El Royal Retiro Theater presents its third season with a programming that It is committed to genre diversity and the development of young and family audiences.. Establishing itself as one of Madrid's leading cultural venues, the space is expanding its annual offering, adding artistic and educational activities designed for all tastes and ages. This year, the program is highlighted by the increase in functions compared to previous years and the will to attract new audiences through participatory and accessible proposals.
The theater, dependent on the Royal Theatre and the Madrid City Council, thus confirming its social and educational commitmentThe 2025/26 season focuses on children and young people, but also on families, with the aim of making the theatrical experience a inclusion tool and intergenerational integration.
A program packed with shows and activities
During the new season, the The Royal Retiro Theatre will offer 248 performances, of which 86 are for schools and 162 are open to families on weekends. The offer is wide and includes Opera, dance, flamenco, live concerts, silent films with live music, theater, puppets, and musical stories, as well as workshops specifically designed for the participation of children and parents. 29 productions have been scheduled, including classic titles and contemporary releases.
Among the season's standout names are "The Barber of Seville" and a renewed version of «The Magic Flute», both featuring young performers from training programs such as Crescendo. The agenda will also include performances such as «Lazarillo», a chamber opera by David del Puerto based on the classic text, and "Beyond romances", which updates the medieval repertoire from a contemporary perspective.
The commitment to musical stories is repeated with productions such as "Mother Goose Tales" y "Ariadne and Bluebeard", as well as the incorporation of emblematic silent films accompanied by live music, with titles such as "Nosferatu" (scheduled for Halloween) and Metropolis.
Accessibility, inclusion and education as main axes
The 2025/26 season strengthens the theatre's educational profile. Along with family performances, Participatory workshops on makeup, dance, and artistic expression They are part of a broad educational program aimed at stimulating the creativity and curiosity of the little ones.
An important pillar is represented by the Inclusive Musical Group (AMI), where young people of diverse abilities share experiences on stage, and the Inclusive Concert organized in conjunction with the Sesé Foundation, which explores the link between music and neuroscience. In addition, collaboration between conservatories and higher education institutions, through initiatives such as Microperas, encourages creation and emerging talent.
In the educational section, school matinees are maintained within the framework of the Friendly School Program, which rewards participating centers and students with advantages. LÓVA (Opera, a Vehicle for Learning) continues to grow in its 18th edition, having impacted more than 26.000 schoolchildren and teachers across the country.
