Tablaos & Peñas

Feeling the rhythm and passion of flamenco is a powerful experience, and finding the right place to witness it is key. While some shows take place in grand theatres, the true heart and soul of this art form can be found in two very special places: the tablao and the peña. Understanding the difference between them will help you find the perfect experience.

A tablao is a dedicated professional venue created specifically for flamenco performances. These are the stages where some of the world's most talented artists perform nightly. Picture an intimate, traditional setting with a small stage and wooden floor, designed to amplify the incredible percussive footwork of the dancers. The atmosphere is charged with raw emotion, allowing you to feel every beat just metres away. It's important to note that many of these venues, especially outside the traditional scene, are restaurants with a dedicated stage, allowing you to enjoy a complete dining experience alongside the captivating show.

A peña, on the other hand, is a traditional flamenco club. These are non-profit associations created by and for the local flamenco community. Here, the atmosphere is more akin to a gathering of friends and family. The shows are less formal, often unamplified, and can be wonderfully spontaneous. Visiting a peña is less about a polished show and more about sharing in a deep cultural tradition. It’s where you can witness flamenco at its most pure, communal, and authentic. For anyone seeking a truly raw and genuine taste of local culture, a peña is an essential experience.

Whether you're looking for a professionally choreographed show or a taste of pure, local tradition, we've compiled a list to help you find it. Our list below features the best flamenco tablaos and peñas around the world. So, dive in, find your rhythm, and prepare to be captivated.

NB: Prices are for adult tickets. These prices may have changed since our research was done.

SPAIN

Madrid

• Corral de la Morería Recognized as one of the world's most famous tablaos. URL: https://www.corraldelamoreria.com/en/ Cost: Show-only with a drink starts around €50.

• Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco: Known for its daily shows and intimate atmosphere. URL: https://cardamomo.info/en/  Cost: Tickets with a drink start around €40.

• Tablao Flamenco 1911 (formerly Villa-Rosa): Madrid's oldest tablao, dating back to 1911, with a historic tiled interior. URL: https://tablaoflamenco1911.com/en/ Cost: Tickets start around €45.

• Tablao Las Carboneras: Located in the historic "Madrid de los Austrias" quarter, it blends tradition with avant-garde performances. URL: https://www.tablaolascarboneras.com/en/ Show only tickets cost around €45

• La Quimera: A small, passionate venue known for pure, unamplified flamenco. URL: https://tablaolaquimera.com/english/ Show & a drink tickets cost around €45

• Las Tablas. URL: https://lastablasmadrid.com/ Show only tickets cost around €45

• La Carmela. URL: https://tablaolacarmela.com/ Show & drink tickets cost around €45

• Flamenco De Leones. URL: https://flamencodeleones.es/ Show & drink tickets cost around €44

• Flamenco Los Porches. URL: https://tablaoflamencolosporches.com/ Show tickets around €40 

• Essential Flamenco. URL: https://essentialflamenco.com/en/ Show tickets around €39 

• Tablao De La Villa. URL: https://tablaodelavilla.com/en/ Show tickets around €38 

• Teatro Flamenco Madrid: URL: https://teatroflamencomadrid.com/en/ Cost: Show-only tickets start around €35.

• GranGala Flamenco. URL: https://www.grangalaflamenco.com/ Show only tickets cost around €35

• Cafe Ziryab. URL: https://cafeziryab.com/ Tickets start at around €32

• La Cueva De Lola. URL: https://www.lacuevadelola.com/ Show & drink tickets cost around €30

• Centro Cultural Flamenco Madrid: An intimate venue focused on traditional flamenco forms. URL: https://www.flamencocultural.com/ Show only tickets cost around €28

• Torres Bermejas . URL: https://www.torresbermejas.com/ Show & drink tickets cost around €28

• Tablao Opera Flamenca. URL: https://tablaooperaflamenca.com/ Show tickets around €24

• Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo. URL: https://flamenco-shows.com/en/ Show tickets cost around €18

• Sala Temple. URL : https://www.salatemple.es/en/ Show & drink tickets cost around €22

• Tablao La Manuela. URL: https://lamanuelamadrid.com/ Show tickets around €21

Barcelona

• Tablao Flamenco Cordobés Located on La Rambla, this venue has a storied history and is known for its high-calibre artists. URL: https://www.tablaocordobes.es/en Cost: Show with a drink starts from around €46.

