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The Odyssey arrives at Matadero with virtual reality and 360º projections
From 18 September, Nave 16 at Matadero Madrid will be transformed into ancient Greece with The Odyssey, the immersive journey. The new exhibition invites visitors to join Ulysses on his return to Ithaca through virtual reality, physical sets, and large-scale projections that completely surround the audience.
The tour brings together five experiences under a single ticket: stage recreations, an interactive metaverse, multisensory virtual reality, a holographic installation, and a room with immersive 360-degree images. The visit will last approximately 90 minutes.
The voice of Homer will guide visitors through Mycenaean civilisation, the Trojan War, and the hero’s great trials. The public will be able to immerse themselves in episodes such as the encounter with Polyphemus, the song of the sirens, the descent into Hades, or the perilous passage between Escila y Caribdis.
At the heart of the exhibition are eight immersive short films, each dedicated to a different adventure of Ulysses. Each episode will have its own aesthetic, atmosphere, and soundtrack, so the journey will not be presented as a single continuous film.
The experience is designed for all audiences and is recommended for ages five and up. All content will be available in both Spanish and English, from the explanations and interactive rooms to the main film and the holographic installation.
Tickets are already on sale starting at 13.90 euros. The presale offers a 10% discount until 15 August, although prices may vary depending on the date, time, and type of session chosen.
The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Thursday and on Sundays between 10:00 and 20:00. On Fridays and Saturdays, opening hours will be extended until 21:00, while on Mondays it will remain closed.
The arrival of The Odyssey strengthens Matadero’s programme for the return from the holidays. Between the industrial architecture of Arganzuela and the new technologies of Nave 16, one of the oldest stories in literature will find a very different way to return to Madrid.