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Essential Flamenco: Experience Authentic Flamenco in Madrid's Cultural Hub
4.8
880 Ratings
Madrid
Delight in an exceptional flamenco performance with this entry pass to Essential Flamenco in Madrid. When touring the city, it’s a must-do activity; unwind and explore the fascinating realm of flamenco.
Delight in an exceptional flamenco performance with this entry pass to Essential Flamenco in Madrid. When touring the city, it’s a must-do activity; unwind and explore the fascinating realm of flamenco.
Duration:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Essential Flamenco - Our aim is to restore the closeness that was at the heart of genuine flamenco. Spectators were once tightly packed around the stage, encircled by just three rows of seating. No tables, no dining, no interruptions. Just unadulterated flamenco. The profound flamenco jondo (with ‘jondo’ meaning deep) fuses, in an unprecedented…
- Essential Flamenco - Our aim is to restore the closeness that was at the heart of genuine flamenco. Spectators were once tightly packed around the stage, encircled by just three rows of seating. No tables, no dining, no interruptions. Just unadulterated flamenco. The profound flamenco jondo (with ‘jondo’ meaning deep) fuses, in an unprecedented melting pot, five distinct musical heritages: the indigenous Andalusian tunes, the melodies introduced by the gypsies (who migrated from India to the southern part of Spain around 1400), the harmonies of the Arab world (who were present since the year 700), as well as the musical elements of the Jewish and Castilian cultures. It’s a genre that resonates with the universal human spirit.
What's Included
- Sangria, beer, wine, or soft drink included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Beverages included
- Sangria, beer, wine, or soft drink included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Beverages included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Location
Essential Flamenco
Calle de la Cruz 26
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(880 Ratings)
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Ajbeaber_b
Sep 1, 2024
Great show! - Enjoyed the intimate experience. Literally could feel the passion! Keeping us engaged the whole time. I had heard that dinner shows weren’t the best food and not worth the higher ticket prices. So we opted for dinner nearby and enjoyed the reduced price for just the show. It was perfect! And the bonus was great nightlife right up the street following the inspirational Flamenco.
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Ysugimoto
Aug 30, 2024
Electrifying performance - We tried another venue as well but this was exceptional!! highly recommend!! We were really happy with the whole experience.
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Alison
Aug 30, 2024
A truly beautiful and unique cultural experience! A highlight for sure. - This was a truly amazing experience. Such passion and emotion poured out in the dance. The performers were so talented and so full of emotion. From the first moment we arrived, the people who greeted us and served our drinks were so welcoming. We enjoyed the whole experience and would highly recommend this traditional cultural experience.
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Rawad_b
Aug 25, 2024
This show was the... - This show was the highlight of my short trip to Madrid. The talented artists, the intimate setting, and the small crowd makes it special :-)
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Lynne_p
Aug 25, 2024
Amazing passion - Great setting for an amazing show. The music & the dancers were so good, lots of passion! Sangria was lovely too...
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Darren_b
Aug 25, 2024
Authentic, intimate flamenco experience - Loved it…..really small, intimate setting (~50 people) downstairs in the cellar. Super slick organisation, free drink on arrival upstairs and then down to watch the show - these guys really achieve their goal of original, acoustic flamenco! Highly recommended 5*
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Diana_u
Aug 20, 2024
Very professional show - Amazing theater the temperature was excellent inside the sala. The show begins on time.. Excellent show and performance.
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Louise_f
Aug 16, 2024
A great experience on our... - A great experience on our first night in Madrid. A lovely and easy stroll from our hotel thru the streets to this central location. Captivating.
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Guillaume_p
Aug 14, 2024
The one good flamenco show still playing in 2024 - Ive seen 3 different flamenco shows in the past 2 weeks and both in Barcelona and in Madrid, and this specific show was the best of them all. It’s not a modern setting for a show but rather an actual flamenco tablao (show room for flamenco), as it should be. The singers didn’t overpower the music like in the other shows I saw also. And the guitarist was incredible.
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Laura_g
Aug 31, 2024
Beware at all costs! - The Sangria was good.
On every other count:
100% do not recommend this profoundly terrible experience.
They brag about only 3 rows of seats giving a great view.
But fail to mention they are uncomfortably jammed together in a small brick “authentic” cave. With nowhere to put drinks so I had to juggle my glass the whole time.
Worst part:
Stage was a tiny semicircle—estimated 15 feet wide & 10 front to back at largest point.
Available space was further shrunk by a row of chairs across the back.
So the 2 dancers —whose footwork was good—could barely move.
When they were on stage, which wasn’t much.
Max 30 minutes of hour show.
Started with a historical explanation, which was interesting.
But huge amount of time was spent in long mediocre solos by each instrumentalist & 1 singer.
Was looking forward to flamenco as a highlight of Madrid trip & it was a total disappointment.
There are a zillion other shows in town.
Do not waste precious time & basically stolen money on this one.
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