The cultural agenda in Móstoles, organised by the local council's Department of Education and Culture, features a variety of events this week, including the release of maui's sixth album, Cariño, pásame el pan, on Friday 23 October at 20:00 at the Teatro del Bosque. The Moldovan National Opera will perform madama butterfly on Sunday 25 October at 18:00, a three-act opera composed by Giacomo Puccini.
Upcoming events
Throughout the week, residents can enjoy a range of activities including dance, flamenco, exhibitions, original version films, family cinema, a graphic humour workshop, puppet shows, storytelling sessions, family theatre, and a piano concert.
From Tuesday 20 October, visitors can explore an exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross in Móstoles at the El Soto Sociocultural Centre, which runs until Friday 23 October. The exhibition features a selection of photographs showcasing the organisation's social and humanitarian work, alongside the evolution of Móstoles over the past five decades.
This week’s film in the original version cycle at the Filmoteca is Espejos nº 3 (Miroirs No.3, 2025), directed by German filmmaker Christian Petzold. The film will be screened on Wednesday 21 October at 18:30 at the Norte-Universidad Sociocultural Centre. It tells the story of a young music student who survives a car accident that claims her boyfriend's life. After the tragedy, she is taken in by a mysterious family, but begins to suspect they may be hiding dark secrets.
Family-friendly activities
The Jueves en Familia programme this week features a puppet show titled Un paseo por el mar by the company Los Gorriones, scheduled for Thursday 22 October at 18:00 at the Joan Miró Sociocultural Centre. Additionally, children aged 8 to 12 can participate in a workshop on graphic humour at the Almudena Grandes Central Library at 18:00, led by Loreta Lion.
On Thursday 22 October at 20:00, the Teatro del Bosque will host the dance and flamenco performance No by La Venidera, which explores themes of resistance and creativity through the lens of flamenco.
In celebration of Library Day, children aged five and above can enjoy a storytelling session and workshop led by Totemcamp on Friday 23 October at 18:00 at the Almudena Grandes Central Library. The session will begin with the narration of El ratón que comía cuentos by José Carlos Andrés, followed by a creative workshop inspired by the story.
Weekend highlights
This weekend, the family film La casa de muñecas de Gabby: La película will be screened on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October at various sociocultural centres. The film follows Gabby and her grandmother as they embark on an adventure to recover Gabby's dollhouse from an eccentric cat lover.
Pianist Mª Icíar Serrano Quiñones will present a didactic recital titled Viaje a través del piano on Sunday 25 October at 12:00 at the City Museum, with free entry available through prior invitation.
Baychimo Teatro will perform SUM, a theatrical piece for children aged 18 months and older, on Sunday 25 October at the Teatro El Soto, with shows at 17:00 and 18:30. The performance explores themes of identity and discovery.
The week’s programming will conclude with the performance of madama butterfly by the Moldovan National Opera on Sunday 25 October at 18:00. This opera, which premiered at La Scala in Milan in February 1904, is based on a play by David Belasco, inspired by a story by American writer John Luther Long. Known for its emotional depth and beautiful melodies, madama butterfly remains one of the most performed operas worldwide.
