Barcelona Flamenco Shows

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Palacio del Flamenco

website: www.palaciodelflamenco.com
address: Calle Balmes, 139
metro: DIAGONAL
prices: 28 Euros minimum for show + drink only
meals available: Yes
Website in: English & Spanish

Currently Palacio del Flamenco is offering a show called “El Duende del Palacio” (The goblin of the palace) presented by a cast of 15 artists on stage. Flamenco singers, dancers, guitar players and other musicians are offering a powerful staging and musical event. A journey through different types of Flamenco provides the Flamenco lover with the opportunity to participate intensely in this art performance while the amateur audience will be able to enjoy a wonderful and unforgettable Flamenco night.

The show is made up of original choreography acts including soloist acts. The night begins with the unique and enthusiastic performance of our flamenco group. The guitar and the sound of the palms accompany the "taconeo" and the movement by the “bailaores” that introduce to us in this enthusiastic world.

In our show also, you will be able to see some classic Spanish dance acts with the intention to offer a glimpse of the wonderful ones and varied dances of flamenco

The music, created originally for this show, is interpreted live giving rise to a full picture of plastical beauty, light, and strength. The improvisation between the musicians and the bailaores, makes the show different day to day

COMMENTS: "Since its inauguration in 1970, TABLAO CORDOBES has always been faithful to its commitment of professional quality. One of the main characteristics of this genuine "Tablao" has always been the presentation in different programs of the most talented artists of each period of time. In the 70's TABLAO CORDOBES presented in Barcelona two [mythical figures] in the history of flamenco: CAMARON DE LA ISLA and FARRUCA. Later, it presented EL GUITO, MANOLETE, MANUELA CARRASCO, LA TATI, CHOCOLATE, JUAN VILLAR, and LOLE Y MANUEL are regarded today as masters in the historical catalogue." Founded in 1970, El Cordobés has become one of the important tablaos in Spain and renowned Flamenco artists have performed there. It is located on the lower end of the Ramblas, the liveliest at night. Ddinner is a buffet with quite a wide selection of Spanish and Catalan dishes. The show takes place after dinner, in a separate hall. Timetable Turn Dinner Show Prices 2006 1 2 19:00H 20:30H 20:15H 22:00H   Dinner + Show: 60,00 €   Drink + Show: 30,00 € 3 22:00H 23:30H   Dinner + Show: 50,50 €   Drink + Show: 28,50 € High season : Mar. 15 to Oct. 31 · Dec. 25 to Jan. 5 No 7 pm show during the off season Arrangements or reservations for our tour customers only.

El Patio Andaluz

This Tablao belongs to the Gargallo hotel group, has room for a hundred people and features live performances of Spanish regional and folkloric dances, sevillanas, rumbas, etc.

It is the "least flamenco" of all tablaos, though it is also the one that offers most fun: they feature well known Spanish rythms such as rumbas and sevillanas, more inviting to non-initiated audiences, who will be welcome to join in.

Opening Hours
Everyday, from 8 pm to 3 am
Prices:
Around Euros 50.00 per person
Address: Aribau, 242
Tel. reservations: 93 268 90 70
(After 7 pm) 93 209 35 24

Tablao de Carmen

Tablao de Carmen is named after Carmen Amaya, a Catalan Gipsy bailaora (flamenco dancer) who debuted in 1929, performing for king Alfonso XIII, on the opening of the Spanish Village, an artificial village showcasing popular architecture from all over Spain built as an attraction for the 1929 World Fair.

Tablao de Carmen is located right inside the Spanish Village, an added advantage as entrance to the premises is included from 7 pm.

The shows, which last 75 minutes and feature renowned performers, combine a selection of different genres and styles, and alternatively highlight instrumental music, dance and singing.

The hall is arranged like a small theater with the tables around the stage and can accommodate 170 persons.

Los Tarantos

Tablao Los Tarantos offers a real alternative to traditional tablaos, which typically feature a lengthy show (generally over 75 min.) with a drink or a dinner at quite a considerable price.

If you just have a passing interest in Flamenco, or cannot afford the pricey shows at the conventional tablaos, this is your opportunity to enjoy Flamenco:

Los Tarantos is more like a club with live performances; and as it is competitively priced on the Barcelona club scene (€ 5.00 to get in, and drinks not overpriced), it also attracts local crowds, so you don't have that "tourist show" feeling.

Its location is also excellent: right on Plaça Reial, one of the liveliest and hottest spots by the lower end of the Ramblas.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday
Live Flamenco performances at:
20:30, 21:30 and 22:30H

Prices: € 5.00
(Drinks from € 3.00)
Address Pça. Reial, 17