La Casa del Arte Flamenco Antonio Mairena It was officially presented on Friday, June 26th in Orellana House the poster of 64th National Competition of Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena, a special edition that will be held on September 4, 2026 at 22 p.m. in the Manuel Mairena Auditorium, located in the Casa Palacio de los Duques de Arcos in Mairena del Alcor.
The event was hosted by Juan Garridowho will also be the presenter of the flamenco event on September 4, and has featured the participation of Manuel Jimenez Rios, president of the House of Art Flamenco Antonio Mairena; Aurora Vargas, the flamenco singer to whom this edition is dedicated; and Juan Manuel López, mayor of Mairena del Alcor.
During the presentation, the official poster for this 64th edition was unveiled, a work by the designer from Mairena. Diego Peña, which once again provides the image for one of the historic events of cante jondoThe work opts for an aesthetic of great expressive force, with a composition marked by blacks, reds and golds, in which the symbolic presence of Antonio Mairena and the image of Aurora Vargas are integrated, located at the emotional center of this edition.
under the motto The competition turned into a festivalThis edition keeps alive the historical continuity of the National Competition of Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena and, at the same time, adopts a special format of a great artistic encounter, bringing together performers closely linked to the prestige, history and legacy of the competition.
The president of the House of Art Flamenco Antonio Mairena, Manuel Jiménez Ríos, highlighted during his speech the importance of preserving the essence of the competition and continuing to project the name of Antonio Mairena and Mairena del Alcor as fundamental references of the cante jondoHe also emphasized the special nature of this edition, conceived as a celebration of the memory, history, and continued relevance of the competition.
For her part, Aurora Vargas received the recognition and affection of the organization as the honored artist at this 64th edition. Her presence at the event provided one of the most moving moments of the presentation, as her name became linked to the history of a competition declared a Festival of Tourist Interest of Andalusia and considered one of the most emblematic events of the region. flamenco.
"The 64th National Competition of Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena brings together artists such as Remedios Reyes, Ana La Yiya, Caracolillo de Cádiz, Manuel Cástulo and Rubio de Pruna on September 4th, plus the dance of María Távora and her troupe and the presentation of Juan Garrido»
The mayor of Mairena del Alcor, Juan Manuel López, emphasized the cultural, heritage, and social dimensions of the competition, as well as its importance to the municipality's identity. In his remarks, he highlighted the role of the Casa del Arte (House of Art). Flamenco Antonio Mairena in the preservation and dissemination of the legacy flamenco of the locality.
The event was hosted by Juan Garrido, who will also present the event on September 4th. Garrido highlighted the symbolic value of this edition and the significance of a competition that, on this occasion, is being transformed into a festival to bring together renowned artists around the legacy of Antonio Mairena.
The official poster, signed by Diego PeñaThe artwork combines digital illustration, flamenco expressiveness, and a symbolic interpretation of Antonio Mairena's legacy. At the top of the composition appears the figure of the maestro as a tutelary presence and immortal beacon of the competition, while Aurora Vargas occupies the center of the work, depicted with the strength and soulful emotion that characterize her stage presence. The image also captures the spirit of this edition under the motto The competition turned into a festival, a proposal that transforms the competition into a great flamenco celebration without losing its roots, its memory or its deep flamenco essence.
The 64th National Competition of Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena will bring together a distinguished lineup of guest artists on September 4th. The lineup includes: Remedios Reyes, with the guitar of July Romero; Ana La Yiya, with Antonio García; Cadiz Snail, with Nono Reyes; Manuel Castulo, with manolo herrera, and Pruna Blonde, with the guitar of Marcos de SilvaThe evening will also feature dancing. Maria Tavora and his painting, the palmas by Cepa Núñez and Manuel Vinaza, and the presentation by Juan Garrido.
With this program, the House of Art Flamenco Antonio Mairena proposes a unique edition that transforms the competition into a grand evening of gathering, tribute, and celebration centered around the cante jondoto the legacy of Antonio Mairena and the flamenco tradition of Mairena del Alcor.
This edition of the National Competition Cante Jondo Antonio Mairena will also have a strong charitable character, as it will be held to benefit the works of the Chapel of Christ of the Prison of Mairena del AlcorThe House of Art Flamenco Antonio Mairena wanted to thus strengthen the union between flamenco, heritage, collective memory and commitment to the people, giving this edition a cultural and social meaning that transcends the artistic.
The presentation concluded with a gathering of attendees, in an atmosphere of encounter, emotion, and celebration surrounding the flamenco and to the legacy of Antonio Mairena.
