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Eight Basque Surnames ("Ocho Apellidos Vascos") is a Spanish comedy film directed by Emilio Martínez-Lázaro, starring Clara Lago, Carmen Machi, Dani Rovira and Karra Elejalde, and premiered in 2014. It is about the story of Rafa, a boy from Seville who leads a rather superficial life. Until he meets Amaia, a Basque girl, and decides […]
The National Dance Company first premiered this classical three-act ballet on 16 December 2015 to great acclaim, also in this same Zarzuela theatre. This is our chance to see it again, under the artistic direction of José Carlos Martínez and music by the Orchestra of the Madrid Community.
Christmas is almost here, and at TANDEM Madrid we want to share with our students a part of Spanish culture and their own cultures through a world cuisine Christmas-themed meeting. Bring a typical dish of your country to share with your colleagues and teachers and tell us how people celebrate Christmas in your country. If […]
The National Dance Company, under the artistic direction of José Carlos Martínez, dedicates this performance as a tribute to the dancer, who died in 2015. Plisetskaya led the National Dance Company from 1987 to 1990, enhancing the quality of the group. The swan will no doubt appear, as an essential figure in the professional career […]
In the district of Chamberí we can find a museum inside the first station of Madrid, built at the beginning of the 20th century. In the visit we will discover the old engines shed and the old Station of Chamberí, now closed to the traffic of travelers. The museum also has different educational activities aimed […]
The IE China Club Madrid will hold its own celebration of the Chinese New Year on February 9, with the sponsorship of TANDEM Madrid and other companies. The event will be held at the Club's headquarters, in María de Molina street, in Madrid. In addition to offering some of the most typical dishes of Chinese […]
AULA, or the International Students and Educational Market fair, is an event held every year at the Ifema fairgrounds in Madrid, which puts students in contact with educational institutions to help them plan their future career and choose the courses that suit their interests. The exhibitors are mainly Spanish public and private universities, international universities, […]
The Royal Conservatory of Music of Madrid (RCSMM), founded in 1830, is dedicated to the training of high-level professional musicians - interpreters, directors, composers, musicologists and pedagogues - and the promotion of cultural activities related to music. The students' concerts, which offer them the opportunity to present their work on stage, form an essential part […]
The Iranian Abbas Kiarostami (1940-2016) was one of the most reputed directors of contemporary cinema. Author of works like The taste of the cherries (Palm of Gold in Cannes 1997) also emphasized like poet, photographer, painter, illustrator and graphic designer. The prestigious Iranian director proposes in this brilliant film an interesting reflection on the value […]
Next Friday 31st we're going to visit the birth place of Miguel de Cervantes, Alcala de Henares, a beautiful small city near Madrid. The town of Alcala de Henares, birth place of Miguel de Cervantes in 1547, was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 2, 1998. This UNESCO recognition not only refers […]
Spain is a country with deep religious traditions, dated from centuries ago. These traditions are reflected in several celebrations during several dates year round. Easter is a one of the most important holidays, especially for people that celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on that day. In Madrid, during the Easter holiday season , or […]
MadrEAT is an original gastronomic outdoor exhibition, somehow transgressive, which serve signature dishes from renowned chefs at food stalls made of vans, carts or containers. Among the 20 proposals that are part of this street market, we offer handcrafted beer, fine wines, coffees, international cuisine, crepes, pies, cheeses and more. The exhibition is celebrated in […]
Every year, the Region of Madrid promotes the "Day and Night of Museums", on the occasion of the International Museums Day. The main museums in Madrid will extend their timetable until Saturday morning and will offer, as well as exhibitions, concerts and other surprises for their visitors. In the case of the Prado Museum, there […]
This exhibition is dedicated to some of the most important artists of the Venetian school of the sixteenth century. Artists such as Tiziano, Tintoretto, Veronese or Lotto, are part of this exhibition that brings together masterpieces of the time from important collections and museums. In their works we can appreciate "the importance of color and […]
<!-- As seen before in our blog article "8 reasons to learn Spanish in August in Madrid", August is quite nice in the city. Despite the hot days, with bright blue skies, there is little rain and at evenings and nights there is usually a pleasant temperature to enjoy the city outdoors.--> This week we'll […]
Tuesday will make a cultural treasure hunt with school students. The activity will consist of performing a series of tests and activities while walking the streets of Madrid, with the aim of spending a little time around the city. Meeting point: Rear part of the statue on horseback in the Plaza de Oriente.
Escapism game When Cervantes wrote Don Quixote, a chapter was lost. What did he want to tell? We know where it could be found, but to find it we have to solve a mystery and escape a place in less than 60 minutes. Use your insight, wit and teamwork to find the document and escape […]
With this cultural program of Spanish songs, we will learn Spanish singing. Music is an effective and fun way to learn a language and it also tells us a lot about the culture of each country. Spain has always had world-renowned artists also in music, as well as lesser known or even anonymous musicians who […]
In summer, the Matadero Madrid organizes a new edition of the Plaza in Summer, between July 28 and August 26, with a varied content of music and art exhibitions. They have created different proposals that try to bring together the power of music and art. Also, there are new talents from different parts of the […]
The Plaza Mayor once more becomes a centre of inspiration for poets and citizens to mark the 4th Centenary of its completion by King Felipe III. Various literary groups and writers will participate in a proposal that will return the word to this emblematic place.
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