Torres Bermejas tablao
One hour of live flamenco in a room inspired by the Alhambra, with entrance only or a food and drinks option. Cancel free up to 24 hours before.
See this show ↗What the room holds
A Granada room inside a Madrid tablao
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A tablao since 1960
The tablao opened in 1960 in the premises of La Taberna Gitana, a venue that dated from 1949. Camarón de la Isla worked this stage for twelve years and met the guitarist Paco de Lucía here, and many artists call the room the Cathedral of Flamenco.
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Granada's red towers, in tile and timber
The interior recalls the Torres Bermejas of the Alhambra, with Arab-style motifs, tiles and coffered wooden ceilings. The real towers stand in Granada. This room is a Madrid recreation, built as a setting for flamenco.
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Flamenco at close range
A cuadro of singers, guitarists, clappers and dancers performs without microphones in a small room, so the sound of a heel on the boards reaches you directly. Guests describe an intimate, atmospheric evening.
Six moments in the hour
One hour, six moments
The cuadro chooses the order on the night. These six moments follow the styles named for the room, from the first guitar chord to the closing number.
- 01
Step into the room
Pass through the door on Calle de Mesonero Romanos into a space of Arab-style motifs, tiles and carved wooden ceilings, and find your seat before the cuadro begins.
- 02
The cuadro takes the stage
Singers, guitarists, clappers and dancers settle on the raised stage. There are no microphones, so the first chord and the first call of the voice reach the room directly.
- 03
A soleá
A serious, intimate song in a 12-beat cycle. Listen for the solemn tone, and for how the dancer answers the guitar.
- 04
A seguiriyas
Among the most intensely expressive forms, rooted in the Gitano tradition. The tempo bends for dramatic effect, so watch the pauses.
- 05
Classical dance and martinete
The programme also draws on Spanish classical dance and on martinete, so the hour widens beyond the styles above.
- 06
Bulerías to close
A fast 12-beat cycle that often ends a flamenco gathering, with intricate footwork and room for improvisation.
The programme changes through the season, so your evening may carry a different mix. Your confirmation shows the session time for your date.
What your ticket covers
What your ticket covers
The ticket is for one hour of live flamenco. This is what sits on it, and what you choose to add when you book.
- The show
- One hour of live singing, guitar and dance by a cuadro, on a raised tablao stage.
- Entrance only
- The base ticket covers the show. Food and drinks are not part of it.
- Food and drinks option
- Add a menu when you book. The operator describes Spanish cooking with modern touches, and a vegetarian version exists.
- Mobile ticket
- Your phone holds the ticket as soon as you book, in the GetYourGuide app or on the site. Nothing to print.
- Language
- The waiters speak Spanish and English. The show itself is song and dance.
- Cancellation
- Cancel without cost until a day before the start, or hold a seat now and pay afterwards.
Granada, the Alhambra and Gran Vía
Granada, the Alhambra and Gran Vía
Photographs by other people of the places behind the show: a carved ceiling and a courtyard of the Alhambra, the real Torres Bermejas in Granada, and Gran Vía in Madrid. None of them shows the tablao room.
Three flamenco rooms
Three one-hour flamenco shows in Madrid
| Show | What it covers | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Torres Bermejas tablao | One hour of live flamenco in a room inspired by the Alhambra, with entrance only or a food and drinks option. Cancel free up to 24 hours before. | Anyone who wants the room as well as the show, with a choice of dinner or entrance only. |
| La Cueva de Lola | One hour in a 17th-century cave venue in La Latina, close to Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, with one drink in the ticket. Seats are assigned in booking order, and the room is not suitable for wheelchair users. | Visitors who want a cave setting and a drink included. |
| Centro Cultural in Chueca | A one-hour show in a small cultural centre for up to 54 people, performed without amplification. Wheelchair accessible. No food or drink in the room, no children under 5, and late arrivals may not be admitted. | Visitors who want the closest, quietest room, with accessible entry. |
Three one-hour flamenco shows
Compare before you choose
The Torres Bermejas tablao, a cave venue in La Latina and a small cultural centre in Chueca. Each has its own operator, ticket and room, so compare before you choose.
