Guide To Flamenco Shows In Madrid

Your guide to flamenco shows, tablaos, peñas & theatres in Madrid

Lucia Benevides

Flamenco Show Madrid: The Ultimate Guide to Venues, Artists, and Tickets

Madrid is the international crossroad of flamenco. While its stylistic traditions were forged in southern Spain, the capital is where top dancers, singers, and guitarists from across Andalusia, Latin America, Japan, and beyond gather to perform.

Because of this concentration of talent, finding the right flamenco show in Madrid comes down to matching venue styles, programming approaches, and ticket options to the kind of performance you want to experience.

How to Choose the Best Flamenco Show in Madrid

Venue programming approaches vary widely across Spain's capital, catering both to seasoned fans tracking specific performers, and first-time audiences seeking a great night out.

Featured Artists: Venues that publish weekly or monthly artistic programs in advance, tend to be top-tier venues that are more expensive. For aficionados, these listings allow you to track specific bailaores (dancers), cantaores (singers), or guitarists during their Madrid runs.

Curated Daily Lineups: Most venues have a mixture of regular performers and new talent. But you can often see well known performers doing one-off shows in small-medim venues. For first-time visitors, these shows deliver high-energy, complete artistic performances and tend to be more accessible and easier to appreciate and enjoy.

Types of Madrid Flamenco Venues (Tablaos)

When booking a flamenco show in Madrid, performance spaces generally fall into two distinct operational formats:

Intimate & Acoustic Flamenco Stages in Madrid

The Setting: Compact, low-capacity rooms designed with close proximity to the wooden stage (tablao).

The Focus: High-transparency acoustic sets, unamplified guitar work, and close-up views of intricate footwork (zapateado).

The Talent: A frequent stage for rising talent, international artists, and stripped-back ensemble sets.

Plush Gastronomic Venues & Dinner Shows

The Setting: Sprawling, classic halls offering full multi-course dining, tapas service, or elevated wine pairings.

The Focus: Expansive stages, production lighting, and complete cultural evenings where dinner transitions into the show.

The Talent: Frequently features established soloists, touring headliners, and large-scale ensemble casts.

Tips for Booking Your Madrid Flamenco Tickets

For Aficionados: Check venue schedules for specific artist credits in cante (singing) and baile (dance) to catch featured performers during their Madrid engagements.

For First-Time Visitors: Choose based on atmosphere, dining options and price. That way you can choose whether you prefer a focussed performance or a full dinner show experience.

Seating & Ticket Packages: Tickets generally range from a basic show-only, performance-and-drink package (consumición) to full tasting menus. At gastronomic venues, dinner show packages often secure tables closest to the stage.

Explore our curated listings below to compare venues and book tickets for a premier flamenco show in Madrid.

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Flamenco show venues in Madrid by district

As there are so many flamenco venues in Madrid, most people find it is easier to look at them by geography rather than by size or budget.

Click on the district names below

Sol, Huertas & Barrio de las Letras (City Centre)

Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco

Known for its daily shows and intimate atmosphere.

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-corral-de-la-moreria-t77110/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher
Cost: Tickets with a drink start around €37
Menu details: https://cardamomo.com/en/flamenco-show-and-dinner-in-madrid/
Forthcoming artist details: You can find the listings here. https://cardamomo.com/en/flamenco-show-in-madrid/
Show times: 18.00, 19.30, 21.00, 22.30

Tablao Flamenco 1911 (formerly Villa-Rosa)

The world's oldest tablao, dating back to 1911, with a historic tiled interior.

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/tablao-flamenco-1911-flamenco-show-welcome-drink-t658503/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher
Cost: Tickets start around €45 for the show and a drink
Forthcoming artist details: https://tablaoflamenco1911.com/en/artists/
Show times: 19.30, 21.00, 22.30

La Carmela

This tablao is situated close to Puerta del Sol and is located in the converted coal cellars of Taberna La Carmela.

