Theatre, dance, music, circus. The world of performing arts is the star of the new edition of the Festival de Otoño (Autumn Festival), which will be held in Madrid from November 4 to 29. 

This will be the last year the capital celebrates the traditional Festival de Otoño, since from 2010 it will change its season to spring. After 26 years as one of the most important cultural events in Europe, it promises to say goodbye to the fall in style: 35 shows performed by six Spanish companies and troupes from 19 other countries in 11 venues in Madrid and 10 in municipalities of the region.

The singer from Jerez will go over his greatest hits at Teatro de la Zarzuela at 26th October 2009.

He is one of the great names in flamenco. A true native of Jerez despite moving to Madrid at a young age, he has been one of the great flamenco singers for some time. In fact, this decade he has become one of the best-selling flamenco singers.

José Mercé is bringing his magic to Teatro de la Zarzuela. The award-winning flamenco singer is introducing the songs from his new album, 'Ruido'. Songs like 'Contigo, Fe' and 'Que Venga Ella', among others, are sentimental ballads with a decidedly flamenco feel and carefully chosen verses. This time there will be no controversy.

It's time for the gay pride party! Once again, thousands of people will flock to Madrid, to the Chueca neighbourhood on Wednesday July 1 to party in style until Saturday July 4 when the festivities will end with the traditional gay pride parade.

As usual, the festivities will begin with the opening speech, although this year there will be two opening speeches: on Wednesday, July 1 Boris Izaguirre and Spain's Eurovision representative, Soraya Arnelas, will read the opening speech in Plaza de Chueca, whilst actors Cayetana Guillén Cuervo and Daniel Guzmán will read another speech in Plaza Vázquez de Mella