Flamenco Shows in Granada

The origins of flamenco in the capital of Granada date back to the first gypsy communities that settled in Sacromonte. The importance of this neighborhood remains today and its cave houses are home to some of the best tablaos. But flamenco has spread throughout the city over the years and today you can breathe this musical genre in many of its corners.

In this post I will tell you which are the most important. Traditional flamenco "Tablaos", cave houses that are authentic temples of this genre or places that combine the shows with the possibility of tasting the gastronomy of Granada. Discover the 10 best options:

Booking a flamenco show at the Tablao La Alborea is one of the best value for money options to enjoy a good show. Each performance lasts one hour and involves a singer, a guitarist, a dancer and a dancer with a lot of art.

The place also offers dinner with the show and is located in the heart of the city, just a few minutes from another monument you should visit: the Cathedral of Granada

It is, for price, duration of the show and location, one of the best options to enjoy flamenco in a very comfortable way.

Useful information

• Price: from 15 €.
• Location: Pan Street, 3.
• Passes: 19.

Although there are many flamenco tablaos that offer dinner and a show, if you book a flamenco show in the Zoraya Gardens, you will not regret it. The setting is unique, as the gardens are located in a Carmen.

It is a typical Albaicín building that has an inner courtyard which, in this case, houses a garden with fruit trees and fountains that make a perfect setting for a dinner with a flamenco show. The shows are one hour long.

Its location is privileged, as it is just a few minutes from the viewpoint of San Nicolas.

Information of interest

• Price: adults, from 28 € approximately, from 7 to 12 years old, around 16 €, and children under 7, free.
• Location: 32 Panaderos Street.
• Passes: 18 hours.

Booking a flamenco show at Tablao Casa Ana is another great option if you want to immerse yourself in the art of flamenco in the city of Granada.

The show lasts approximately one hour and takes place in an intimate and cozy atmosphere in an authentic tablao. It features professional dancers, singers and guitarists who will captivate you with their interpretation of different flamenco palos (forms).

Information of interest

• Price: from 13 years old, 19 ¤; from 5 to 12 years old, 15 ¤.
• Location: Calle Cárcel Alta, 7.
• Shows: 5:30 pm.

The Cueva de la Rocio was founded in 1951, which makes it one of the oldest zambras in Sacromonte. The word "zambra" comes from the Arabic "zumra" which can be translated as "fiesta" and alludes to the festivities celebrated by the gypsy community at their weddings in the 17th century.

This cave is owned by one of the most important families in the flamenco world, the Maya family. Synonymous with flamenco shows of the highest quality, making it one of the best options if you want to book a flamenco show in a cave-restaurant.

In the Cueva del Rocío there are shows from Tuesday to Saturday, with up to four schedules. It has an advantage that gives it an extra value and that is that it offers transfers by minibus from the center of Granada to see the show.

Information of interest

• Price: Between 15 and 55 €.
• Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 70.
• Shows: 20, 21, 21, 22 and 23 hours.

If you want to book one of the best flamenco shows in Granada in the Albaicín, you can opt for the Templo del Flamenco.

The Flatro111 Company is in charge of making the audience enjoy the show in this place installed in a large cave house. In fact, it is one of the largest in Granada.

There are performances every day. Each show lasts about 70 minutes and has a wide variety of menus and schedules to suit all tastes.

Information of interest

• Price: Between 26 and 60 € approximately depending on whether dinner is included.
• Location: Calle Pernaleros Alto, 41.
• Passes: 13:30, 18, 18, 20 and 22 hours.

I begin this review of the temples of flamenco in Granada with the mythical Cueva de los Tarantos. This cave house in the heart of Sacromonte dates back to the 15th century and has been hosting flamenco shows since 1972. Its performances are considered one of the purest and most passionate in Granada, making it one of the best places to enjoy the genre.

They offer two shows a day with a small capacity to maintain an intimate character. Each show lasts approximately 75 minutes and includes a drink for an approximate price of 26 euros per ticket.

They also offer the possibility of combining the show with dinner and even give flamenco classes. You can find all the information on their official website.

Information of interest

• Price: 26 € approximately.
• Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 9.
• Shows: usually around 21:00 and 22:30.

The Casa del Arte Flamenco is one of the most traditional tablaos in Granada. Located at the foot of the Alhambra, in the heart of the Realejo neighborhood, it takes less than 5 minutes to get there from the Cathedral of Granada.

The house of flamenco art is one of the favorite tablaos for the most purists of this genre, as their performances are always faithful to the most classic flamenco.

There are two one-hour shows a day. To see this show costs from about 22 € and the price can also be increased to include dinner.

Useful information

• Price: From 22 € approximately.
• Location: Cta de Gomérez 11.
• Shows: 7pm and 8:30pm.

La Soleá is a flamenco tablao located in a very peculiar place. Specifically, it is located in the bullring of Granada. As a result, it is a place where two of the most representative traditions of Spain, flamenco and bullfighting, are combined.

La Soleá has two shows a day, of approximately one and a quarter hours. In this place flamenco is also seasoned with good gastronomy and its dinners with the show stand out, which include a drink for a price of 26 €. If you want to add dinner, the price goes up to 58 €.

Useful information

• Price: Between 26 and 58 € approximately.
• Location: Monumental de Frascuelo Plaza de Toros de Granada.
• Passes: 21 and 22:45 hours.

La Zambra de Maria La Canastera is one of the oldest and most traditional flamenco tablaos in Granada.

It is located in the heart of Sacromonte, in a traditional cave house with a typical decoration of its origins with photographs of the illustrious figures who have passed through this cave. The descendants of María La Canastera are in charge of keeping the flamenco spirit of the place intact.

The capacity of the cave does not reach 100 people and there is only one night show, making it one of the most difficult tablaos to get a ticket. In this case, it is highly recommended to book in advance from their website.

Information of interest

• Price: 30 € approximately.
• Location: Camino del Sacromonte, 89.
• Shows: at 9:15 pm.

More than a flamenco tablao, Venta del Gallo is a restaurant with flamenco shows. The typical Andalusian gastronomy is the protagonist and flamenco is the best dressing to enjoy its dishes.

This is not to say that the show is not up to par, far from it. There is only one show a day, but there are up to 4 menus to choose from. All of them with Andalusian dishes and products as a common thread. In this link you can see what menus and products are on the menu.

You can choose to see it only with a drink or with a full dinner. Another great advantage is that they offer the possibility of including transportation from the center, something to take into account, since it is located in the interior of Sacromonte, further away from the center.

Useful information

• Price: Between 20 and 50 € approximately depending on whether it is complemented with dinner.
• Location: Barranco de los Negros, 5.
• Shows: Monday to Sunday, at 9 pm.

The Tablao de Albayzin is another of the best things to do in Granada. Also known as the tablao de la reina mora, it is the tablao with the best views in Granada.

And the fact is that its premises, in Mudejar style, is located right next to the famous viewpoint of San Nicolas, where you can enjoy the best views of the Alhambra. This is undoubtedly an important addition, but the star of the show is, of course, its flamenco performances. In fact, it ranks as one of the best flamenco shows in Granada

This place also has the option to include a tour of the Albaicin and Sacromonte which is one of the best guided tours you can do in Granada. And as an extra they also have a "chill out" area with views of 10.

Information of interest

• Price: Between 18 and 40 euros approximately. Only the show costs about 18 euros, adding a drink goes up to 25 and with dinner up to 40.
• Location: Carretera de Murcia next to the viewpoint of San Nicolás.
• Passes: Single pass at 21:30 hours.