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It opened as a café-theatre in 1871, by its own account, and became a nightclub in 1981, esmadrid says. It closed in 2020 for a refurbishment by Philippe Starck, and reopened in 2022 as a concert hall and club.

From Madrid Nightlife Guide 2026: The Barrios, the Clubs and the Closing Times, under “9. Teatro Eslava, formerly Joy Eslava: the theatre off Sol”.

Good to know

Where
Calle del Arenal 11
Getting there
The nearest metro stations are Sol and Ópera.
When
from midnight to 5:00 or 6:00

As the guide had it on 15 Oct 2026. Check prices and hours with the place itself before you go.

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