Christmas arrives at Madrid's tablaos

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Christmas transforms the city of Madrid into a vibrant stage where flamenco takes on a special glow. The tablaos of the Association of Flamenco Tablaos of Madrid celebrate this time of year with events that combine intimacy, emotion, and the talent of great artists, becoming refuges where you can share the art of flamenco just a few feet from the stage. In an atmosphere full of lights, history, and magic, each venue invites the audience to enjoy an experience that will remain in their memory for a long time to come.

This week, we encourage you to delve deeper into cante jondo, that visceral expression that defines the deepest essence of flamenco, in one of the videos from our Flamencopedia, the platform we have created in collaboration with the region's tablaos so that you can enjoy your next visit to the region's tablaos to the fullest.

Flamenco on stage: the Christmas spirit lights up the tablaos

The region's tablaos have prepared a vibrant program that combines tradition, talent, and some very special offerings for these last weeks of the year. Each venue presents performances where established artists and new voices come together, creating evenings full of emotion and a sensitivity that fits in with the magic of the season. From New Year's Eve galas to flamenco zambombas, festive dinners and the presence of top-level artists, Christmas becomes an opportunity to enjoy flamenco in its most intimate, authentic and memorable form.

In flamenco key

Discover in the agenda of the Tablaos Flamencos de Madrid essential events such as:

Flamenco show 'Emociones' | Teatro Flamenco Madrid A journey to the soul of flamenco with three sessions a day that bring together top-class artists with the aim of capturing the essence of this art form in each performance. An essential experience for those who want to feel flamenco in the only theater in the world dedicated to the genre. (Monday to Sunday)

Vallekas Flamenca | Tablao El Cortijo – Neighborhood flamenco has a name: Vallekas Flamenca. This show offers the authenticity of a flamenco troupe in which guitars, voices, and heel tapping combine with a passion that thrills all kinds of audiences. A tribute to the roots and power of flamenco. (Thursday through Sunday)

Flamenco Juergas | Tablao La Quimera - If you are looking to live the most flamenco madrugá, La Quimera is the perfect place. This tablao, close to the Plaza Mayor, offers live shows with free entrance in its Sala Flamenca. From midnight, it transforms into an impromptu party of dance, sevillanas and rumbas, attracting flamenco lovers until dawn. Enjoy professional performances and an authentic flamenco party in the heart of Madrid (Wednesday to Saturday from 00:30 to 05:30).

From the heart of the tablao

In La Quimera , the proximity of the audience to the stage transforms each show into an intimate and exciting experience. Located next to the Plaza Mayor, this tablao is known for bringing together contemporary flamenco artists who turn each performance into a display of talent. Here you can appreciate the art of flamenco and experience the personal connection between the artist and the audience. A real treasure for those who want to enjoy flamenco in its most authentic form.

Madrid in all its splendor

The Paseo del Prado and the Buen Retiro, known as the Landscape of Light, are a cultural gem in the heart of Madrid. This World Heritage offers a journey where art, nature, and history intertwine. Walking along its paths before a flamenco evening is to experience the very essence of the Spanish capital.

Flamenco wisdom

"Flamenco is not a spectacle of strength but of aesthetics, style, charisma, and dance discipline."

Matilde Coral

Matilde Coral (Seville, 1935) is a legendary figure in flamenco dance, known for her elegance and technique. As an advocate of the Sevillian school of dance, she has been a pillar in the preservation of flamenco aesthetics and tradition.

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