Calle Cuchilleros, 7 (Plaza Mayor)
Flamenco in Madrid, Felt on the Skin
Daily flamenco shows at 18:00 (with a minimum of 8 people), 20:00 and 22:00.
In the very heart of Madrid, just steps from Plaza Mayor, our tablao beats every night to the rhythm of the purest art. Here, flamenco is not performed, it is lived. No microphones. No distance. No artifices. Only the voice, the guitar and the heel striking the wood.
Reserve your seats and feel flamenco in Madrid as if it were touching your skin.
True Flamenco in the Heart of Madrid
At La Quimera, flamenco happens right in front of you. Our tablao is an intimate space where every night is different, born from improvisation, from the duende, and from the encounter between artists and audience.
Each day we open our doors to offer authentic flamenco in Madrid, respecting the roots of this art in its most honest form. There is no script or choreography, only the compás, the gaze, the silence and the sudden rise of the cante when the soul ignites.
We invite you to experience flamenco as it is felt in Andalucía: close, deep and real, in the very center of the capital.
The Tablao: Where Flamenco Happens Just Inches Away
At La Quimera, flamenco unfolds a few inches from you. No microphones. No script. No artifice. Only the breath of the cantaor, the footwork beating the wood, the cry that travels through the room, and the compás shared between artist and audience.
Here, art is not observed from afar. It is felt in the skin, in the gaze, and in the silence that precedes the duende.
This is the kind of presence that visitors searching for the best flamenco in Madrid cannot find anywhere else.
The Restaurant: Local Flavours That Accompany the Night
Our gastronomy accompanies, never distracts. Traditional dishes, local wines, and a warm table designed to savour the night before or after the show.
Because at La Quimera, the heart of everything is live flamenco, and the food simply serves that intimate, shared experience—like a conversation that continues when the cante fades and the wood still vibrates beneath your feet.
Book Your Flamenco Experience in Madrid
- Daily shows with a live flamenco ensemble.
- Real improvisation: every night is different, born in the moment.
- Privileged location next to Plaza Mayor.
- Flamenco without microphones: raw, direct, authentic.
- Simple reservations and close, attentive service so you can focus only on feeling.
Tickets for Our Flamenco Show in Madrid
Booking your tickets for our flamenco show in Madrid is simple and transparent. At La Quimera we offer daily performances at 18:00 (with a minimum of 8 people), 20:00 and 22:00, each lasting around one hour. Every ticket includes a drink and is available from 39 €, with no surprises or hidden fees.
Our space is intimate and the capacity is limited, which is why we recommend booking in advance, especially on weekends and holidays. You can reserve directly through our website or by phone if you prefer a more personal touch.
This experience is ideal for couples, travellers who want to feel the cultural soul of the city, and for anyone seeking authentic flamenco in Madrid, without microphones or artifice. Here, the art unfolds just a few metres from you, with the raw emotion that only real improvisation can create.
Live the Best Flamenco in Madrid, Close and Real
Saying we offer the best flamenco in Madrid is not about titles, but about truth. At La Quimera, flamenco is not a choreographed number or a scripted show designed for tourists. Here, art happens. It is born from improvisation, from the duende that appears when the guitar breathes, the voice breaks, and the heel strikes the wood like a heartbeat.
We do not offer distance. We offer closeness: you hear the air the singer draws before the cry, you see the glance exchanged between the artists when something lights up, you feel the compás moving across the room.
We do not seek luxury, we seek soul.
We do not seek spectacle, we seek truth.
We do not seek to impress, we seek to move you.
If you want to experience flamenco in Madrid as it was lived in its origins, this is your place.
La Quimera in the Media
Our proposal has been featured in cultural spaces and press outlets that highlight its authenticity, its intimate atmosphere, and the strength of live flamenco as it is felt at its root. For visitors searching for the best flamenco in Madrid Spain, these voices offer the trust and certainty they need.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Does the Flamenco Show Last?
Our flamenco in Madrid performances last approximately one hour.
It is the time the art needs to breathe, for the cante to rise, and for the dance to find its own rhythm without rush or artifice. We do not work with a fixed script: every night is different, because flamenco is born from the energy between the artists and the audience.
If something deserves to stretch, it stretches.
If silence asks for space, we honour it.
The duration may vary slightly depending on the duende of the night, but we always take care to offer an experience that is intense, honest and close.
Do I Need to Book in Advance?
Yes, we recommend booking. Our tablao is intimate, with limited capacity, and that closeness is part of what makes this experience so special. To ensure a good seat and avoid missing out, it is best to reserve ahead of time, especially on weekends, holidays or peak season in Madrid.
You can book easily on our website or contact us by phone if you prefer a more personal conversation. If you arrive without a reservation and there is still space, we will welcome you gladly, but the experience deserves to be lived without waiting and with your seat assured.
Are There Different Ticket Types or Seating Areas?
No. At La Quimera, everyone experiences flamenco with the same closeness.
