Portrait of Philip III in the Prado museum

For the first time in history the painting Portrait of Philip III by Velázquez is on display in the Prado Museum in Madrid. You can take a look at the picture yourself in the period from June 6th till October 29th.

The painting named Portrait of Philip III has been given to the Prado museum for a short while, so hurry up while it can still be seen. The painting will be portrayed next to Philip II offering the Infante don Fernando to Victory, another famous painting in the Prado museum in Madrid.

Prado museum

This is not part of a temporary exhibition, this is simply a temporary painting that you can discover on your visit to the Prado museum. Want to know more about the Prado museum in Madrid? You can read more about the museum right here.

For more information about the attractions in Madrid, restaurants in Madrid, activities and other programs in Madrid, read around in our Madrid Guide.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen tickets and info

On April 18th it is time for the second leg in the Champions League quarter final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen. The match will be played in Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, and if you are looking for tickets for the event, or maybe just want to read more about the match, keep on reading.

Most people will agree that this is the most interesting of all the quarter finals in the Champions League this season. There will be other great matches as well, and Juventus vs Barcelona will for sure be a treat as well, but Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen will be the king of the quarter finals.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen tickets

If you want to be there at Santiago Barnabeu to watch the match live, then you can buy tickets for the Champions League quarter final from Viagogo. Press the link, search for Real Madrid and you will find tickets for this and all other Real Madrid matches in 2017.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen tickets
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Watch Real Madrid vs Bayern Munchen online

If you cannot be there at Santiago Bernabeu to watch the Champions League quarter final between Real Madrid and Bayern Munchen, then you will still want to watch it on your computer or on your TV screen. If you have no access to any TV channel actually broadcasting the match, then you can find out more on how to stream the Champions League online in the IP Address Guide. Press the link earlier to find out more about how it can be done!

What to expect from the match?

We believe it will be one incredible match, and hopefully Real Madrid will end up as winners. Bayern Munchen impressed us all in their last Champions League matches against Arsenal, but if you consider their performance in the German Bundesliga lately, they have had trouble against lots of teams. But, the same can be said about Real Madrid, so on the paper it is a 50/50 chance for both teams to win.

The first quarter final between Bayern Munchen and Real Madrid will be played in Munchen at the Allianz Arena on April 12th, and the second match will be played in Madrid on April 18th.

Bruno Mars Madrid 2017

On April 3rd at 19.00 it is time for a Bruno Mars concert in Palacio de Deportes. Are you in the mood for a great concert? If the answer is yes, you better be there!

It will be a fantastic event as Bruno Mars comes to Madrid on April 3rd. This will only be one of tons of stops during this tour in 2017 which is named the 24K Magic World Tour. Bruno Mars is the man behind some of the most played songs in the radio in the latest years, so you will for sure hear lots of songs that you have heard before if you go to the concert, even if you might not be the biggest Bruno Mars concert.

Bruno Mars it just an artist name, because the real name of the artist is Peter Hernandez. And yes, during his tour he will visit beautiful cities all across Europe such as Budapest, Paris, Lisbon, Krakow, London and lots of others. Where do you want to listen to Bruno Mars in 2017?

Bruno Mars concert Madrid 2017
Bruno Mars concert Madrid 2017

Bruno Mars Madrid 2017

Palacio de Deportes
April 3rd, 19.00

Tickets: Viagogo

You can read more about what’s going on in Madrid, about the most famous attractions and the best hotels in Madrid here in our guide. Look around and be inspired!

Deep Purple concert in Madrid 2017

There will be quite some great concerts in Madrid during the summer of 2017, but the Deep Purple concert on July 3rd will for sure be among the highlights.

Some people might say that the Guns N Roses concert in June will be the highlight, but it is very likely that the people who enjoy the Guns N Roses concert also will enjoy the Deep Purple concert. The latter band was among the pioneers in the rock industry, and Guns N Roses should be listed among the followers in this movement. This summer both bands will come to Madrid, and on July 3rd in the Palacio de Deportes Deep Purple will enter the stage.

Would you like to be there at the Deep Purple concert in Madrid? You can press the ticket link beneath to get yourself some tickets to the event.
Deep Purple Madrid 2017

Deep Purple Madrid 2017

Palacio de Deportes
July 3rd, 20.00

Tickets: Viagogo

For more information about other events in Madrid this summer, or maybe about the most famous attractions in town, read on here in our Madrid Guide.