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-the-most-breathtaking-flamenco-show-at-tablao-la-carmela-t995744/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show & drink tickets cost around €45

Menu details: https://tablaolacarmela.com/en/gastronomy/

Show times: Times vary but most days have shows at 19.30, 21.00

Essential Flamenco

Ticket buying URL: https://feverup.com/m/524680

Venue URL: https://essentialflamenco.com/en/

Cost: Show tickets around €39

Show times: 18.00, 19.30, 21.00

Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid

This is a theatre-style venue with staged seating for good visibility. Performers are a mix of well known artists and new talent

URL: https://www.flamencocultural.com/

Cost: Show only tickets cost around €29

Show times: 18.00, 19.30

Tablao Torero

https://www.facebook.com/tablaotorero/

Tablao Opera Flamenca

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-tablao-opera-flamenco-show-t864540/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets around €15

Menu details: https://tablaooperaflamenca.com/menu-en/

Show times: Times vary but there is usually a show at 20.00

Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-emociones-live-flamenco-performance-t198766/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show-only tickets start around €27 with a drink.

Forthcoming artist details: https://teatroflamencomadrid.com/en/

Show times: 17.00, 19.00, 20.45, 22.30

Madrid de los Austrias & La Latina

Corral de la Morería

Recognized as one of the world's most famous flamenco tablaos and is a magnet for flamenco 'nerds'. It features top-tier flamenco performers like Manuel Liñán, El Junco, Eduardo Guerrero, Mercedes Ruiz, and La Lupi.

Cost: Show-only tickets start at around €50 through Get Your Guide.

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-corral-de-la-moreria-t77110/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Forthcoming artist details: https://www.corraldelamoreria.com/en/flamenco-show/

Menu details: https://www.corraldelamoreria.com/en/restaurant/

Show times: Show times vary daily

Tablao Las Carboneras

Located in the historic "Madrid de los Austrias" quarter, it blends tradition with avant-garde performances.

Ticket buying URL : https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-tablao-las-carboneras-t69761/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show only tickets cost around €45

Menu details: https://tablaolascarboneras.com/en/show-flamenco-en-madrid/

Show times: 20.00

Tablao De La Villa

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-tablao-de-la-villa-flamenco-show-t426053/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets around €46 with a drink

Forthcoming artists: https://tablaodelavilla.com/en/shows

Menu details: https://tablaodelavilla.com/en/restaurant

Show times: Show times vary daily

La Cueva De Lola

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-la-cueva-de-lola-flamenco-show-tickets-with-drink-t437857/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show & drink tickets cost around €32

Menu details: https://www.lacuevadelola.com/la-carta

Show times: 19.00, 21.00

Sala Temple

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-authentic-tablao-flamenco-show-t463953/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show & drink tickets cost around €24

Regular performer details: https://www.salatemple.es/en/artists/

Show times: Performance times vary daily, but there are usally shows at 17.00 and 21.00

Gran Vía, Malasaña & Chueca

Torres Bermejas

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-torres-bermejas-t68374/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets cost around €31

Menu details: https://www.torresbermejas.com/menusdegustacion

Show times: 17.00, 19.00, 21.00

GranGala Flamenco

This is a production company rather than a venue, and shows take place at Teatro Capitol.

URL: https://www.grangalaflamenco.com/

Cost: Show only tickets cost around €35

Show times: Performances are not daily. Times vary

Chamberí & Moncloa / Argüelles

Las Tablas

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-tablao-las-tablas--t291775/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets with a drink cost around €45

Menu details: https://lastablasmadrid.com/en/flamenco-show-dinner-madrid/

Show times: 19.00, 21.30

Tablao La Manuela

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-the-most-intimate-flamenco-show-at-tablao-la-manuela-t1078747/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets around €28

Regular artists: https://lamanuelamadrid.com/pages/artistas

Show times: Fridays and Saturdays only at 20.30

Arganzuela & Atocha

Cafe Ziryab

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-flamenco-show-at-cafe-ziryab-t67558/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Tickets start at around €29 with a drink

Forthcoming artist details: https://cafeziryab.com/programacion-ziryab/

Show times: Performance times vary, but are usually at 18.30 or 20.30

La Quimera

A small, passionate venue known for pure, unamplified flamenco.

