Christmas fills Madrid's tablaos with emotion
The flamenco tablaos of the Region of Madrid celebrate the end of the year with a festive season full of art, emotion and talent.
Madrid lives Christmas with a special energy: streets that breathe history, neighborhoods lit up with renewed lights and a magical atmosphere that conquers those who seek authentic experiences. In this unique setting, the tablaos flamencos become havens where art is shared up close and each performance becomes an experience that remains in the memory of the audience.
During these special days, the region's tablaos present a vibrant agenda that brings together established artists and new voices, proposals that combine passion, virtuosity and a sensitivity that fits in with the last festivities of the year . These are spaces where rhythm, compás and emotion beat without artifice, reminding us that flamenco continues to be one of the most beloved cultural treasures of the capital, where each show is an invitation to celebrate and feel.
Corral de la Morería
Christmas comes to the Corral de la Morería with a season that bets on detail, scenic excellence and a cast of great figures. Although it will be closed on the 24th, the tablao will bid farewell to the year with its emblematic New Year's Eve Gala, an exclusive experience in which the Michelin-starred chef David García offers a gastronomic proposal to match the show.
During these weeks, the stage will bring together figures such as David Coria, Sara Calero, Al-Blanco and José Almarcha, who will contribute their strength, sensitivity and mastery to a program designed to celebrate the "jondo" art in what is recognized as the most famous tablao in the world.
Torres Bermejas
Its iconic decoration inspired by the Alhambra continues to be one of its main attractions. Torres Bermejas faces the last weeks of 2025 with a historic novelty: for the first time it will open on the 24th, maintaining its uninterrupted activity throughout the year.
The influx continues to grow at this time of year and some shows have already sold out, so it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance. The Christmas program will bring together top level artists on a stage renowned for its carefully selected gastronomic proposal and its unmistakable atmosphere, making each performance a vibrant experience next to the Gran Vía.
Tablao Las Carboneras
True to its style, Las Carboneras maintains a flamenco scene that combines tradition, spontaneity and a closeness that is very characteristic of the space. The tablao will be closed on December 24 and 25, as well as on December 31 and January 1.
As one of the most traditional tablaos in the city, it will continue to offer an experience that combines dancing, singing and guitar playing with traditionally inspired cuisine , perfect for those who wish to enjoy flamenco in a warm atmosphere.
Tablao Flamenco Las Tablas
Las Tablas reinforces its Christmas programming with two special shows that show the diversity of its season. From December 22 to 28 (closing on December 24) the stage will host 'Ecos del Flamenco', with Noé Barroso, the Cuadro Flamenco Las Tablas, Juan José Ramos or Luis Miguel Manzano on guitar and Antonio El Pola on vocals. From 29 to 30 will be the turn of 'Aliento Flamenco', starring Rafael Peral and Marisa Adame with El Pola, Jesus Gonzalez 'El Riky' and the guitar of Juan Jose Ramos.
On December 31, the tablao will bid farewell to the year with its Nochevieja Flamenca, which includes a gala dinner at 9:30 pm, a show at 11:00 pm and lucky grapes to welcome 2026 with cava, bulerías and good energy.
Tablao La Quimera
La Quimera bets for two very careful evenings for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, where gastronomy and art come together in a close atmosphere. The tablao offers an intimate and festive experience where art is enjoyed a few meters from the stage.
On both nights the public will be able to enjoy a complete menu that includes selected starters, main courses prepared for the occasion, dessert, a glass of cava and the traditional grapes. The New Year's Eve dinner includes cotillion and drinks bar during the show. A perfect option to enjoy the holidays just a few steps from the Plaza Mayor.
Taberna Flamenca El Cortijo
El Cortijo once again becomes one of the most unique plans to say goodbye to the year, with its classic New Year's Eve dinner and a vibrant show. The room, diaphanous and without columns, allows all attendees to enjoy a direct view of the stage. It is one of the tablaos with the most personality in Madrid, appreciated for its close atmosphere and its commitment to high level artists.
The show features a group of guitarists, singers and two or three dancers depending on the night, all of them artists of the Madrid flamenco elite. The proposal covers joyful, passionate and deep palos to connect with all tastes, exuding strength and authenticity. Due to limited seating, advance reservations are essential.
Café Ziryab
One of the one of the most beloved tablaos in the city proposes a Christmas supported by the talent of artists highly appreciated on its stage. On December 25, the tablao will welcome Marta Heredia and Andrés Heredia along with Maximiliano Rebman and Sarini Nieto, kicking off a continuous program that will last until January 6. New Year's Eve will come with a special cast for the occasion, with El Pola and Daniel Yagüe accompanied by Kei Ooka, Anya, Maximiliano Rebman and Sarini N ieto in a 90-minute show full of strength, rhythm and sensitivity.
The evening will include a welcome cocktail and a shared menu with warm goat cheese salad, mixed Iberian ham and cheese platter, salmon carpaccio and one drink per person. After the show, the audience will welcome 2026 with a special toast at midnight and a festive atmosphere that will continue with music well into the early hours of the morning.
