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Madrid's theatre listings take in the big Gran Vía musicals, public theatre at the Centro Dramático Nacional and the Teatro Español, Golden Age classics, comedy, zarzuela and a lively alternative circuit; each autumn the Festival de Otoño brings companies from around the world.

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Most plays are in Spanish, while dance and musicals travel more easily. This page lists the plays coming up in Madrid, with the venue and dates of each, by genre.

  7. Musical “Moulin Rouge!”

    Thursday, 7 January 2027

    Bohemian Paris, the cancan and fatal love: the legendary “Moulin Rouge!” leaves the big screen and comes alive on stage. Madrid will host this ten-Tony-winning Broadway musical as the inaugural show of the city’s new theatre.

  11. Show «Circlassica: Los Extraordinarios»

    30 October - 17 November 2026 Several days

    If you think you've seen it all, at Circlassica there are more than 30 performers ready to change your mind—high above the ground, on the tightrope, and with little regard for gravity.

    • Recinto Ferial de IFEMA Madrid
    • from €48

  15. “El Alma al Aire”, the musical

    1 October - 29 November 2026 Several days

    There are songs that become part of the memory of several generations. “El Alma al Aire” is born from this idea: turning Alejandro Sanz’s musical universe into a story able to move people beyond stages and records. Stage Entertainment España’s new production transforms some of the artist’s most emblematic songs into the thread running through a major contemporary musical.

    • Teatro Coliseum
    • €27

  16. “We Will Rock You”, the musical

    16 October - 14 November 2026 Several dates13 dates

    “We Will Rock You” returns to the stage to celebrate the 25th anniversary of one of the most successful musicals inspired by Queen’s work. Co-produced by Brian May and Roger Taylor, members of the legendary British band, the show once again wins over audiences with an explosive combination of rock, theatre and a story that champions the freedom to be different.

    • Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío
    • €28.5

  17. «KURIOS. Gabinete de Curiosidades de Cirque du Soleil»

    30 October - 7 December 2026 Several days

    Starting 30 October, Cirque du Soleil will transform the big top at Escenario Puerta del Ángel into an inventor’s laboratory, filled with animated mechanisms and acrobatic acts.

    • Escenario Puerta del Ángel
    • from €49

  18. Show «101 Dalmatians»

    14-15 November 2026 12:30Several dates19 dates

    Cruella returns to Madrid, bolder, more ambitious and more dangerous than ever. In this new musical show, the classic villain becomes an influencer, and her battle for «likes» and fame turns into a sharp satire of the world of social media.

    • Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío
    • €25

  20. Musical “Wicked”

    From 16 June 2026 Long run

    Broadway’s most legendary musical comes to Madrid for the first time to tell the story of the witches of Oz.

    • Nuevo Teatro Alcalá
    • €22

  21. Musical 'La Familia Addams'

    18 September - 29 November 2026 Several days

    Teatro Calderón will host the musical «La Familia Addams», which will bring the dark humour of the characters created by Charles Addams back to the stage.

    • Teatro Calderón
    • €27

  23. “Gag Movie” show by Yllana

    3 October - 19 December 2026 Several days

    In the family show “Gag Movie”, four characters escape from a film frame to bring well-known scenes from cinema to the stage with an unexpected touch of humour.

    • Teatro Serrano
    • €18

  25. Show «Mariana Cabaret»

    12 October - 28 December 2026 Several days

    In «Mariana Cabaret», a young artist joins the resistance against the dictatorship and must choose between betraying the rebels or staying true to her convictions.

    • Espacio Alma
    • from €19.7

  26. «El Zorro», the musical

    25-26 November 2026 20:00Several dates31 dates

    The legend of El Zorro rides back onto the stage in a major musical production combining adventure, romance and action. Teatro La Latina hosts this new adaptation inspired by Isabel Allende's novel, a large-scale proposal that brings back the mythical masked hero for a new generation of spectators.

    • Teatro La Latina
    • €25

  29. Show «Disney On Ice: Un viaje mágico»

    11-12 February 2027 19:00Several dates5 dates

    In Madrid, Disney characters take to the ice to transport the audience to Simba's savannah, explore the fair with Woody, Buzz, and climb the rooftops of London with Mary Poppins.

    • Movistar Arena
    • from €22

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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. Teatro Lara Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 9 · Next:
  2. Teatros del Canal Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 9 · Next:
  3. Fernán Gómez. Centro Cultural de la Villa Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 9
  4. Teatro Calderón Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 8
  5. Gran Teatro CaixaBank Príncipe Pío Upcoming: 2 · Last 12 months: 6 · Next:
  6. Teatro La Latina Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 7 · Next:
  7. Centro Danza Matadero Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 8
  8. Teatros Luchana Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 8
  9. Espacio Broadway Upcoming: 1 · Last 12 months: 6 · Next:
  10. El Teatro Español Upcoming: 0 · Last 12 months: 7