Flamenco in Seville
Flamenco shows in Seville are on offer all over the city. Most guidebooks
warn against visiting the touristy "shows" or tablaos on the grounds that
they’re not genuine. Personally we think these places offer a good night out and
we've had no complaints from Spanish Fiestas customers.
There are different ways to enjoy flamenco in Seville ranging from popular
tourist shows with dinner to more informal affairs in flamenco bars. Below we've
listed some of the better known venues first then we've added a few of the less
formal options. If you'd like to enjoy an evening of entertainment seated at a
table possibly with dinner or at least a few drinks then the first four tablaos
are the ones to consider. If on the other hand you'd prefer to just get a taste
for what flamenco is about then consider the other venues.
El Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos
Address: Plaza de Santa Cruz, 11
Tel: 95 421 69 81
This tablao has a professional cast and is the nearest you'll get to the real
thing. There are two shows, the first from 9-11pm and the second from
11.30-1.30am. It's a nice idea to go for tapas first in Barrio Santa Cruz then
go to the show. Check their website to confirm the latest prices.
El Tablao Flamenco el Arenal
Address: Rodo, 7
Tel: 95 421 64 92
Located near the bullring and offering a great evening of entertainment with the
option of dinner. There are two shows, the first at 9pm and the second at 11pm.
You can just watch the performance with a drink or enjoy dinner during the show.
Check their website for times and latest prices.
El Tablao Flamenco Patio Sevillano
Address: Paseo Colon, 11
Patio Sevillano is one of the most popular tablaos. Located on Paseo Colon just
along from the bullring before the Triana bridge this flamenco hall offers a
fine evening’s entertainment with the option of dinner during the performance.
Check their website for times and latest prices.
El Tablao Flamenco Palacio Andaluz
Address: Avda. María Auxiliadora 18 B
Palacio Andaluz is another tablao offering a fine evening’s entertainment with
the option of dinner during the performance. Check their website for the latest
price and performance information.
Casa de la Memoria
Address: C/ Ximénez de Enciso, 28 (Barrio Santa Cruz)
Tel: 954 560670
If you'd prefer to avoid the touristy flamenco show with dinner/drink style
performance then Casa de la Memoria is a good alternative. Traditional flamenco
shows take place here every night in the heart of Barrio Santa Cruz. There are
two shows every evening and it's a good idea to collect tickets earlier in the
day as many shows sell out. Arrive early to get the best seats.
La Carbonería
Address: c/Levies 18
Tel: 954 214 460
La Carboneria is not a traditional tablao but a bar which has informal flamenco
music performed by its clientele.
El Tamboril
Address: Plaza Santa Cruz
El Tamboril in Plaza Santa Cruz is another small club where you can watch
impromptu free flamenco when the locals start passing the guitar around sometime
after midnight and continuing until the early hours.
Flamenco Dance Museum
Address: C/ Manuel Rojas Marcos 3
Tel: 954 340 311
This isn't a flamenco show but a fascinating flamenco museum located in the
heart of Seville which cleverly introduces visitors to the world of flamenco
dancing.
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