Madrid City, Spain » Entertainment » Cinemas

Acteón
Screens: Nine screens
Alcala Norte
Screens: Eight screens
Alcobendas
Screens: Twelve screens
Alphaville
Screens: Four screens
Benlliure
Screens: Two screens
Callao
Screens: Two screens
Cines Verdi
Screens: Five screens
Golem
Screens: Five screens
Kinépolis
Screens: Twenty Five screens
La Dehesa-Chamartin
Screens: Six screens
THEATRES AND PERFORMING ARTS
Opera, Classical Music and Recitals are performed in the following theatres –

Teatro Real
Teatro Real was inaugurated on 19th November in the year 1850 i.e. Queen Isabel II's birthday. At that time, Donizetti's La Favorita had given an inaugural performance. It houses Madrid Symphony Orchestra and Choir. It took 32 years to built and embellish this theatre.
Auditorio Nacional de Música
Auditorio Nacional de Musica also know as the National Music Auditorium was inaugurated in the year 1988 in Spain. It adds on to Spain's provision of international standard concert halls. An exciting program of classical music concerts runs all year. Moreover, its Symphony Hall is occupied for Spanish National Orchestra and Choir. It has two concert halls namely 'The Symphony Hall' with a 2324 being the accommodation capacity whereas, 'The Chamber Hall' can house 692 visitors.
Other than Opera and Classical Music there are few theatres those put forth Madrid’s numerous classical and artistic cultural shows. These include classical music, dance, and contemporary style to name a few.
Some theatres are exclusively dedicated to perform theatrical shows out of which below mentioned are the most representative ones –
Centro Cultural de La Villa
It is located between Salamanca and Paseo de la Castellana at Plaza de Colon. The name 'Centro Cultural de La Villa' has been transformed into 'The Teatro Fernan Gomez' in the year 2007. It is named after the late Spanish actor, director and writer – Fernando Fernan Gomez.
There are various stages in this theatre. The main stage has contemporary Spanish drama, Zarzuela i.e. Spanish Opera and also Flamenco. Also, it has concerts of Ballet and Spanish Folk that are performed here, whereas, Children Puppet Theatre is held on the other stage. It attracts peoples with its art exhibitions and concerts.

Teatro Espanol
The Teatro Espanol, originally known as The Corral del Principe was incorporated in the year 1583. It is Madrid’s one of the oldest theatres. Its seating capacity being approximately 700, it stages major classical, romantic, contemporary performances by the dramatists. It generally hosts Spanish comedy shows and classics like Poncela, Lorca and Calderon. The building is featured with neoclassical frontage, attractive windows and pillars.
Teatro Alfil
Teatro Alfil is run by The Yllana Theatre Company. The programs here are focused on comedy, alternative and fringe theatre. It is headquarter for International Festival of Comedy Theatre. It is like a café theatre having tables and chairs in front rows and only chairs behind. It also has a small bar at one side of theatre.
Teatro de la Zarzuela
It hosts a show that blends Spanish music with dramatic genre. It is a show that amalgamates spoken scenes with music and dance scene. The theatre also hosts functions like Zarzuela, ballet and classical dance.
Teatro Maravillas
