Madrid's tablaos flamencos shine with proposals for this Christmas season

Canalejas Center in Madrid

Madrid's tablaos flamencos celebrate Christmas

Illumination of Flamenco de Leones

Gastronomy with a Michelin Star at Corral de la Morería

Puerta de Alcalá and Cibeles Fountain

Excursion to El Escorial

Photo: Luis Ribeiro

Plaza Mayor Christmas Market

With the colored lights illuminating the city, the streets of downtown becoming more and more crowded and the illusion of reunions typical of the season, Christmas has taken over the city to remind us that it is possible to fill every corner with memories to create with our loved ones.

The tablaos flamencos of the Region of Madrid, which have become by their own merits fundamental pillars of the artistic scene by contributing to the worldwide recognition of an art considered Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, put on their best clothes in these days of illusion, tradition and hope with proposals designed for the occasion. Discover with us everything they have prepared!

Corral de la Morería

The most famous flamenco tablao in the world is committed to shows which will feature throughout the Christmas season with great artists such as Florencia Oz, Nino de los Reyes, Jesús Fernández and María Moreno. One of the highlights will be the New Year's Eve Special Gala, in which Michelin-starred chef David García will offer a feast that will be accompanied by the dancing of Sara Jiménez and Eduardo Guerrero, as well as the singing of Ana Polanco, Elena Morales and Pilar Villar 'La Gineta', and the guitars of Benito Bernal. The attendees will receive 2024 with champagne, lucky grapes, cotillion and open bar.

Torres Bermejas

Open every day of the year and located a few steps from the Gran Vía, Torres Bermejas also aims to celebrate a Grand New Year's Eve Dinner that will be preceded by a special show that can be seen at 5 pm and 7 pm. The hall will open its doors for the New Year's Eve gala at 9 p.m., with a show that will begin at 10.15 p.m. The menu prepared for the occasion includes the best bites of Spanish gastronomy.

Tablao Las Carboneras

Although it will close its doors on December 24-25 and December 31-January 1, the tablao will continue to thrill with its weekly flamenco cuadro weekly flamenco agenda throughout the Christmas season to those who want to discover a magnificent scenic proposal that usually brings together leading figures of baile, toque or cante, with an exquisite menu of traditional Spanish cuisine that preserves the flavor of yesteryear.

Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas

While from December 25 to 30 the public will be able to be thrilled by Judería', the show starring Marcos Morales and Araceli Muñoz the show starring Marcos Morales and Araceli Muñoz in the theater's regular program, it will be on New Year's Eve when Las Tablas will encourage us to enjoy a gala dinner to enjoy the best live flamenco with the collaboration of these same artists as special guests of their flamenco group. The dinner will start at 9.30 p.m. and the performance at 11.00 p.m., with a break to take the lucky grapes and toast to 2024 among cava, revelry, duende, lots of baile, drinks and laughter.

On the other hand, its introductory classes to flamenco continue to be a unique proposal ideal as a gift at a time like this.

Enjoy the Spanish gastronomy at Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas

Tablao La Quimera

The Flamenco Christmas comes to La Quimera with Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve menus to be accompanied by their usual flamenco show. Surrounded by art, flamenco and emotion, they will turn two of the most special dinners of the year into unique moments with galas in which attendees can enjoy the best delicacies and the most joyful and passionate flamenco by the hand of impressive artists. The wine and the best cavas are guaranteed!

Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo

In the heart of the Vallecas district, the Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo offers a special menu for Christmas dinners perfect for getting together with friends, family or work colleagues on Fridays and Saturdays between December 1 and 23. For 36 euros, you will be able to enjoy the show in the hall, plus a drink per person. It will also be possible to bid farewell to the year in style, with a Flamenco New Year's Eve to welcome 2024 in a different way.

