Essential Flamenco

The Basics

Located in the heart of Madrid, Essential Flamenco is a must-visit performance space known for shows where the audience sees the performers up close—not on a distant stage. In typical Madrileño style, many visitors go to the early show, then head out to dinner around Sol. Be sure to buy your ticket in advance, as shows fill up quickly.

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When to Get There

Shows happen twice daily at Essential Flamenco: Tuesday through Sunday at 8:30pm and 10pm. The venue is closed on Monday. To avoid the crowds, get tickets to a midweek show. Fall and spring are the ideal seasons to visit Madrid—expect warm but pleasant temperatures, and fewer travelers. July and August are the peak tourist months.

Independent Walking Tour of Central Madrid

With so much to see in Madrid’s central district, your best bet is a self-paced walking tour around the heart of the city. Don’t miss the public squares: Puerta del Sol, a popular local hangout, and Plaza Mayor, the perfect place to refuel at a café. From the plazas, walk east to the tree-lined Paseo del Prado, where you’ll find three of the city’s most celebrated museums and some of Madrid’s most interesting people watching.

Recent reviews from experiences in Madrid

Amazing evening of flamenco

apriebe411, Jan 2022

Essential Flamenco Admission Ticket

My husband and son have never experienced flamenco before and Essential Flamenco did not disappoint. The setting is intimate with guests seated around the stage. The performance was powerful and engaging from start to finish.

Flamenco 101

Efrain_C, Nov 2021

Good introduction to grass root flamenco.. intimate and overall good dhow. Well organized. Great location in centre Madrid.

Intimate setting, authentic flamenco

Linda_M, Oct 2021

Intimate setting, authentic flamenco experience.very talented performers. Would be enhanced with a brief explanation before each act so that audience can understand the “story” of each performance.

Authentic show

Franck_L, Aug 2021

We were welcome in a lovely room before being invited to go downstairs where the show took place. It was a moment of pure pleasure! Artists are authentic, passionate and professional. We highly recommend!

Would recommend to anyone.

Frank_M, Jul 2021

Location and quality of show. Dancers were very passionate in their dance. Venue is small bit intimate.

Essential Flamenco

PRASUN_B, Aug 2019

Loved it ..the passion and energy displayed by the artists was jaw dropping ...worth a view ..enjoy the original