Entertainment in Atocha (Madrid)

Sala Taboó

Here at Sala Taboó; as long as it is music and it pleases the ears, everything goes. Right from Hip-Hop to Funk or Rock to Retro; if the music can groove you then Taboó is one place where you would love to be. The place by itself speaks volumes - the huge dance floor, the music console and the area for the band that looks like a setting for the perfect 11-piece symphony, Sala Taboó gets it spot on right to the minuscule details. For those who know that heading here is money and time well spent, Taboó is better left unglorified; as it is only the first timers who might need to be convinced about the place. But still for those wanting to know; there's only this to be said, Taboó just grows on you!

Ideal Yelmo Cineplex

Its policy of showing a wide variety of foreign films and its non-standard timetable make this cinema unusual. Every day there are a variety of foreign films on show, some dubbed and some in the original language version (with subtitles in Spanish). Screenings start a little later than normal, at 6p, except for Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays when they start at 4p and carry on until the early hours of the morning. It has nine screens and you'll find it in Huertas' lively nightlife zone.

Procesión de la Virgen de Atocha

On the first Sunday in October every year, the statue of the Virgen de Atocha is paraded through the streets, accompanied by the statue of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Hundreds of faithful worshippers join the procession and appeal to the Virgin for relief from illness. This spiritual procession is a sight to behold and is free for spectators or for those who wish to join in the procession.

Teatro Triángulo

The Teatro Triángulo is a venue dedicated to exhibiting various kinds of performing arts. Teatro Triangulo features theater for children and contemporary theater, dance, comedy and cabaret to name a few. Teatro Triangulo tries to present programs that tackle social, political and philosophical themes.

Teatro Circo Price

Supported and promoted by Madrid's city hall, Teatro Circo is not your typical circus. This venue is a large cultural contributor to the city by providing concerts, theater, workshops, fashion shows and school activities, among many other events besides a circus. The exposition hall can seat up to 2000 people, and in the future the endeavor to develop a documentation center and circus school is another service that this spectacular space hopes to offer.

La Casa Encendida

This is a cultural and social center wherein the artists from all genres get a stage to showcase their talent. From novices to experienced artists, all perform and hone their skills further with the varied art courses and workshops conducted here. La Casa Encendida is well-equipped with a reference media library and archives apart form the state-of-the-art facilities. Visitors can have a look at the periodic exhibitions and displays in addition to the wonderful performances being presented regularly.

Teatro Mirador

An alternative theater space that's used to stage innovative and creative new work by a young theater company called Nuevo Repertorio (New Repertoire). You won't see commercial mainstream theater here, although the company does produce some comedies and adaptations of other dramatists. It's a small theater with room for 160 spectators and it forms part of the Centro de Nuevos Creadores (Arts Center) along with Cristina Rota's acting school. You'll find it beside the Reina Sofía art gallery.