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Flamenco Guide

Flamenco Guide: Your One-Stop Destination for the Best that Entertainment in Spain Has to Offer

The Spanish live entertainment scene is a burgeoning space of the country's theatrical prowess and cultural arts. Across its major cities, the traditional Andalusian art of flamenco remains one of the region's most sought-after experiences. Blending history and tradition with modern state-of-the-art technology to deliver stellar productions, the flamenco performers of Spain have upheld one of its greatest artistic lineages, offering authentic flamenco with modern facilities and amenities to ensure the comfort of their patrons.

The history and evolution of flamenco

Outside each tablao's doors is a wealth of history, etched into the walls of the towns and hills that continue to keep flamenco alive. But how exactly did this stunning, passionate art form come about? Learn about the earliest tablaos and the people who shaped what would become flamenco.

The history of tablaos

Modern tablaos are some of the most stunning entertainment venues, boasting a mix of tradition and culture with state-of-the-art technology. But where did these venues originate and how did they become the dedicated spot for flamenco?

The styles of flamenco

You'd be sorely mistaken if you thought flamenco was a one-trick pony. There are over fifty styles of flamenco, or palos del flamenco, including the seven most popular styles: sevillanas, bulerías, soleas, alegrías, seguiriyas, fandangos and tangos. Learn all about them here.

Top flamenco artists

The Andalusian art form has had many influences, with the most famous performer being Barcelona's Carmen Amaya. The art has given us a wealth of incomparable artists who helped bring flamenco to the world. Here are some of the best to ever do it.

The instruments of flamenco

There are four elements to a flamenco performance: cante (singing), dancing, palmas (handclapping), and toque (percussive instruments). The instruments, an integral part of flamenco, add energy and flair to the performance. While the acoustic guitar is the most common instrument you'll find at shows, there are others that are equally important to flamenco.

Flamenco guide: Flamenco festivals around the world

Flamenco around the world

From its humble beginnings in Spain, the art of flamenco has travelled all around the globe, creating new traditions and reconnecting with older ones that inspired it. Here are some of the top flamenco festivals to check out around the world.

Flamenco guide: Costume and dress of flamenco

The costumes of flamenco

The flamenco attire is often depicted as a frilled, flowy bright red dress that accentuates the dancer's performance. Flamenco, however, approaches costume with nuance and each outfit has meaning and history behind it. There's so much more than meets the eye when it comes to this art.