The second part of the trilogy that began in 2025 is underway. A story the flamencoThe replacement of tandal It takes on the Andalusian cadence: four chords of the flamenco guitar that traverse the flamenco and the sensibility of an entire region. Its starting point: a descending progression of four chords: A minor, G major, F major, and E major. The Andalusian cadence is not just a harmonic succession: it is a sonic journey. An echo of the guitar above and below, a living tradition and, at the same time, an open door to the future. The cadence prepares the ground for strumming, alzapúas, legato, flourishes, and falsetas, which are not embellishments, but the grammar of the style. The Andalusian cadence will be the guiding thread of a program dedicated to the guitar, the cante and to the dance.
This is how the press conference held on the morning of Tuesday, May 5th in Pamplona/Iruña began. This second part of the trilogy starts with the beginning of a period governed by the Flemish Opera (1925) and ends, approximately, in 1950, prior to the emergence of the well-known festivals flamencoAnd the flamencologia. Thus, the flamenco It traveled from courtyards and cafés to theaters and bullrings. The designation of "opera" stemmed from a legal and economic consideration. In short, less tax was paid if the performance was categorized as "opera," a practice widely used by promoters during the second third of the 20th century. Its structure consisted of bringing together the stars of the moment on a single bill and performing in venues with larger audiences. flamenco Musically, other styles developed and took over or became popular until they became essential in artists' repertoires. The guitar, the cante Dance and art grew during the twenty-five years covered in this period, and this is reflected in the programming and publications that will be made until the end of this edition.
The conceptual poster evokes memories of travelers who visited Navarre. We are referring to JA Michener o E. Hemingway. A jolt of memory. A call and a starting pistol. Travelers of historical and cultural interest due to the significant role they played in popularizing the running of the bulls. The festivals of the cows, along with the Andalusian Cadence, are the central focus. This edition pays homage to the running of the bulls in Navarre, an event whose details will be revealed soon. A graphic tribute is also featured on the posters for the entire musical program, which include cobblestones that simulate a bull run through animation, accompanied by music composed specifically for this occasion by the producer and musician. Fernando Vacas.
The locations and dates for this edition will be Viana, on August 21st, estella-lizarra, on August 22nd, and in Pamplona / Iruña From August 26 to 29: six days, a total of 16 stages and 34 activities will make up the program for this 2026 edition. The recipients of the Award have been announced. Flamenco On Fire 2026: Fermín Lobatón, Elvira López Hidalgo y Tere Peña –ordered alphabetically by their surnames–. It has also been revealed that Flamenco On Fire will pay tribute to the running of the bulls on August 26th in the Patio de Caballos (Horse Yard) of the Pamplona Bullring. The management of Flamenco On Fire thanked the Casa de la Misericordia in Pamplona for their willingness and collaboration in organizing this event. It has been announced that there will be many surprises revealed before and during the celebration. Flamenco on Fire.
"The Andalusian cadence takes over from the tandal: four chords of the flamenco guitar that traverse the flamenco and the sensibility of an entire territory. (…) The Andalusian cadence will be the common thread of a program dedicated to the guitar, the cante and to the dance"
Major concerts, Nocturne, 21st Century and Streets, Balconies and Courtyards
Following this, the musical program, the focus of this press conference, was presented: the well-known series Grandes Conciertos (Great Concerts), Nocturno (Nighttime), Siglo XXI (21st Century), and Calles, Balcones et Patios (Streets, Balconies, and Courtyards). The schedule remains the same as last year: Viana and Estella-Lizarra, a new addition, will have afternoon/evening performances, while Pamplona/Iruña will have performances from morning until the early hours. Theater start times have been brought forward: Baluarte (9:15 p.m.), Tablao On Fire (11:15 p.m.), and Sala Zentral (7:45 p.m.). A project conceived by [names of the group/organization] will premiere at the Teatro Gayarre. Flamenco on Fire, Three Shores: Seville, Detroit and Lisbon, which will show the connection between the flamencoJazz and fado through the guitar of the Sevillian Rafael Riquini, the saxophone of Tim Ries, a musician born in Detroit and linked for years to the Rolling Stones band, and the fado singer from Lisbon Ana Moura with the Portuguese guitar of Gaspar VarelaThe rest of the new features of this edition, which contains many surprises, will be revealed in the coming days.
The 'Great Concerts' series kicks off on August 21st in the town of Viana and is organized by Mayte Martín at the Ruins of San Pedro (9:00 p.m.). He will be presenting his new show. Archaeology of purity, inspired by his latest album In Illo temporeOn Saturday, August 22nd, in the Los Llanos area of Estella-Lizarra, it will be the turn of Sandra Carrasco and David from Arahal (9:00 p.m.), who will present their successful show Remembering Marchena with the presence of a flamenco dancer Ana Morales as a guest artist. The cycle travels to Pamplona/Iruña and stops at the Baluarte Auditorium with three performances. Jose Merce, on August 27 (9:15 p.m.), which will bring its new show José Mercé sings to Manuel AlejandroThe dance company of Manuel Linan and its explosion of life and joy with Dead in love August 28th (9:15 pm). The guitarist from Alicante closes this cycle. Yerai Cortes and your project Only on August 31st (9:15 PM).