For Deep Purple fans who want to listen to Deep Purple even more in 2017, then you could consider traveling to Prague or Vienna in May and listen to the band there. After Deep Purple has been to Madrid the band will travel on to perform in Lisbon, and then they will perform at several locations in the UK.

Guns N’ Roses concert in Madrid

Guns N Roses concert in MadridOn June 4th Estadio Vicente Calderon will be packed with people in love with rock music and people in love with Guns N’ Roses. Will you be among them?

Guns N’ Roses is currently out on a big tour that will cover the entire world. As we write this article they are currently in Japan, but before they come to Europe they will visit a lot of places.

The first concert in Europe will be in Ireland on May 27th, following that they will travel to Bilbao in Spain to perform, then to Lisbon in Portugal on June 2nd and then on June 4th they will be ready to rock at Estadio Vicente Calderon in Madrid. Have you heard the name of that stadium before, but do not remember where you have it from? Maybe you are a football fan and remember the name of the stadium at which Atletico Madrid play their matches normally? That is the stadium where Guns N’ Roses will perform on June 4th in Madrid. Would you like to be there?

Guns N’ Roses Madrid 2017

Estadio Vicente Calderon
June 4th, 20.00

Tickets: Viagogo

Press the link above to get tickets for the Guns N’ Roses concert in Madrid. If you rather want to watch a football matches or maybe discover the attractions in Madrid, use our Madrid Guide to give you tips and advises!

Later during their tour Guns N’ Roses will visit cities in Europe like London, Prague, Paris and Vienna. But, why visit those cities when you can listen to Guns N’ Roses in Madrid?

Real Madrid vs Barcelona

On April 23rd it is time for El Classico in Madrid. FC Barcelona will come to play against Real Madrid in this crucial top match in La Liga.

There is little doubt about the fact that all footballs fans dream of watching Real Madrid vs Barcelona at least once during their lifetime. And what makes this match even more interesting is that they are so close to one another in the top of La Liga, meaning that this match might influence who will end up winning the Spanish football league this season.

If you would like to be there at the stadium and watch Real Madrid vs Barcelona, then you can buy tickets directly from Viagogo . There you can also buy tickets for all other Real Madrid and FC Barcelona matches, not only in La Liga, but also for their upcoming Champions League matches.

Real Madrid vs Barcelona
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Will Real Madrid be able to beat FC Barcelona?

On the paper it always seems as if FC Barcelona is a stronger team than Real Madrid. But, with Zidane as coach Real Madrid has been able to play fantastic football and they seem to enjoy a new spring at the moment. Can this last all the way till the end of the season? Can Real Madrid manage to win La Liga in the 2016-17 season? This match will be crucial if they want to achieve their goal.

Do not forget to check out all the amazing attractions in Madrid while in town. You can read more about great activities and famous attractions here in our Madrid Guide. If you have lots of time left then you could of course consider doing a day trip to Barcelona as well. You can read more about Barcelona at www.guidebarcelona.net.

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund

We have a fantastic weekend behind us. Real Madrid won against Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund won against Bayern Munchen. On December 7th it is time for the two teams to play against one another in Madrid. Which team will be the best?

Real Madrid will come to the match as favorites, but those who have followed the football world for a few years know that Borussia Dortmund has a good grip on Real Madrid. Can they manage to beat them again? It will be one fantastic match and I wish I could be there, but the tickets are to expensive for me. But, if you really want to be there at the match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund on December 7th, then you can buy tickets using the link beneath.

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Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund, December 7th

Tickets: Viagogo

Do not forget that there are lots of other great programs and activities you can do in Madrid at this time of the year. You can read more about attractions and activities here in our Madrid Guide. And if you want to do some traveling then you can easily travel from Madrid to Barcelona to discover that beautiful city as well. We wish you a fantastic stay in Madrid and let us cheer for Real Madrid in their match against Borussia Dortmund on December 7th!

Football matches to watch in Madrid in September

September is a busy month for football players with World Cup qualification matches, La Liga football and with Champions League/Europe League matches. There are some fantastic matches coming up in Madrid!

While Barcelona only gives home to one fantastic club, that can not be said about Madrid. There are lots of clubs playing here, but with Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid in town, this can be compared to London with Totttenham, Arsenal and Chelsea and Manchester with both Manchester United and Manchester City.

That is why there is a big chance that a fantastic match will be played in Madrid as you come to town. We have selected the most important matches to be played in Madrid in September.

