It’s hard to get bored in Madrid; sometimes the hardest part is choosing from so many cultural options. The capital reinvents itself every day with its theaters, museums, art galleries, concerts, and a calendar of events catering to all interests and ages.
From exclusive music festivals to historical tours and independent film series, Madrid turns any day into an opportunity to discover artists, ideas, and unique venues. So you don’t feel overwhelmed by all the options, here are 5 things to do today in the capital: selections from the best of the local calendar, including major premieres, temporary exhibitions, and small concerts, to make it easy to decide and make the most of everything Madrid has to offer.
A free exhibition tracing a century of history at Cuesta de Moyano. To kick off today’s cultural tour of Madrid, the Asociación Soy de la Cuesta presents a free photography exhibition tracing the centennialhistory of Cuestade Moyano through historical images and contextual texts. The exhibition is touring Madrid’s municipal libraries and can be visited through April 30 at the María Zambrano Library.
If you’re looking for a concert to join the celebration, Alcalá Norte and Judeline take the stage on May 2 with new songs. Alcalá Norte will perform on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 9:30 PM on the Puente del Rey esplanade. The concert is free until capacity is reached, and new songs are expected to be part of the setlist.
The Villanueva Tunnel
After nearly 50 years closed, this architectural gem designed by Juan de Villanueva reopens its doors to connect the Campo del Moro with the Casa de Campo. Visitors will be able to walk through the tunnel that Joseph Bonaparte designed as a private exit and which now boasts its original proportions following a thorough renovation. This small tunnel is partially reopening its historic section so that Madrileños can discover its original brick and stonework.
The definitive urban art exhibition
Banksy, Basquiat, Haring, and much of the “who’s who” of global urban art come together for free at the Fundación Canal, in an exhibition spanning half a century of graffiti and street art—featuring over sixty original works, a room dedicated solely to Banksy, and the presence of Spanish artists such as SUSO33, El Xupet Negre, and PichiAvo—to show how the language of spray paint has moved from the streets to the museum without losing its political edge.
The ‘Sistine Chapel of Tiles’ reopens with traditional cuisine and cultural programming. If you’re in the mood for an authentic experience in the heart of the Barrio de las Letras, take note: the legendary Los Gabrieles tavern reopens on April 20 on Echegaray Street after a long renovation. It retains its 300–400 m² of tiles and debuts a new culinary offering, along with a performance hall to add cultural programming to the experience.