This series is characterized by its nighttime setting and the fact that it always takes place in emblematic locations or spaces conceived and designed to reflect the personality of the featured artists. On August 26th, the performance will be held on the balcony of the Government Palace of Navarre in Pamplona/Iruña. The guitar of the Toledo native, now based in Caño Roto, the maestro Felipe MayaShe will kick off this year's street performances in Pamplona at 9:45 p.m., and admission is free. The renowned Hotel 3 Reyes will once again be transformed into a flamenco venue. flamencoIt will be four nights. cante de Fabiola Pérez “La Fabi” accompanied by work carrasco y The Dive At 10:45 p.m. on August 26th. The Malagueña dance Agueda Saavedra at 23.15:27 p.m. on August 28. The third night, that is, Friday, August XNUMX, will again be the cante And he will do so with the help of the man from Córdoba. Manuel Moreno Maya “El Pele”Together with Seve childThose who will take center stage will do so at 11:15 p.m. Meanwhile, on Saturday, August 29th, at 11:15 p.m., the dance in Puerto Real will once again take place. Palomy Fantova, which will provide a golden finale to the 2026 edition.
Current and always cutting-edge, 'Escenario Siglo XXI' returns to the Teatro Gayarre, in addition to its usual venue, the Zentral in Pamplona/Iruña. It will begin Rafael Riqueni, Tim Ries and Ana Moura with a show promoted by Flamenco on Fire, Three Shores: Seville, Detroit and Lisbon, In which the flamencoJazz and fado will dock at the Gayarre Theatre on August 26 (8:00 p.m.). Blowgun He will present his new album, BlowgunThe concert will take place on August 27th (7:45 pm) in the Zentral Hall and will be one of the most anticipated events of this edition. This stage will close with another of the most creative and distinctive artists on the current music scene: Rosario La TremenditaHe will present his new show, Transit (Fleeing from the noise), on August 28 (7:45 p.m.) in the Zentral Room, putting a golden touch to this cycle.
"As in previous years, the Pamplona/Iruña City Council presents a top-notch flamenco program to enjoy in the streets. One of the emblems of the Flamenco on Fire. In it rise the figures of the cante and the guitar to proclaim the sung and musicalized word"
Streets, balconies and patios
The 12th + 1st edition will kick off in Viana. Flamenco on Fire and does so through the guitar of the Jerez native José Gálvez From the balcony of the Town Hall in this town, it will be at 7:45 p.m. on August 21st. The following day, August 22nd, in Estella-Lizarra, from the balcony of the old town hall – Plaza San Martín Enparantza, the guitar will be played by David Arahal to 19.45 hours.
The concert guitar series moves to the Sabicas Stage at the Civivox-Condestable (Pamplona/Iruña), starting on Wednesday, August 26th and ending on Saturday, August 29th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Guitar lovers can enjoy concerts by Juan Diego Mateos, Felipe Maya and Jerónimo Maya, Joselito Acedo and Alejandro Hurtado.
As in previous years, the Pamplona/Iruña City Council presents a top-notch flamenco program to enjoy in the streets. One of the emblems of Flamenco on Fire. In it rise the figures of the cante and the guitar to proclaim the sung and musical word. This 2026 edition begins on Thursday, August 27th and ends on August 29th, at 12 noon. They will appear on this balcony.Abiola Pérez “La Fabi” and Curro Carrasco (27 of August), José Mercé and Manuel Cerpa (August 28) and will close this balcony Manuel Moreno Maya “El Pele” and Niño Seve (29 August).
The Hotel La Perla. The rooms that once hosted personalities from universal culture, such as Ernest Hemingway, Charles Chaplin and Orson Wells, now receive a wide showcase of artists to cante , the Morenito de Illora and Jerónimo Maya, Carmen Carmona and Juanjo León and will close this space Miguel Ángel Heredia and Cristóbal SantiagoLive music from Thursday, August 27th to August 29th at 12:45 pm.
It has been pointed out that the Fetén Fertilizer It will be available for purchase until 11:00 AM on May 8th at www.flamencoonfire.com All tickets will be available for purchase starting at 11:00 AM on May 8th at flamencoonfire.com. All the information is available starting today on the website. Flamenco on Fire.
The remaining cycles will be announced in the coming days: Extramusicales, On Fire Sostenible and Electro On Fire, which will complete and give meaning to the period covered by this edition.
The event was presented and hosted by the journalist Luis Gortari and featured a performance by the Navarrese guitarist Bruno Jimenez, who invited the flamenco singer from Mont de Marsans to join this presentation Nicky Garcia. ♦
