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Tablao de Carmen
Barcelona

Tablao de Carmen

4.7 (2048 reviews)
4.7 (2048 reviews)
from 85.00 €
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Address
Poble Espanyol de Montjuic, Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 13, 08038 Barcelona (Barcelona) - Spain | View map
Performances
Mo, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
18:45 | 21:15
60 min
Size
150 people
6-7 performers
6-7 performers
Venue: accessible | Bathrooms: accessible
Venue: accessible | Bathrooms: accessible

About the Show

The Tablao de Carmen owes its name to the famous flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who was born in the gypsy quarter of Somorrostro. Amaya made her debut in 1929 for the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII, in the very same space which is now Tablao de Carmen. Both the location and the venue itself offer special details in addition to the flamenco show. Located within the Poble Espanyol de Montjuïc, one of Barcelona´s most important city parks constructed for the 1929 World Exhibition, the tablao shares its grounds with the Fuente Mágica, el Teatro Griego (Greek Theatre), and the Fundación Miró. This area has the feel of a village, with narrow streets, small shops and restaurants.

The venue itself is divided into three spaces, all of which create a typical Andalusian setting for the performances. The main area is the tablao, which accommodates approximately 150 persons and features multiple levels of seating as well as high ceilings. The decoration and colors in the performance area are inspired by the famous Feria de Abril in Seville. Next is an exact reproduction of a "patio cordobés", with all of the details and ambience of the typical homes of Cordoba in southern Spain. Finally, the Freiduría Tio Pepe serves a variety of seafood and other regional dishes along with the typical drink of any Feria: cold fino (sherry).

The Tablao de Carmen was founded in 1988, and features a mix of established and up and coming performers in the Spanish flamenco scene. Two nightly performances last approximately one hour, covering a variety of flamenco styles while individually focusing on the traditional elements of a flamenco performance: the music, song and dance. Ticket packages include the show with drink, tapas or dinner. Special discounts are available for children age 4 - 13 as well as groups. With a reservation in Tablao de Carmen you can enter the exhibition of "Poble Espanyol" for free from 16:00 (4pm) on the day of the show.

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Amazing experience. First thing, do buy your tickets directly from their website, not resellers and third-party booking websites who end up charging you more. Second thing, budget like an extra 2 hours either before or after the show (depending on the time you book) to go around and absorb the atmosphere of Poble Espanol which itself even has awesome views of the city from the hill-top monetary. So I've not attended any other love Flamenco before, but always been interested in the music, and to me this was the perfect experience for a family, especially where most of them had no experience of what flamenco was. Perfect environment, perfect length of performance (too long and kids will get angsty), perfect variety of individual performances. I also can't say anything bad about the venue...great service, great food (admittedly, for non-Spanish people), venue was crazy clean/well-maintained, had great view from the balcony, and got served more sangria than me and my wife could finish. And on top of all that, the ticket includes being able to go round Poble Espanol, so the value is really there in the ticket price, which may initially cause one to balk a bit.
A truly amazing experience with yummy food. Intimate setting and the tapas go a long way without feeling like you have to order dinner. The staff made my family feel so welcome! I know tourism is a hot topic and sometimes looked down on, but I’m so thankful for places like this restaurant who are willing to share your wonderfully unique flamenco dancing with us visitors.
Beautiful setting, talented performers, good food. Service was quick and efficient. We enjoyed the sangria and overall had a great time. No castanets in the performance, not sure why. But dancers and musicians were a lot of fun to watch!
We really enjoyed the hospitality and the space! A pretty unique location within the Spanish village—we had thought it might be a little garish but we’re totally blown away by the atmosphere and also care of the dancers and musicians. The dancers were so professional and quick! They genuinely looked like they were enjoying themselves and passionate about the culture and art of flamenco. Absolutely splendid!
Amazing experience. Whether you get the opportunity to come here more often, or if this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, it's so worth it! We got the VIP package (unknowingly) and we're both delighted and enthralled to get to learn about the history of the establishment, as well as the past, present, and future of flamenco. The performers all had their own styles and you could feel their passion and story in every move! The food was incredible, and the service was impeccable. If we're ever back in Barcelona, I'm definitely going again!
We chose the dinner set, and the drinks and food were delicious. The seating arrangement provided a clear view of the flamenco performance. What stood out the most was the attentive service from the staff. Additionally, the ticket price includes access to explore Poble Espanyol, which is a great bonus.
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The tickets will not be sent by post. The confirmation email will serve as your tickets and the reservation will be held under your name at the venue. You can either print the confirmation email or present a copy of the email on a Smartphone or tablet. If you are not able to print or present a copy of the email on a Smartphone or tablet, please send us an email directly after finalizing the purchase and we will arrange entry presenting photo identification (Passport, driver's license or other national identity card). 

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