Malasaña Flamenco Experience, Madrid

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Enjoy an evening of traditional flamenco at historic Tablao de la Villa in Madrid, accompanied by a complimentary drink.

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Samantha S.

Oct 31, 2024
This is a must for traveling to Madrid. We also met the owner who was very kind to help us arrange transportation following the show.

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Overview

Experience a slice of Spanish culture with a traditional flamenco show at Tablao de la Villa in Madrid's historic center. Head to this iconic 19th-century palace house, where you'll get a brief introduction to the roots of flamenco and its historical importance in Madrid. Then, take a seat to watch flamenco artists from across Spain perform, getting lost in the powerful dance form, accompanied by guitar, castanets, and song. Your ticket to the performance includes a complimentary drink to enjoy during the show.

Highlights

Set foot in the Tablao de la Villa, a famous flamenco venue in the center of Madrid
Watch a captivating flamenco show performed by renowned Spanish artists
Enjoy a complimentary drink to accompany the performance

Know before you go

Duration
1 hour

Recommended for
All ages

Group
Small group

Food & Drink
One complimentary drink is included

What you'll do

Discover the beauty of flamenco on this evening out in Madrid. Make your way to the historic Tablao de la Villa in the city center, which lies in an ornate 19th-century mansion that's long been a venue for flamenco artists. Enter the intimate, dimly-lit tavern, which offers incredible acoustics and views of the stage from every seat.

First, your host will introduce you to the world of flamenco, outlining its history and significance as a Spanish art form. Learn about the rich cultural blend of Eastern, Arab, Jewish, and Christian influences that gave rise to flamenco and how it has become recognized as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. You'll also hear how Madrid embraced this Andalusian art form, nurturing it in cafés and flamenco tablaos (flamenco performance venues) and fostering legends like Camarón, Enrique Morente, Mario Maya, la Paquera de Jerez, and Tomatito.

Then, sit back and enjoy the show, performed by expert musicians and dancers from all over Spain. Immerse yourself in the passion and emotion of flamenco, witnessing the strumming of the guitar, clicking of castanets, and powerful dance steps. Sip on a complimentary drink during the performance; as you watch, you'll understand why Madrid fell so deeply in love with flamenco, cultivating it into a celebrated cornerstone of Spanish culture.

What's included

Entrance tickets
Complimentary drink

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Samantha S.

Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Oct 31, 2024

This is a must for traveling to Madrid. We also met the owner who was very kind to help us arrange transportation following the show. Read more

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