Botanic Nights Kicks Off Madrid´s Summer Season
One of Madrid´s summer highlights is back as the 7th annual Madrid Botanical Nights which returns from tomorow, June 7
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Art & Culture
Joana Biarnés Exhibition – 1960s Madrid Street Fashion
Madrid in the 1960s was achanging world – the young generation coming to age in the decade were coming through
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Madrid´s “Feria de Libro” Starts Today
Despite the rain showers the 82nd annual Madrid Book Fair (Feria del Libro) kicks off today in the Retiro Park.
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Madrid´s Duende Comes Alive For Flamenco Festival
The 7th annual Madrid Flamenco Festival runs until the end of this week to May 27 with a vibrant and
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Madrid Rocks On San Isidro Weekend
Madrid is celebrating her patron saint, San Isidro (Isidore the Labourer) this weekend with a packed programme of parades, concerts,
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Restoration Work Questions Madrid’s Medinaceli “Black Jesus”
The restoration of one of Spain’s “black Christ” statues which turned out to be actually white has led for calls
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Dos De Mayo – A History Of Madrid And Spain
Dos De Mayo – A history of Madrid and Spain. Today commemorated as a public holiday in the city of
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Last Days Of Tartessus Exhibition
The Madrid regional Archaeological and Paleontological Museum in Alcalá de Henares has opened a major exhibition on the lost Iberian
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Tricia & Team To The Rescue
Dominique White reports on the new bilingual sitcom System Fóbicos which began airing in January and has become a word
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Madrid Student Overcomes Stroke To Win Liverpool Accolade
Becoming a dad, an award finalist, a teacher, achieving a master’s qualification and exhibiting work have all been highlights of
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Pablo Picasso: Life and legacy
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the death of Picasso, John Boyce looks back at the extraordinary life and career
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Spanish Masterpieces From Frick Collection Back Home For Exhibition
Spanish paintings from one of the world’s most important art collections are back home for a limited time at an
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Dirty Immigrant Comedian Victor Patrascan Performing In Madrid This Week
Wanna see a dirty immigrant tell dirty jokes? This April traveling Romanian comedian Victor Patrascan is coming to Madrid with
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Michael Fitzgibbon Presents Debut Album In Madrid
English recording artist, Michael Fitzgibbon, will be in Madrid next week to present his debut album,”Songs For Emily”at the Tempo
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“Holy Week” Traditions In Spain
Yesterday Madrid Mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, was at the Almudena Cathedral for the Palm Sunday Mass and celebration marking the beginning
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Pop Air – Madrid´s First Exhibition Of Inflatable Art
For the first time ever Madrid is hosting an exhibition dedicated to inflatable art. The Balloon Museum has chosen Madrid
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Ibérica de Danza´s Anniversary Gaudí Dance Experience
The Ibérica de Danza Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary with a dynamic double show in the Red Hall
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Bob Dylan Set For Spanish Tour Including 2 Nights In Madrid
Legendary singer songwriter, Bob Dylan, is set for a Spanish summer with 12 dates confirmed in June. He will be
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From Madrid to Mexico – Buñuel: A Life In Exile
John Boyce looks at the republican struggle and exile of Spain´s greatest auteur, on the Forty year anniversary of his
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Last Chance To Take The Dalí Challenge
This week is the last opportunity to take the Dalí Challenge, a personal immersion into the creative universe of Dalí
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A Night In The Museum – The Prado Opens For Nocturnal Visits
Madrid´s world famous art museum the Prado will for the first time be opening its doors to the public at
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Mad Cool Festival 23 Line Up & Tickets
Mad Cool one of Spain´s biggest music festivals is back for the sixth year from 6th -8th July 2023, with
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Burial Of The Sardine Brings Carnival To A Close
The festivities of Carnival ended this week on Ash Wednesday. The tradition has been around since the 16th century, representing
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Emerald Jewelry in Spain: Exploring the Beauty and Tradition
The Spanish are known to be a people with a deep love of tradition and history. The rich cultural history
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Madrid´s Carnival Parade Kicks Off Week Of Celebrations
Today Saturday 18th February marks the start of Madrid´s Carnaval Week. Every year, from the weekend before Shrove Tuesday to
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Court Adds Bullfighting To “Bono Cultural Joven” Youth Scheme
The Spanish Supreme Court has ruled that bullfighting and taurine spectacles should be included in the activities that can be
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Hola! Magazine – A Made In Spain Global Phenomenon
‘Would you like a magazine to read?…’ Trashy magazines: pure pleasure. There is nothing more comforting to while away the
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Spotlight On Madrid´s Secret Kingdoms English Bookshop
