Auditorio Nacional de Música
Madrid's main concert hall has spaces for both symphonic and chamber music.
4 Best Performing Arts in Madrid, Spain
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As Madrid's reputation as a vibrant, contemporary arts center has grown, artists and performers have been arriving in droves. Consult the daily listings and Friday city-guide supplements in any of the leading newspapers—El País, El Mundo, or ABC—all of which are fairly easy to understand, even if you don't read much Spanish. Websites such as www.guiadelocio.com and www.timeout.es are also useful.
Centro Cultural de Conde Duque
This venue taking up an entire city block is best known for its summer live music concerts (flamenco, jazz, pop) and has free exhibitions, lectures, and theater performances. The quiet, well-lit library is a good place for studying or working. The wing at the southern end of the complex is dedicated to contemporary art.
Círculo de Bellas Artes
Concerts, theater, dance performances, art exhibitions, and other events are all part of the calendar at this performance and entertainment venue. There is also an extremely popular (and overpriced) café and rooftop restaurant-bar with breathtaking views of the city.
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La Casa Encendida
Film festivals, alternative art shows, dance performances, and events for children (in Spanish) are held here. In summer, there are outdoor concerts on the rooftop, which is open to the public and a pleasant place to unwind with a book when nothing is on.
