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...

In 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....

For 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...

This is a long-standing favourite amongst the Malasaña crowd. Choose from an area with tables, a chill-out zone where everyone lazes on cushions on the...

Escape 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...

Founded by Luis de Pablo, this pioneering institution boldly goes where few others in Madrid dare to go - into the dangerous world of the contemporary. The...

This 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...

This auditorium, located in a student residence, and known affectionately as the 'Johnny', is actually much more important than you might think. Contrary to...

Las 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...

This 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...

A steady flow of top live acts passes through El Sol, another remnant of the Movida. The décor is not up to much, but the vibe and the programme make up for...

Set 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...

The Carlos Amberes foundation dates back to 1594, when it was founded by a 16th-century Flemish benefactor. Today, as well as exhibitions and conferences,...

Set up in 1955, this charitable foundation and hive of musical, artistic and scientific activity was one of few such organisations in Spain for a good many...