In early April 2022 the Madrid Metropolitan was given a sneak preview of the premises at Calle Moratin 7, that
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Crooning The Night Away With Michael Bublé In Madrid
The Canadian singer and songwriter, Michael Bublé, winner of several Grammy and Juno Awards, is back in Madrid with a
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Julia – Jaume Plensa´s Madrid Landmark
Standing 12 metres high in Madrid´s Plaza de Colón is Julia, a sculpture by one of Spain´s greatest artists, Jaume
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Madrid Welcomes Year Of Rabbit As Voted Europe´s 2nd Best Chinatown
Madrid will be putting on the style with a full range of activities as it joins the Chinese community in
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Why Are Madrileños Called Gatos
What’s in a name and where does it come from? Ask a Madrileño if he is a ‘gato’ and you
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January – And So It Begins…
Long time Madrid resident Stephen Jenkins gives his take as we enter another New Year…… January. A dry month for
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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents
The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
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The Feast Day Of The Immaculate Conception
Today, 8th December, Spain celebrates the feast day of the Immaculate Conception. The day is a celebration of the immaculate
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Arrival Of Circus Price Heralds Christmas Around The Corner
As we step into December what better way than to plan a family treat to that most Madrileño of seasonal
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Are These The Best Paintings To See In Madrid ?
Madrid is blessed with some of the finest art museums in the world. Last year it´s Paseo de Arte which
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Madrid World Premier Of Tim Burton’s Labyrinth
Madrid plays host to the world première of an extraordinary immersive exhibition by the acclaimed American film director, Tim Burton.
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Madrid´s Iconic Albéniz Theatre Opens Its Doors After 14 Year Wait
One of Madrid’s finest theatres has reopened after an extensive renovation which now includes the capital’s latest boutique hotel –
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Cirque du Soleil Returns To Madrid With LUZIA
The Cirque du Soleil can probably claim to be the best show on earth. The Canadian company is back in
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Discovery Sheds Light On Origins Of Basque Language
Archaeologists have discovered a bronze hand dating back 2,100 years and sporting the oldest known inscription in the Basque language
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Madrid Prepares For Almudena´s Feast Day
As on every November 9th, the city of Madrid celebrates it´s patron, the Virgen of the Almudena. This year, the
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Madrid Grooves To Its Premier Jazz Festival
This week sees the welcome return of JAZZMADRID, the capital’s premier jazz festival. Madrid will be grooving away to “an
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Its Back! Madrid Players Christmas Panto Returns
After a three-year Covid induced hiatus, Madrid´s very own Players have announced the return of their very popular Christmas Panto.
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Shroud Of Turin “Mystery Man” Exhibition Unveiled In Salamanca
Spanish experts have unveiled this lifelike Jesus Christ made of latex and silicon – and real human hair – based
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Reasons Photographers Like Hunter Hobson Love Madrid
Gold, guns, and grandeur–Madrid has it all. The Spanish capital is a city rich in history and culture and shows
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Artist Catherine Fenton – First Exhibition In Madrid
Madrid based artist Catherine Fenton is on a mission. She grew up in southern Spain, with Canadian parents and then
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August Heralds Madrid´s Verbanas and Fiestas
August has arrived and amid the heat Madrid also welcomes its famous “verbenas”, or open-air festivities, three of which are
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Verano De La Villa Summer Festival
Madrid’s flagship summer festival of music and the arts is in full swing with a host of cultural events around
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Madrid Celebrates First “Bloomsday”
As all James Joyce fans know, yesterday, 16th June was Bloomsday and to mark this year’s 100th anniversary of the
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Last Chance To Catch “El Duende” At Flamenco Madrid
After a two-year pandemic induced haitus, ‘Flamenco Madrid’, the city’s 6th annual flamenco festival has been burning the blood for
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Rosalia Raises Eyebrows Sharing Gala Weight Loss Method
Spanish pop superstar Rosalia is facing fury after she revealed her controversial weight-loss method at the recent New York Met Gala
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For the first time in two years Madrid is preparing for a return to a full on celebration of its
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Madrid Gets Tapping With 37th International Dance Festival
Madrid is set to return to being the epicentre of European dance this week as the 37th Madrid en Danza
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Lisi Frachia New Collection Premiered At Ritz
The Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending a private sale of the new collection of the beautiful jewellery designed
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Rolling Stones Kick Off “SIXTY Tour” In Madrid
The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium will host the Rolling Stones on their first stop of the much-awaited European tour this summer.
