On bulerías and flamenco in the streets of Seville

On bulerías and flamenco in the streets of Seville

Dozens of hideaways and different locations in the capital offer visitors the best of flamenco art through bulerías: singing, bulería guitar, flamenco box drums, and clapping to make them feel the most universal Andalusian art in the city that is home to the neighbourhood, Triana— a reference of the Sevillian duende, or spirit.

A single walk through Seville, with some luck, can become an added pleasure for music fans and, especially, for lovers of flamenco, Andalusian art par excellence, which makes an appearance in alleys and tavern bars, in squares, patios, or terraces, where it is not strange to hear, in step, the rhythm of a guitar marking the beat of a soleá, or bulerías with a flamenco boxdrum, or both at the same time (since the bulería is known to be one of the most boisterous and lively flamenco styles, it is often dressed up as a decelerated soleá, or vice versa). That is why the Andalusian city is the World Capital of the most universal Andalusian art.

Any tour of flamenco Seville, by a flamenco player from Seville, should begin with Triana, the cradle of numerous artists and great figures and that even has its own style. The bulerías por soleá (or flamenco soleá por bulerías, both are valid) of the Trianaresident, Lore Montoya, werea bulwark of the new flamenco of the 80sdue to their shape and style, and Triana has historically played a fundamental role in the evolution (also in the birth) of Andalusian flamenco art. In fact, it is not a monumental neighbourhood. Its buildings, its walls, do not give off a flamenco experience by themselves that is, of course, present in the environment in the daily life of the old Sevillian suburb.

A walk through its streets is enough to see that it is part of a living monument to flamenco. Plates memorialize that on this or that street, a historical figure of this Intangible Cultural Human Heritage was born, bars where it is not uncommon to hear a touch of flamenco bulerías chords that echo through wide streets or narrow corners, and even in some of the many houses in the neighbourhood that have not yet been converted into large buildings.

If you have had no luck on the street and have not come across magicalsound of some flamenco bulerías, it is not difficult to find several establishments that offer a flamenco show in Seville for those with the best ear or the most knowledgeable and demanding visitors, but also for the neophytes. In the same Triana or, very close, in the Arenal and the magical surroundings of the Bullring of La Maestranza, in the Alameda, which still has its corners flavouredwith old taverns, or in the citycentre, the lover of bulería flamenco, the soleá or the simple flamenqueo of some Sevillian women will find spaces that sound glorious, like that of our tablao flamenco el arenal in seville, where excitement is assured.



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Joelle B.
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Joelle B.
5 November, 2024

Superbe. A voir absolument. Vous ne regardez pas un spectacle, vous le vivez. Bravo et merci pour la soirée que vous nous avez fait vivre. Vraiment aucun regret.

Hélène Guerry
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Hélène Guerry
1 November, 2024

Très belle salle traditionnelle, spectacle de grande qualité, intense, émouvant et plein de grâce.

Mariela Beiram
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Mariela Beiram
31 October, 2024

Excelente tablao. Elegimos de menu Tapas y me adaptaron todas sin Gluten, incluido el pan. Excelente atención de los camareros, muy bien coordinado. De primera calidad la comida. Magnífico espectáculo, pura pasión sevillana!! Seguro vuelvo a este sitio!

Alessandro Ferrari
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Alessandro Ferrari
28 October, 2024

Fantastico!!!

Katherine Lynch
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Katherine Lynch
24 October, 2024

We've seen several flamenco shows before at other venues and this show at El Arenal was excellent. Passionate singers, dancers and guitarists, they gave their all. A special thumbs up for Antonete, he danced his heart out. Definitely would recommend, beautiful venue.

Anthony Lussier
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Anthony Lussier
24 October, 2024

I went for the show only, and it did not disappoint! I loved every bit of it, amazing talented artists

catia regina
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catia regina
23 October, 2024

Espetáculo maravilhoso 💃💃💃 Queria ter novamente a oportunidade de rever o show. Parabéns para todos os profissionais envolvidos.

Doris Wilhelm
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Doris Wilhelm
22 October, 2024

Super Show Leider durfte man keine Fotos mach

Timothy Flynn
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Timothy Flynn
21 October, 2024

Great show, the dancers were intense. We sat in the front and had splinters from the stage on our table at the end of the night! Food and wine are good. The entertainers are amazing!

