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About Sala Joy Eslava - Madrid
Welcome to Sala Joy Eslava in Madrid, a storied theatre space reborn as a dynamic live music venue and nightclub. Located in the Sol/Ópera area at Calle Arenal 11, 28013 Madrid, this multi-level venue offers a central dance floor, theatre-style seating on the ground floor, and elevated balconies with VIP options. With a total capacity around 1,200, it remains a staple of Madrid’s cultural scene, linking the city’s Movida Madrileña legacy with contemporary performances.
Whether you’re catching a show, a late-night set, or a DJ-driven night, secure your seats and plan a seamless night out with our trusted, no-fuss ticket options. We’ve got you covered from parking to nearby hotels and dining.
Venue highlights include a historic rebirth of Teatro Eslava into Joy Eslava, refurbished and reopened in 2022 after a fire in 1998. The space now features three levels: a ground floor central dance floor, upper balconies and palcos, plus a VIP area for premium viewing. Sala Joy Eslava remains a cornerstone of Madrid’s artistic community, hosting artists across genres and celebrating cultural history.
Getting there is straightforward: the venue sits within easy reach of Sol and Ópera metro stations (Sol on lines 1/2/3 and Ópera on lines 2/5), with multiple bus routes and Cercanías nearby. For drivers, there are several nearby public parking options, including Plaza Mayor, Descalzas, and Sevilla car parks. After the show, explore the area’s dining and lodging options just a short stroll away.
Nearby hotels and dining partners are recommended to enhance your visit. We highlight convenient stays like Pestana Plaza Mayor, Intelier Palacio de San Martín, Arenal Suites, and Hotel Montera Madrid, along with trusted local eateries and bars to complete your night out. All partner links open in new tabs for your convenience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: Calle Arenal 11, 28013 Madrid (Sol/Ópera area).
- Venue type: historic theatre-based space now used as a live music venue and nightclub (Joy Eslava) with multiple levels and a central dance floor.
- Capacity: about 1,200 total; main floor seating around 250 (theatre-style) with additional standing/dance space on other levels.
- Seating/chart layout: three levels – ground floor with central dance floor and upper balconies/palcos; VIP area on upper levels.
- Parking: nearby public parking options such as Plaza Mayor, Descalzas, and Sevilla car parks.
- Transit: near Sol and Ópera metro stations (Sol: L1/L2/L3; Ópera: L2/L5); several bus routes and Cercanías connections nearby.
- Nearby hotels: Pestana Plaza Mayor; Intelier Palacio de San Martín; Arenal Suites; Hotel Montera Madrid (all within short stroll).
- Notable events: historically hosted figures from the Movida Madrileña; artists like Stevie Wonder, Pedro Almodóvar, Roger Moore; 1998 fire damaging part of the building; refurbished and reopened in 2022.
- Renamed/demolished: originally Teatro Eslava; rebranded/consolidated as Joy Eslava within the Teatro Eslava project after refurbishment; not demolished.