Morón de la Frontera will host some events between March 13 and 28, 2026 Conference on Antonio Mairena, a cultural initiative that combines urban exhibitions, lectures and recitals flamencoto delve deeper into the figure of one of the great figures of cante jondoThe activities will take place in the Upper levels of the Plaza de Abastos and in the Flamenco Gathering El Gallo, two emblematic spaces in the Sevillian town linked to the dissemination and defense of flamenco.
The program proposes a journey through artistic heritage and thought. flamenco de Antonio Mairena, a key figure in the revaluation of cante traditional during the 20th century. Through specialized lectures and live performances, the event invites the public to rediscover the depth of its legacy and its influence on subsequent generations of artists. The initiative also seeks to reinforce Morón's role as a key location for reflection, dissemination, and the experience of the flamenco more orthodox.
All activities are free of charge and organized in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Flamenco from the Morón City Council.
"Through specialized lectures and live performances, the event invites the public to rediscover the depth of his legacy and his influence on subsequent generations of artists."
Antonio Mairena Conference Program in Morón
Friday the 13th. Fish Alley and Peña Flamenca The rooster
12:00. Secondary school students visit the peña, in which Kiko Valle (critic of flamenco) illustrates the figure of Antonio Mairena and his relationship with Morón. Presentation of youth membership cards to students.
13:00. Callejón del Pescao. Opening of the urban exhibition "Duende, pincel y algorithm: Antonio Mairena entre la tradición y tecnología".
Next, a popular meal and conversation with cantes of Mairena.
Sunday 15th. Peña Flamenca The rooster
12:30. Opening address. «The cante "As DIY: Materials for Thinking About the Political in Antonio Mairena." By Ángel Luis Lara (PhD in Sociology and screenwriter. Professor of Cultural Studies at the State University of New York).
14:00 PM. Recital by cantePaqui Ríos with José de Pura's guitar.
Friday 20th. Teatro Oriente
20:00 p.m. Miriam Méndez. The Barefoot Princess. Heaven and Earth. Piano performance organized by the Culture Department of Morón City Council and the Seville Provincial Council.
Saturday 21th. Peña Flamenca The rooster
12:30. "The echo and legacy of Antonio Mairena in Morón de la Frontera." Presentation by Kiko Valle.
14:00 PM. Recital by canteAntonio López with Eduardo Rebollar.
Saturday 28th. Peña Flamenca The Rooster.
13:00. Closing of the Conference.
"The thought of Antonio Mairena as an artistic element of the jondoPresentation by Pedro Madroñal (PhD candidate in Advanced Studies of Flamenco by the University of Seville).
Discovery of a tile dedicated to Antonio Mairena.
recital of canteManuel Cástulo with the touch of Antonio Carrión
