Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla
Seville's Bienal de Flamenco, held every two years from September into early October, brings flamenco's leading artists to the city's theatres and venues.
- Dates TBA
- Seville, Spain
- WhenHeld every two years in Seville, in even-numbered years, from September into early October; the next Bienal is in 2028, and its dates are usually announced in the spring of the festival year.
- WhereCalle Blanca De Los Ríos 2, 41004 Sevilla, Seville, Spain
- CategoryFestivals & Celebrations · festival
- GuideOur Spain travel guide →
Seville's Bienal de Flamenco, held every two years from September into early October, brings flamenco's leading artists to the city's theatres and venues.
Held every two years since 1980, the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla is widely regarded as the most important flamenco festival in the world, the event where reputations are made and the art form's leading figures unveil new work. For close to a month the Andalusian capital — flamenco's spiritual home — becomes a stage, its theatres, palaces and courtyards given over to song, dance and guitar. For travellers it is an unrivalled chance to see the genre at its highest level, in the city whose neighbourhoods gave much of it life.
What to expect
Each edition spreads across a range of venues, from grand houses such as the Teatro de la Maestranza and Teatro Lope de Vega to intimate rooms and historic settings, with the programme ranging from established masters to new voices and including world premieres. Expect a spectrum of formats — full staged productions, recitals and galas — with the Real Alcázar and the Maestranza bullring among the landmark backdrops used in past editions. The next Bienal, the XXV, is due in 2028; its dates and programme are usually announced in the spring or early summer of the festival year.
Popular shows and premieres sell out, so book early through the festival's official ticketing; the full programme and venue-by-venue schedule are published on the Bienal's official site.
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Getting there & around on event days
Fly into Seville Airport (SVQ), about 10 km northeast of the centre. The Bienal stages performances across historic venues including the Teatro de la Maestranza, the Teatro Lope de Vega and the Alcazar gardens, mostly within the walkable old town. From the airport, the EA airport bus runs to the centre, serving Santa Justa station and Prado de San Sebastian, in around 35 minutes; taxis take about 20 minutes. Seville's main rail hub, Santa Justa, links the city to Madrid by high-speed AVE. Most theatres are a short walk or tram ride apart.
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