Madrid live music scene anchors around jazz at Café Central and flamenco tablaos.
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The 10 best live music bars in Madrid
01 · Madrid
Plaza del Ángel
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Jazz · 1982
Iconic Madrid jazz club opened 1982.
Order: A whisky during the late set
02 · Madrid
La Latina
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Flamenco · Iconic 1956
Iconic Madrid flamenco tablao since 1956.
Order: A glass of sherry during the flamenco
03 · Madrid
Letras
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Flamenco · Modern
Letras modern flamenco tablao.
Order: A drink during the flamenco show
04 · Madrid
Letras
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Jazz · Casual
Letras casual jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
05 · Madrid
Chueca
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Chueca jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
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06 · Madrid
Argüelles
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Argüelles music venue.
Order: A drink during the headliner
07 · Madrid
Madrid Río
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Music venue · Modern
Madrid Río modern music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
08 · Madrid
Lavapiés
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Flamenco · Iconic
Iconic Lavapiés flamenco venue.
Order: A drink during the flamenco show
09 · Madrid
Chueca
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Jazz + DJ · Late
Chueca late-night jazz + DJ venue.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
10 · Madrid
Chamberí
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Jazz · Iconic
Iconic Chamberí jazz venue.
Order: A whisky during the late set
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