We do not divide the room into categories or premium areas. There are no balconies or elevated stages: every guest is just a few metres from the artists, sharing the same emotional and sonic space.
The only thing that changes is the time of the show you choose, and whether you wish to accompany it with a drink or with dinner before or after. Here, the important thing is not the seat. The important thing is what happens on the wood and inside the person who listens.
Can Children Attend the Show?
Yes, children are welcome as long as they can respect the silence and attention that flamenco requires. Flamenco is not a noisy or distracting show; it is a living art that needs listening, pause and presence for the duende to appear.
If your child enjoys music, rhythm and can remain seated accompanying the moment, it will be a pleasure to welcome them. If you are looking for a more dynamic or loud family plan, this might not be the right experience. What matters is that everyone can feel and respect the moment.
Can I Record or Take Photos During the Show?
Recording video during the performance is not allowed.
It is not about limiting memories, but protecting the moment. The flamenco that happens at La Quimera is not meant to be watched through a screen; it is meant to be lived, here and now, with your gaze alive and your heart attentive.
Phones, flashes and screens break the fragile instant where art is born.
You may take photos at the end, when the artists allow it.
During the show, we invite you to be present: you see it, you hear it, you feel it.
Are the Flamenco Shows Always the Same?
No. At La Quimera there is no fixed script.
The music, the cante and the dance are born from improvisation and from the dialogue between artists. Each night is different: the ensemble changes, the room changes, the compás that decides to appear changes.
Some visitors return several times because it is never the same performance. Here, flamenco happens as it should: alive, unpredictable and real — the essence of flamenco dance in Madrid when it is genuine.
What Does the Ticket Include?
Your ticket includes access to the show and one drink, with several choices available.
If you want to have dinner, you can do so before or after the performance; food accompanies the experience, but the protagonist is the art. We want you to focus on seeing, listening and feeling.
What Is the Best Time to Come?
If you prefer a more intimate atmosphere, 20:00 is often ideal.
If you enjoy a more open, night-time energy, 22:00 has a different pulse.
And if you travel in a group or like to start early, the 18:00 session is perfect (with a minimum of 8 people in the room).
In any case, arriving 10–15 minutes early helps you enter the experience without rush.
What Kind of Artists Perform at La Quimera?
At our tablao you will find bailaoras, bailaores, cantaores and guitarists who live flamenco from its roots. Artists who understand silence, pause, accent and quiebro; who know how to listen as much as they know how to interpret.
We do not offer choreographed numbers.
We offer artistic encounter.
Emotion leads, not the script.
This is essential for visitors searching for flamenco dance in Madrid performed by artists who breathe the tradition.
How Do I Get to the Tablao?
We are located at Calle Cuchilleros, 7, next to Plaza Mayor — one of the most accessible areas in the historic centre. You can reach us easily by metro (Sol, La Latina or Ópera), bus, taxi or on foot.
If you arrive walking, let the old streets guide you: our door appears where Madrid narrows, grows quiet, and begins to beat.
What Does the Drink Include? Are There Non-Alcoholic Options?
Your ticket includes one drink.
You can choose from wine, beer, sangría, soft drinks or water.
For those who prefer to enjoy flamenco in Madrid without alcohol, there are always options.
The drink is not the centre of the experience; it is simply a gesture of welcome, something that accompanies the air of the guitar and the heel marking the compás.
Is the Show Always the Same or Does It Change?
Nothing at La Quimera is fixed.
There is no programmed choreography or repeated show. Each night is different because flamenco is born from the moment: from the singer, the guitarist, the dancer, and from the energy the audience brings.
There are quiet nights, fiery nights, intimate nights, and nights that burn. That is duende. It appears only when it chooses.
Those who return do not repeat.
They come back to live something new.
If you are seeking best flamenco in Madrid in its most alive form, this is your place.
Is There Accessibility for People with Reduced Mobility?
Our space is located in a historic building in the centre of Madrid, with some structural limitations due to its age. Not all areas are fully adapted, but we always do our best to help each person enter and enjoy the experience comfortably.
If you need assistance, contact us before booking and we will explain the available access points clearly and help you plan your visit.
What Happens If I Arrive Late?
If you arrive after the show has begun, we will ask you to wait a few minutes so as not to interrupt the silence, the gaze, and the compás being woven on stage.
As soon as we find the right moment — between palos, between breaths — we will guide you to your seat carefully.
It is not about strict rules, but about respect: for the artist giving everything, and for those already living the moment.
Arriving early allows you to enter the night without noise, without hurry, without breaking the magic.
How Do I Get Here From the City Centre / Metro / Plaza Mayor?
We are at Calle Cuchilleros, 7, just steps from Plaza Mayor.
If you come from the centre, simply let the old streets lead you: the tablao is where the city narrows and becomes more intimate.
The nearest metro stations are Sol, La Latina and Ópera, all a short walk away.
You can also arrive by taxi or bus, but the most beautiful way is on foot — letting Madrid prepare you for what is about to happen.
When you cross the door, the compás does the rest.
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