Seville is to Flamenco what Flamenco is to Seville; a city and an art that have gone hand and hand for centuries. If Andalusia is the capital of flamenco, than Seville is the heart, and the city is full of street corners, tablaos, and bars where you can take in the flamenco atmosphere.
Possibly the best flamenco can be enjoyed every two years throughout September during the Flamenco Biennial of Seville, however the city offers fantastic performances all throughout the year. One cannot name every single bar, club, school, or association offering Flamenco, as there are countless and certainly cannot be missed.
It can be a bit complicated finding and deciding which flamenco performance you would like to see while in Seville. While wandering the city you will come across several advertisements and brochures showing off flamenco, but surely you want to see the best quality.
Although we are not insinuating those not named in this article are of lower quality, we wanted to help narrow down your choices and make your trip as pleasant and easy as possible.
This “tablao,” founded in 1975 in the Arenal neighborhood is one of the best in the city, offering a complete flamenco show with up to 15 “bailaores and bailaoras” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Prices range from € 35 to € 72 depending on whether you enjoy a drink, tapas, or a complete dinner while enjoying the show.
This “tablao” offers shows everyday in the center of Seville. Ranging from €12-€18, there are one hour and thirty minute shows combining guitar, singing, and of course, dancing.
In the barrio Macarena, this is one of the most enjoyed and acclaimed performances in Seville. Two daily hour and a half shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. range from €59 to €83, again depending on food and drink, and are usually full as this “tablao” is popular.
Located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, this “tablao” offers two daily shows with as many as 10 different artists. Offering €35 shows at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m., including a drink, Los Gallos is one of the most reputable and hospitable in Seville.
Founded in 1956 as the Patio Andaluz, it was moved to the banks of the Guadalquivir in 1973 with its new name representing its new home. Its history and reputation are preceded by such legendary artists as Lola Flores, Chano Lobato, and Cristina Hoyos. Performances take place everyday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. El Patio Sevillano is a larger hall, holding up to 300 spectators, and, depending on your drink and food choice, ranges from €38 to €72.
In the picturesque neighborhood of Santa Cruz you will find this gorgeous 15th century palace. Its privileged acoustics offers a magnificent and unique sound and experience without the need of microphones and amplifiers. Priced between €10 and €18, don’t let this fool you, this is some of the highest quality flamenco the region has to offer. Treat yourself to any of their daily shows, but their schedule varies according to the season, so be sure to check before you go.
Also residing in the barrio of Santa Cruz, this time in a palace from the 18th century, Casa de la Guitarra holds numerous national awards in dancing and singing. With two daily shows at 7:30 and 9 p.m. ranging from €10 to €17, this “tablao” also offers a flamenco museum and one of the best guitar collections in Spain.
A beautiful Andalusian patio covered in flowers and 15th century design that used to house the Stables of the Lebrija Palace, this “tablao” has taken care in conserving its detail and architecture. With daily shows, again at 7:30 and 9 p.m. from €10 to €18, Casa de la Memoria also has a historic tour of 19th and 20th century Seville.
In the center of the city, this is the most important flamenco museum in Seville. Learn about the vast world and history of the dance and witness a powerful performance by the masters. Every dance is choreographed by world renowned dancer Cristina Hoyos. Depending on your choice of show and museum combination, shows range from €6 to €30.
Along the banks of the Guadalquivir river in the traditional barrio of Triana, La Flamenqueria is both a performance hall and a school, offering classes throughout the year. For shows, come Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. ranging between €20 and €25.
Seville is to Flamenco what Flamenco is to Seville; a city and an art that have gone hand and hand for centuries. If Andalusia is the capital of flamenco, than Seville is the heart, and the city is full of street corners, tablaos, and bars where you can take in the flamenco atmosphere.
Possibly the best flamenco can be enjoyed every two years throughout September during the Flamenco Biennial of Seville, however the city offers fantastic performances all throughout the year. One cannot name every single bar, club, school, or association offering Flamenco, as there are countless and certainly cannot be missed.
It can be a bit complicated finding and deciding which flamenco performance you would like to see while in Seville. While wandering the city you will come across several advertisements and brochures showing off flamenco, but surely you want to see the best quality.
Although we are not insinuating those not named in this article are of lower quality, we wanted to help narrow down your choices and make your trip as pleasant and easy as possible.
This “tablao,” founded in 1975 in the Arenal neighborhood is one of the best in the city, offering a complete flamenco show with up to 15 “bailaores and bailaoras” from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Prices range from € 35 to € 72 depending on whether you enjoy a drink, tapas, or a complete dinner while enjoying the show.
This “tablao” offers shows everyday in the center of Seville. Ranging from €12-€18, there are one hour and thirty minute shows combining guitar, singing, and of course, dancing.
In the barrio Macarena, this is one of the most enjoyed and acclaimed performances in Seville. Two daily hour and a half shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. range from €59 to €83, again depending on food and drink, and are usually full as this “tablao” is popular.
Located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood, this “tablao” offers two daily shows with as many as 10 different artists. Offering €35 shows at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m., including a drink, Los Gallos is one of the most reputable and hospitable in Seville.
Founded in 1956 as the Patio Andaluz, it was moved to the banks of the Guadalquivir in 1973 with its new name representing its new home. Its history and reputation are preceded by such legendary artists as Lola Flores, Chano Lobato, and Cristina Hoyos. Performances take place everyday at 7 and 9:30 p.m. El Patio Sevillano is a larger hall, holding up to 300 spectators, and, depending on your drink and food choice, ranges from €38 to €72.
In the picturesque neighborhood of Santa Cruz you will find this gorgeous 15th century palace. Its privileged acoustics offers a magnificent and unique sound and experience without the need of microphones and amplifiers. Priced between €10 and €18, don’t let this fool you, this is some of the highest quality flamenco the region has to offer. Treat yourself to any of their daily shows, but their schedule varies according to the season, so be sure to check before you go.
Also residing in the barrio of Santa Cruz, this time in a palace from the 18th century, Casa de la Guitarra holds numerous national awards in dancing and singing. With two daily shows at 7:30 and 9 p.m. ranging from €10 to €17, this “tablao” also offers a flamenco museum and one of the best guitar collections in Spain.
A beautiful Andalusian patio covered in flowers and 15th century design that used to house the Stables of the Lebrija Palace, this “tablao” has taken care in conserving its detail and architecture. With daily shows, again at 7:30 and 9 p.m. from €10 to €18, Casa de la Memoria also has a historic tour of 19th and 20th century Seville.
In the center of the city, this is the most important flamenco museum in Seville. Learn about the vast world and history of the dance and witness a powerful performance by the masters. Every dance is choreographed by world renowned dancer Cristina Hoyos. Depending on your choice of show and museum combination, shows range from €6 to €30.
Along the banks of the Guadalquivir river in the traditional barrio of Triana, La Flamenqueria is both a performance hall and a school, offering classes throughout the year. For shows, come Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. ranging between €20 and €25.