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Teatro Eslava

Teatro Eslava, known for decades as Joy Eslava, is a concert hall and club on Calle Arenal in central Madrid, between Puerta del Sol and Ópera.

Opened: 1981
Capacity: n/a
Sound: Electronic

Tickets and programme All techno clubs

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Teatro Eslava: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: Calle del Arenal 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain Directions
Nearest station: Ópera and Sol metro stations (lines 1, 2, 3 and 5); Sol Cercanías station (C3A, C4A, C4B)
Opened: 1981 45 years
Founders: GBS Finance (took over the venue in 2019)

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About Teatro Eslava

Teatro Eslava, known for decades as Joy Eslava, is a concert hall and club on Calle Arenal in central Madrid, between Puerta del Sol and Ópera. The building opened on 30 September 1871 as the Salón Eslava, promoted by Bonifacio Eslava, and spent a century as a theatre for zarzuela, revue and later cabaret. On 24 February 1981 businessman Pedro Trapote reopened it as the Joy Eslava discotheque, which became a fixture of Madrid nightlife. A fire in 1998 destroyed the frescoes on the historic vault.

The financial group GBS Finance took over the venue in 2019 and carried out a full refurbishment lasting about a year and a half, with interiors by the French designer Philippe Starck and the old romantic style boxes kept in place. It reopened as Teatro Eslava in March 2022. Today it runs a mixed programme of concerts, club sessions such as Ochoymedio Club, and corporate events, with tickets sold through its own website and entradas.com.

A set from Teatro Eslava

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Calle del Arenal 11, 28013 Madrid, Spain · Ópera and Sol metro stations (lines 1, 2, 3 and 5); Sol Cercanías station (C3A, C4A, C4B)

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Frequently asked questions

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Is Joy Eslava in Madrid still open?

Yes, under a new name. The former Joy Eslava reopened as Teatro Eslava in March 2022 after a refurbishment of about a year and a half, in the same building on Calle Arenal. It now hosts concerts, club sessions and private events.

Where is Teatro Eslava (Joy Eslava) and how do you get there?

Teatro Eslava is at Calle Arenal 11, between Puerta del Sol and Ópera. The nearest metro stations are Ópera and Sol (lines 1, 2, 3 and 5), Sol is also served by Cercanías C3A, C4A and C4B, and the nearest car park is Plaza de las Descalzas.

What is on at Teatro Eslava Madrid?

The programme is mostly concerts plus club sessions. The autumn 2026 listings included Sobrezero on 10 October, Yard Act on 21 October, The Lemon Twigs on 26 October and Temples on 17 November 2026, with dates already running into March 2027.

Does Teatro Eslava still have club nights?

Yes. The venue keeps a clubbing section on its website, and in 2026 it hosted Ochoymedio Club sessions, including a Malbert DJ set on 4 July 2026 for Pride. Tickets for club nights are sold through the Teatro Eslava website.

When did Joy Eslava open?

The Joy Eslava discotheque opened on the night of 24 February 1981, run by businessman Pedro Trapote. It took over the Teatro Eslava, a theatre that first opened on 30 September 1871 as the Salón Eslava.

Who owns Teatro Eslava?

The financial group GBS Finance took over the venue in 2019. It funded a full refurbishment with interiors by Philippe Starck, including terracotta stucco walls and round arches, while keeping the original romantic style boxes.

Where can you buy tickets for Teatro Eslava?

Tickets for concerts and club nights are sold through the Teatro Eslava website, which links each date to its ticket page, and through entradas.com, which the venue names as its ticketing partner.