FLAMENCO Cordoba
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As in other parts of Andalusia, flamenco is a vital part of Cordoba’s culture and featured in the city’s main festival celebrations. However, unlike other Andalusian cities like Seville, Granada, or even Malaga, Cordoba has fewer venues for live flamenco performances.
But don’t worry, there are still great places to experience flamenco in Cordoba! Keep reading to find out about the best flamenco shows in the city. For those who want to dive deeper into the art form, Cordoba also has a fun flamenco museum.
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Tablao Flamenco El Cardenal occupies a beautiful 17th-century palatial building in Cordoba’s Jewish quarter, just a 5-minute walk away from the Mosque. With 25 years of experience, it’s the city’s most popular flamenco venue.
This traditional Andalusian setting, with its charming patio, provides the perfect backdrop for an authentic flamenco show.
During the show, seven talented artists perform a variety of flamenco styles ("palos" in Spanish) including bulerías, soleás, sevillanas, along with captivating guitar and singing solos. Another feature that sets El Cardenal apart is the large number of dancers in the cast—five—compared to the usual two or three in other shows.
Tablao Flamenco El Cardenal offers a daily 80-minute show from Monday to Saturday at 8:30 PM. In July and August, the show starts at 9:30 PM. Tickets cost €25 and include one drink.
For those looking to combine a flamenco show with dinner, consider visiting Tablao El Jaleo instead.
Address: C. Buen Pastor 2, 14003 Córdoba
Nestled in the heart of the emblematic Jewish quarter, just steps away from the Mezquita, Tablao El Jaleo offers an unforgettable flamenco experience in a corner of the picturesque Plaza Alhóndiga, locally known as ‘Gypsies Square.’
The venue is spacious yet maintains an intimate atmosphere, perfect for getting up close to the passionate performances. The artist lineup usually features two dancers, a guitarist, and one or two soulful singers. During the show, you will feel the intensity as the dancers sweat, the guitarist plays his heart out, and the singers touch your soul.
El Jaleo celebrates a 1-hour show daily at 9 pm. The price of the standard ticket is 30 € and includes one drink. For a complete experience, opt for a ticket that includes dinner and savor gourmet Spanish cuisine while you enjoy the live performance.
Address: Pl. Alhóndiga 7, 14003 Córdoba
If you are interested in flamenco but want something different, or perhaps have already visited a traditional flamenco performance, then check out the show offered by the Royal Stables (Caballerizas Reales).
Córdoba has a long tradition of horse breeding. In 1570, the Royal Stables were built next to the Alcázar with the goal of creating a new horse breed, the Andalusian horse. This breed symbolizes prestige and is known as the pure Spanish breed.
Today, the Caballerizas Reales offer a 70-minute equestrian show featuring the Andalusian horse. This world-class dressage exhibition combines various riding styles with a flamenco dancer who gracefully accompanies the horses’ movements. Tickets costs 18.5€.
The establishments below are restaurants that offer flamenco shows at certain specific times and are not sole flamenco venues. Their schedules change often and booking in advance can be very difficult. Moreover, that option is often only available in Spanish.
As the name indicates, the Arab Baths of Santa Maria occupy the site of a 12th century public bath from the time of Moorish rule in Cordoba. Although back then there were plenty of baths, today this is one of the few surviving examples.
The Santa Maria Baths are located in the heart of Cordoba, just 2 min walk away from the Mosque.
The Baños Árabes de Santa María are characterized by their cozy atmosphere. The establishment offers a varied flamenco show that goes from andalusí music to cante jondo.
There is a 1-hour flamenco show on Friday and Saturday at 8:30pm for 25€ (one drink included). It is also possible to book flamenco show + dinner for 50€.
Address: C. Velázquez Bosco 10, 14003 Córdoba
Patio de la Judería is a popular restaurant offering a free daily flamenco show (minimum consumption of 15€ required). It is located in Cordoba’s Jewish quarter, just 3 min walk away from the Mosque.
It occupies a traditional Andalusian house converted into a two-story restaurant featuring a central courtyard where the flamenco show takes place.
At Patio de la Judería you will find an extensive menu with all the typical dishes of Cordoba.
The daily flamenco show starts at 8:45pm. It is recommended to book a table in advance, because the place fills up.
Address: C. Conde y Luque 6, 14003 Córdoba
Doble de Cepa is another traditional restaurant in the very center of Cordoba – just 1 minute walk away from the Mosque. It actually belongs to the same owners than the Santa Maria Arab Baths.
At Doble de Cepa you will have the opportunity to enjoy a flamenco show while savoring some of Cordoba’s traditional gastronomy.
The restaurant offers two daily flamenco shows at 2:30pm and 9pm (at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays). The price is 20€ for show+drink or 44€ for show+meal.
Address: C. Martínez Rucker 9, 14003 Córdoba
People interested in learning about flamenco can also visit the Centro Flamenco Fosforito (free entrance). Occupying a legendary 15th century inn called Posada del Potro – which was mentioned in Don Quijote – this multidisciplinary space is dedicated to spreading flamenco.
Apart from regular flamenco performances, the permanent exhibition is very educative and mostly interactive. Flamenco instruments and techniques (song, dance and percussion) are demonstrated and visitors can learn by practicing.
It is probably the best flamenco museum in Andalusia.
Address: Pl. del Potro 10, 14003 Córdoba
During most festivities and celebrations, it is also common to see flamenco music and dance all over the city. May and June are the best months of the year to see flamenco in Córdoba.
The Certamen de Academias de Baile (Dance Academies Competition) takes place during the Celebración de las Cruces de Mayo (Festival of the Crosses of May), which happens at the beginning of May.
For a week, the students of all the flamenco schools in the city perform at the different stages set next to the crosses as well as in the main stage in Plaza de las Tendillas.
Celebrated every year during the last week of May, Cordoba’s Fair (Feria de Cordoba) is the climax of May’s festivities in the city. During that week, Cordoba is in party mode.
The fairground of El Arenal, located 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east of the city, is the fiesta’s official location. It is here that local women parade proudly with their latest flamenco dresses and flamenco music is celebrated day and night.
The Noche Blanca del Flamenco (White Night of Flamenco) takes place in the middle of June and attracts some of the best flamenco artists in the world.
On that night, stages are set all over the city (from the Alcazar’s gardens to Plaza de la Corredera and many more) and there is an array of flamenco performances for locals and visitors to enjoy. All of them for free.
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