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Madrid Set For Holy Week Processions & Redemption
Madrid´s “holy week” is set with a return to pre-pandemic in-person events from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday (10 to
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Once Upon A Time In The West Film Set Goes On Sale
The Spanish film set used for Spaghetti Western movies by director Sergio Leone has been put up for sale. Eight
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Madrid St Patrick´s Day Weekend Celebrations
The Irish community in Madrid will be returning to its traditional St Patrick´s Family Fun Day this Saturday, 19th March.
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Going Going Gone! Last Private Velazquez Painting Auction Sold
A painting by one of Spain´s greatest painters, Diego Velazquez has been sold at auction for a staggering 4.27 million
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Queen Leticia Opens 40th ARCO Madrid
Spain’s most important contemporary art fair – ARCO – has been opened by Queen Leticia this week in Madrid´s IFEMA
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This time of year, brings the traditional Carnival celebrations, marking the start of the Christian Lent and for many the
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Magallanes & Elcano – Around The World To Madrid
To commemorate the 500th anniversary of the first circumnavigation of the world by Fernando de Magallanes and Juan Sebastian Elcano,
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Madrid Basks In Goya Film Award Wins
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has been meeting some of the winners of the Spanish Film Academy´s 2021
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Michelangelo Sistene Chapel Exhibition Arrives In Madrid
One of the most celebrated artworks in history has arrived in Madrid. Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: “The Exhibition’ has been touring
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Raphael Rocks The Gran Via With Nostalgic Look Back
Spanish pop legend Raphael is back in town for a unique exhibition that coincides with the premiere on Movistar+ of
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French Institute Unveils Cultural Season For Spain 22
Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual presentation of the French Institute´s cultural season of 2022. It was
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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market
In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking
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Piscasso Returns To His Madrid Alma Mater
An exhibition of the works of Pablo Picasso will be held from the 16th February to 15th May, at the
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The Self-Saboteurs At Sala Elefante Blanco This Friday
Madrid band, The Self-Saboteurs, will be playing their original songs inspired by punk, post-punk, rock, and all other kinds of
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Stanley Kubrick Exhibition At Circulo Bellas Artes
Madrid´s iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is putting on an exhibition that pays tribute to the American film director Stanley
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Inverfest Festival Heralds Musical Start For 22′
The Inverfest music festival is bound to keep the cold at bay with a series of winter concerts organised by
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Spain´s Maestro – Immersive #InGoya Exhibition
To celebrate the 275th anniversary of the birth of one of Spain´s greatest painters, Francisco de Goya, the Fernán Gómez
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Last Chance To See Unique Human Imaging Exhibition
Situated within walking distance of their more famous neighbours Reina Sofia and Prado, Caixa Forum Madrid has to work hard
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Rescued Caravaggio “Lost Masterpiece” Saved For The Nation
A painting that was about to be sold at auction, and was then pulled after experts from the Prado Museum
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Circo Price Back For Magical Christmas Show Season
Christmas in Madrid wouldnt be the same without the Circo Price´s festive show. The Circo Price has been entertaining Madrid audiences
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Most Influential Spaniards In History – By Province
The Spanish daily newspaper La Razon has published the “most influential Spaniards of all time” – listed by each of Spain´s 49
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Queen Sofia Opens Exhibition Of Alfonso The Wise
To mark the 800th anniversary of the birth of Alfonso X of Castille, considered by many historians, as one of
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Madrid´s Scrap Cathedral Creater Dies But Vision Lives On
Justo Gallego, the man who for 60 years had been building a cathedral out of scrap materials on the outskirts
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Madrid Players Are Back For Christmas Pudding
The Madrid Players, who have been entertaining all the family for over 50 years are back for four Christmas shows
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Van Morrison Set For Madrid Return Concert
