Providing a glimpse of the diverse culture, Veranos de la Villa is one of the major summer festivals of Madrid.
Veranos de la Villa is one of the chief cultural events celebrated in Madrid. Madrid Council for Art acts as the chief organizer of this cultural fiesta. The programs of Veranos de la Villa include plays, operas, concerts, puppet shows, theaters and movies, dance performances and so on.
Veranos de la Villa- the performances and performers
Catering to the varied interests of citizens as well as tourists, the Veranos de la Villa showcases the performances of local, national and international artists. Music bands, dance troupes, theater groups and other cultural groups visit the city during the months of July and August to participate in this celebration.
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Veranos de la Villa- the programs
The programs organized during Veranos de la Villa include the following:
- Musical concerts ranging from classical, folk, rock, pop, funky, flamenco, choir and jazz
- Theaters--both classical and street theaters
- Zarzuelas
- Puppet shows
- Screening of acclaimed films
Veranos de la Villa- the venues
The theaters and halls, open parks and plazas serve as the venues for the performances. Some of the popular venues of Veranos de la Villa include the Sabatini Gardens, Centro Cultural de la Villa, Galileo Gardens, Retiro Park, Cuartel del Conde Duque, Casa de America and La Muralla Arabe among others. The films are screened at Fescinal el Cine de la Bombilla.
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