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The cinema of the fine arts centre (see Círculo de Bellas Artes) shows classic movies by famous 20th-century directors such as Eisenstein, Fassbinder, Francis Ford Coppola and John Huston.

Designed in 1928 by Pedro Muguruza, this Art Deco cinema is a classic. Shows mainstream movies dubbed into Spanish. Three screens.

Opened in 1928, this cinema has ornate Baroque touches. Reduced-price tickets available on Wednesdays. Three screens.

Located in the Art Deco Carrión building, this cinema’s greatest moment occurred early in the Civil War when Eisenstein’s stirring movie Kronstadt was shown to an audience including the President of the Republic and leading military figures. Films are screened in Spanish. Two screens.

Mainstream movies are shown here in the original language version with subtitles in Spanish. Reduced prices on Wednesday. Four screens.

Purpose-built to showcase Spain’s unique light opera form, Zarzuela . Also international opera, music recitals and other events (see Teatro Nacional de la Zarzuela).

Musicals like Beauty and the Beast and Les Misérables are staged here, performed in Spanish.

This theatre is home to the National Dramatic Centre. The company stages hugely successful theatre plays and is a favourite amongst theatregoers.

Great views of the Gran Vía and Alcalá can be had from the first floor of this restaurant, which entertains customers with disco music and floor shows in the evenings.

Venue for concerts by Spanish and international bands that date from the Movida period (see People and Places of La Movida). Reasonable bar and entry prices.