This page on Madrid Events in December 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.
On this page you will find details of music, dance, theater and children's events in Madrid in December. On the next page you'll find details of art and film events in Madrid in December. Each event is listed with contact details and the nearest metro stop.
Music in December in Madrid
December 1
AIR
La Riviera (Paseo de Bajo de la Virgen del Puerto, tel: 91 365 2415 <M> Puerta del Ángel (Line 6) or Príncípe Pio (Line 10) www.salariviera.com)
Ladies and gentlemen… two French blokes, lots of keyboards and a whole truckload of schmaltz.
December 2
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS
Telefónica Arena (Avda de Portugal, tel: 91 722 0400 ?Lago (Line 10) or Alto de Extremadura (Line 6) www.telefonicaarenamadrid.com)
Popular British dance act who put on a good light show to boot.
December 3
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB
Sala Heineken (c/Princesa 1, tel: 91 547 6680 <M> Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
They ain't black, they ain't particularly rebellious and they ain't got a motorcycle between them - the Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
December 4
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
El Sol (c/Jardines 3, tel: 91 532 6490 <M> Sol (Lines 1, 2 & 3) www.elsolmad.com)
Vancouver's acclaimed power pop band, driven by Carl 'A.C.' Newman, will deliver one promising show full of talent and energy after another while playing tracks off their ambitious fourth album, 'Challengers'
December 14
DARK CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Sala Heineken (Princesa 1, tel: 91 547 6680 <M> Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
All things Gothic going bump in the night with Covenant, Reaper and Debod.
December 23
SPICE GIRLS
Telefónica Arena (Avda de Portugal, tel: 91 722 0400 <M> Lago (Line 10) or Alto de Extremadura (Line 6) www.telefonicaarenamadrid.com)
Posh, Sporty, Scary, Ginger and Baby are back and ready to give their fans what they really, really want while touring the world in costumes designed by Roberto Cavalli.
Classical Events in December in Madrid
December 19
CLAVES DE ACCESO: LA MÚSICA DEL SIGLO 20
Teatro del Círculo de Bellas Artes (c/Alcalá 42, tel: 91 360 5409 <M> Banco de España (Line 2) www.circulobellasartes.com)
Classical music with a contemporary twist: Derive I and a Sonatina, by composer Pierre Boulez, will be performed with multimedia backgrounds.
Throughout December
CORRAL DE COMEDIAS DE ÁLCALÁ - CORRAL IÍRICO
Alcalá de Henares: Plaza de Cervantes 15, tel: 91 882 2242 www.corraldealcala.com)
The operetas of Lehar, Strauss, Messager, Massé and Offenbach interpreted by soprano Amanda Serna and piano by Jorge Robaina, December 1 & 2. 'El casamiento' by Anton Chekov, December 7 to 9, Donizetti's Don Pasquale (A comic opera in 3 acts) December 15 & 16, Zarzuela recital (Christmas special) December 21 to 23.
Dance Events in December in Madrid
Throughout December
ANTONIA MOYA AND MARISOL NAVARRO
Las Tablas, Plaza España 9 <M> Plaza de España (Lines 3 & 10)
Some reviewers have called it 'Flamenco for guiris,' but it has still garnered much praise for its talented dancing and emotional impact.
Throughout December
TEATRO MADRID
(Avenida de la Illustración s/n, La Vaguada, tel: 91 730 1750 <M> Barrio del Pilar & Herrera Oria (Line 9)
Don Quijote Ballet until December 16 sees the famous Spanish story performed by Madrid's own Compañía de Ballet Clásico Arte 369. Alma d'Aria until December 21 is an acrobatic interpretation based on Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' performed by the Madrid company BOCAS. 'El Casca Nueces' (The Nutcracker), from December 20 until January 7, certainly a staple of every Christmas season, is performed by the Compañía de Ballet Clásico Arte 369.
Theater Events in December in Madrid
Throughout December
TEATRO LAGRADA
c/Ercilla 20
'Fedra' until December 9, 'Antigone' from December 13 until January 27 & 'La calle de Lluvia' (Campaña de Navidad) from December 8 until 16.
Throughout December
ESPERANDO A GODOT (WAITING FOR GODOT)
Teatro de la Puerta Estrecha, Calle de la Cabeza 14 <M> Tirso de Molina (Line 1) First three weekends of December Fri-Sun
For 10 euros, why not? It was voted the most significant English play (Beckett translated it himself) of the 20th century. So what if this version's in Spanish?
Throughout December
TRADICIONES DE NAVIDAD, A MUSICAL COMEDY
Teatro Victoria (Pizarro 19, tel: 91 522 8834 <M> Noviciado (Line 2) Saturdays 5pm & Sundays 12 pm
'Tis the season! This one is more for the niños, but entire families can enjoy the holiday cheer with this Christmas tale from Compañia de Teatro los Cuentos de Kuqui. Make it your own tradition and book your tickets now.
December 7 & 8 and 14 & 15
JAMMING, A SKETCH COMEDY GROUP
Sala TIS (Calle de la Primavera 11, tel: 91 528 1359 <M> Lavapiés (Line 3)
A unique, interactive comedy show relying on improvisation and audience input. Only 12 euros and it's received excellent reviews.
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