Veranos de la Villa and other events in Madrid this month!
July (2011) Events in Madrid
| FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS | EXHIBITIONS & CULTURAL EVENTS | CONCERTS & MUSIC | THEATRE & DANCE | SPORTS |
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Veranos de la Villa
23 June – 28 August
Puerta del Ángel (Casa de Campo) and Jardines de Sabatini
This now emblematic Madrid music festival brings artists such as Beach Boys, Chicago, the Cuban singer Rubén Blades, Kool and the Gang and many more.
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Raks Festival - International Belly Dance and Middle Eastern Music
6-10 July
Teatro Häagen Dazs, Atocha 18, Madrid
Showcase of the best dance and music from the Middle East. Don't miss out on this opportunity to see live the best representatives of these arts.
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PhotoEspaña
1 June – 24 July
Art Galleries in Madrid and Alcalá de Henares
14th Edition of this important photography festival, gives you the chance to check out the most avant-gard photography, videos and installation of national and international artists
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Sonisphere: Getafe Open Air Rock Festival
15 and 16 of July
Venue in Calle de la Confianza 4, Madrid
For rock and metal lovers this festival is a must, bands such as Iron Maiden, Dream Theatre, Alice Cooper and Twisted Sister in two nights of the best music of the genre
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Cultura Inquieta
Restless Culture 07-23 of July
Different venues in Getafe
Alternative culture, world and black music, B movies and much more on the new edition of this soon to become classic Getafe festival.
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Vanguardias rusas en las colecciones Thyssen Bornemisza
Russian Avant-garde in the collections Thyssen Bornemisza Until 31 July
Museum Thyssen Bornemisza, halls 42 and 43
The most important collection of Soviet avant-garde art. Artists such as Chagall, Larionov, Kandinsky, Kliun among others
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Una luz dura, sin compasión. El movimiento de la fotografía obrera, 1926-1939
A hard, compassionless Light. The movement of working class photography 1926-1939 Until August
Museo Reina Sofía, Edificio Sabatini, 3rd floor
Photography at the service of working class movements of the first half of the 20th century. Not only the hard take, but the warm and human as well
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Adornos y Tocados – conservando el arte plumario
Decorations and headdresses – preserving feather art Until September
Museo Nacional de Antropología
Amazing feather decorations from many cultures. The message: what we preserve today will be the cultural legacy for future generations.
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Pablo Picasso y “La obra maestra desconocida” de Honoré de Balzac
Pablo Picasso and “The Unknown Masterpiece” by Honoré de Balzac's Until 23 July
Fundación Juan March, C/ Castelló 77
In the 30’s Picasso made a series of engravings dedicated to Balzac’s “The Unknown Masterpiece” as the painter loved the character, Frenhofer, so much
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Ornamento y Detonación
Ornament and Detonation Until17 July
Museo ABC
Santiago Morilla, through a series of 30 drawings attempts to explore the relationship between the physical and psychical, and slow consumption and uncontrolled detonation
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Lygia Pape
Until September
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía
Anthology exhibition. Paintings, graphic works, installations, experimental film and performances were the chosen methods of expression of this Brazilian artist.
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Snap and Go – Larissa Bates
Until 22 July
Galería Espacio Mínimo, C/ Doctor Fourquet 17
The first showing of works in Spain by the Brazilian artist
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Leonor Antunes. Camina por aquí. Mira Por allá
Leonor Antunes. Walk over there. Look over here. Until September
Museo Reina Sofía, Calle de Santa Isabel 52
This artists first individual exhibition of this Portuguese artist in Spain, addresses the relationship between the body and the build space and decontextualization of architecture. 6€.
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Polonia: Tesoros y Colecciones Artísticas
Poland: Treasures and Art Collections Until September
Palacio Real
190 artwork pieces from the 15th to 18th century. The exhibit includes furniture, sculpture, tapestries and paintings of artists such as Da Vinci and Rembrandt.