Teatro Flamenco Madrid
The Teatro Flamenco Madrid recovers the shared emotion thanks to its Zambomba Flamenca, a format that illuminates these dates with music and tradition. There will be three unique performances in which the stage will be transformed into a festive hall with carols and shawls. Artists such as Alberto Sellés, Ana Polanco, Loreto de Diego, Macarena Campos, Marina Perea, María Reyes, Álvaro Mora and Enrique Pantoja will be part of the line-up.
In addition, on December 21, the space will host a special edition of 'Sundays of Vermouth and Stew', a proposal that combines live music, close atmosphere and traditional cuisine to enjoy Christmas from a different perspective. With a varied program and constant artistic care, Teatro Flamenco Madrid has once again become one of the essential dates for this holiday season.
Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid
The Flamenco Cultural Center presents this season a series of proposals that combine tradition, proximity and a cast of exceptional artists. On December 17 will take place the Zambomba Flamencaa special event in which more than ten artists will fill the space with carols and rhythm. Among them, María Reyes, Eleazar Cerreduela, Alejandro Moreno, Cristina Soler, Lisi Sfair and Pedro Córdoba.
On December 24 and 25, the Christmas Eve and Christmas Specials will be held, with shows at 6:00 pm and 7:30 pm and a group formed by Pedro Córdoba, Belén de la Quintana, Joni Jiménez, Eleazar Cerreduela and David Vázquez. On December 31, the New Year's Eve Specials will bring together Lisi Sfair, Laura Fúnez, Pedro Córdoba, Antonio González, Juan José Amador 'Perre' and Eleazar Cerreduela.
Tablao La Carmela
La Carmela fills December with energy with a program that brings together outstanding figures. A stone's throw from Puerta del Sol, the tablao offers two daily shows and different types of tickets, as well as a gastronomic offer with a traditional essence.
To bid farewell to the year, the New Year's Eve will include a festive dinner with appetizers, starters, a choice of main course, dessert, cava and the traditional grapes. Performances by Juan Andrés Maya, Judith Vargas and Lucía López Esteban will add a flamenco touch to a night designed to be celebrated in style, followed by a festive atmosphere that will continue throughout the rest of the night.
Tablao de la Villa
Christmas is experienced in a special way in this historic space of the most traditional Madrid, which recovers its Christmas Zambomba on Sundays December 14 and 21. Flamenco carols performed live and a homemade Madrid stew create a perfect experience for these dates. Singing, guitar and tradition come together in a format that maintains the charm of Andalusian celebrations adapted to the heart of the capital.
The gala dinner of the Tablao de la Villa will combine Spanish haute cuisine with a staging that allows you to enjoy the show from the table. After the show, there will be a champagne toast, lucky grapes and cotillion. An evening designed to welcome the new year with flavor and flamenco of the highest quality.
Flamenco de Leones
In front of the Puerta de Alcalá, the fiercest tablao in Madrid presents a program led by regular figures in the most important flamenco festivals in the world. Ismael el Bola, Miguel Ángel Heredia, Salomé Ramírez (Desplante 2025 Award), Gabriel de la Tomasa, Jony Jiménez, Chelo Pantoja and Jonatan Miró, the tablao's artistic director, will star in performances featuring bulerías carols, creating an unforgettable festive atmosphere.
For the night of December 31st, Flamenco de Leones offers its Gran Gala Flamencaa proposal that unites haute cuisine and live art. The menu honors the richness and character of Spanish cuisine, with appetizers that reinterpret Mediterranean classics and starters such as langoustine tartar or oxtail cannelloni with Pedro Ximénez. Main courses include monkfish loin with piquillo peppers and sirloin steak matured with black truffle. The closing comes with a red fruit pavlova and an assortment of petit fours, inviting to toast to the new year accompanied by Perrier-Jouët Champagne, grapes and cotillion.
Tablao Ópera Flamenca
The Tablao Ópera Flamenca is experiencing its first Christmas with a program that combines tradition, proximity and a very personal artistic approach. The season incorporates the strength and personality of artists such as Cynthia Cano and Isaac de los Reyes, protagonists of the special performances on January 5 and 6, along with the outstanding presence of Pol Vaquero and Noelia Ruiz on Christmas Eve, or Rafael Amargo and Claudia de Utrera on the last night of the year.
On Christmas Eve, the public can choose between the Manolo Caracol and Pepe Marchena menus, two proposals that accompany an intimate and festive evening. On New Year's Eve, dinner includes an assortment of Iberian meats, croquettes, steak or octopus and nougat ice cream before toasting with grapes and cotillion in an intimate atmosphere full of flamenco art.
If you plan to enjoy the art of Madrid's tablaos, this may be the perfect time to explore some of the most valuable enclaves of the Region of Madrid recognized by UNESCO. From the grandeur of the El Escorial Monastery to the elegance of the Landscape of Light or the historical richness of Alcalá de Henareseach visit adds a different perspective to the cultural heritage of the region and enriches any trip marked by flamenco.