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Flamenco Shows
Feel the duende, hombre!
The Catalan national dance, the lilting, folksy, communal, hand-holding Sardana is the opposite pole to the soulful, exhilarating transport of duende (the 'goblin') supplied by flamenco, with its blood-stirring rhythms, wailing canto jondo, stamping heels and pounding guitars. And a million-plus residents of Andalucian descent living in Barcelona have made this city a flamenco hotspot.
Many of the clubs put on two or even three performances (tablaos) of dancing and singing nightly, either with a drink or with dinner (around €60). All have online bookings.
Among the best known are:
Founded in 1970, this is the oldest and one of the most prestigious, with three performances nightly, as well as classical and flamenco concerts on Fri, Sat and Sun at 6.45pm.
Image by Melissa Benning