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Elena Asins. Fragmento de la Memoria
Elena Asins. Fragment of Memory Until 12 October
Museo Reina Sofía, Calle de Santa Isabel 52
Considered one of the pioneers of computer assisted art. This exhibit showcases some of her best work. 6€.
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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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Human Bodies
Until October
Pabellón XII del Recinto Ferial Casa de Campo, Avenida Portugal, S/N,
Ever wonder what's exactly under our skin? This exhibit gives us a great opportunity to see the real human body and all its systems. 10€. |
Eugène Atget. El viejo París
Eugène Atget. The Old Paris Until August
Fundación Mapfre Vida. Recoletos, Paseo de Recoletos 25, Madrid
This enigmatic French artist has inspired many countless photographers during the 20th century. In this exhibit we see his version of Paris, different to the Belle Epoque topics. Free entrance |
Yayoi Kusama
Until September
Museo Reina Sofía, Calle de Santa Isabel 52
A monographic retrospective, offers a global vision of six decades of this Japanese artist's work, and shows 190 pieces of artwork of many different techniques: drawings, paintings, collages, sculptures, performances and much more. |
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Desorden Público
1 July, 9.15 pm
Sala Heineken, C/ Princesa 1
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the most emblematic Latin American Ska band, directly from Venezuela, 15€.
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Hocico
2 July, 20.15 pm
Ritmo & Compás, C/ Conde de Vilches, 22
This Electro -Industrial Mexican band promises a show where you will not be able to stop dancing, an overload of adrenaline!. Hocico is one of the reference bands of dark electronic music.20€
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Dio Disciples
2 July, 9 pm
Sala Heineken, Princesa 1, Madrid
Ronnie James Dio tribute band, played by some of the bands own musicians: Craig Goldy, Simon Wright, Scott Warren + guests. 32€.
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The Twilight Singers
5 July, 8.30pm
Sala Caracol, C/. Bernanrdino Obregón, 18
Greg Dulli's band returns to Spain after 5 years to present their new studio album "Dynamite Steps"
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Foo Fighters
6 July, 7.45pm
Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Avenida Felipe II, S/N
David Grohl's band will be presenting their last studio album “Wasting Light”, with a harder sound than their previous works, the single of the album is “Rope”. From 40€
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Crocodiles
6 July, 9.30pm
Ramdall Music Live, Ferraz 38, Madrid
The revelation duo from San Diego return to Madrid to present their second studio album " Sleep Forever, recorded by James Ford, from Simian Mobile. It promises to big a huge success. 17€.
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High Llamas
6 July, 9pm
Teatro Lara, C/ Corredera Baja de San Pablo, 19
After 4 years of silence, the High Llamas return to present their very promising 9th studio recording, "Talahomi Way". 17€.
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Les Savy Fav
7 July, , 8 pm
Sala Rock Kitchen, Calle de Fundadores, 7
An indie band with central quarters in New York, their sound can be defined as rock and post hardcore, along Tim Harrington's peculiar style.
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The Pretty Reckless
7 July, 9.30 pm
Sala Caracol, C/. Bernanrdino Obregón, 18
Taylor Momsen, Gossip Girl's famous actress visits Madrid along her alternative rock band to showcase her work in the Iberian country. 20€
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Two Gallants
9 July, 9.30 pm
Moby Dick Club, Avda Brasil 5
Tyson Vogel and Adam Stephens have both been working in projects outside the band, but after 2 years of silence the band from San Francisco return to the Spanish stages for a who you cannot miss! 18€
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Paramore
11 July, 8 pm
Palacio de Vistalegre, Calle Serrano 95
The alternative rock band is coming for the first time to Spain, before their Vans Warped Tour. It will be the only chance to see them live before beginning to record their new studio album. 20 to 35€
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Natalia Mellado Presenta “Aires Flamencos”
Natalia Mellado Presents "Flamenco Airs". 13 and 14 July
Teatro Arteria Coliseum, Gran Vía 78.
