Over 50 years of flamenco tradition
Since its foundation, El Arenal has been much more than just a stage. For over five decades, we’ve shared authentic flamenco with locals and visitors from around the world. A place where tradition, passion, and the truth of Andalusian art are felt in every performance.
The best place in the world to feel the emotions of Flamenco Art.
The New York Times
A privileged location
in the heart of the city
We’re located on Calle Rodo, right in the historic center of Seville — between the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza and the Maestranza Theatre, just steps from the Cathedral, the Giralda, and the Torre del Oro. In this setting, the magic of flamenco comes to life every night.
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Flamenco that is pure, intimate, and alive
The performance at El Arenal is a one-of-a-kind experience. One hour of raw emotion with singers, dancers, and guitarists who give their all on stage with intensity and truth. Here, the duende flows naturally. And flamenco is honored as the cultural treasure it is — a UNESCO World Heritage.
You can enjoy the show with a drink, a selection of tapas, or a high-quality Andalusian dinner. Our menu enhances each performance with local flavor, in a perfect pairing of gastronomy and art.
OUR BEGINNINGS
Curro Vélez was born in 1934 in Triana, birthplace of famous bullfighters and stars of flamenco singing and dancing.
Curro Vélez, pure race all around, grew up among the greats of flamenco. He was attracted by this art and when he earned his first pesetas (old Spanish coin), he invested them in dance lessons with the famous flamenco master from Seville: Enrique “El Cojo”.
At the age of 15 he appeared for the first time in public at the Hotel Cristina, which at that time had the most famous flamenco tablao in Seville. Under the skilled direction of “El cojo” and helped by the intuition of his own race, Curro Vélez was developing his art to become one of the most promising values of flamenco.
Shortly after his debut he became part of the ballet of Pilar López, as a partner.
Then he left to America where he acted as the first dancer in the ensembles of Carmen Amaya, Antonio, Sabicas and José Greco.
Back in Spain, Manolo Caracol, one of the greatest flamenco artists of this century, presented him in his famous tablao “Los Canasteros”, in Madrid.
In 1964, together with Manuela Vargas, he appeared at the World Exhibition in New York and at the Paris Festival.
In 1966, he toured with Luisa Ortega and Arturo Pavón as a solo dancer, at the end of which he decided to become independent.
Curro showed his talent for flamenco dance, directing and presenting the most complicated and innovative choreographies.
With his show “Fiesta Gitana”he performed in Paris, at the Theatre des Champs-Elysées, for two consecutive seasons and then toured Holland and Belgium. Also he performed triumphantly in Rome as one of the leading figures of flamenco for his brilliant technique and his magnificent rhythmic expression.
Rating
Todd Soderberg
02/10/2025
Percussively explosive show. I'm not a Flamenco expert but this seemed like the real deal. Cool space and good dinner beforehand if you get that option. Not the standard tapas but included multiple fish And meat dishes. Suggest arrive at least 1/2 hr early if getting the dinner.
Kamir Martínez Díaz
29/09/2025
Excelente experiencia. Obtuve los tickets en su pagweb de Internet. El menú de niños es súper completo, al igual que el de tapas de adultos. El show fue espectacular, al igual que el servicio. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shai Nuve
18/09/2025
Imposible perdértelo si estàs en Sevilla, compra con anticipación. Quienes estàn a cargo del show dejan cuerpo y alma en el escenario. No dudes en ir, te encantarà.
Ravi Shah
16/09/2025
Brought me to tears. Incredible dancing, singing, and emotion! The food was pretty good. So glad they have a vegetarian menu!
Roger Bailey
16/09/2025
Flamenco in the traditional authentic style, very dramatic and captivating, a fantastic evening including a tapas meal with wine.
Lars Engbert
11/09/2025
Essen war in Ordnung, toll war die beeindruckende Flamenco Show.
Sunna Clark
10/09/2025
Cool place! Small inside which will make it loud for those with hearing sensitivity
Luca
09/09/2025
Mangiato molto bene, spettacolo molto coinvolgente. Molto molto bello, lo consiglio
Maxime KAUFFMANN
05/09/2025
Nous avons pris la formule entrée plat dessert. C'était très bon. Le spectacle lui m'a conquis. Passage obligatoire pour un touriste
Nil Salas
30/08/2025
Fantástica noche por su flamenco auténtico, emocionante, su buen servicio dentro del tablao Para recomendar
Mp. Jardón Asturias
29/08/2025
Maravilloso espectaculo flamenco, en un lugar autentico, con una atención y calidad gastronomica de 10, 100% recomendable .
