Flamenco in Madrid

Flamenco shows in Madrid are available in a number of impressive venues. Most guidebooks warn against visiting the touristy “shows” or tablaos on the grounds that they’re not genuine. From our point of view we believe these places offer a good night out and we’ve had no complaints from Spanish Fiestas customers.

Taberna Casa Patas
Address: c/Cañizares, 10
Tel: 91-369-0496
Metro: Antón Martin
Website: www.casapatas.com
Casa Patas offers some of the finest flamenco performances in Madrid with artists of the stature of Chaquetón, Remedios Amaya, Chano Lobato, La Niña Pastori and many more. It is a location not commonly frequented by tourists. Before and during the show tapas are served (ham, cheese, pork dishes, spicy Spanish sausage, plates of fried fish) as well as steaks and rabo de toro (bull’s tail), the house speciality.

Café de Chinitas
Address: c/Torija, 7
Tel: 91-559-5135
Metro: Santo Domingo
Café de Chinitas is located in the old part of the city (Madrid de los Austrias) very close to the Royal Palace. It is housed in an 18th Century palace and is one of the longest established flamenco venues in town. Over the years it has played host to some of the greatest flamenco artists and had many national and international celebrities amongst its guests. The show changes monthly and the quality of food available during performances is as excellent as the performances themselves.

Cardamomo
Address: C/ Echagaray, 15 (right next to Gabrieles)
Tel: 918 051 038
Metro: Sevilla
Website: www.cardamomo.com
This used to just be a cool flamenco bar with music jams and some shows. Now it hosts tablao shows of very high quality and is still a hangout for a lot of local flamenco artists.

Torres Bermejas
Address: Mesonero Romanos, 11
Tel: 91-532-3322
Metro: Callao
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The decor of this flamenco night club is an exact reproduction of the Alhambra Palace of Granada. The authentic gypsy music and dances performed here are of the highest quality. Through its more than 35 years of existence, this “tablao” has been visited by the most important personalities of Spain as well as international social life, all of whom have delighted in the performances of the most prominent names within the world of flamenco.

Corral de la Morería
C/ Morería, 17
Tel: 91-365-8446
Metro: Opera or Sol
Web: www.corraldelamoreria.com
Corral de la Morería was established in 1956 and is recognised as one of the most famous Flamenco shows in the world. Over the years some of the most famous performers from the flamenco world have performed here including Pastora Imperio, La Chunga, María Albaicín, Fosforito, Serranito, El Güito, Lucero Tena, Isabel Pantoja and Blanca Del Rey. The outstanding performances and excellent cuisine have attracted visitors from all over the world including such celebrities as Frank Sinatra, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Muhammad Ali and U2, to name just a few.

Candela
Address: c/Olmo, 2
Tel: 91-467-3382
Metro: Antón Martin
Infamous old bar in the streets of Barrio Lavapiés which has long been frequented by Madrid’s flamenco musicians. Apparently the late, great Camarón de la Isla sang here until 11am but any such spontaneous performances these days are unlikely to be found in the bar as closed sessions take place from time to time without a tourist in sight.

La Soleá
Address: c/Cava Baja, 34
Tel: 91-365-3308
Metro: La Latina
This is a genuine and long-established flamenco venue with hardly a tourist in sight. Performances take place from Tuesday to Sunday from 10pm to 3am. People sit around in the bar, some pick up the guitar and impromptu performances result.

El Juglar
Address: C/ Lavapies, 37
Tel: 91 528 4381
Metro: Lavapies
This bar is in the Barrio Lavapies.  It is split into two with a bar in the front and a small concert venue in the back.  There are flamenco shows here every Sunday at 10pm.

Las Tablas
Address: Plaza España 9
Tel: 91 542 0520
Metro: Plaza España
Website: www.lastablasmadrid.com
This tablao has shows every night featuring excellent guest artists.

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Torres Bermejas Flamenco Show
You can pre-book this show with coach transport to the venue from your hotel plus dinner if required.