Madrid · SHOW
A shortlist worth sending a friend: 15 shows worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Watch live flamenco at Torres Bermejas in central Madrid, in an Alhambra-inspired tablao. Optional food and drinks upgrade for 1 hour.
“We decided to attend a flamenco show at Torres Berejas Madrid and it was the best decision ever. Spectacular performance!”
La Cueva de Lola in Madrid brings professional flamenco to a 17th-century cave. Ticket includes a drink, plus tapas options.
“It was a great experience, the dancers were incredibly talented and the guitarist too. We really enjoyed the atmosphere at La Curva de Lola.”
See flamenco at Corral de la Morería in Madrid, with optional 3-, 4-, or 5-course dinner and drinks, all in about 3 hours.
“Worth going. Excellent food, staff courtesy, excellent dancing and show. Although show can be seen aline, the best way is dinner and show combined.”
Torres Bermejas flamenco in Madrid with a tapas menu option. Guaranteed entry to an old-school tablao near Gran Vía, in English.
“Little space for clients, no food , nobody ask me about dinner, just the show was fine, the artists were too kind for photo”
Madrid flamenco in a tight cellar setting, with one drink included and pre-booked tickets. Up close seats, history intro, pure jondo.
“Very nice local experience Highly recommend for everyone to experience for a local experience in Madrid”
Traditional 55-minute flamenco in Madrid’s Chueca for up to 54 people. No microphones, live guitar and singing for $33.
“The Flamenco show was amazing. We’ve never seen one before and it was much more interesting than I imagined. Would definitely do it again.”
Intimate flamenco at Café Ziryab in Madrid. A 50 to 60 minute show with singing, guitar, and dance plus one free drink for $29.
“We had a fantastic evening! I was a fraud we would step into some tourist trap with a 'show' but we ended up in a little cafe with a stage seeing an amazing performance of 3 tango dancers, a guitar player and 'singer'. Bringing us to what seemed the real essence of Tango. It was emotional, free performance in which we completely forgot the chairs we were sitting on were far from comfortable. They have some nice tapas, good drinks all for a reasonable price while enjoying the performance on the stage. Absolutely advice to go when you are looking for the real thing!”
Intimate Tablao Sala Temple flamenco near Madrid's Royal Palace. Drink included. Small group show with powerful singing and dancing.
“It gave me goosebumps... very expressive. And only six tables were occupied. My recommendation. 🤩”
Intimate Madrid flamenco in a vaulted 1850s cave, with a free drink and brief flamenco history talk. 1 hour, no microphones.
“This was the best flamenco show I have ever been to and I've been to a few in Spain. The experience is so genuine, the artists are so well connected between themselves and feel the rythm. The location is amazing, in an old basement where there is no need of microphones or speakers, you just sit next to the stage and feel the artists. I would definetly go again when I'll visit Madrid.”
Intimate flamenco at Tablao Las Carboneras under the Count of Miranda. 1 hour, free drink, optional dinner in Madrid.
“If you book through this app they will give you a great table just in front of the show, even if you arrive a minute before the show like we did. Great show!”
Authentic flamenco at El Cortijo in Madrid, in an intimate tablao. Watch guitar, singing, and dance, with show, dinner, or workshop options.
“We thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the show. The team was incredibly organised from the moment we arrived and the service was impeccable. The show was definitely worth it and the artists were truly talented.”
Madrid opera dinner at La Castafiore, 3 hours, for $69: singing waiters perform zarzuela as you eat Spanish tapas and drinks.
“absolutely amazing experience! 100% recommend for an incredible night. food was delicious, service was excellent and the opera singing was the best i have ever seen! highlight of our trip!”
Flamenco at Torres Bermejas in Madrid, with optional dinner menus and wine, in an Alhambra-style tablao near Gran Via.
“It's a very small club with a couple of names on the sign outside so it's easy to miss when it's dark and raining. The offer said show plus drink with a dinner option. There were a dozen tables that opted for the dinner option but the other roughly 80-90 of us were shoehorned in on rows of dining chairs. Not terribly comfortable but it's only a 55 minute show. The performers were adequate but their ability to show their flair was limited by the small stage. Overall 3/5 and no drink offered.”
A one-hour flamenco show at Tablao Las Tablas near Plaza de España, with a included drink, optional dinner, and close-up music and dance.
“Very good show and drinks. However price was a bit high for the overall service (one hour show & one drink). Other than that the performance was of high quality and service was excellent.”
Intimate flamenco at Tablao de la Villa in Madrid, with a drink included and English options. Plan dinner timing for the best flow.
“Wonderful show! Skilled performers with passion and energy. The ambiance of the venue is artistic and intimate. I enjoyed that the locale was not packed, but had a good amount of guests and everyone had enough space to see and enjoy. Would highly recommend. A must do in Madrid!”
The museums, the tablaos, and the walled cities a train ride out.
