2 Best Performing Arts Venues in Palacio, Madrid

A Michelin-starred dinner followed by a world-class flamenco performance in the same building sounds too good to be true, but at Corral de la Morería the food (Basque with an Andalusian twist) is as invigorating as the twirling and stomping bailaoras. Opt for an elegant, market-driven prix fixe to be enjoyed during the show or splurge on an exclusive tasting experience at the four-table Gastronómico restaurant that earned the venue its coveted Michelin star. Wine pairings, which hinge on rare back-vintage sherries and other vinos generosos (fortified wines), are well worth the extra euros.

This resplendent neoclassical theater is the city's premier venue for opera and dance performances. Built in 1850, it fell into disuse from 1925 to 1966 because of political upheaval. A major restoration project endowed it with golden balconies, plush seats, and state-of-the-art stage equipment. Opera buffs rave about the choir, said to be one of the best in the world. The theater sometimes hosts flamenco on Friday evenings in the smaller auditorium.