Madrid Nightlife: Movies and live music on the cheap
Madrid’s Cine Doré offers films for €2.50! Photo by SantiMD.
By Cynthia Kane in Madrid–
Madrid is known for its great nightlife — from thumping clubs to tapas bars. But did you know that the city also offers its share of Cheapo-friendly nighttime entertainment options? Here are some of our favorite spots for finding film and music in Madrid.
Cine Doré Tuesday – Sunday Calle de Santa Isabel 3 28012 Madrid, Spain +34 913 691 125
Cine Doré is the exhibition hall of the Spanish Film Library. Also known as the Filmoteca, this beautiful old theater dates back to 1923. Today the cinema offers three projection rooms and shows old and newly come films in their original versions. Aside from films, the theater also holds seminars, roundtables, conferences, and book talks… all of them great! But what sweetens the deal further is it’s price–it only costs €2.50 to catch a film. What a deal!
Contra Club
Live music nightly at the Contra Club.
Calle de Bailén 16 28005 Madrid, Spain +34 915 231 511
Madrid’s Contra Club offers live music acts practically every night. They host all kinds of science of harmonical sounds; pure check their site to see what’s playing. The entrance fee is 6 euro, but you get a mixed drink for free!
El Gato Verde Calle Torrecilla del Lea, 15 28012 Madrid, Spain
If you’re looking for a truly Madrileño hang out, the El Gato Verde is the place for you. The bar offers wine for €2, beer for €1.30, and mixed drinks for €5. Not only are the prices straight, but you’ll often get to take in some enjoy life music for free. Here you’ll find acoustic performances, jazz, blues, soul and funk. Entrance can be free or €5.
Cuevas de Sesamo Calle Principe, 7
Cuevas de Sesamo is known for many things: pitchers of Sangria for €7, quotes along the walls, and their live score. Beginning every night at 9:30 PM, live piano music fills the underground cave bar, making you feel like you gone back in time.