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
Jónatas Machado
27/12/2025
Um local simplesmente magnífico, para quem gosta de uma boa refeição e de música e dança flamenga. A não perder se és de um país de língua portuguesa.
Peter Willems
14/12/2025
Sehr beeindruckende Show mit viel Leidenschaft
Ivo Rodrigues
08/12/2025
Experiência enriquecedora e inesquecível. Adorei e valeu cada euro. É um dos espaços e espetáculo mais tradicionais de Sevilha. Reservar com antecedência.
adriana rusuleanu
02/12/2025
Foarte frumos
Benytha Gnzalez
30/11/2025
Omg intense I had chills, wanted to cry, was awestruck with how lovely the performance is. Sadly no pictures or videos allowed 😢 bc they would be virtual already with how wonderful they are.
Benjamin Sträter
22/11/2025
Famoses Essen, professionelle Mitarbeiter und eine unglaublich mitreißende Liveshow. Ich war mit meiner Frau zum ersten Mal bei einer Flamenco Show und wir haben es von der ersten bis zur letzten Sekunde genossen. Wir haben das Paket mit Tapas gebucht und für 69,- Euro ein Drei Gänge Menü mit insgesamt 6 verschiedenen Gerichten und einem Getränk gereicht bekommen. Danke für den unvergesslichen Abend. PS: Fotos und Videos sind während der Show nicht erlaubt.
Simona Colombari
22/11/2025
Tapis eccellenti, lo spettacolo meraviglioso coinvolgente
Abeer Me
20/11/2025
Breathtaking dances and performers the acoustics were amazingly done without microphone The ambient is mesmerizing The whole vibe pulls you in *Photography not allowed inside *reservation for shows preferable
Noel Nieves
17/11/2025
Impecable institucion Tapas y Vinos de lo mejor Show 5 estrellas 🌟 👠💃💃💃
Jerson Manalo
10/11/2025
I highly recommend El Arneal for a Flamenco show if you're ever in Seville. We had the show and tapas package. We were given four tapas and a dessert. The food was delicious and we were extremely full heading into the show. The show was an hour of great Flamenco dancing.
Sherie Afrooz
05/11/2025
Way beyond expectations always. AMAZING food, super helpful staff, and quality shows.
Scott T
04/11/2025
I was really looking forward to my Flamenco evening and this place did not disappoint. Absolutely have to book in advance. There are two shows a night. I went for the Tapas option and it’s a fixed menu including a drink. Service is efficient and food is good but the dancing is the main event. A great Flamenco display. Arrive an hour before the show starts to eat. Great sized venue, nice and intimate. Photograph is not permitted.
Michelle
26/10/2025
The best flamenco show in spain, it will have you so engrossed in the story. The flamenco dancers are fantastic. The food was amazing. The waiters are attentive and the service impeccable. Excellent! You cannot take pictures of the show hence why there is none on the review.
Maria Belevtseva
20/10/2025
Очень советую зарезервировать ужин с шоу Фламенко💃🏼 билеты лучше покупать заранее
Carlos B Thimann
17/10/2025
Estuvo muy bueno, en mi opinion muy legítimo, a sala llena. La comida buena, el ambiente bueno. Ustedes escogen el tipo de paquete según su interés y presupuesto.
Carley Hitzelberger
11/10/2025
An absolutely amazing experience! The food was incredible and the flamenco dancers were too.
Jhon Castro
09/10/2025
Location is easy to get to, the show is nothing but amazing, I recommend to book the earliest time possible then go around and visit some other places right after.
Felix Morin
09/10/2025
Acompañados del mejor Baile Flamenco con servicio de primera y unas Tapas exquisita este sitio es una Maravilla en la linda Ciudad de Sevilla
Vic W
08/10/2025
Super fun time at the Tablao Flamenco El Arenal! - Accommodation was great as we made a reservation but had to make a change the day of that the store accommodated. - We had the full on dinner that was surprisingly tasty given that it was paired with the show. - Show was engaging and the musician + dancer was awesome.
Anka Campbell
08/10/2025
The best experience ever, very authentic and full of passion show
Inder Thind
04/10/2025
I had the best time, Enjoyed a lot! Highly recommended! There are so many places for Flamenco dance but i am glad i picked this one!
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