The Odyssey: The Immersive Journey
The most epic journey ever told is coming to MAD Artes Digitales at Matadero Madrid this autumn
Premiere on 18 September 2026 – Advance tickets with a 15% discount available only until 31 July
Experience it
from the inside
From the origins of Mycenaean civilisation to the Trojan War and Odysseus’s long journey home to Ithaca: it’s all happening around you, and you’re the protagonist.
5 experiences,
1 ticket
Performing Arts, the Metaverse, Virtual Reality, 360° Projections and Holographic Installations. One tour, one ticket.
Family
adventure
Young and old alike share the same journey, each in their own way, without needing to know the story that came before.
A classic
comes to life
The work that laid the foundations of Western literature unfolds before you, inviting you to discover it by experiencing it, not by studying it.
Relive Odysseus’s return through his own eyes
There are stories you read, others you watch, and just one that you experience. *The Odyssey: The Immersive Journey* is experienced from within, with Homer’s voice as your guide. Five immersive experiences take you to the heart of the Greece of heroes: theatrical re-enactments, an interactive metaverse, multisensory virtual reality, 360° surround projections and a holographic installation.
And at the heart of the journey, the immersive film: eight independent stories, eight great trials of the hero, each a short film with its own atmosphere and soundtrack. Monsters, gods and temptations unfolding all around you. The greatest adventure of Antiquity, experienced from within for the very first time. This autumn, exclusively at Matadero Madrid.
Get your tickets in the pre-sale with a 15% discount!
Only until 31 July. The discount will be reduced from 1 August.
*Discount applied to the final price for the sessions marked on the calendar.
Who is Odysseus?
The most cunning hero in Greek mythology. The man who won a war through his ingenuity and took ten years to return home.
Odysseus, known as Ulysses in the Latin tradition, does not triumph through strength, but through intelligence. It was his idea to use the Trojan Horse, which brought an end to ten years of war. But his greatest feat was not winning the battle, but surviving the journey home: a ten-year odyssey fraught with monsters, temptations and warring gods, with a single goal in mind: to be reunited with his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, on his island of Ithaca. His story is that of a man who never stops trying to return home, and that is why it continues to move us almost three thousand years later.
Odysseus, known as Ulysses in the Latin tradition, does not triumph through strength, but through intelligence. It was his idea to use the Trojan Horse, which brought an end to ten years of war. But his greatest feat was not winning the battle, but surviving the journey home: a ten-year odyssey fraught with monsters, temptations and warring gods, with a single goal in mind: to be reunited with his wife, Penelope, and his son, Telemachus, on his island of Ithaca. His story is that of a man who never stops trying to return home, and that is why it continues to move us almost three thousand years later.
From the team behind major immersive hits
Millions of visitors
4 continents, 24 cities
international awards
4.6/5 with over 4,200 reviews
Following on from Tutankhamun, Pompeii, Titanic and Cleopatra, the award-winning team at MAD Artes Digitales – with over 20 international awards to their name, including the Golden Telly for Immersive Experiences for Cleopatra – takes the Greek myth further than ever before, once again at Matadero Madrid.
The pre-sale with a 15 per cent discount ends on
Tickets from €19.90, now with a 15% discount on advance sales.
How to get to *La Odisea*, The Immersive Journey
The exhibition is being held in Hall 16 at Matadero Madrid, at Plaza de Legazpi 8, 28045 Madrid. By metro, the nearest station is Legazpi (lines 3 and 6), about a five-minute walk away. Several city bus routes also serve the area around Plaza de Legazpi (routes 6, 8, 18, 19, 45, 62, 78 and 148), as well as BiciMAD, and those arriving by car can use the public car parks near Matadero or at the Plaza Rio 2 shopping centre.
📍 Place: Nave 16 de Matadero Madrid
🕒 Duration: Around 90 minutes
💬 Languages: Spanish and english
👨👩👧👦 All audiences
(Recommended age: 5 years and over)
♿ Full accessibility
Your Odyssey begins here
FAQ
When is *The Odyssey: The Immersive Journey* coming out?
The premiere is on 18 September 2026 at Nave 16, Matadero Madrid. Tickets are now on sale.
Where is the exhibition being held?
In Hall 16 at Matadero Madrid, Plaza de Legazpi 8, 28045 Madrid, the immersive experience centre run by MAD Artes Digitales.
How long does the visit last?
The full experience lasts approximately 90 minutes and includes five immersive experiences with a single ticket.
Is this an exhibition for children?
Yes, it’s suitable for all audiences and the recommended age is 5 years and over. There’s a family pack where adults pay the child’s price when three or more people come together.
Do you need to have read Homer’s Odyssey?
No. Homer’s voice guides you through the whole journey, and each episode stands on its own, so adults and children alike can enjoy the story without having to know it beforehand.
In which languages is it available?
In Spanish and, for the first time in a MAD production, also entirely in English, including the main immersive theatre.
Is it accessible?
Yes, the route is fully accessible.
How much do the tickets cost?
There are four different ticket prices depending on the day and time slot, starting at €14.90 on Spectator Day; general admission tickets start at €19.90. All prices are listed in the table on this page.
Is it related to the film *The Odyssey*?
No, it’s an original, independent production by MAD Artes Digitales, created by the team behind Tutankhamun, Pompeii, Titanic and Cleopatra. Here, you don’t just watch the story on a screen: you experience it from the inside.
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