Flamenco in Granada
Granada has its own flamenco tradition, the zambra, performed by Roma families in the cave houses of Sacromonte. There are also tablaos in the Albaicín and the city centre with a stage and seating.
In short
For the Granada style, book a cave show in Sacromonte: the room is small, the performers are close and there is often no stage or amplification. For a more comfortable seat and a longer programme, a tablao in the Albaicín or the centre is the better choice. Shows are sold per seat and do not depend on the language you speak.
Flamenco shows in Granada
Some venues sell tickets with a drink or with dinner. The card text says what each one includes.
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Zambra show in the Los Amayas cave, Sacromonte
Gypsy zambra in a whitewashed cave in Sacromonte, close to the performers.
from €25 per person
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Flamenco at Cueva La Faraona
Cave tablao in Sacromonte, the ticket covers the show.
from €16 per person
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Cave restaurant show with one drink
Flamenco in a cave restaurant, menus available as other options.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 h before, according to the provider
from €30 per person
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Tablao Casa Ana in the city centre
Traditional flamenco show in a tablao in central Granada.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 h before, according to the provider
from €20 per person
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Cueva de la Rocío, show with a drink
Cave venue in Sacromonte, the option covers entry and one drink.
from €28 per person
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Evening show at Jardines de Zoraya
Tablao with a garden in the Albaicín, show ticket.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 h before, according to the provider
from €25 per person
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Teatro Flamenco Granada, seat with a drink
Theatre-style show with a welcome drink in the general ticket.
✓ Free cancellation up to 24 h before, according to the provider
from €29 per person
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Prices per person as last reported by the provider. The price on the booking page applies.
Cave or tablao
The caves in Sacromonte are long, whitewashed rooms with chairs along the walls, copper pots on the ceiling and the dancers in the middle. Cueva Los Amayas, Cueva La Faraona and Cueva de la Rocío are among the venues in this list. It gets hot and cramped in summer, and the seats are close together.
Tablaos such as Jardines de Zoraya in the Albaicín or Casa Ana and Teatro Flamenco Granada in the centre have rows of seats facing a stage, and some serve dinner before the show.
Getting there
Sacromonte is a long uphill walk from Plaza Nueva along the Carrera del Darro and the Camino del Sacromonte. The C34 minibus runs from Plaza Nueva into the valley. After the show, many visitors walk down or take a taxi. Some providers combine a guided walk through the Albaicín with the show; those are on the page about the Albaicín and Sacromonte.
Questions before you book
What is the zambra?
The zambra is a form of flamenco from the Roma community of Sacromonte, danced in the caves with roots in wedding celebrations. It is more improvised and closer to the audience than a stage show.
Do I need to book a flamenco show in advance?
The cave venues have few seats and sell out on busy evenings, especially at weekends and in spring. Booking a few days ahead is common.
Can I cancel a flamenco ticket?
Many shows in this list can be cancelled up to a day before with a full refund, but not all. Check the terms on the booking page.
