Madrid - A Celebration of Cultures

Day of the Dead Casa de México - Altar of the Dead 2024 (October 2 -10 )
Every year, Fundación Casa de México in Spain throws a huge celebration to mark the Day of the Dead. From 2 October to 10 November, you can visit the Altar of the Dead inspired by the journey from the world of the dead to the world of the living through the senses. This year’s altar has been designed by Eugenio Caballero, one of Mexico’s most prominent artistic directors. As well as the altar, the foundation is putting on many more activities for you to learn all about this lovely tradition.

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Villanos del Jazz (13 September to 29 December)
As part of the Villanos del Jazz program, throughout the year Sala Villanos (although there are concerts in other venues) hosts performances by the biggest names on the national and international jazz scene with a view to popularising this genre among all audiences. The 2024 edition of the programme will take place from 13 September to 29 December and will feature renowned jazz artists such as Pat Metheny, Robben Ford, Richard Bona, Jack Broadbent and Bombino, among others.

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Paul Durand-Ruel and the Twilight of Impressionism (September 15 - January 5) Fundación MAPFRE presents an exhibition on the life and work of Paul Durand-Ruel, pursuing two main goals: to introduce the public to this prominent art dealer and patron who protected and promoted art from his gallery in Paris, as well as from his headquarters in London and New York; and to contextualize and highlight the work of five artists of the post-Impressionist generation, Albert André, Georges D'Espagnat, Gustave Loiseau, Maxime Maufra and Henry Moret.

Free for students! 

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