Madrid in Danza

It's almost time for Madrid to welcome another edition of Madrid en Danza, its annual international dance festival, which is now in its 26th year. This year's edition will feature 25 productions from ten countries, including Japan, Mexico and the UK, as well as performances by Spanish dancers. Some of the highlights of this year's programme include the curious Paradise in a Jar Odyssey 2001, a take on Stanley Kubrick's Space Odessey and The Odyssey by Homer set to traditional butoh dance; and more traditional performances such as Poppea/Poppea and New Work, which are based on classical operas and dances.

The festival runs between 7th and 27th November at various locations in Madrid. For full programme and where to buy tickets see here.

Faena flamenco and tango shows

If you're looking for a flamenco show in Madrid, we can recommend Faena. They offer packages which include show, dinner and even entrance to their club after the show.

In Faena Madrid the passion of the tango and the power of flamenco go on stage in a heated dinner show. World-renowned dancers, singers and musicians join forces to thrill its more demanding audiences.

The Restaurant: The soul of Faena Madrid, Avant-garde and traditional cuisine are mixed with a fabulous décor and a spellbinding show

 The Dance Company: The show is about to get started! Glitz, glamour and the temperature rise to its name. Faena Madrid, directed by one of the best flamenco dancers in the world, Josuá Vivanco.

The Club: The hall changes into a state-of-the-art club, with the best sound, light and effects. The most exclusive and cosmopolitan people meet and are welcomed by Faena Madrid's resident DJ

What's included?
Show
Dinner
Entrance to the club (only Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays)

You can also buy a 'show only' ticket which includes a drink: water, soft drink, beer or wine or a cocktail/long drink but does not include the meal.

The shows run from Tuesday to Sunday, with dinner at 9pm and the show at 10pm. Neoturismo are currently offering special discounts on flamenco show packages- see their website to buy at a discounted price.

Cossacks from Russia

As part of the Veranos de la Villa season, the Russian State Cossack Dance Company have been invited to come to Madrid to perform some traditional cossack dances in what promises to be a very energetic production with up to 50 dancers on stage! The performance includes dances from across the different regions of Russia as well as some with hints of oriental influences. Music will be provided by a full chamber orchestra. You can see the production between 4th-9th August at the Sabatini Gardens next to the Royal Palace. Tickets start from 15€ and can be bought from entradas.com or at the venue box office.

Open air cinema in Madrid

It's cinema as you've never seen it before! To make the most of the summer months, an open air cinema and leisure zone has been errected in the Parque Enrique Tierno Galván for the month of July. The cinema will show each day a film selected from recent favourites such as Black Swan, The Tourist, Pirates of the Carribean 4 and The Social Network. In the leisure zone you will find plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars and snack stands. Each night the film will begin at 10.15pm, but access to the leisure zone will open at 8pm. The cinema season runs from 7th-23rd July. For full programme and to buy tickets, consult the Open Air website. Cinema tickets cost 15€ which includes access to the leisure zone.


How to get there: Parque Enrinque Tierno Galván, metro Mendez Álvaro or Arganzuela-Planetario (L6)