San Isidro & Other May Events in Madrid

Enforex

May (2009) Events in Madrid

FESTIVALS

  • Documenta Madrid
    When? May 1 - 10
    Where? More than 20 venues throughout the city
    What? Madrid's annually-held International Documentary Festival, which screens non-fiction films that explore the issues of today- society, culture, economy, art, environment, etc.
  • San Isidro
    When? May 15
    Where? Throughout the city
    What? Madrid's largest festival, held for the city's patron saint, is dominated by food, music and general festivities. The bulk of the activity is held in Plaza Mayor, Plaza de las Comendadoras, Plaza de Felipe II, Plaza de las Vistillas, Parque del Retiro and Centro Cultural de la Villa in the Jardines del Descubrimiento.
  • Urban Culture. International Hip Hop Festival
    When? May 16
    Where? Telefónica Arena Madrid
    What? Fifth installment of this annual festival dedicated to the most notaable local, national and international hip hop and contemporary urban culture acts. Performances, breakdance competitions, urban artwork, etc.

EXHIBITIONS

  • Juan Muñoz
    When? April 24 - August 31
    Where? Reina Sofía Museum (c/ Santa Isabel, 52)
    What? Exhibition of works by Spanish artist Juan Muñoz, one of the principal renovaters of international sculpture, consisting of sculptures, writings, drawings, sound-based installations.
  • The Sleeping Beauty
    When? February 24 - May 31
    Where? Prado Museum (Paseo del Prado)
    What? Victorian paintings by artists of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood on loan from the Museum of Art in Ponce, Puerto Rico.
  • Portraits of New York
    When? March 27 - June 14
    Where? La Casa Encendida (Ronda Valencia, 2)
    What? An exhibition of photographs of New York City taken by over 90 photographers.
  • The Shadow
    When? February 10 - May 15
    Where? Thyssen-Bornemizsa Museum (Paseo del Prado, 8)
    What? A selection of paintings by various artists from the Renaissance through today that share one thing: the importance of shadow.
  • Julio Gonzalez
    When? March 11 - June 1
    Where? Reina Sofía Museum (c/ Santa Isabel, 52)
    What? Exhibition of bronze and iron sculptures by Catalán artist Julio Gonzalez, as well as jewelry designs and sketches.

THEATRE

  • Ballet de Stuttgart
    When? May 11, 13, 14, 15 & 16
    Where? Teatro Real (Plaza Isabel II, s/n)
    What? Ballet performance in three acts based on William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet.
  • Carmen
    When? All month
    Where? Teatro Lope de Vega (c/ Gran Vía, 57)
    What? The passionate story of Carmen is told through flamenco, starring flamenco star Sara Baras.
  • Fuenteovejuna
    When? May 7 - June 7
    Where? Teatros del Canal (c/ Cea Bermudez, 1)
    What? Theatre production of Lope de Vega's Fuenteovejuna performed by the Rakatá Company.

CONCERTS & MUSIC

  • Fangoria
    When? May 2
    Where? Palacio de Deportes (c/ Jorge Juan, 99)
    What? www.fangoria.com
  • Trasmúsica
    When? May 5 - 9
    Where? Teatros del Canal (c/ Cea Bermudez, 1)
    What? Performance by the orchestra of the Community of Madrid.
  • Lenny Kravitz
    When? May 8
    Where? La Caja Mágica (Parque Lineal del Manzanares)
    What? www.lennykravitz.com
  • Andrés Calamaro
    When? May 10
    Where? Palacio de Congresos (Paseo de la Castellana, 99)
    What? www.calamaro.com
  • Antony and the Johnsons
    When? May 11
    Where? Palacio de Congresos (Paseo de la Castellana, 99)
    What? www.antonyandthejohnsons.com
  • Suma Flamenca
    When? May 11, 18 & 25 (Hall A); May 18 - 24 (Hall B)
    Where? Teatros del Canal (c/ Cea Bermudez, 1)
    What? Flamenco festival featuring the best singers, dancers and guitar players
  • Beyonce
    When? May 19
    Where? Palacio de Deportes (c/ Jorge Juan, 99)
    What? www.beyonceonline.com
  • Luis Fonsi
    When? May 26
    Where? Teatro Circo Price (Ronda de Atocha, 35)
    What? www.universalmusica.com/luisfonsi/Home.aspx
  • Wilco
    When? May 26
    Where? Teatro Haagen-Dazs Calderon (c/ Atocha, 18)
    What? www.wilcoworld.net

SPORTS

  • Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona
    When? May 2
    Where? Estadio Vicente Calderón (Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67)
    What? Professional football game.
  • Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open
    When? May 8 - 17
    Where? Caja Mágica (Parque Lineal del Manzanares)
    What? Top-category men's and women's professional tennis tournament.
  • Atlético Madrid vs Espanyol
    When? May 10
    Where? Estadio Vicente Calderón (Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67)
    What? Professional basketball game.
  • Atlético Madrid vs Valencia
    When? May 17
    Where? Estadio Vicente Calderón (Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67)
    What? Professional basketball game.
  • Real Madris vs Mallorca
    When? May 24
    Where? Estado Santiago Bernabéu (c/ Concha Espina, 1)
    What? Professional football game.
  • Atlético Madrid vs Almería
    When? May 31
    Where? Estadio Vicente Calderón (Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67)
    What? Professional football game.
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