• Tablao de Carmen This venue, located inside the Poble Espanyol architectural museum, is a tribute to the famous flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya. URL: https://www.tablaodecarmen.com/en/ Show & drink tickets cost around €48

• Palacio del Flamenco A large theatre venue in the heart of the city that offers a complete flamenco spectacle. URL: https://www.palaciodelflamenco.com/ Cost: Show with a drink is around €40.

• Los Tarantos One of the city's most affordable and popular flamenco shows, with multiple short performances each night. URL: https://www.masimas.com/en/flamenco-show-los-tarantos Cost: Show-only tickets are around €20.

• Palau Dalmases A flamenco show set in a beautiful 17th-century palace in the Gothic Quarter. URL: https://www.flamencopalaudalmases.com/ Tickets start from  €30

• GranGala Flamenco URL: https://www.grangalaflamenco.com/ Tickets start from  €25

Valencia

• Café del Duende A respected tablao known for its authentic, raw performances. URL: https://www.cafedelduende.com/ Tickets start from  €20

• Palosanto Tablao Flamenco Praised for its high-quality performances and traditional feel. URL: https://palosantoflamenco.com/ No ticket prices available online.

Seville

• Tablao Flamenco El Arenal A classic venue known for its traditional-style show and its location in the historic El Arenal neighborhood. URL: https://www.tablaoelarenal.com/ Cost: Show with a drink is around €45.

• Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos One of Seville's oldest and most respected tablaos, located in a historic square. URL: https://www.tablaolosgallos.com/en/  Cost: Tickets with a drink are around €40.

• El Palacio Andaluz One of the largest stages in Seville, offering a grand-scale show. URL: https://www.elpalacioandaluz.com/en/ Tickets start at €32

• Museo del Baile Flamenco The museum hosts daily shows in its own intimate theater. URL: https://www.museodelbaileflamenco.com/en/ Cost: Tickets are around €25.

• Teatro Flamenco Sevilla Located in the historical center, it offers a more theatrical-style flamenco experience. URL: https://teatroflamencosevilla.com/en/ Tickets start at €26

• Tablao Flamenco Azahar. URL: https://www.tablaoflamencoazahar.com/ Tickets are €25

• Tablao Flamenco Alvarez Quintero. URL: https://www.tablaoalvarezquintero.com/ Tickets are €25

• Tablao Flamenco Las Setas. URL: https://tablaoflamencolassetas.com/ Tickets start at €25

• Casa de la Memoria. URL: https://casadelamemoria.es/en/  Cost: Show-only tickets are around €22

Málaga

• Tablao Flamenco Alegría Located near the port, it's a popular choice for visitors.  URL: https://flamencomalaga.com/ Tickets start at €25

• Teatro Flamenco Málaga A modern theatre setting that offers nightly shows. URL: https://www.teatroflamencomalaga.com/en/ Tickets are €29

• Kelipe Centro de Arte Flamenco An intimate venue that also serves as a cultural centre for flamenco. URL: https://www.kelipe.net/en/ Tickets start at €28

• El Gallo Ronco. URL: https://www.elgalloronco.com/ Tickets start at €28

Marbella

• Tablao Flamenco Marbella URL: https://tablaoflamencomarbella.com/en/  Cost: Show with a drink starts from €39. Dinner and show packages are also available.

• The Farm  URL: https://thefarm-marbella.com/ Cost: They offer a special menu for their flamenco show, with the cost typically starting at €42 for a 3-course dinner, which includes the show.

• Passion: The Story of Flamenco. URL: No official website. Tickets are typically sold through third-party platforms like GetYourGuide and Evendo. 

Torremolinos

• La Taberna Flamenca Pepe López. URL: https://tabernaflamencapepelopez.es/ Show and a drink tickets cost €30 

Granada

• Jardines de Zoraya. URL: https://flamencogranada.com/en/  Cost: Show-only tickets are around €25.

• Cuevas Los Tarantos: A historic "zambra" or cave venue in the Sacromonte neighborhood. URL: http://www.lostarantos.com Cost: Show with a drink is around €28.

• El Templo del Flamenco: Another traditional cave venue in Sacromonte, known for its spacious interior. URL: https://eltemplodelflamenco.com/en/el-templo-del-flamenco/ Show with a drink is around €30. 

• Zambra María la Canastera: A famous cave and museum dedicated to the "zambra" style of flamenco.  URL: https://www.marialacanastera.com/ Show with a drink is around €26.

