Madrid's most beloved one-act zarzuela, with its shawls and chotis, takes the stage in the Latina district. 🎭💃

The Grupo Lírico Taller de Zarzuela de Madrid performs La verbena de La Paloma as part of the 14th Latina District Zarzuela Cycle and the 32nd Cultural Week of the Centro Cultural Castellano-Manchego.

🎭 LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA

📅 Friday 23 October 2026

🕐 6 pm

📍 Auditorio Paco de Lucía (Av. de las Águilas, Latina)

🎟️ Free admission

📖 What to expect

With a libretto by Ricardo de la Vega and music by Tomás Bretón, La verbena de La Paloma is one of the best-loved works of the género chico, set during the traditional street festivals of late 19th-century Madrid.

A chance to enjoy a classic of Madrid's lyrical theatre at a neighbourhood auditorium, free of charge.

🎶 The cycle

Now in its 14th edition, the Latina District Zarzuela Cycle brings Madrid's most traditional lyrical genre to local audiences with free performances at the Auditorio Paco de Lucía.

ℹ️ Good to know: free event at the Auditorio Paco de Lucía.

✨ Chotis, shawls and classic zarzuela close to home.