Première in the Madrid theatre of this cult opera produced by the Australian, Barrie Kosky (Teatro Real. 13, 15, 17, 19, 27, 29 and 30 March).

The prestigious conductor, Semyon Bychkov, conducts this opera in semi-staged concerto version on the work of Wagner (Teatro Real. 25 and 29 April and 3 and 6 May).

An opera in three acts, conducted by John Fulljames, who recreates the American President’s visit to China in 1972 (Teatro Real. 17, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30 April and 2 May).

A revival of the zarzuela by José de Nebra based on the work by Tito Livio (Teatro de la Zarzuela. 25, 26, 28 y 30 mar y 1 abr).

The choreographer Lia Rodrigues is premièring in Madrid a contemporary dance show that was created in a shanty town in Brazil (Conde Duque. 22 and 23 April).

The prestigious dancer Daniel Abreu is performing a modern dance production that creates a simile with the stages of life (Conde Duque. 28 and 29 April).

The international magician of the celebrities Lucas Di Giacomo presents his much awaited family show (Gran Cabaret Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Thursday to Sunday. 23 Mar-16 Apr).

Acrobatic theatre and aerial dance show that is presented as part of the International Performing Arts Festival (Espacio Ibercaja Delicias. Thursday to Sunday. 20-30 April).

The largest musical production ever seen in Spain. Over 110 million people around the world have already seen it! (Teatro Lope de Vega. Tuesday to Sunday). Buy tickets!

The festival that brings together the best of national and international dance year after year (Various locations. 13 May-11 Jun).

An authentic flamenco show featuring mesmerizing dancing, singing and guitar playing (Madrid Flamenco Theatre at Teatro Alfil. Monday to Sunday. Till 30 December).

A total of 10 shows with leading artists from flamenco song and dance, such as Amador Rojas, Yolanda Osuna or Eduardo Guerrero (Salón de Baile, Teatro Real. Till 28 July. See dates).

Yllana creates a comedy that pays tribute to the seventh art through a film shoot (Teatro La Latina. 4, 10 and 24 April).

This flamenco and gastronomy experience is directed by two great names from the genre, Cristina Hoyos and Jose Carlos Plaza (Teatro Eslava. Fridays and Saturdays).