URL: https://tablaolaquimera.com/

Cost: Show & a drink tickets cost around €39

Show times: 17.00, 22.30

Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-local-flamenco-show-at-el-cortijo-t406954/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets cost around €15

Forthcoming artists: https://flamenco-shows.com/en/flamenco-show/

Menu details: https://flamenco-shows.com/en/menu/

Show times: Shows are usually Wednesday to Sunday at 18.30 and 21.00

Salamanca & Chamartín

Flamenco De Leones

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-authentic-flamenco-at-flamenco-de-leones-t433507/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show & drink tickets cost around €30

Menu details: https://flamencodeleones.es/en/carta

Forthcoming artists: https://flamencodeleones.es/en/espectaculos

Show times: Performances are not daily and times vary

Greater Madrid

Flamenco Los Porches

Ticket buying URL: https://www.getyourguide.com/madrid-l46/madrid-live-flamenco-show-with-tapas-and-wine-ticket-t414740/?partner_id=EDKDYJF&utm_medium=online_publisher

Cost: Show tickets around €40 with a drink

Menu details: https://tablaoflamencolosporches.com/restaurante/#carta

Show times: 19.00, 22.00

Getting the Most Out of Your Flamenco Night: Etiquette & Insider Advice

Clapping

When the rhythm takes off, your instinct might be to clap along, but it is best to leave that to the performers. The intricate hand-clapping (palmas) in flamenco takes years to master, and missing a beat by even a fraction of a second can throw the entire performance off course. Local purists in the room also want to enjoy the music without interruption, so clapping out of turn will likely draw a polite hush from neighboring seats. Want to cheer them on? Wait for a break in the rhythm and shout a spirited “¡Olé!”

What to Wear

There is no pressure to overdress. Tablaos generally favor a comfortably relaxed, smart-casual look. Unless you are attending a specialized gala or a formal theater show, standard casual-chic attire is all you need.

Camera Rules

Pay attention to venue policies regarding phones and cameras. Some smaller spots allow short, silent videos without flash, but many traditional tablaos prohibit filming altogether to ensure the audience stays fully engaged and the performers remain undistracted. NB: If you purchase your tickets through GetYourGuide, you can easily view each venue’s photo and recording restrictions directly on the booking page before completing your order.

About the booking links above

Some of the flamenco show ticket booking links above are to booking sites like Get Your Guide. Whilst you can book direct, you can sometimes get better deals by booking through a booking site rather than direct. You may also be able to get a package experience that you wouldn’t get if you booked direct.

Get Your Guide shows you reviews about the flamenco venues, a location map, and will give you guidance on whether photography/videoing is permitted during the shows, which can be helpful to know if you’re planning to take photos/video. They also tell you which venues are wheelchair accessible.

There are also some venues that don’t have their own website and booking facilities, so it can be the only way to book.

Many offer free cancellation until a few days before the show, so if you’re not sure what your plans are going to be, you have the flexibility to book and cancel.

Booking with bigger companies also means that the cyber security and payment measures are likely to be more advanced than with the venues’ own systems.

Disclaimer

The venues listed on this website are provided for informational purposes only. The inclusion of a venue does not imply endorsement or recommendation by Flamenco Finder. We are not affiliated with these businesses, and we have not vetted their products, services, or business practices.

Any transaction you engage in with these third-party venues is at your own risk. We are not responsible for any issues that may arise from your purchases or any other aspect of your interaction with the venue.

We strongly advise you to conduct your own research and read reviews before making a purchase from any of the listed websites.

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