El Sol opened its doors in 1979 as a concert hall and nightclub. An icon of La Movida and a current landmark for live music and clubbing in the center of Madrid, the venue has continually modernized while preserving its aesthetic and welcoming character.

With an almost daily music program and top-quality sound as its hallmark, El Sol offers international tours, intimate sets by leading Spanish bands, and the breakout concerts of new names in the independent scene. Rooted in a pop-rock spirit, the program also embraces urban music, folk, and avant-garde proposals. In the early hours of weekend nights, La Noche de El Sol delves into the latest trends in electronic music.