With this tour “Don´t you know we´re Loco?” the emblematic Mexican rock band present their new album “Desde Rusia con Amor”. Tickets 20€
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Black Eyed Peas
14 July, 10 pm
Estadio Vicente Calderón, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, 67
For the first time in Madrid, the American band will present their sixth album "The Beginning" as well as revising their greatest hits such us "Pump it" and "Where is the Love". From 40€
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ZZ Top
July 14, 9 pm
La Riviera, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, S/N
This legendary American rock band has a trajectory of over 40 years and the original lineup. A must for rock fans and music lovers. 50€
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Lloyd Cole Small Ensemble
19 July, 7pm
Sala Heineken, Princesa 1, Madrid
This emblematic 80's pop representative returns at the peak of his maturity to present his new album live in company of his trio. |
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Animal Collective
26 July, 8 pm
La Riviera, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, S/N
The experimental band from Baltimore will play in Madrid live for the first time. With a hard to define sound, Animal Collective may include songs by any of their members, as it's not a constant lineup. 22€. |
Micah P. Hinson
26 July, 9 pm
La Riviera, Paseo Virgen del Puerto, S/N
Tennessee's most famous voice returns to Spain. This time he'll play versions of The Pixie's "Trompe Le Monde", perhaps the 90's most emblematic pop album, along Tachencko, the band from Zaragoza. 18€. |
Judas Priest + Motörhead + Saxon
30 July, 6 pm
Multiusos La Cubierta, Carretera del Barranco 1
Rock and metal lovers cannot miss out on Judas Priest's farewell tour, along another of the most emblematic rock bands, Motörhead. |
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Carlos Latre: Yes, We Spain
Until 7 July
Arteria Teatro Häagen Dazs Calderón
Carlos Latre presents a funny version of current Spain, portraying more than 70 characters, as well as singing and dancing
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Circo de los Horrores
Circus of Horrors Until 10 July
Teatro La Cubierta, Calle del Maestro 4, Leganés
A fusion of circus, theatre and cabaret. The stage becomes a terrifying gothic graveyard. Don't miss out on all the fun. 15 to 35€.
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Carnívoros
Carnivores All throughout July
Teatro la Escalera de Jacob, Lavapiés 11
Carnivores is a comedy about people who are afraid to let go once they realize they are no longer in love. From 5 to 12€
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Rumores
Rumors All throughout July
Teatro Rialto Movistar: Gran Vía 54
Theatric game of 5 high society couples that get together to celebrate the hosts’ wedding anniversary. From 16€.
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Por los pelos
By a whisker All throughout July
Café Teatro Arenal, Calle Mayor 6,
An intrigue comedy born as a clinical essay staged to study the reaction of people to certain events. Written by Paul Pörtner. 24€
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The Aluminum Show
Until July 10
Teatro Arteria Coliseum, Gran Vía 78,
The show combines dance, humor, music and visual arts. This original stage production tells the story of young machine who wants to be reunited with its parents. From 16€.
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Los Miserables
Les Miserables Until July 24
Sala Teatro Lope de Vega, Gran Via 57
Commemorating the musical's 25th anniversary, Madrid presents a renewed version of the acclaimed and longest running musical!.25€
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La Casa de Bernarda Alba
The House of Bernarda Alba All throughout July
Sala Tribueñe, Sancho Dávila 31, Madrid
This production of Federico García Lorca's classic escapes from naturalism of local customs and manners and brings a refreshing approach.
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Quiero ser una rock & roll star
I Want to Be a Rock & Roll Star Until July 27
Beer Station, Cuesta de Santo Domingo 22, Madrid
Social criticism, humor, parody, monologues, poetry and much more. A monologue that makes you laugh as much as it makes you think. From 5€
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Atletismo: IAAF World Challenge: Meeting Madrid 2011
49 July
Madrid
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Wrestling: International Tournament Gran Premio de España
9 and 10 July
Madrid
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Motocross: Red Bull X-Fighters Madrid 2011
15 July
Plaza de Toros de Las Ventas, Calle de Alcalá, 237
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33rd Spanish Championship of Open Field Archery
16 and 17 July
Madrid
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Cycling: Mountain Bike Spain Championship.
16 July
Madrid
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