From June 13 to 30, a total of 13 companies will offer
20 performances in venues such as the legendary Sadler's Wells Theatre, Sadler's Wells East, Lilian Baylis Studio, Jazz Café and the National Gallery in London; and, for the first time, at Lowry (Manchester)
The program brings together artists who approach this art from diverse perspectives, with names such as
Jesús Carmona, Rocío Molina, the Ballet Flamenco From Andalusia, Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Eva Yerbabuena, Manuel Liñán, El Perrete or Califato ¾, among many others
Seville, 30 April 2026At a time of particular creative effervescence for art jondo, Flamenco London Festival reaches its 21st edition claiming the flamenco as an artistic expression in constant transformation, capable of preserving its essence while continuing to open itself to new languages. Under the motto 'Flamenco'Roots in expansion', the festival will celebrate from June 13 to 30 a program made up of 13 companies, 80 artists and 20 performances that will be spread between London and, for the first time, ManchesterThe edition proposes a journey through different ways of understanding the flamenco Today, from those who explore their most intimate codes in depth to those who broaden their boundaries through new sounds, stage forms and contemporary sensibilities, with figures such as Jesús Carmona, Rocío Molina, the Ballet Flamenco From Andalusia, Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, Eva Yerbabuena, Manuel Liñán, El Perrete or Califato ¾, among many others.
This was announced today in its Presentation at a press conference by the event's director, Miguel Marín, who has been accompanied by the Secretary General for Cultural Innovation and Museums of the Regional Government of Andalusia, José Ángel Vélez, and many of the participating artists, those who have gathered at the Ballet headquarters Flamenco Andalusia to detail the programming of this new edition.
As you have pointed out Miguel Marin During her speech, the program “brings together artists who are related to the flamenco in different ways: some delve deeper into its fundamental structures, revealing new layers within the tradition, while others expand its boundaries through new dramaturgies, musical influences, and contemporary perspectives.”
In this sense, he added, “this dual movement is embodied throughout the festival. Choreographers such as Jesús Carmona and Rafaela Carrasco revisit the language of flamenco with precision and depth, while artists like Rocío Molina push their expressive boundaries further, opening up new territories. At the same time, the Ballet Flamenco From Andalusia, under the direction of Patricia Guerrero, it represents the strength of tradition as a living and evolving energy. And the music also demonstratespeña a central role in this expansion. The guitar, with figures like Gerardo Núñez and Antonio Rey, continues to bridge the gap between legacy and innovation, while the gala dedicated to Sabicas highlights the enduring influence of those who forged the global journey of flamenco".
In London, he added, “a city defined by openness and cultural exchange, the flamenco It finds a space to grow, transform, and connect with new audiences. Here, it reveals itself not as a fixed form, but as an expanding field, rooted in its origins and constantly projecting outwards.”
For its part, Jose Angel Velez, has referred to the participation in this edition of the Ballet Flamenco from Andalusia, “without a doubt, one of the best ambassadors of flamenco and its presence on top-level international stages, such as Flamenco Festival Londres, now in its twenty-first edition, represents a new opportunity to continue promoting art jondo".
This year the program expands to Manchester, broadening the festival's reach. As a result, the shows will extend beyond the usual venues. Sadler's Wells Theater in London, a leading theater for dance in Europe, and the epicenter of the Festival, as well as al Sadler's Wells East, Lilian Baylis Studio and Jazz Café; everyone in the capital on the Thames; while in Manchester, the scheduled shows will take place in The Quays Theatre and the Lyric Theatre, both located in Lowry. In the case of London, the Festival venues are also joined by the National Gallery, in collaboration with the Cervantes Institute of the city and following in the wake of Flamenco New York Festival, which in its latest edition has held shows and performances at the Metropolitan Museum and the Guggenheim.
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