The Emperor's New Clothes: Puppet Show at El Retiro
- When
- Sat-Sun Dec 19-20
- Ages
- Ages 4+
- Price
- Free with a downloaded…
Upcoming: The Emperor's New Clothes: Puppet Show at El Retiro

Zaguán Teatro tells Hans Christian Andersen's story of the vain emperor, the swindling tailors and the child who finally says what everyone can see. Actors, marionettes and live music share the stage, and the jokes land on the grown-ups who pretend not to notice. The theater sits inside El Retiro, so a walk or a playground stop fits easily before or after.
More family picks, Friday to Sunday.

Festival
Fiesta de la Calabaza at El Retiro: Pumpkin Contest and Crafts
Sat Oct 17, Free; the workshop needs booking

Performance
Mexican Circus with Live Orchestra, 138 Years Running
Multiple dates in October, €17-30, discounts for under-16s

Performance
Los Meñiques de la Casa, Baila a lo Loco Tour 2026
Sat Oct 17, From €25.50

Workshop
Pick Pumpkins, Solve Clues, Decorate at the Orchard
Multiple Dates Oct-Nov, €25 per person, under 90cm free

Performance
Puppet Shows Saturdays and Sundays at El Retiro
Multiple Dates Oct-Dec, Free with a downloaded ticket