Three years after his last visit to the capital, Blues king, Van Morrison is set to return to the capital
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Madrid Scouts Christmas Fundraising For Refugees
The British Scouts of Madrid are fundraising for refugees with two performances of Face2Face Theatre’s “A Christmas Carol”. Catherine Fenton, the
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Charles Clifford Exhibition – Madrid´s First Photographer
To mark the 170th anniversary of the founding of the Isabel II Canal, the Fundación Canal Mateo Inurria, is putting
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Body Worlds – The Rhythm Of Life Exhibition
Dr Gunther von Hagens, inventor of the plastination technique, and Angelina Whalley, creative and conceptual designer, are presenting the world’s
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Madrid To Bask In World Heritage Light
The recent addition of Madrid to UNESCO´s World Heritage List is being celebrated this month with LuzMadrid – a festival
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Madrid Urban Sports Kicks Off This Weekend
Madrid’s quest to be the World’s Sports Capital in 2022, takes another step forward with the start today of the
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Lightscapes and A World of Colour
Within Madrid´s plethora of museums and famous landmarks, some of the more accessible can go overlooked, such is the case
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Oficina del Español Launched To “Defend and Strengthen” Spanish language
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has launched a flagship initiative to promote the Spanish language and culture in
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Madrid’s Dabid Muñoz Wins Worlds Best Chef As Spain Dominates
Madrileño star chef Dabid Muñoz has won the 5th annual Best Chef Awards 2021 at a Gala ceremony, held in
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“Verano de 69” When Seamus Heaney Came To Madrid
I had the pleasure of interviewing dynamic duo Enda and Maria ( Enda Kenneally and Maria Correa ) about their
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Queen Leticia Opens 2021 Madrid Book Fair
Queen Leticia has been in central Madrid today to open the 80th annual Feria de Libros ( Madrid International Book
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Iberian Poets Corner
Michael Duncan, whose Memories of Madrid inspired an Iberian oddyssey treading in the land of the great Portuguese poet, Fernando
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Get Behind The Beauty Of The Casino de Madrid
In the centre of Madrid, you find this beautiful old building from 1910. The Casino de Madrid is full of
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Dmitry Yablonsky Welcomed To “Stunning” InClassica Festival by EUFSC President Konstantin Ishkhanov
This August and September, the European Foundation for Support of Culture (EUFSC), together with SAMIT Event Group, will present the
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Madrid Wins Another Accolade In Time Magazine “Worlds Best” Award
No sooner had the celebrations receeded after the recent decision to add the El Prado & Retiro areas to the
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Mr Sanchez Goes To Hollywood
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez has concluded his whistle-top tour of the United States with a visit to Los Angeles
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UNESCO World Heritage Award Add Big Feather To Madrid’s Cap
Madrid starts the week in jubilant mood this Monday 26th July, celebrating that its bid to add the Paseo del
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Madrid´s “Veranos de la Villa” Summer Festival Returns
A summer in Madrid would not be complete without its iconic cultural festival – Veranos de la Villa, which returns
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Placido Domingo Overwhelmed As Native Madrileño Returns For Gala
The great Spanish tenor, Placido Domingo, returned to his home town, yesterday, 9th June for a gala performance that left
Read more Madrid´s Flamenco Tablaos Are Back “Burning The Blood”
It maybe far from it´s Andalucian roots but Madrid can boast to be the capital of flamenco. An evening at
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Latest Art Museum Guide To Whats Open In Madrid
As the pandemic receeds and the state of alarm in Spain comes to an end, more and more of Madrid´s
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Madrid´s patron saint – San Isidro – who has been credited with hundred of miracles both during and after his
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Five Classic Films To Learn Spanish
The Madrid Metropolitan has teamed up with Gymglish to give you FREE SPANISH content to help you learn the second
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Spain’s Nine UNESCO Creative Cities
The UNESCO Creative Cities Network, (UCCN) which was created in 2004 to promote cooperation with and among cities where creativity
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Prado Displays Screen Depiction Of Tenochtitlán Life After The Conquistadores
The Prado Muesum is hosting a temporary exhibition of the Biombo de la Conquista de México, one of the most
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Happy Tuesday The 13th – Spain´s Bad Luck Day!
