Madrid July not be as famously cosmopolitan as Barcelona, but it is still brimful of exciting shows, pop, rock and classical concerts and exhibitions each month. The following is a list of events in July 2007 in Madrid.
This page on Madrid Events in July has been kindly provided by TBS The Broadsheet, the only English-language lifestyle magazine distributed all over Spain. With the tagline 'The Best of Spain in English', TBS The Broadsheet is a well established magazine covering all areas of life in Spain.
See also: July Events in Barcelona
Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Throughout July
RICHARD ESTES Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Paseo del Prado 8, tel: 91 369 0151 u Banco de Espana (Line 2) Richard Estes is an American photo-realist artist who focuses on real landscapes.
Throughout July
PHE 07
Various locations around Madrid and Paris including Galeria Helga de Alvear (c/Doctor Fourquet 12, tel: 91 468 0506 Atocha (Line 1), Sala Complejo El Aguila (c/ Ramirez de Prado 3, tel: 91 720 8048 Delicias (Line 3), Fundacion Canal (c/Mateo Inurria 2, tel: 91 545 1506 Plaza de Castillia (Lines 1, 9 & 10) and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Paseo del Prado 8, tel: 91 369 0151 Banco de Espana (Line 2)
Tenth anniversary of the exhibition, featuring some of the best photographic art from all over the world. See www.phedigital.com for the full programme.
Throughout July
VERANOS DE LA VILLA
Patio, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (c/Conde Duque 11, tel: 91 588 5834 San Bernardo (Lines 2 & 4)
Concerts from a wide variety of artists from the classical and pop worlds hosts Galician baroque musician Carlos Nunez on July 7 and Maria Rovira's company presenting contemporary dance show, ‘El Salto de Nijinsky’ on July 11 & 12. Laurie Anderson presents 'Homeland' on July 17 and Teresa Salgueiro & the Joao Cristal sextet perform on July 21. Michael Nyman appears July 15, Youssou N’Dour July 16, Kool & The Gang play July 28.
Throughout July
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Teatro Calderon (c/Atocha 88, tel: 91 420 3797 Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3) or Tirso de Molina (Line 1) www.teatrocalderon.com)
“Escape from reality” to the musical drawn from the timeless lyrics of Queen. This musical is about a future era of conformity and the rebellious Bohemians who fight to remain free. Against the rules, they pick up their instruments, write their own songs and keep their promise to “rock you.”
Throughout July
JAZZ AT CAFE CENTRAL
Cafe Central (Plaza del ¡ngel 10, tel: 91 369 4143 u AntÛn MartÌn (Line 1) or Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3) www.cafecentralmadrid.com)
Miguel Angel Chastang ‘Four Generations’ Quartet & Eddie Henderson July 2 to 8, Old Friends Quintet July 9 to 15 and the excellent pianist Joshua Edelman & Conexiones July 16 to 22.
Throughout July
JAZZ & FUNK AT EL JUNCO
El Junco (c/Plaza Santa Barbara 10, tel: 91 319 2081 Alonso Martinez (Lines 4, 5 & 10)
A pearl in an otherwise rather shiny crown of funk venues in Madrid, this nightly extravaganza of beats, brass and life bounces, bumps and hums like nobody's business whether on a Wednesday night at 4am or a Saturday at 11pm.
Throughout July
La Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid (Paseo Recoletos 20, tel: 91 580 7800 Colon (Line 4)
This exhibit, which covers Ecuadorian history from the pre-Hispanic, indigenous period, through the colonial period, to modern times, illustrates the dual reality of an ever-changing culture, while still maintaining strong ties to its roots.
Throughout July
LOS CINETICOS
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÌa (c/Santa Isabel 52, tel: 91 774 1000 Atocha (Line 1)
The exhibition ‘Art in Movement’ hosts over 80 works, chosen to highlight the importance of Latin American artists in the evolution of kinetic art in the 20th century. Prepare to be moved, quite literally, by the works which sometimes motivate their audiences to manoeuvre around in search of the perfect viewpoint.
July 3-29
EL TEATRO CIRCO PRICE
(c/La Ronda de Atocha 35 u Embajadores (Line 3) Open Engagement
The new Teatro Circo Price continues the legacy of the original Circo Price, which was demolished in 1970. The new building can be used for a wide range of purposes, one of which includes the circus. Keep a look out for their upcoming show of equestrian cabaret airing from the third to the 29th of July.
Until July 15
DOCE ARTISTAS EN EL MUSEO DEL PRADO
Museo del Prado (Paseo del Prado, tel: 91 330 2900 u Banco de Espana (Line 2) until July 15
The Prado Museum hosts 24 works made by 12 female artists to tie past art with the present by showing contemporary works that were highly influenced by past veterans.
Until July 22
AQUI Y AHORA. TIEMPO Y LUGAR
Sala Alcala 31 (c/Alcala 31, tel: 91 720 8117 u Banco de EspaÒa or Sevilla (Line 2)
‘Here and now' see the contemporary works of 21 young artists who represent life today through mediums as diverse as photography, animation and videography. This show inspires wonder in the greatest sense and raises the standard of creativity with artists such as Amparo Sard and Nuria Fuster.
Thanks to TBS The Broadsheet for providing the information on this page. Check out their website for articles on life in Spain, finance advice and music reviews.
