Nightlife

Café Central

Huertas and Barrio de las Letras, Madrid

Address
Calle de Santa Catalina 10, Madrid
Hours
Daily
17:30 to 0:30

Open every day 17:30 to 00:30 with live music.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A jazz club on Plaza del Ángel opened in 1982, with more than 13,500 live concerts. Since 1988 it has brought in international jazz figures.

Cost €€
Time needed 2 hours
Best time Evening

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Conciertos Café Central Ateneo

21 Sept to 13 Nov Café Central Ateneo

Jazz and blues concert at Café Central Ateneo, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Drácula: Una comedia Terrorífica

24 Oct 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 Teatro Calderón

Show at Teatro Calderón, in Spanish, listed on esmadrid.com, the Madrid tourism board.

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Good to know

What is the address of Café Central?
Calle de Santa Catalina 10, Madrid.
What are the opening hours of Café Central?
Daily 17:30 to 0:30. Open every day 17:30 to 00:30 with live music.
How long do you need at Café Central?
Plan for 2 hours.
When is the best time to visit Café Central?
Evening.

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