Fernando Gea
21/08/2025
Se respira arte y flamenco por los cuatro costaos
Sarah Miller
20/08/2025
The performers give 1,000%. Easily the most energetic flamenco show I have seen.
Monserrat Siliceo
18/08/2025
Excelente cena y baile. Personal amable y muy entregado. Muy recomendable.
selçuk candansayar
18/08/2025
Neredeyse geleneksel sayılabilecek bir gösteriydi. Yemekler çok lezzetliydi
Gabriel Borrego
17/08/2025
Fui con mi familia y disfrutamos de las tapas + espectáculo. Las tapas muy buenas, variadas y generosas. El personal muy servicial y muy atento. El espectáculo muy entretenido. Un sitio al que ir al menos una vez en la vida.
teresa B.
17/08/2025
Espectáculo fantástico !! La comida buenísima y un servicio magnífico !! 🤩
Anna Mania
17/08/2025
Great show with 3 incredible dancers guitaist and 2 singers. I was captured by the movements of the artists.
Sarah Lea
16/08/2025
Absolutely brilliant. Tapas was lovely and the flamenco 10/10. Plus lovely and cool 😎
Emilio Llorente
16/08/2025
Impresionante, espectacular. La comida de 10, el personal de 10 y e espectáculo...0tro12 ..todo genial.
Stef
09/08/2025
Spectacle au top, nous etions au 1er rang, je pouvais même lire la taille des chaussures des danseurs lol.. J en ai eu des frissons tellement ils vous transportent pendant ce show.. Peut-être un peu plus de transparence sur les menus ou boissons car tout ́n est pas clair si vous ne parlez pas espagnol.... Le repas de tapas etait très bon et assez copieux. N hesitez pas, foncez
TUĞBA YILMAZ
02/08/2025
Müthişti. Tek sorun içerideki klimalı ortam. Ağustos ayında dışarısı çok sıcak, iç mekanlar da klimalı ve soğuktu. Üstünüze şal almanızı tavsiye ederim.
Dave Elfassy
16/07/2025
We had the most incredible experience at this flamenco show in Seville. The dancers were absolutely phenomenal — exuding raw emotion, passion, and the intensity that defines traditional flamenco. It was mesmerizing to watch and truly a cultural spectacle that we’ll never forget. The entire performance felt deeply authentic and beautifully executed. The only small downside was the seating — the chairs were quite uncomfortable, almost like sitting on rocks. But aside from that, the experience was amazing and 100% worth the money. We absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Seville!
Alex Corrigan
15/07/2025
Amazing show! The performers were incredible. Very talented. We had the tapas and they were good and filling. We were brought five, four of which were seafood- which was ok for us. The dessert was tasty as well. I would highly recommend this place.
Marla B
15/07/2025
This Flamenco Show was so wonderful! Authentic and beautiful and engaging and mesmerizing. The food was fine, but the show was so much fun! Don't miss it!
Micky Sosa
13/07/2025
No se lo pueden perder!Además lugar para pocas personas,lo que lo hace más acogedor.
Véronique Richard
28/06/2025
Une petite salle mais de grands artistes : super guitariste, chanteur avec du coffre et la danseuse apporte de la modernité au flamenco. Bravo
M
23/06/2025
Awesome show. Wish I could’ve shared the performances on Google but no photos allowed. Always wanted to come to a show like this. Food and drinks were delightful.
Gail M. Rodney
22/06/2025
It was a truly amazing experience. We bought tickets through Viator, which I highly recommend. The tickets included the show and a 3 course dinner, including wine and beverages. The food was excellently prepared, and the servings were large, i.e., American sized portions. I would have been satisfied with a portion half the size. The staff are polite and welcoming. There is a children's menu with spaghetti and cordon bleu. Our picky child didn't eat any of it, but he did like the ice cream for dessert. This is my third flamenco show I've seen in Spain, each a little different from the next. What I really enjoyed about this show was the athleticism, skill, and swagger of the dancers, both male & female. The same child who has been bored to death with every Spanish cultural event so far perked up for the dancing. The musicians were very good as well. The show definitely left an impression. The picky kid twirled and stomped all night after the show, much to our displeasure. There is free on the street parking nearby if you rent a car.
Michèle Courtin
19/06/2025
Un spectacle magnifique ! Le vrai flamenco! Je recommande vivement ce Tablao .