About Madrid Theatres and Entertainment
(Madrid, Spain)
One of Madrid's top tourist drawcards is its impressive entertainment scene and the city boasts plenty of high-end cultural entertainment including theatre, ballet and opera. Madrid is home to one of Europe's most modern opera houses, the Teatro Real, and during the summer months it's possible to enjoy al fresco performances at a range of venues including La Corrala, Jardines de Sabatini and Retiro Park.
The summer months offer a range of theatrical performances held at outdoor venues and festivals during this time include the Veranos de la Villa festival. Alternative drama can be found at the Triángulo, while Spanish classics and 20th-century drama can be enjoyed at the magnificent Teatro Español.
Less formal entertainment focuses around the numerous bars and clubs of Madrid, where it's possible to enjoy evenings that run on into the early hours. Calle Huertas has clubs and bars where you can enjoy live music including jazz and traditional Spanish melodies, while Masana is more popular among the younger crowd and boasts some trendy bars and clubs where it's possible to dance the night away.
Theatres and Entertainment Venues
Matadero Madrid
Address: Paseo de la Chopera 14, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)915 17 73 09
Website: www.mataderomadrid.org/
Teatro Albéniz
Address: Calle de la Paz 11, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)915 31 83 11
Website: www.teatroalbeniz.blogspot.com/
Teatro de la Zarzuela
Address: Calle de Jovellanos 4, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)915 24 54 00
Website: www.teatrodelazarzuela.mcu.es/
Teatro Espanol
Address: Calle Príncipe 25, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)913 60 14 84
Website: www.teatroespanol.es/
Teatro Maria Guerrero
Address: Calle de Tamayo y Baus 4, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)913 10 29 49
Website: www.cdn.mcu.es/
Teatro Real (Royal Theatre)
Address: Plaza Isabel II, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)902 24 48 48
Website: www.teatro-real.com/
Teatro Valle-Inclán
Address: Plaza de Lavapiés, Madrid, Spain
Tel: +34 (0)915 05 88 01
Website: www.cdn.mcu.es/
