56 x Art & Culture in Madrid
Madrid is the place to be for the art and culture enthusiast. From museums and galleries to monuments and hidden bookstores. Wherever you go, the city has it all. Discover Spanish art in FMCMP or visit hidden gem Museo Geominero. Check out Librería Bardón for ancient and rare books. Discover these and more local gems, handpicked by our Spotters, for an inspirational day.
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Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture
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Microteatro por dinero
More than short plays
"Microteatro por dinero" in Madrid is simple: 15m² - 15-minute plays - 15 spectators. It's a new way to to go the theater. What a thrilling experience!
by
Elena
Quintero
La Abuela Rockera
I Want to be Her
Madrid in the 1980s was certainly rocking and she became a fixture in the city’s music scene, always going out in her famous leather jacket and cap.
by
Catherine
Driver
Sala Canal Isabel II
Madrid's unique art space
Sala Canal Isabel II in Madrid used to be a water tower: now it's an uber-cool gallery used for media exhibitions. I love it, and not just because...
by
Andrea
Roberts
VETA Galería
Fine art in Carabanchel
VETA is the biggest contemporary art gallery in the city, so once you’ve had your fill of the Old Masters at the Prado, why not get off the beaten track?
by
Andrea
Roberts
Museo Sorolla
Our national impressionist
His favourite time seemed to be that magic hour when the sun is sinking low in the West and turns everything a golden pinky hue.
by
Andrea
Roberts
Trashumancia 2025
The sheep are back!
Transhumancia is a unique rural spectacle in Madrid. Shepherds move their flocks for the season through the city. See oxen & sheep from up close!
by
Andrea
Roberts
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