Today is Tuesday the 13th, and in Spain that carries the same ominous warnings as Friday the 13th does in
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Diaz Ayuso Announces The Return Of The Bulls
The Madrid regional premier, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, has announced the return of the traditional ferias de toros in time for
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The Spanish Ministry of Culture has interupted a Madrid auction house´s sale of a painting following suggestions it could be
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Madrid Becomes Fashion Centre Of The World
Madrid takes centre stage of the fashion world this week as it hosts the 2021 Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. The
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Mentalist James Fabulous – On Magic and Mentors
The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Spain based Mentalist and Magician James Fabulous who has taken advantage of all things Zoom
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Cervantes Institute Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Princess Leonor´s First Solo Engagement
Leonor, the Princess of Asturias and eldest daughter of King Felipe VI and Queen Leticia enjoyed her first official engagement
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Spain´s National Library´s Unreported Galileo 2014 Book Theft
Spanish Authorities are investigating the theft of a 410-year-old pamphlet written by Galileo from the National Library in Madrid after
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2021 Goya Awards Winners
Debutante film maker, Pilar Palomero’s, “Schoolgirls” (“Las Niñas”), a coming-of-age story, has swept the board at the 35th annual Goya
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Netflix´s The Queens Gambit Spurs Spanish Chessboard Maker Boom
A Spanish chessboard maker has seen demand for their high-quality products skyrocket thanks to their usage in the Netflix series
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Feliz Año Nuevo Chino – An Insight Into Chinese New Year, 春节
Xuefei Jessica Thompson explains the Chinese New Year which falls on February 12th, and is being celebrated around the world,
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French Institute Enveils 2021 Spain Programme
Last week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
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Rafael In The Palace Exhibition
To mark the 5th centenary of his death, Madrid’s Royal Palace plays host to a remarkable temporary exhibition to pay
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Delicioso Author María José Sevilla Talks About Food & Spain
Abi Lindsay Clark talks to María José Sevilla, whose book Delicioso gives a fascinating account of the history of food
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35th Annual Goya Film Awards Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Spanish film industry’s coverted Goya Awards have been announced for 2021. The gala ceremony will be
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Los Reyes Magos – Your Guide To The Three Kings
The evening of the 5th of January marks the arrival of the Three Kings or Wise Men ( los reyes
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Madrid´s Wax Museum Reopens For Christmas
The Madrid Wax Museum reopened on 19 December, with reduced prices and a Chritmas show to boot. The Wax Museum
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Madrid Celebrates Michelin Star Awards
The winners of the 2021 Spain & Portugal Michelin Guide Star Awards were announced last night in a gala ceremony
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An Interview With Jewellery Sensation Lisi Fracchia
Abi Lindsay Clark had the pleasure of interviewing Lisi Fracchia, Argentinian Gemmologist. Lisi is one of those wonderful success stories
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Banksy Exhibition Opens In Madrid
The iconic Círculo de Bellas Artes is holding an exhibition devoted to the global artistic phenomenon known as Banksy whose
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Flamenco Star Rafael Amargo Arrested For Drug Smuggling
The world of Spanish flamenco is reeling today from the overnight announcement of the arrest of one of the country´s
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Royal Botanic Gardens Opens Naturaleza Encendida
This week sees the start of a 2 month outdoor and educational family show at the Royal Botanical Gardens in
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Madrid Nights – La Noche De Los Libros Tonight
The capital will be marking International Book Day with the latest Madrid book festival La Noche de los Libros today.