Ricardo Ruiz Esparza (Ric)
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Ricardo Ruiz Esparza (Ric)
20 October, 2024

Amazing experience... passion and power thru dance and music

Amin Pashapour
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Amin Pashapour
17 October, 2024

Loved it.

Jose Luis Blanch
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Jose Luis Blanch
14 October, 2024

Es la tercera vez que vamos a este lugar. Siempre nos han impresionado las actuaciones de guitarristas, cantaores y bailaores. El local es muy acogedor y la cercanía al escenario te hace sentir mucho más el arte que trasmiten todos sus artistas. Lugar muy recomendable para vivir el flamenco muy de cerca.

Michael Keymolen
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Michael Keymolen
14 October, 2024

Brilliant, what a passion and the food and drinks were also perfect! Very nice evening!

Mercados Asturias
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Mercados Asturias
9 October, 2024

Una verdadera experiencia muy buena... buena cena y mejor espectáculo... mejor reservar porque no es un sitio muy grande pero merece la pena....

Jeanne Katherine Land
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Jeanne Katherine Land
7 October, 2024

The food and service was great! We enjoyed the show.

Darren Thomas
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Darren Thomas
5 October, 2024

Fantastic show! The artists were all incredibly talented and their passion and skill was awesome. You can’t take photos during the performance, which I was hoping to, though this means you can really fully enjoy the unmissable performances. I didn’t dine, but just went for the show and was seated right in front of the stage which was incredible. A visit to Seville wouldn’t be complete without seeing a “proper” flamenco show and Tablao Flamenco El Arenal is one of if not the best.

gillian Fernyhough
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gillian Fernyhough
3 October, 2024

We wanted to experience something that felt authentic and not too touristy. From the welcome, to the finish this was an excellent evening! Booked for the a la carte pre show dinner, the choice was great and the food was first class. Wine, aperitif all included. It was delicious! As for the flamenco ....wow! Incredible passion! Thoroughly enjoyed the singing, guitar, and the 3 dancers. Front of house staff were all great too, friendly, extremely efficient and professional. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for a fab night out experiencing a taste of Spain.

William Long
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William Long
28 September, 2024

Very fun evening show

Tuan le
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Tuan le
26 September, 2024

Great show.

Tuan Le Dinh
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Tuan Le Dinh
26 September, 2024

Great show

Jae Chi
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Jae Chi
24 September, 2024

The dinner and show was awesome. What I especially appreciated was the flexibility Juan showed. He was of absolute great help!

Erin Thomason
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Erin Thomason
24 September, 2024

This was my first flamenco experience and I absolutely loved it! Such a lovely dinner and show. Would definitely recommend if you are visiting Sevilla.

Andreas Kern
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Andreas Kern
23 September, 2024

Ein rundum schöner Abend. Kraftvoll und emotional.

Marie C
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Marie C
22 September, 2024

Très belle soirée

Gianfranco Savone
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Gianfranco Savone
17 September, 2024

A must for Seville. A passionate and raw performance with good food and drinks as well. The service was good and the dancing was special. Would definitely recommend! It would have been nice to have the story on a card or something in English to follow along, but the art in and of itself is fantastic!

Mark Acott
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Mark Acott
16 September, 2024

Great night. We choose the show and tapas. Tapas was delicious and good portions. Service was great and the show was excellent (lasted 1 hour after food). Great atmosphere, would highly recommend for a great night of Flamenco!

PLA “Maxouuuu” Max
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PLA “Maxouuuu” Max
13 September, 2024

Tapas très bonnes et super spectacle !

Lionel BLAREZ
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Lionel BLAREZ
12 September, 2024

Superbe spectacle et bon repas si vous choisissez la formule gastronomique.

Michał Pietras
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Michał Pietras
11 September, 2024

Fantastyczne miejsce! Pyszne jedzenie, które idealnie uzupełnia niesamowity spektakl flamenco. Klimatyczna atmosfera i prawdziwa pasja na scenie. Zdecydowanie warto odwiedzić!

Pauline Marsiglia
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Pauline Marsiglia
6 September, 2024

Une des plus belles choses que j’ai pu vivre ! Merci pour ce moment, c’était fantastique 🙏🏼

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