Entertainment in Huertas & Santa Ana (Madrid)

Gruta 77

Gruta 77 offers more than just concerts to those who enter through its doors. Apart from being a performance space for numerous national and international music groups, Gruta 77 also features a pub and rehearsal spaces for rent. Gruta 77 offers a new performance every night, so you'll never be bored here. Become a VIP of Gruta 77 and enjoy special deals and offers like free concert admission.

Berlin Cabaret

Cabaret, bawdy comedy, beautiful chorus girls and drag queens are what await the visitor at this lively space within the heart of Madrid. The party keeps churning until dawn on two floors and the drinks prices are remarkably modest for this type of entertainment. A different night out most definitely, but well worth the visit for a laugh or a cry under an atmosphere reminiscent of the Weimar Republic.

Ateneo de Madrid

Built in 1835 by liberal intellectuals, the Ateneo is one of Madrid's main centers for cultural activities. It was frequented by Pio Baroja and other famous writers. Containing one of the best periodical collections and libraries in Madrid, it also hosts exhibitions and other events throughout the year. See their website for a full calendar of events.

Cardamomo

This is one of the best places in town to listen to the new brand of flamenco music that mixes traditional styles with jazz, contemporary pop and Latin rhythms. It attracts a stylish young clientele, some of whom are involved in the world of contemporary flamenco music, so you should dress up smartly to fit in. The interior is all wood, exposed brick and panels painted like old-fashioned publicity posters. You can hear live flamenco concerts twice a week.

Teatro de la Comedia

Its programming concentrates on staging classical drama produced by Spanish and foreign companies and it's also the headquarters of Spain's National Classical Theater Company. The building was designed by Agustín Ruiz de Villajo with some beautiful Arabesque and wrought-iron interior features and it opened to the public in 1875. It's now managed by the Ministry of Culture. Tickets can be bought in advance from any of the national theater box offices or by calling.