The lights go down very low in the Búho Real, and the spots come up on a tiny stage. The size limitations here dictate the acts - expect local jazz or acoustic groups, most of...
C/Regueros 5In 2003 the Berlin was another venue to fall foul of enforced closure by the council but has since bounced back impressively, with its own jazz school. While it is mainly a...
C/Jacometrezo 4For many years now, this beautiful place with high ceilings and elegant decor has been the place to get your jazz fix in Madrid. The artists that come here put it among the...
Plaza del Ángel 10Escape from the beer-crawl route that is Huertas by slipping into this superb jazz club. There's no cover charge, but the drinks are a bit pricey. A strong backer of Spanish...
C/Huertas 22This emblematic jazz club opened in 1979, and for eight years served as the set for the TV programme Jazz Entre Amigos. Stocking what is apparently the widest range of cavas...
C/Alburquerque 14This auditorium, located in a student residence, and known affectionately as the 'Johnny', is actually much more important than you might think. Contrary to its appearance,...
C/Gregorio del Amo 4Las Matas is a bit of a schlep from the city centre, but often worth it for great jazz and Brazilian acts at Dizzy Jazz. There are two shows, the first is at midnight and the...
C/Luz 8This is the late-night jazz spot in the city, boasting jam sessions on Sundays and Tuesdays, and gigs on most other weeknights. When there are not live musicians for your...
Plaza Santa Bárbara 10Set up by Madrid's water company, the Canal Isabel II, in recent years this foundation has become active in all areas of the arts, programming various types of occasionally...
C/Mateo Inurria 2Founded many years ago by the owner of the legendary Whisky Jazz Club, this is Madrid's longest standing jazz joint. Nowadays, as well as jazz, the programme takes in Brazilian...
C/Comandante Zorita 8