This page on Madrid Events in July has been kindly provided by TBS The Broadsheet, the only English-language lifestyle magazine distributed all over Spain. With the tagline 'The Best of Spain in English', TBS The Broadsheet is a well established magazine covering all areas of life in Spain.
See also: July Events in Barcelona
Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Events in Madrid in July
The following events take place for the whole month (or for the majority of it). See the next page for day-by-day events in July in Madrid.Throughout July
RICHARD ESTES Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Paseo del Prado 8, tel: 91 369 0151 u Banco de Espana (Line 2) Richard Estes is an American photo-realist artist who focuses on real landscapes.
Throughout July
PHE 07
Various locations around Madrid and Paris including Galeria Helga de Alvear (c/Doctor Fourquet 12, tel: 91 468 0506 Atocha (Line 1), Sala Complejo El Aguila (c/ Ramirez de Prado 3, tel: 91 720 8048 Delicias (Line 3), Fundacion Canal (c/Mateo Inurria 2, tel: 91 545 1506 Plaza de Castillia (Lines 1, 9 & 10) and the Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza (Paseo del Prado 8, tel: 91 369 0151 Banco de Espana (Line 2)
Tenth anniversary of the exhibition, featuring some of the best photographic art from all over the world. See www.phedigital.com for the full programme.
Throughout July
VERANOS DE LA VILLA
Patio, Centro Cultural Conde Duque (c/Conde Duque 11, tel: 91 588 5834 San Bernardo (Lines 2 & 4)
Concerts from a wide variety of artists from the classical and pop worlds hosts Galician baroque musician Carlos Nunez on July 7 and Maria Rovira's company presenting contemporary dance show, ‘El Salto de Nijinsky’ on July 11 & 12. Laurie Anderson presents 'Homeland' on July 17 and Teresa Salgueiro & the Joao Cristal sextet perform on July 21. Michael Nyman appears July 15, Youssou N’Dour July 16, Kool & The Gang play July 28.
Throughout July
WE WILL ROCK YOU
Teatro Calderon (c/Atocha 88, tel: 91 420 3797 Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3) or Tirso de Molina (Line 1) www.teatrocalderon.com)
“Escape from reality” to the musical drawn from the timeless lyrics of Queen. This musical is about a future era of conformity and the rebellious Bohemians who fight to remain free. Against the rules, they pick up their instruments, write their own songs and keep their promise to “rock you.”
Throughout July
JAZZ AT CAFE CENTRAL
Cafe Central (Plaza del ¡ngel 10, tel: 91 369 4143 u AntÛn MartÌn (Line 1) or Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3) www.cafecentralmadrid.com)
Miguel Angel Chastang ‘Four Generations’ Quartet & Eddie Henderson July 2 to 8, Old Friends Quintet July 9 to 15 and the excellent pianist Joshua Edelman & Conexiones July 16 to 22.
Throughout July
JAZZ & FUNK AT EL JUNCO
El Junco (c/Plaza Santa Barbara 10, tel: 91 319 2081 Alonso Martinez (Lines 4, 5 & 10)
A pearl in an otherwise rather shiny crown of funk venues in Madrid, this nightly extravaganza of beats, brass and life bounces, bumps and hums like nobody's business whether on a Wednesday night at 4am or a Saturday at 11pm.
Throughout July
La Biblioteca Nacional de Madrid (Paseo Recoletos 20, tel: 91 580 7800 Colon (Line 4)
This exhibit, which covers Ecuadorian history from the pre-Hispanic, indigenous period, through the colonial period, to modern times, illustrates the dual reality of an ever-changing culture, while still maintaining strong ties to its roots.
Throughout July
LOS CINETICOS
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina SofÌa (c/Santa Isabel 52, tel: 91 774 1000 Atocha (Line 1)
The exhibition ‘Art in Movement’ hosts over 80 works, chosen to highlight the importance of Latin American artists in the evolution of kinetic art in the 20th century. Prepare to be moved, quite literally, by the works which sometimes motivate their audiences to manoeuvre around in search of the perfect viewpoint.
July 3-29
EL TEATRO CIRCO PRICE
(c/La Ronda de Atocha 35 u Embajadores (Line 3) Open Engagement
The new Teatro Circo Price continues the legacy of the original Circo Price, which was demolished in 1970. The new building can be used for a wide range of purposes, one of which includes the circus. Keep a look out for their upcoming show of equestrian cabaret airing from the third to the 29th of July.
Until July 15
DOCE ARTISTAS EN EL MUSEO DEL PRADO
Museo del Prado (Paseo del Prado, tel: 91 330 2900 u Banco de Espana (Line 2) until July 15
The Prado Museum hosts 24 works made by 12 female artists to tie past art with the present by showing contemporary works that were highly influenced by past veterans.
Until July 22
AQUI Y AHORA. TIEMPO Y LUGAR
Sala Alcala 31 (c/Alcala 31, tel: 91 720 8117 u Banco de EspaÒa or Sevilla (Line 2)
‘Here and now' see the contemporary works of 21 young artists who represent life today through mediums as diverse as photography, animation and videography. This show inspires wonder in the greatest sense and raises the standard of creativity with artists such as Amparo Sard and Nuria Fuster.
Thanks to TBS The Broadsheet for providing the information on this page. Check out their website for articles on life in Spain, finance advice and music reviews.