Murcia will once again become the epicenter of art flamenco with the celebration of the 33rd edition of Flamenco Summit Festivalwhich takes place between February 5 and 27, 2026. A well-established event on the national cultural calendar that combines renowned figures with new artistic languages. flamenco and a wide range of activities open to all citizens.
The official presentation of the festival included the participation of the Councillor for Culture of the Murcia City Council, Diego Avilés; the director of the Institute of Cultural Industries and the Arts (ICA), Manuel Cebrian; and, representing the participating artists, the flamenco dancer Lucia Campillo and the singer Antonio 'El Turry', along with the festival director.
The Murcia Flamenco Summit stands out, once again, as one of the festivals flamencowith the highest number of free activities, reaffirming its commitment to bringing the flamenco aimed at all audiences and transforming the city into a giant open-air stage throughout February. It will feature six shows in iconic locations such as the Rome Theater, the Circus Theater or Bernal Theatre, and eight parallel activities such as exhibitions, talks or book presentations.
One of the highlights of this edition will be the awarding of the Patriarch Award Flamenco 2026 to the guitarist Tomatito, an undisputed reference of flamenco contemporary and considered one of the best guitarists flamencoof all time. The artist will also offer a highly anticipated concert as part of the official program.
Among the most important shows are also The Farru, brother of Farruquito and one of the great figures of dance today flamenco; Angeles Toledano, one of the most avant-garde and promising flamenco singers of the moment; and the international show Loveflamenco, who arrives in Murcia after his successful tour of the United States and Mexico and his tour of the main stages of Spain.
"One of the highlights of this edition will be the awarding of the Patriarch Prize Flamenco 2026 to guitarist Tomatito, an undisputed icon of flamenco contemporary and considered one of the best guitarists flamencoof all time»
The program is completed with recitals, stage performances and parallel activities that reinforce the plural, intergenerational and contemporary character of the festival, always maintaining a deep respect for the flamenco tradition.
The official poster for this 33rd edition has been created by the artist Pedro Serna, whose work provides a current and symbolic perspective on the universe flamenco, engaging with the cultural identity of the festival.
With this new edition, the Murcia City Council reaffirms its support for the Flamenco Summit as one of the Region's major cultural events. This festival is committed to artistic excellence, national and international reach, and free access to culture as its core principles.
Murcia Flamenco Summit Program 2026
February 6, 2026. At 20:00 p.m. Romea Theatre
TOMATITO IN CONCERT
February 7, 2026. 20:00 p.m. Romea Theatre
EL FARRU
February 13, 2026. 20:00 p.m. Teatro Circo Murcia
LUCÍA CAMPILLO
February 14, 2026, 20pm. Bernal Theatre (El Palmar)
SONIA MIRANDA «9 Songs»/ PAQUITO SÁNCHEZ
February 20, 2026, 20:00 p.m. Teatro Circo Murcia
ANGELES TOLEDANO 'Dirty Blood'.
February 21, 2026, 20:00 p.m. Teatro Circo Murcia
LOVE FLAMENCO.
Parallel activities
February 5th 2026
Inauguration of the photographic exhibition «Flamenco"s at the Summit", by Juan Ballester.
Hall of the Circus Theatre, 19 pm.
February 10th 2026
Cajamurcia/Caixabank Foundation Cycle. Show "Roots of Tomorrow"
Cante: Rocío de Amparo
Dance: Domingo el Parra and Fran Serrano
Guitar: Juan Antonio Mateos
Cajamurcia Foundation Cultural Centre
Gran Vía, 23, 19 pm.
February 11th 2026
Cajamurcia/Caixabank Foundation Series. Presentation of the flamenco guitar album "Making it happen," by José Antonio
Aarnoutse
Guitar: JA Aarnoutse
Cante: José A. Chacón
Double bass: Jesus Gea
Percussion: Alexander Solano
Cajamurcia Foundation Cultural Centre. Gran Vía 23, 19 pm.
February 18, 2026
Conference of Shell of the Peña: "What do they talk about when they paint? flamenco?"Later guitar recital by Cecilio J. Vázquez Sánchez. Hall of Letters, University of Murcia, 7:30 p.m.
February 19, 2026
Copla recital by Rosa María Luján
Invited artist: Curro Pineapple
Pianist: Angel Valdegrama
Maintainer and introducer: Luis Terry
Plaza de San Antolín, next to the church, 19 pm.
February 25, 202
Presentation of the book "Discover the flamenco» de Jose Francisco Ortega Castejon Hall of Letters, University of Murcia, 7:30 p.m..
February 26, 2026
recital of cante de Alicia Serna. Guitar: Antonio Muñoz. Ramón Gaya Museum, 19 pm.
February 27, 2026 Circus Pork Rinds FlamencoIt presents:"Packing"An unusual and unique spectacle where juggling and... cante, dance and humor, and it's a hit all over Spain. Plaza de la Torrecilla, 19 pm.
