Marc Chagall

This is the first major retrospective in Spain on the Russian artist's work. The Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum will be showing pieces from the painter's early years and from the period he spent in Paris. Meanwhile the Caja Madrid Foundation will be exhibiting work from Chagall's American period. 14 February to 20 May.

The Hermitage in the Prado

This exhibition consists of 170 pieces, including archaeological treasures, decorative items, paintings, sculptures and drawings from the famous Russian museum. It offers a broad showcase of the artistic and chronological diversity of its collections, which span from the 5th century BC to the 20th century. The exhibition is one of the events marking the Spain-Russia Dual Year 2011. 8 November to 25 March.

Michel Teló + Juan Magán

Two of the most famous artists of the moment are joining forces for an unmissable concert in Madrid on 2 March. The Brazilian singer, whose catchy hit Ai se Eu te Pego has been been viewed more than 150 million times on Youtube, leapt to fame in his home country with his sertaneja pop.The electrolatino rhythms of the Badolonia-born DJ are being dance to in clubs across the globe.

The Clemency of Tito

Mozart composed The Clemency of Tito -performed for the first time in Prague in 1791- ten years after writing his last opera seria. In what was to be the last summer of the musician's life, opera impresario Guardasoni commissioned the piece to commemorate the enthronement of Leopold II, King of Bohemia. Musical directors Thomas Hengelbrock and Peter Tilling take part in this new production at the Teatro Real till 4 March.

C(h)ouers

The Belgian company founded by renowned choreographer Alain Platel is among those leading the way in the world of contemporary dance. From 12 to 26 March, the Teatro Real opera house is staging C(h)oeurs, a work reflecting on the emotions generated by an individual's encounter with a group. Performed to music by Wagner and Verdi, the production takes its inspiration from works by José Ortega y Gasset, Elias Canetti, Vargas Llosa and Jonathan Littell. 

International Festival of Magic 

Magic takes centre stage once again at the 2nd International Magic Festival. Masters of illusion, from Korea, France, Australia, Argentina, the United States, and Spain itself are here to show us their best tricks and magic routines in a series of fourteen galas staged at the Teatro Circo Price. 20 February to 4 March. 

The Lion King

Set in Africa with its fauna in all its splendour, this story is probably one of the greatest stories of all times. Disney's classic has been brilliantly transformed by prestigious theatre director Julie Taymor into a unique and sophisticated visual and theatrical experience. More than 50 million people worldwide have enjoyed a musical that, by means of an amazing mise en scène, dazzling visual effects and evocative music, carries the audience to absolute African exotism. Winner of 70 awards, including 6 Tonys, the production is being staged in Spain for the first time ever.

The Bremen Town Musicians  

The Brothers Grimm's well-known story will be staged at the Teatro Sanpol till 26 February in the form of a touching and amusing musical comedy performed by the La Bicicleta company. The music is brought to us by Nacho Mañó, from the group Presuntos Implicados.

Titanic: Fish & Ships

Theatre company Face 2 Face stages productions in English for young audiences that are packed with humour and imagination. Don't miss this light comedy set on board a transatlantic liner with a crazy crew. From 4 February to 10 March.

Salón de Gourmets 

The International Fine Food and Beverage Fair is being held for the twenty-sixth time, an event eagerly awaited by manufacturers and consumers of delicatessen products. As it does every year, the fair will include its Workshop of the Senses and a wide range of other activities, including contests such as slicing ham and opening oysters, tastings and talks by leading chefs and professionals in the sector). From 5 to 8 March at the IFEMA trade fair park.