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JazzMadrid Sets The Capital Swinging
The Madrid Jazz festival hits the autumnal capital as JazzMadrid sets the city swinging to the vibes and sounds of
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The Madrid Autumn Festival Returns
The 38th Madrid Autumn Festival is returning this year with the best of international theatre, dance and stage performances from
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Madrid Hairdresser Wows Spain With His Hairportraits
These are the amazing drawings made by a creative hairdresser in Madrid using the hair cuttings from his customers. The
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Prado’s Uninvited Guests Exhibition Sparks Controversy
The new exhibition at the Prado Museum is attracting excitement as well as some controversy. It’s theme being the interpretation
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Estampa Contemporary Art Fair 2020 Returns
The much awaited Estampa Contemporary Art Fair is confirmed for IFEMA next month from the 19th to 22nd November. The
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Botero Exhibition In Madrid Celebrates 60 Years of Painting
The CentroCentro cultural centre hosts the largest exhibition of the works of Colombian Fernando Botello to be ever seen in
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Madrid’s Fallen Angels – A History
Madrid resident and author of the best seller Hidden Madrid, Peter Besas explains Madrid´s fallen angels. If you walk to
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Reunited With The Prado
Since reopening it’s doors in June the Prado Museum has been holding a unique exhibition of it’s most important works
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The Meninas Set For Madrid Return
The Maids of Honour figures that proved such a success are returning to the streets of Madrid next month. The
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Madrid Opens Its Doors With “Open House Madrid”
The capital opens its doors for the sixth annual Open House Madrid from the 25th to 27th September. Madrid is
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Ten Year Old Child Artist Set For International Stardom
A Spanish pre-teen prodigy has made a surprise breakthrough in the world of contemporary art, selling his works of “love
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Madrid Whats On – Petrit Halilaj Exhibition
The Crystal Palace situated in Retiro Park hosts this extraordinary exhibition organised by the Reina Sofia Museum of the Kosovan
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Madriz Summer Fest 2020 Begins
The 2020 Madriz Summer Fest starts tomorow for a month long festival of live music in the capital. From 15
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Did Velazquez Use Camera Obscura To Paint Las Meninas?
A small painting hidden away in obscurity for over 100 years that was thought to be a copy of Las
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An Audience With Alex Lebron
MUSIC LIFE 2 ALEX LEBRON TORRENT During the quarantine period, a wonderful moment of human connection through the magic of
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“Six Of The Best” Free Things To Do In Madrid
“Six of the Best” Free things to do in Madrid Museums, cultural centres, monuments and public parks … there is
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Madrid Government Urges Support For Bullfighting
The president of the regional government of Madrid Isabel Díaz Ayuso joined with the Mayor of Madrid José Luis Martínez-Almeida
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Spanish Pop Idol Alejandro Sanz Rocks The M30
Madrileño and Spanish pop idol Alejandro Sanz gave a motorway bridge concert yesterday to celebrate it´s renaming to the Puente
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The Hole Returns To Madrid For The Summer Season
As if we were not hot enough the hit show “The Hole” returns to the stage on 10th July in
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Royal Palaces Summer Jazz Evenings
The Spanish National Heritage foundation that runs the country´s palaces and estates will be holding their first summer festival of
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Bob Sands – 10 Questions For A Jazz Maestro In Madrid
We catch up with Bob Sands, Madrileño via New York now coming up to his third decade in the Spanish
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Leonor Watling On Music, Luck And….Stephen Fry
Madrid Metropolitan´s Jenny Osborne Catches Up With Madrileña Anglo Spanish Actress and Singer Leonor Watling. Her acting appearances have included
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Blanca Marsillach Talks About Theatre, Bullying And Social Inclusion
Abi Lindsay Clark Talks To Spanish Actress Blanca Marsillach Blanca, you have a very successful and broad acting career
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Madrid Pride 20 Kicks Off With A Bang
MADRID PRIDE 2020 One of the world´s biggest Pride Festivals Kicked off In Madrid on Friday for a week of
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PHotoESPAÑA Exhibition Opens In Madrid
The welcome return to normality also includes the resumption of major exhibitions such as PHotoESPAÑA which opened yesterday and showcases
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La Traviata Opens The Teatro Real In July
La Traviata, the opera by Giuseppe Verdi is to lead the Madrid´s Opera House´s post covid return. The production will
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Virgin On The Ridiculous – Another Art Restoration Bodge Job
An art collector in Spain has been left out of pocket and his painting ruined by a restoration work gone
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Madrid Exhibition: Vampires “The Evolution Of Myth”