  • For tickets to any of these matches, visit Viagogo.
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Do not miss out on these Madrid matches in September – Real Madrid – Barça” (CC BY-SA 2.0) by  Jan S0L0

Football highlights in Madrid in September

September 14th, Real Madrid vs Sporting

This will be the first Champions League match for Real Madrid this season. It will not be an easy match, because Sporting from Portugal is a tough team to beat. If you want to watch the match then you should get your tickets right away. Do not miss out on Ronaldo and Bale as their premiere in the Premier League this season.

September 21st, Real Madrid vs Villareal

This is a La Liga match and one of the top matches for Real Madrid. It can of course not be compared to El Classico, but Villareal is one of the hardest opponents in La Liga, but still a match Real Madrid needs to win. Barcelona will use any chance they get to grab more points than Real Madrid, so if Real Madrid wants to stay in the top, this is a match they will need to win. If you want to watch La Liga online and watch Real Madrid vs Villareal on the Internet, follow these instructions.

September 28th, Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munchen

If you are going to watch one football matches in Madrid in September, this has got to be the one. It was at Estadio Vicente Calderon that Atletico Madrid won against Bayern Munchen last year and knocked them out of the Champions League. There is no danger like that so far this year, after all this is just a group stage match. But, Bayern Munchen will be out there looking for revenge, while Atletico Madrid will be there to show that they are among the best teams in all of Europe. Do not miss out on this fantastic upcoming Champions League match, and if you want to be there, buy your tickets on the website we referred to in the start of the article. If you want to watch the match online, read this article.

Enjoy Madrid to the full

We hope you will enjoy Madrid to the full while in town. That means that you should not only watch a football match and that’s it. You should also visit the El Retiro Park, check our the Castle and visit all the other attractions in Madrid as well. Read around in our Madrid Guide for suggestions and practical advises.

 

Caillebotte, painter and gardener in Thyssen-Bornemisza

thyssenGustave Caillebotte is one of the leading characters among the Impressionists, and now you have the chance to get to know him even better in the Thyssen-Bornemisza museum in Madrid during this temporary exhibition.

This exhibition launched in July 2016 and will be avilable for visitors all the way till October 30th. Here you can read the official information about this exhibition from the official website of the museum:

About the exhibition:

“Caillebotte, painter and gardener, an exhibition organised in collaboration with the Musée des impressionismes Giverny – shown between 25 March and 3 July 2016 – offers an in-depth analysis of the theme of the garden in the artist’s work as well as Caillebotte’s relationship with Claude Monet. The exhibition is organised into four sections that focus on the places where the artist lived and worked: Haussmann’s Paris: a mineral universe; Summers at Yerres: 1861-1879; The Seine and trips to Normany: 1880-1888; and Le Petit-Gennevilliers: 1888-1894.

Do not forget that you can read more about what is happening in Madrid here in our Madrid Guide. You can also read more about sights and attractions, recommended hotels and cool activities in Madrid here in our guide.

If you have any questions or comments just use the comment field beneath. And do not forget that with the autumn here it also means that La Liga has started, so you can now watch both Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid play their matches in Madrid every week, including the Champions League matches on normal weekdays, so we have a fantastic autumn in front of us.

How to watch Euro 2016 in Madrid?

It is quite amazing, but less than one month before the start of Euro 2016 in France we still do not know which company will broadcast Euro 2016 in Spain. There are different broadcasting companies which have placed their bids for the tournament, but no final decision has been made. So, how can you watch Euro 2016 in Madrid?

You will for sure be able to watch Euro 2016 in Madrid no matter what happens as the biggest sports bars and pubs will get access to international TV channels broadcasting the events and matches, even if there are no Spanish TV channels broadcasting the event. A full list of Euro 2016 broadcasters can be found here. If you would rather read an article in Spanish on how to watch Euro 2016 online on international channels, read this article (in Spanish).

But, if you want to watch Euro 2016 our general advise to you is simply to walk out into the streets and you will find loads of opportunities and places where you can watch the matches in fantastic company with other people, both local and international.

Can you expect Spain to do well in Euro 2016? They are in a very tough group with Turkey, Czech Republic and Croatia so who knows, anything can happen, but most people in Spain believe that their team will be able to reach all the way to the top in the tournament. Time will show if they are right or not.

Article update

It has since then become clear to us that Mediaset have secured themselves the rights to broadcast Euro 2016 in Spain. This means that you can see the matches on the Spanish TV channels Telecinco and Cuatro. These can be seen online using their online platform Mitele.

We hope you will enjoy watching Euro 2016 in Madrid and if you come early to Madrid, do not miss out on the Champions League final between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid!