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La Riviera, Paseo Bajo Virgen del Puerto s/n, Puente de Segovia, T 91 365 24 15. Metro Puerta del Angel. Beautiful art deco-style concert venue near the river with a retractable roof. Mainly rock, indie and pop acts on the programme, but it has hosted some big international names. It doubles as a club, too. Sala Clamores, C Albuquerque 14, T 91 445 79 38. Metro Bilbao. Popular jazz and world music venue. Siroco, C San Dimas 3, T 91 593 30 70. Metro Noviciado. All kinds of home-grown rock, indie and alternative bands show up on the programme of this laid-back music venue, which also doubles up as an excellent little club. Suristán, C Cruz 7, T 91 532 39 09. Metro Sevilla. This is a great place to catch all kinds of world music, from Latin rhythms to African jazz. It attracts a more diverse crowd than many of Madrid’s nightspots, especially at weekends. When the bands are finished DJs keep the party going until late. Auditorio Nacional de Música, C Príncipe de Vergara, T 91 337 01 00. Metro Cruz de Rayo or Prosperidad. Home of Spain’s national choir and orchestra and Madrid’s main venue for classical music. Tickets available at the box office or through Caja Madrid, T 902 488 488. Fundación Juan March, C Castelló 77, T 91 435 42 40. Metro Núñez de Balboa. This elegant exhibition space hosts regular chamber concerts and recitals, including lunchtime concerts which are usually free. Teatro Real, Plaza de Isabel II, T 91 516 06 60. Metro Opera. Madrid’s beautifully restored opera house provides an opulent venue for opera and ballet.
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