Malaga Flamenco Festival 2026

Malaga is one of the main centres for flamenco in Andalusia. The city celebrates a flamenco bienal, every two years (next one is 2027) and an annual Flamenco Festival. The latter is mainly aimed at professionals and amateurs who wish to learn from the best, but there are also concerts and a flamenco flashmob.

Bienal de Flamenco

2027 will welcome the celebration of the 10th Bienal de Flamenco in Malaga, with big names performing in the city and towns and villages in the province. The Bienal de Flamenco takes place in late spring and summer – dates are to be confirmed for 2027.

Malaga city has two main locations for the concerts:

• The Auditorio Edgar Neville in the Diputación building on the western seafront – Google map link here. Get here by walking from the centre along the western seafront until you see a modern glass building on your right. Or take the No 7 bus from the south side of the Alameda Principal and get off at the Santa Paula stop.
• MVA Cultural Centre on Calle Ollerías in the north of the old quarter.

Highlights at the Bienal de Flamenco Malaga 2025

The information here refers to the last Bienal de Flamenco, but we’ve kept it to give you an idea of what to expect in 2027.

Opening dance performance

Luisa Palacio opened the Bienal de flamenco Malaga 2025 with her flamenco show, La Maharaní, based on the story of Anita Delgado, a woman from Malaga who married an Indian maharaja from Kaputhala.

Closing dance performance

One of the last shows in Malaga city was at the Auditorio Edgar Neville, with local talent, Susana Lupiáñez. The dancer performs Lo inédito.

Flamenco dance on Thursdays in June at the Auditorio Edgar Neville

There were weekly dance performances, by top artists.

Book a seat for one of the best flamenco shows in Malaga

And the Malaga AC Palacio Hotel hosted weekly flamenco song concerts on its rooftop terrace in July.

Malaga Flamenco Festival

The Malaga Flamenco Festival brings some of the best names to the city. Expect to see big talents in music – singing, guitars and clapping as well as dancers and a record-breaking flashmob.

The event takes place between 29 June and 5 July, and forms part of the 12th International Flamenco Seminar.

Update: May 2026 – the programme has yet to be confirmed. Bookmark this page for the latest info.

Main Malaga Flamenco Festival events

Flamenco concerts

The city welcomes a long list of huge flamenco talents for several free concerts during Malaga Flamenco Festival.

Dates to be confirmed

1 and 2 July at 7pm in the Auditorio Edgar Neville in the Diputación building on the western seafront – Google map link here. Flamenco festival showcasing international talent. This year’s invited artists have danced their way over from Peru. Free entry, but get there early to be sure of a seat.

Friday 3 and Saturday 4 July on Calle Alcazabilla at 10pm. Some of Spain’s best singers will perform with true maestros on guitar. Artists to be confirmed.

Expect a magical atmosphere with spine-tingling music against the floodlit backdrop of the Roman Theatre and Alcazaba Fortress. And under the stars!

Top tip: there will be 1,000 seats out for the Alcazabilla concerts as well as standing room. But as always in Malaga, get there early because you won’t be the only ones hoping to enjoy some amazing flamenco.

Flamenco while you dine

Bars and restaurants in Malaga city centre will be offering flamenco concerts (music, song and dance) while you enjoy a meal.

Vino Mio is one of them.

Book dinner with a flamenco show in Malaga

Flamenco flashmob

Perhaps the most fun event of this year’s Malaga Flamenco Festival aims to set the world record for people dancing flamenco at the same time. This year’s theme is still pending. We’ll keep you updated on the choreography. To be confirmed.

For a taster, here’s what happened in 2018 when over 3,900 dancers took part. Two top dancers – Antonio de Verónica and Saray Cortés – created the moves and shot the video  in the lovely Carmen Thyssen Museum patio). Take a look!

Special interest events

The 12th International Flamenco Seminar celebrates the best of flamenco talent and aims to pass this on to amateurs and professionals in the city. Master classes in all the flamenco types take place throughout the festival. And you don’t necessarily have to sing, play or dance to take part – places for spectators are also available.

This year’s edition pays homage to female flamenco dancers and the line-up is certainly impressive. Check out the official programme for details.

Year-round flamenco in Malaga

If you’re not in town for the Malaga Flamenco Festival, you can still take in some great flamenco during your stay in the city. Check out our dedicated post on where to see the best flamenco in Malaga.

There are also monthly flamenco events – read our what’s on in Malaga to find the latest.

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