With the re-opening of Madrid La Caixa also opened it´s doors to this exhibition exploring the world of vampires and
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The Definitive Guide – How To Eat And Drink In Madrid
How to eat and drink in Madrid – Brought To You By www.madridadventures.com. There can be few places in the
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“Six Of The Best”Art Museums To Visit In Madrid
The Madrid Metropolitan´s Guide To The Best Art Museums To Visit In Madrid Kindly Sponsored by The Spanish
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Madrid Film Festival 2020
Lockdown Easing Continues With The Announcement That The Madrid Film Festival Will Go Ahead As Planned The Gran Teatro Bankia
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Bloomsday In Madrid – A New Day Will Be
The 16th June is “Bloomsday”. The date that the Madrid Bloomsday Society joins like-minded societies around the world to celebrate
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Nina Valdes – The Black Pearls
Nina Valdés, a transplanted Nuyorican (that’s a Puerto Rican New Yorker) now a dyed-in-the-wool Madrileña, has spent fifteen years in
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History Of Spain – Alvaran de Bazan
Visit the Plaza de la Villa just off the Calle Mayor in Madrid and you will see a statue of
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Casa Decor 2020 Opens In Madrid
Casa Decor 2020 will reopen its doors from Monday 8th June and is open until Sunday 5th July. Due to
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Memories Of Madrid
In Madrid I found a sunlit square In which there stands a mighty bear And candidly I must declare That
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Prado Museum To Open With FREE Entry This Week
The Prado Muesum – the largest art museum in the world is to open it´s doors to the public on
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10 Real Life Spain “Game Of Thrones” Locations To Visit
Game Of Thrones was filmed in many lands and seen on every continent. Spain provided a rich backdrop to some
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Virtual Global Pop Up Theatre
Juggerknot Theatre Company producers of the critically acclaimed immersive show Miami Motel Stories (MMS) and PopUp Theatrics the New York-based site specific
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15th May – San Isidro´s Feast Day
Every year Madrid celebrates the feast day of it´s patron San Isidro. Due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown in Madrid
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Jenny Osborne catches up with Madrid icon Nina Valdez to talk about her upcoming book – The Black Pearls
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Why I love Madrid
So, why do I love Madrid? Especially now that the dark forces of neo-liberalism are conspiring to turn every city
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Secada’s World – Abi Lindsay Clark Talks to Jon Secada
Abi Lindsay Clark Catches Up with Jon Secada I had the huge pleasure of interviewing the highly renowned and extremely
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The Turrón that Almost Didn’t Arrive in Madrid
Peter Besas, Author of Hidden Madrid explains how one Madrid Chistmas past things nearly didn´t go quite as they should…..
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Tricia Audette – Rocking On Gran Via
I always had a penchant for entertaining so after graduating high school it made perfect sense to study accounting. Which,
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Daniel Sloss Set To Play Madrid
Daniel Sloss, the London born, award-winning Scottish comedian makes his Madrid debut for a one night show on the 8th
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St George´s Church Benefit Concert On Friday 25th October
St George´s Church is looking to raise 2.000€ to renovate their children´s Godly Play room and to contribute to ongoing
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Hidden Madrid – Tio Pepe
Peter Besas, author of Hidden Madrid tells the story of one of the most iconic symbols of the capital. Since
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The Sultan Of Swing Comes To Madrid
Kimberley Bailey talks to Rock´n ´ Roll Hall of Fame inducteee and Dire Straits co-founder John Illsley about his forthcoming
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Back To School Reading
Summer is over and it’s that time of year again, eagerly awaited or maybe dreaded… Yes, September is here –
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VOGUE AND ART – CRISTÓBAL BALENCIEGA AT THE THYSSEN MUSEUM
Kris Sinclair Christian takes a look at the Balenciega Exhibition showing at the Thyssen until 22nd September. ” When my
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Madrid Runner Up In Redress Design Award 2019
The world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition – Redress Design Award – Hong Kong-based environmental charity, showcased 10 never-seen-before collections
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In Madrid I found a sunlit square In which there stands a mighty bear And candidly I must declare That
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Ricardo Sanz – The Language Of Light Exhibition
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Discover Hidden Madrid – The Secrets Of The Spanish Capital
Hidden Madrid The author Peter Besas whose widely acclaimed “Hidden Madrid ” series of books talks to the Madrid Metropolitan
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It’s Jim Gaffigan Time! Interview & Madrid Show
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Easter Procession Guide In Madrid
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Irish Ambassador St Patrick´s Day Greetings
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