Café Ziryab

Christmas comes to the Café Ziryab December 22, with a Zambomba Flamenco that can be seen on December 22 and 23 at 20.30 h., with first drink and sweets included. On the 24th at 13.00 h., those who want to join the Vermut Flamenco session. In addition, on December 31 they will host a Flamenco New Year's Eve that will begin at 21.00 h. and that will feature an exceptional flamenco group in which the public can enjoy the dancing of Sarini Nieto, Maxi Rebman, Jenny Benavides and Anya, the singing of Israel Paz and the gift on the guitar of Daniel Yagüe.

The little ones can not miss the Chamacas Cuenteras on December 23 and January 4 at 13.00 h., without forgetting a Flamenco Roscón with special performance on the afternoons of January 5 and 6.

Discover a unique space: the Café Ziryab

Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Used to deliver an excellent show with their 'Emotions'. Emotions Teatro Flamenco Madrid presents an additional option for those who want to welcome Christmas Eve with its 'Zambomba Flamenca'. Zambomba Flamenca along with a cast that will sing coplas of the time to kick off the most popular and participatory Christmas party in Jerez, where the event is declared a Cultural Interest Asset, being considered "one of the Christmas cultural expressions of greater ethnological interest of the autonomous community". On December 16 and 17 you can experience it from the stalls of Teatro Flamenco Madrid with artistic direction by Enrique Torres.

Just a few days later, on December 21, the Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will celebrate the purest flamenco in a performance starring the flamenco guitarist Niño Josele.

The Zambomba Flamenca arrives to Teatro Flamenco Madrid

Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid

Lovers of small spaces have an appointment with the best live flamenco at the Centro Cultural Flamenco. Flamenco Cultural Center which this Christmas has programmed a series of special performances on December 24, 25 and 31, with 50-minute sessions at 6 and 7.30 p.m. Tradition, passion and exquisite acoustics merge in an intimate space that has the experience in the management of one of the best tablaos flamencos of Andalusia: the House of Memory of Seville.

Tablao La Carmela

Just 200 meters from the Puerta del Sol, the Tablao La Carmela will bet on a gala dinner gala dinner that will start with Izaguirre vermouth and a gilda del Cantábrico, kicking off an unforgettable night that will begin at 9 p.m. and will feature one of the most acclaimed flamenco shows in the city. Your gift card can become a great option for those who want to give a night of flamenco art to their loved ones.

Tablao de la Villa

In an old 19th century palace-house in the historic center of Madrid, the Tablao de la Villa is an exceptional setting in which to celebrate the most special lunches and dinners of the year, with a range of Christmas menus to taste in its facilities and dishes such as cod Biscayan style with soufflé potatoes or roast lamb with potato millefeuille and caramelized onion cream. They also offer a New Year's Eve Menu, with a show at 10.30 p.m. and doors opening two hours earlier, which includes lucky grapes, sweets and traditional nougat, as well as the typical cotillion.

Teatro Magno

With upcoming dates on sale until January 7th, Jaleos Jondos has become a unique experience for lovers of the flamenco genre thanks to the helm of Daniele Finzi, director of Cirque du Soleil shows such as 'Corteo' and 'Luzia'. The production will continue with performances during the Christmas period, with a Experience Pack which includes a snack or a gastronomic menu prior to the performance. Accessible for people with reduced mobility (PRM), it should be noted that lasers and strobe lights are used during the show.

Flamenco de Leones

The fiercest tablao in the city could not be left behind, offering a Pairing Menu that combines Spanish haute cuisine and a show to remember for a lifetime. The event will start at 8.30 p.m. with a six-course menu, each paired with a wine or champagne designed for the occasion, including lucky grapes and cotillion! If you would also like to surprise someone with an experience at their facilities, they have prepared a gift card with different options.

What else you can do in Madrid

If you want to take advantage of your visit to the tablaos flamencos of Madrid to know the places chosen as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in the region, do not miss the opportunity to:

Go to a unique tour of the Landscape of Light
Take a trip to the the monumental complex of San Lorenzo de El Escorial
Discover the historical, cultural and gastronomic legacy of Alcalá de Henares.
Enjoying the restaurants with food from Madrid in Aranjuez
Deepen your knowledge of flamenco at the Prado Museum

Experience the most flamenco Christmas in Madrid