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In Madrid, exhibitions are shared between the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen on the Paseo del Arte, CaixaForum, Fundación MAPFRE, Matadero, Conde Duque and CentroCentro, and the galleries of Lavapiés, Chueca and Salamanca; the Prado and the Reina Sofía have free-entry time slots.

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This page lists the exhibitions on now or coming up in Madrid, with the venue and dates of each, by type: painting, photography, contemporary art or immersive shows.

  1. Joana Vasconcelos exhibition ‘Flamboyant’

    From 13 February 2025 No end date

    Madrid’s Palacio de Liria will host a unique exhibition by Joana Vasconcelos, where contemporary art merges with history in an intriguing dialogue between eras.

    • Palacio de Liria
    • from €13

  2. Immersive exhibition «We Are Nature»

    From 3 June 2026 10:00Long run

    At CaixaForum Madrid, a space will be created in which nature will cease to be an object of observation and become a genuine audiovisual journey.

    • CaixaForum Madrid
    • €6

  6. Exhibition: “The Other Shore of the Avant-Garde”

    From 24 September 2026 Long run

    The Fundación MAPFRE exhibition will show how avant-garde artists found in the drawings and sculptures of psychiatric clinic patients the freedom they themselves sought in art.

    • Fundación MAPFRE
    • from €3

  9. Exhibition «Aqua Mater. Sebastião Salgado»

    From 28 October 2026 Long run

    In the former water reservoir of Fundación Canal, Sebastião Salgado’s photographs will show how water transforms the face of the planet, from the rivers of the Amazon to the glaciers of Antarctica.

    • Fundación Canal - Sala Castellana 214
    • from €13

  10. Immersive exhibition “The World of Van Gogh”

    4 November - 30 December 2026 Several dates3 dates

    Using all your senses, get closer to the art of an outstanding Dutch Post-Impressionist painter, who created some of the most recognisable and emotionally impactful works of art in history.

    • Nomad Museo
    • from €14.1

  14. Exhibition «The Circle Project. Bouchra Khalili»

    10 September - 29 November 2026 Several days

    At La Casa Encendida, works by Bouchra Khalili will be presented focusing on migrants’ struggle for equal rights and the possibility of speaking for themselves.

    • Centro cultural y social «La casa encendida»
    • Free

  15. El Prado at Night

    Saturday, 5 December 2026 20:30Several dates21 dates

    Museo del Prado will reopen its doors at night so everyone can visit the new exhibitions.

    • Museo del Prado
    • Free

  16. Exhibition «Dance, Dance, Damn You»

    From 11 September 2026 Long run

    Matadero Madrid will host an immersive installation that turns a dance floor into an experience about memory and uncertainty.

    • Matadero Madrid
    • Free

  17. Exhibition «Cruz Novillo»

    From 7 October 2026 Long run

    Geometry, colour, sound and nearly six decades of work come together in «Cruz Novillo», CentroCentro’s new exhibition devoted to one of the most distinctive artists in contemporary Spanish creation.

    • CentroCentro
    • Free

  18. «The aesthetic transition. Spain, 1960-2020» exhibition

    16 October 2026 - 10 January 2027 Several days

    Spanish art of the past six decades comes to life in Fundación Juan March’s exhibition, where each work becomes a window onto the country’s changes and its cultural rhythm.

    • Fundación Juan March
    • Free

  21. Exhibition «Meninas Madrid Gallery»

    15 November - 15 December 2026 Several dates3 dates

    From 15 November to 15 December, a familiar silhouette will once again appear along the streets of Madrid: the meninas, each sculpture featuring a different dress.

    • Free

  22. Exhibition «Interior Berlanga. Cine, Life and Humour»

    From 25 November 2026 10:00Long run

    At CaixaForum Madrid, visitors can take a look at the personal archive of Luis García Berlanga, visit a 1950s cinema, and try filming a take just as the Spanish director did.

    • CaixaForum Madrid
    • €6

  23. Atleti Tour & Museum

    Rediscover the history of the rojiblancos and one of Europe’s most impressive stadiums in a new exhibition.

    • Estadio Riyadh Air Metropolitano
    • from €19

  25. Exhibition «Minor White»

    The first European retrospective of Minor White, in Madrid, invites visitors to discover how our perception of a photograph changes depending on the images shown alongside it.

    • Fundación MAPFRE
    • €5

  26. «View of Madrid» at the National Archaeological Museum

    Madrid through the prism of time: the National Archaeological Museum has a new jewel, Antonio López’s panorama «View of Madrid». This painting does not merely portray the city, but captures its breath, turning reality into art.

    • Museo Arqueológico Nacional
    • €3

  27. Exhibition «Colecciones Masaveu. Arte textil»

    From antique carpets and embroidery to works by Miró, Delaunay and Calder: the Fundación Masaveu exhibition traces the evolution of textile art from the 15th century to the present day.

    • Free

  28. ‘Hell and Wonders’ exhibition

    Learn the full history of the relationship between censorship and publication, and discover the secrets of the invisible.

    • Biblioteca Nacional de España
    • Free

  29. Eva Fàbregas. Growths

    Immerse yourself in the unusual yet sensual experience represented by the artist’s sculptures.

    • Centro de Arte Dos de Mayo

  30. Exhibition ‘Fardo. Andrea Canepa’

    The glass façades of the Palacio de Cristal have become a living fabric of history and memory thanks to the new installation by Peruvian artist Andrea Canepa.

    • Palacio De Cristal
    • Free

  33. Landscape of Light

    Discover the rich heritage of the Landscape of Light at the Interpretation Centre, where every detail of this UNESCO World Heritage site comes to life.

    • CentroCentro
    • Free

  34. Life of Cibeles Palace

    Visit the exhibition that tells the entire history of the capital’s most emblematic building. Historical context, witnesses’ memories, technical documents and incredible views await you at the palace.

    • CentroCentro
    • Free

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Where these events are held

Events of this category held at each place, upcoming and over the last 12 months.

  1. Matadero Madrid Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 10
  2. Museo del Prado Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 8 · Next:
  3. CentroCentro Upcoming: 3 · Last 12 months: 6
  4. Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza Upcoming: 2 · Last 12 months: 7
  5. Nomad Museo Upcoming: 2 · Last 12 months: 5
  6. CaixaForum Madrid Upcoming: 2 · Last 12 months: 4 · Next:
  7. Espacio Cultural Serrería Belga Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 6
  8. Fundación MAPFRE Upcoming: 2 · Last 12 months: 3
  9. Centro de Cultura Contemporánea Condeduque Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 4
  10. Centro cultural y social «La casa encendida» Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 3

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