• Tablao Flamenco La Alborea: Located in the city center, it is praised for its excellent acoustics and intimate shows. URL: https://alboreaflamenco.com/ Show ticket is €20.

• Venta El Gallo: A cave-restaurant with a flamenco show and a view of the Alhambra. URL: https://cuevaventaelgallo.es/ Show with a drink is around €25

• Palacio Flamenco Granada. URL: https://flamencoenpalacio.com/es/tablao-flamenco-en-granada/ Show ticket is around €20.

• Teatro Flamenco Granada. URL: https://teatroflamencogranada.com/ Show ticket is around €20.

• Tablao Albayzin. URL: https://tablaoflamencogranada.com Show ticket is around €17.50

• Cueva De La Rocio URL: https://cuevalarocio.es/ Show ticket is around €18

Córdoba

• Tablao El Jaleo: Known for its intimate atmosphere and daily shows. URL: https://www.tablaoeljaleo.com/en/ Show ticket and a meal cost around €60.

• Tablao Flamenco El Cardenal: Located in a historic building, it's one of the most well-known tablaos in the city. URL: https://tablaocardenalnuevo.webflow.io/en Show ticket is around €25.

• Patio de la Judería: A restaurant with a daily flamenco show in its beautiful patio. URL: https://patiodelajuderia.com/ Prices not shown

Cádiz

• La Cava. URL:  https://flamencolacava.com/ Show tickets cost around €30

• Perla De Cadiz. URL: https://www.perladecadiz.com/ Ticket prices not shown

• Peña Flamenca Camaron de la Isla URL: http://www.peñaflamencocamarondelaisla.com/  Location: San Fernando Ticket prices not shown.

• Cueva Del Pajaro Azul. URL: https://www.cuevadelpajaroazul.com/espectaculo-flamenco/ Show tickets cost around €36

Jerez de la Frontera

• Peña Flamenca La Bulería: A highly respected peña known for its pure and traditional flamenco. URL: https://www.facebook.com/BuleriadeJerez/ No ticket prices shown

• Tabanco El Pasaje: A traditional tabanco that offers nightly flamenco shows, creating an authentic and spontaneous atmosphere.  URL: http://www.tabancoelpasaje.com/ Show tickets and a meal cost around €35

• Tablao Puro Arte: A venue that provides a more structured show experience while still celebrating the essence of Jerez flamenco.  URL: https://puroarteflamencojerez.com/en/puro-arte-flamenco-tablao-in-jerez-de-la-frontera/ Show tickets and a meal cost around €35

• La Guarida del Ángel: A well-known tablao and cultural center that hosts a wide variety of flamenco performances.  URL: https://www.laguaridadelangel.es/en/ Ticket prices vary depending on performer.

Almería

• La Guajira - shows are usually on A Wednesday evening  URL: https://laguajiradealmeria.com/ Ticket prices vary depending on performer.

• La Canastera. Show and booking information is typically handled through social media or third-party booking sites. URL: https://sales.premiumguest.com/la-canastera-tablao-flamenco-almeria/en/. Cost: around €25.

Huelva

• Tablao Flamenco Felahmengu. URL: https://flamencotickets.com/tablao-flamenco-felahmengu-huelva Location: El Rompido (Huelva). Cost: Show and dinner options typically start from around €25.

EUROPE OUTSIDE SPAIN

London, United Kingdom

Peña Flamenca de Londres. URL: https://flamenco-london.org.uk/   Ticket prices vary depending on performer.

ASIA

Tokyo, Japan

Tablao Flamenco Garlochi. URL: https://garlochi-flamenco.com/  Ticket prices vary depending on performer.

Tsukishima Spain Club. URL: https://spainclub-tsukishima.com/ Ticket prices vary depending on performer.

Osaka

Tablao Mi Vida. URL: https://autoreserve.com/en/restaurants/Sp5MXgDv22XEBPCSNmYv

Ticket prices not shown

NORTH AMERICA

New York, United States

Socarrat. URL: https://socarratnyc.com/flamenco-shows/  Every Tuesday 7-10pm Prices not shown.

SOUTH AMERICA

Buenos Aires, Argentina

El Naranjo. URL: http://elnaranjo.com.ar/ Prices not shown. 

AUSTRALASIA

Sydney, Australia

Spanish Tapas. URL: https://spanishtapas.com.au/live-entertainment/ . Fridays and Saturdays shows approx. 8pm. Prices not shown

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