Highlights

- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
DC.es: Uproot by Paula Anta
Paula Anta is the second guest of DC.es, a project where five Spanish photographers from the Spanish Academy in Rome share their gazes of Washington through their lenses — gazes as personal, singular and unique as the city itself.
March 8, 2023 – June 18, 2023

- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Lideresas by Ana Amado
“Lideresas” is the new work of Spanish artist Ana Amado that recreates historical photographs of male leaders, displayed at the fence of the Embassy of Spain’s Cultural Office.
March 8, 2023 – January 20, 2024

- Visual arts
- San Francisco
Sargent and Spain in San Francisco
The exhibition “Sargent and Spain,” in its exclusive West Coast stop, is the first to explore the influence of Spanish culture on Sargent’s dynamic visual practice.
February 11, 2023 – May 14, 2023

- Visual arts
- Charlotte
Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds
In the context of the “Picasso Celebration 1973-2023,” this exhibition explores Pablo Picasso’s deep engagement with landscape subjects and his expansive approach to this traditional genre.
February 11, 2023 – May 21, 2023

- Visual arts
- Miami
Visions of Asturias in Miami
The exhibition shows the distinctive and personal vision of Asturias region and its people by four award-winning Spanish photographers.
February 8, 2023 – May 7, 2023

- Visual arts
- United States
Picasso Celebration 1973-2023
“Picasso Celebration 1973-2023” commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist with exhibitions and events around Europe and the U.S.
January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023

- Music
- United States
Spanish Young Music Talents
“Spanish Young Music Talents” is the new music program presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, D.C. to promote Spanish young musicians in the U.S.
June 9, 2022 – December 22, 2023
All events / 33 current and upcoming events around the U.S. in the next 4 weeks

- Literature
- Washington, D.C.
Papyrus: A Conversation with Spanish writer Irene Vallejo
Spanish writer Irene Vallejo visits Georgetown University on the occasion of “Spain in DC | Cultural week” to talk about literature.
Apr 20, 2023

- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
La Valentía by Alfredo Sanzol
Written by Spanish playwright Alfredo Sanzol, “La Valentía,” a humorous tale of family feuds and supernatural secrets, begins its month-long run at GALA Theatre.
Apr 20 – May 14, 2023

- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Entwined: A Double Feature
PostClassical Ensemble celebrates the 100-year anniversary of Manuel de Falla’s work, “El retablo de maese Pedro,” at the Kennedy Center.
Apr 19, 2023

- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Spotlight on Contemporary Spanish Theater: La Ternura
This staged reading of Alfredo Sanzol’s “La Ternura,” which narrates the adventure of a queen and her two daughters traveling on the Invincible Armada, is part of “Spain in DC | Cultural week.”
Apr 17, 2023

- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Spain in DC | Cultural week 2023
On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of Manuel de Falla’s seminal chamber opera, “El retablo de Maese Pedro,” come celebrate the diversity and richness of Spanish culture with a week of events in Washington, D.C.
Apr 17 – Apr 22, 2023

- Music
- Miami
Rafael Aguirre 2023 U.S. Tour in Miami
Rafael Aguirre, one of the most acclaimed Spanish guitarists of our times, performs with the Symphony of the Americas under the baton of Spanish director Pablo Mielgo.
Apr 11, 2023

- Performing arts
- Detroit
Fountains of Tears (Ainadamar)
This Osvaldo Golijov’s opera reflects about freedom through a reimagination of Spanish poet Federico García Lorca’s life, in a visual feast where flamenco is constantly present thanks to Spanish choreographer Antonio Najarro.
Apr 8 – Apr 16, 2023

- Music
- Tucson
Rafael Aguirre 2023 U.S. Tour in Tucson
Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre joins acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said to present a unique musical journey that features Spanish and Middle Eastern songs.
Apr 6, 2023

- Music
- New York
Rafael Aguirre 2023 U.S. tour in New York
Spanish guitarist Rafael Aguirre performs for his third time at Carnegie Hall together with acclaimed Egyptian soprano Fatma Said, featuring works by Falla, Rodrigo, Villa-Lobos, and many more.
Apr 4, 2023

- Music
- Washington, D.C.
Spanish Young Music Talents: Carlos Marín in Washington, DC
Spanish pianist Carlos Marín visits George Mason University and the Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain with a series of activities such as a masterclass, a lecture on Isaac Albéniz, and two solo piano recitals.
Apr 3 – Apr 11, 2023

- Performing arts
- Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival 2023
The 2023 edition of the “Los Angeles International Flamenco Festival” features world-renowned flamenco artists such as Dorantes, Pastora Galván, and Antonio Canales.
Apr 1 – Apr 2, 2023

- Performing arts
- New York
Así Canta Federico
Inspired by Federico García Lorca, this show features various traditional types of Spanish dance, poems and songs by the great poet and by Padre Soler, Manuel De Falla and Isaac Albéniz.
Mar 31, 2023

- Music
- Chicago
Pablo Sainz-Villegas in concert with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Internationally renowned guitar player Pablo Sainz-Villegas offers a concert series with Chicago Symphony Orchestra, including works by Boccherini, Vivaldi, and Mozart.
Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2023

- Music
- New Orleans
Spanish Young Music Talents: Javier García in New Orleans
As part of the Spanish Young Music Program, Spanish guitarist Javier García visits New Orleans in a new collaboration with Tulane University.
Mar 29 – Apr 1, 2023

- Performing arts
- Washington, D.C.
Ballet Flamenco Sara Baras: Alma
Spanish flamenco dancer Sara Baras presents her latest show, “Alma,” a performance where she brings together flamenco and bolero rhythms.
Mar 29 – Mar 30, 2023

- Visual arts
- Los Angeles
CO/LAB 5 — Los Angeles and the World
The new edition of CO/LAB, which gathers artist-run galleries from Los Angeles and the rest of the world, features a collaboration between the Angeleno gallery Durden and Ray and the Madrid-based art studio Fosforita.
Mar 25 – May 6, 2023

- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
Lideresas by Ana Amado
“Lideresas” is the new work of Spanish artist Ana Amado that recreates historical photographs of male leaders, displayed at the fence of the Embassy of Spain’s Cultural Office.
Mar 8 – Jan 20, 2024

- Visual arts
- Washington, D.C.
DC.es: Uproot by Paula Anta
Paula Anta is the second guest of DC.es, a project where five Spanish photographers from the Spanish Academy in Rome share their gazes of Washington through their lenses — gazes as personal, singular and unique as the city itself.
Mar 8 – Jun 18, 2023

- Visual arts
- New York
Tribute to Women and Diversity by Aida Miró
Spanish artist Aida Miró presents a series of 13 portrait paintings of Bronx women in an exhibition commemorating women and diversity.
Mar 4 – Mar 30, 2023

- Visual arts
- Dallas
In the Shadow of Dictatorship: Creating the Museum of Spanish Abstract Art
This collection presents a selection of more than 40 works from the Museo de Arte Abstracto Español in Cuenca, Spain, with works from 20th-century Spanish artists such as Eduardo Chillida, Luis Feito, or José Guerrero.
Feb 26 – Jun 18, 2023