El Alma al Aire, the Musical

About this experience

El Alma al Aire tickets: the Alejandro Sanz musical in Madrid Book El Alma al Aire tickets for the new musical built on the songs of Alejandro Sanz, now playing at Teatro Coliseum on Madrid's Gran Vía. It opened on 1 October 2026 and is the first large-scale original Spanish musical from Stage Entertainment, the company behind The Lion King in Madrid. If you grew up with Sanz's records, this is a chance to hear the songs live, sung by a big company of singers, dancers and live musicians. Your ticket is a reserved seat for one performance. You choose the exact seat on the seat map when you book, and prices change with the seat category and how close you sit to the stage. Your voucher arrives by email, so there is nothing to print. What happens in El Alma al Aire The story is set in present-day Madrid and follows a group of friends dealing with love, heartbreak and big ambitions. At its centre is Ale, and he and the people around him are pushed to choose between following their hearts and playing it safe. The script is by Álvaro Tato, a two-time Max Award winner, who weaves Sanz's hits into the plot rather than lining them up as a concert. The creative team includes director Jonathan Kent and choreographer Lynne Page, and the score draws on fan favourites such as "El Alma al Aire", "Cuando Nadie Me Ve" and "Quisiera Ser". Early audiences single out the flamenco singing, the staging of the Levante wind and the size of the live company. The show is performed in Spanish. If you know the songs you will follow along easily, even with limited Spanish. Teatro Coliseum on Gran Vía: how to get there Teatro Coliseum stands at Gran Vía 78, in the middle of Madrid's theatre district and a short walk from Plaza de España. The nearest metro stations are Santo Domingo, Callao and Plaza de España, and buses 1, 2, 46, 74 and 138 stop nearby. Gran Vía is busy with traffic in the evening, so public transport is the easiest way in. See our Teatro Coliseum guide for more about the theatre. Doors open one hour before the performance. The theatre has a bar, cloakroom and lounge areas, a lift, accessible toilets and accessible seating. Smart casual clothes are fine, and outside food is not usually allowed, though the bars sell drinks and snacks for the interval. Running time, age rules and booking terms El Alma al Aire runs for about 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 30-minute interval. Performances usually run from Wednesday to Sunday, with two shows on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Pick your date and time from the calendar when you book. The show is only for ages 4 and over, and the recommended minimum age is 7. Children under 16 must come with a responsible adult, and everyone needs their own ticket and seat, whatever their age. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once booked, so check your date and time before you pay. Bring a valid photo ID along with your voucher. More musicals in Madrid Making a theatre trip of it? Gran Vía has several long-running shows within walking distance. You can book The Lion King Madrid tickets at Teatro Lope de Vega, or Wicked Madrid tickets at Nuevo Teatro Alcalá. For museums, flamenco and day trips, browse more things to do in Madrid.

Highlights

• New musical built on the songs of Alejandro Sanz
• Playing at Teatro Coliseum on Gran Vía, Madrid
• Original story by two-time Max Award winner Álvaro Tato
• Big live company of singers, dancers and musicians
• Choose your exact seat on the seat map when you book

Before you go

Performed in Spanish Running time about 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 30-minute interval Only for ages 4 and over (recommended 7+). Under-16s must come with a responsible adult, and everyone needs their own ticket Doors open one hour before the performance Your voucher arrives by email. Bring a valid photo ID These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled

Cancellation terms

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.