La Cueva de Lola
One hour in a 17th-century cave venue in La Latina, close to Plaza Mayor and the Royal Palace, with one drink in the ticket. Seats are assigned in booking order, and the room is not suitable for wheelchair users.
See this show ↗Centro Cultural in Chueca
A one-hour show in a small cultural centre for up to 54 people, performed without amplification. Wheelchair accessible. No food or drink in the room, no children under 5, and late arrivals may not be admitted.
See this show ↗More to do in Madrid
Settling the practical details
Getting ready for the evening
Where to find it
Calle de Mesonero Romanos 11, Madrid, less than a two-minute walk from Gran Vía and Plaza del Callao. Callao Metro station, on Lines 3 and 5, sits under the plaza, and Gran Vía station, on Lines 1 and 5, is close by.
Your ticket
Your phone holds the ticket as soon as you book, in the GetYourGuide app or on the site. Keep it charged, and read your confirmation for the session time on your date.
Entrance only or dinner
Entrance only covers the show. A food and drinks option adds a menu and keeps you in the room longer. Choose on the booking calendar, because the options can differ by date.
What to wear
There is no strict dress code. Smart-casual clothes are recommended, so wear what you would to a good restaurant, with shoes that are comfortable for walking Gran Vía.
Seats and sightlines
Some guests report seats at the stage, and others find the seating cramped with some blocked views. The booking does not promise a seat, so open the calendar early, because the show is likely to sell out.
Children and access
The operator describes the show as suitable for all ages. If you need step-free access, contact the venue before you book to confirm what the room offers.
Notes from a Madrid writer
Notes from a Madrid writer
Booking the show
Torres Bermejas tickets, compared
Entrance only or with food and drinks, how the one-hour show works, how booking here compares with the venue's own page, and who should skip it.
Open this guide note → Getting there and what to expectTorres Bermejas: what to expect
Where the tablao is near Gran Vía, which Metro stations are close, what to wear, how the hour unfolds and who the show suits.
Open this guide note → The roomThe Alhambra towers in Madrid
What the real Torres Bermejas are in Granada, how Nasrid decoration works, and what the Madrid tablao borrows from them for its tiles, timber and arches.
Open this guide note → The historyCamarón and the tablao's history
How a Madrid tavern became a tablao in 1960, why flamenco moved from cafés to stages, and what the sources say about the artists who worked there.
Open this guide note → The art formFlamenco palos for first-timers
Cante, baile and toque, what a palo is, and how to recognise a soleá, a seguiriyas and a bulerías when the cuadro plays them.
Open this guide note → Around the venueAround Gran Vía before the show
A short orientation to the avenue and the square beside the tablao: how Gran Vía was built, which Metro stations serve it and what to look at on foot.
Open this guide note →FAQ
What visitors ask before booking
How long is the Torres Bermejas show?
About one hour. Your confirmation shows the start time for your date, and a food and drinks option keeps you in the room longer.
Is dinner included in the ticket?
Not in the entrance-only ticket. Food and drinks come with the option that includes them, which you choose when you book.
Is this the real Torres Bermejas from Granada?
No. The real Torres Bermejas are three towers on a hill in Granada, facing the Alhambra. This is a Madrid tablao whose interior recreates them.
Where do I go on the night?
To the venue itself at Calle de Mesonero Romanos 11, less than a two-minute walk from Gran Vía and Plaza del Callao. Callao Metro station is the nearest stop.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No printing needed. The ticket lives on your phone, in the GetYourGuide app or on the site.
Can I cancel or pay later?
Yes to both. Cancelling at least 24 hours ahead returns your money in full, and the pay-later choice means nothing is charged today.
Will I get a clear view of the stage?
Views vary. Some guests report seats at the stage, while others mention cramped seating and some blocked views. The booking does not promise a particular seat.
What should I wear, and can children come?
Smart-casual clothes are recommended, with no strict dress code. The operator describes the show as suitable for all ages.
One hour of live flamenco in a Madrid tablao made to recall the red towers of Granada's Alhambra.
Reserve your flamenco evening ↗The fare moves with the date and the option you pick, and the booking page converts the total into your currency before payment.