Flamenco Show in Barcelona
Have you ever wanted to see a traditional Flamenco show in Barcelona? Or maybe you have never even heard of it. Well now is your chance to find out more and maybe book to see a show. Some describe Flamenco as passion, sensation, and arrogance, all wrapped into one soulful dance style. This traditional Spanish dance style was established in Andalusia, Southern Spain. It is commonly mixed in with the OPERA of Barcelona. We promise these shows are absolutely spectacular. It will be a night that you won’t forget. So keep reading to find out where you can catch one of these shows!
There are two different venues in central Barcelona where you can catch one of these fantastic shows. The first is Teatre Poliorama, which is just off La Rambla. It is a perfect location to sit back with a snack and a drink and be blown away by this performance. But, if your standard theatre room is not enough, combine a little modernism into an Andalus extravaganza at Palau de la Música Catalana. Both theatres are located in the Gothic neighbourhood and are very easy to find.
Teatre Poliorama
Teatre Poliorama has been performing Flamenco shows for more than 10 years. Its intimate environment will give you the opportunity to enjoy the show in a unique way. The two most popular shows in Barcelona’s history are Opera y Flamenco and Gran Gala Flamenco.
Opera y Flamenco is a show which tells a love story between two dancers, interpreted by their own souls: soprano and tenor. Moreover, it is the most-watched flamenco show in the history of Barcelona. They have recorded almost three million spectators!
Palau de la Música Catalana
The Palau de la Música Catalana also presents the Grand Gala Flamenco show because it is the most popular show in Barcelona. The venue is very large and the music is spreading to every corner of the hall. In addition to a fantastic flamenco show, you can admire the inside of the Palau. Moreover, Palau de la Música Catalana is so beautiful, you definitely won’t be disappointed.
Gran Gala Flamenco is the journey of the intensity of a Gipsies life. It takes the spectator through different “Palos” (various musical forms) of flamenco, including “bulería”, “solea”, “alegría”, “tango” and many more. with which the spectator will discover the intensity, the passion of the art of the dance. You will also be introduced to the new generation of flamencos artists in Barcelona.
Both shows can be watched in both the Teatre Poliorama and the Palau de la Música Catalana. Let us know in the comments below which show you go to and what you thought of it. Also if you have any Flamenco suggestions for us we would love to hear them!
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