WHAT'S ON
Feb 17 - Jun 03
Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes
Twinkle toes – lace up those points. A major retrospective exploring the fantastical world of the famous ballet company.
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Feb 20 - May 20
Marc Chagall at Thyssen-Bornemisza
Part travelling artist, part Jewish painter, and part modern day master, Chagall’s work gets a long overdue outing.
Apr 27 - May 01
Sleazy Madrid-Into The Tank
The madrileños learn to play dirty – the sleaziest party in the country for the filthiest minds.
May 04 - 13
Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open
The richest tennis tournament outside the four grand slams and the last warm-up to the French Open.
Jun 22 - Jul 01
Orgullo 2012 Madrid Gay Pride
By far the largest gay parade in Spain and one of the biggest pride events in the world.
Jun 29 - Jul 07
Rock in Rio Madrid 2012
Not quite in Rio, the mega festival still attracts massive crowds as it returns to the Spanish capital this year.
Jun 30
Infinita 2012
The biggest mega party of Orgullo, Madrid’s pride celebration which in turn is the largest event in the European gay calendar.
Ongoing events
Nov 08 - Mar 25
The Hermitage at the Prado
The Prado in Madrid hooks up with the Russian Hermitage Museum to bring some of its best pieces to sunnier shores.
Jan 27 - Mar 21
Calvin Holbrook: Tornography
Exploring male sexuality, homosexuality and gay pornography, what more could you ask for?
Feb 04
SuperMartXé Madrid
Much like doing your grocery shopping, this is an essential for Madrid party goers. A special with your fave adult movie stars.













