Seville Tourist Information - Flamenco in Seville

Flamenco in Seville:

The origins of the dance form of Flamenco are still disputed, but one thing is undisputed- it is today one of the most enduring images of Andalucia and an a famous symbol of Spain.
Flamenco belongs to the whole of Andalucia, but in Seville it is more evident in the public life and on the cultural agenda of the city. There are flamenco clubs, and flamenco shows are arranged in various places all over the city.
During festivals like the April Fair, flamenco is out on the streets in its full livery, with almost all the women dressed in colourful flamenco costumes, and dancing on the streets. Tourists in Seville can enjoy daily performances of this art form in all of its splendour in well known flamenco tablaos (venues for flamenco), direct inheritors of the ancient cafes, the neighborhood penas (flamenco club enthusiasts) or village festivals.
Seville is considered as the world capital of flamenco, and two major and famous flamenco festivals are held in the city regularly: The Bienal de Flamenco and the Feria Mundial del Flamenco. The bienal de flamenco is held every two years- and the next festival is scheduled in 2008. Its the greatest showcase from where the best and the latest trends in flamenco are offered. Seville, Andalusia and Spain are converted into the world epicenter of flamenco. The Bienal begins in September and lasts until the beginning of October.

Bienal de Flamenco
Address: Pabellon Real. Plaza de America s/n
Tel: +34 954 592 870
Fax: +34 954 592 872
Email: general.bienal@sevilla.org
Web: http://www.bienal-flamenco.org

You have the option to watch and soak in the performances and the music. If you are very passionate about it, go a step further- learn it and join in. you will love the experience.

Following are some of the places to visit for the best and most authentic Flamenco experience:

• OS GALLOS

Address: Plaza de Santa Cruz, Sevilla
Tele: +34 954216981 Fax: +34 954213436
Email: losgallos@terra.es
Website: http://www.tablaolosgallos.com
Seats: seats 140
Time: 9pm and 11.30pm
Price: 27 € (drink & show)

• EL PATIO SEVILLANO

Address: Paseo de Cristobal Colon, 11, Sevilla
Telephone: +34 954222068 Fax: +34 954225591
Email: elpatiosevillano@elpatiosevillano.com
Website: http://www.elpatiosevillano.com
Time: 7.30pm and 10pm
Price: 29 € (drink & show)

Address: C. Ximenez de Enciso, 28
Sevilla Telephone: +34 954560670 Fax: +34 954560670
Email: memorias@teleline.es
Website: http://www.casadelamemoria.com
Time: 9pm.
Price: 11 € (9 € students)

Address: Paseo de Cristobal Colon, 11,Sevilla
Telephone: +34 954222068 Fax: +34 954225591
Email: elpatiosevillano@elpatiosevillano.com
Website: http://www.elpatiosevillano.com
Time: 7.30pm and 10pm
Price: 29 € (drink & show)