heineken
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Christopher Maltman & Graham Johnson
May 3
Teatro de la Zarzuela
Concert by young British baritone Christopher Maltman, accompanied by pianist Graham Johnson.
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Hombres G
May 3 - 9
Compac Gran Vía
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Alejandro Sanz
May 5
Palacio de Deportes
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Jorge Drexler
May 7
Teatro Circo Price
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Transatlantic
May 13
Macumba
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Benjamin Biolay
May 13
Sala Heineken
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Gogol Bordello
May 21
La Riviera
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Jamie Cullum
May 26
La Riviera
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ATP: Mutual Madrileña Madrid Open
May 7 - 16
Caja Mágica
One of the world's highest ranking tennis tournaments, outside of the Grand Slams, in which the world's best male and female tennis players compete for glory. See more: www.madrid-open.com
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Champions League Finals
May 22
Santiago Bernabeú Stadium
Finals of European football's most important team tournament.
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Bullfights
March 1 - October 31 (Sundays)
Las Ventas
Madrid's bullfighting season.
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