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Círculo De Bellas Artes

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Círculo de Bellas Artes is a private nonprofit cultural centre at Calle de Alcalá 42, Madrid, with about 1,000 events a year; entry at Marqués de Casa Riera 2.

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What's on here

XXIV Certamen de poesía ‘ Soledad Escassi’ XXIV Certamen de poesía ‘ Soledad Escassi’ Until 3 Nov600 EUR Shodo: el arte de la caligrafía japonesa Shodo: el arte de la caligrafía japonesa Until 1 Dec138 EUR Teatro, música y… ¡acción! Teatro, música y… ¡acción! Until 19 Dec72 EUR Ukeleleando Ukeleleando Until 19 Dec81 EUR Taller de cortometrajes: géneros cinematográficos y narrativa Taller de cortometrajes: géneros cinematográficos y narrativa Until 20 Dec90 EUR Taller de acuarela experimental Taller de acuarela experimental Until 21 Dec138 EUR Jazz Círculo Jazz Círculo Until 26 Feb 2027 La Mesa Redonda (poesía joven & otras literaturas) La Mesa Redonda (poesía joven & otras literaturas) Until 18 May 2027 Show more

Opening hours

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MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Sunday11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00

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Why go

  • The public Azotea rooftop offers an almost 360-degree panorama of Madrid.
  • The Picasso, Minerva, Goya and Juana Mordó rooms present work by established and emerging artists.
  • The Sala Fernando de Rojas stages performances and readings.
  • The music programme spans classical, contemporary and innovative popular styles; past performers include Pierre Boulez, Jane Birkin and Marianne Faithfull.

Tickets and box office

  • Tickets are sold online through the Círculo’s website. The box office operates around Cine-Estudio screenings.
  • Combined admission covers the rooftop and current exhibitions, excluding Robert Capa. Icons.
  • Rooftop admission does not reserve a table at the cafeteria-restaurant.

Facilities

  • Café-restaurant La Pecera is on the ground floor. Staff can set up a mobile ramp on request.

History

Pablo Picasso attended painting classes here as a young man, and Ramón María del Valle-Inclán frequented its salons. During the Spanish Civil War, activities were suspended and the building became a detention site for the CPIP. Sculptor Martín Chirino chaired the new board during the 1983 refounding.

  1. April 1880Artists founded the Círculo as a club to exhibit and sell their work.
  2. 1926The Círculo moved into its present building, designed by Antonio Palacios on the site of the former Palacio del Marqués de Casa Riera. King Alphonse XIII inaugurated it.
  3. 1981The building was declared an asset of cultural interest.
  4. 1983The Círculo was refounded and opened to the public.

How to get there

  • 5 minTrainMetro Line 2 serves Sevilla and Banco de España. Sevilla is a five-minute walk away. Sol, on Lines 1, 2 and 3, and Gran Vía, on Lines 1 and 5, are each a ten-minute walk. All three stations have elevators; Sol also has ramps.
  • BusBuses 1, 2, 5, 9, 14, 15, 20, 27, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 74, 146, 147 and 150 serve the area.
  • ParkingNearby parking is available at Sevilla, Cortes and Plaza del Rey.
  • BikeNearby BiciMAD stations are Banco de España, Sevilla, Congreso and Cibeles.
  • BikeBicycle parking is available at Alcalá 42, Marqués de Cubas 13, Caballero de Gracia 28 and Alcalá 23.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry Wheelchair users enter at Marqués de Casa Riera 2. A stairlift reaches the main entrance, and wide doors allow wheelchair access.
  • Lift High-capacity elevators reach most floors and spaces, including the rooftop.
  • Minerva and Goya exhibition halls Structural limitations prevent access for visitors with reduced mobility.
  • Picasso Room and fifth floor Both are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.
  • Salón de Baile and Fernando de Rojas Theatre Both are adapted for visitors with reduced mobility.
  • Cine-Estudio wheelchair spaces Two spaces are reached directly from Marqués de Casa Riera street.

Sources: Círculo de Bellas Artes - Wikipedia · Madrid/Sol-Letras-Lavapiés - Wikivoyage (do) · Círculo de Bellas Artes de Madrid. Casa Europa · Visits - Círculo de Bellas Artes · Accessible visit - Círculo de Bellas Artes · Círculo de Bellas Artes - Wikipedia · Círculo de Bellas Artes - Wikipedia · Círculo de Bellas Artes - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
Calle de Alcala 42 Entrada a salas y azotea por c/ Marqués de Casa Riera, 2., Madrid

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Questions and answers

Does rooftop admission at Círculo de Bellas Artes include a restaurant reservation?

No. Rooftop admission does not reserve a table at the cafeteria-restaurant.

Can children take part in activities at Círculo de Bellas Artes?

Yes. The centre runs specialist art workshops and seminars for children and adults.

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