{"id":87500,"date":"2017-06-30T10:32:23","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T08:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=87500"},"modified":"2021-04-01T10:27:07","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T08:27:07","slug":"tablao-de-carmen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tablao-de-carmen\/","title":{"rendered":"Tablao de Carmen &#8211; A temple of Flamenco in Barcelona"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Spanish <strong>culture<\/strong> is rich in <strong>music<\/strong> and <strong>dance<\/strong> and one of the most well-known styles is <strong>flamenco<\/strong>, a distinctive style of music accompanied by <strong>dancing<\/strong> and <strong>singing<\/strong>\u00a0originating from the southern region of <strong>Andalusia, <\/strong>as well as in Murcia and Extremadura. While <strong>flamenco<\/strong> is most popular and traditional in the south, there are still many places in Barcelona where you can have the chance to see and hear what makes it such a captivating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/flotarium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">experience<\/a>. At <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tablaodecarmen.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Tablao de Carmen<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>you can take in everything <strong>flamenco<\/strong> and immerse yourself in Spanish culture.<\/p>\n<div class=\"Ticketbar-Widget\" data-widget-guid=\"bab9e833-eb0c-4f6b-9ccf-b6fcf4e47352\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-104539\" style=\"max-width: 850px; margin: 0 auto;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-20-3 metaslider metaslider-responsive metaslider-104539 ml-slider\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_104539\">\n        <ul id='metaslider_104539' class='rslides'>\n            <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals\" target=\"_self\"><img width=\"850\" height=\"182\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/en-7.jpg\" class=\"slider-104539 slide-104540\" alt=\"touristic apartments in barcelona\" rel=\"\" title=\"Banner medio turismo inquilinos\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ul>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-widget-guid=\"bab9e833-eb0c-4f6b-9ccf-b6fcf4e47352\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tablao-de-carmen\/#The_venue\" title=\"The venue\">The venue<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tablao-de-carmen\/#Performers\" title=\"Performers\">Performers<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/tablao-de-carmen\/#Take_in_a_show\" title=\"Take in a show\">Take in a show<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_venue\"><\/span>The venue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tablao de Carmen<\/strong> was established in 1988 and named after the famed <strong>flamenco dancer<\/strong> <strong>Carmen Amaya<\/strong>, a Barcelona native and regarded as the best <strong>flamenco<\/strong> dancer of all time. She traveled around the world and brought <strong>flamenco<\/strong> to the forefront, performing for presidents, appearing in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalan-films\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">films<\/a>, and becoming the first woman to dance in <em>matador<\/em> pants instead of the traditional gypsy dress. <strong>Tablao de Carmen<\/strong>\u00a0is designed to look like a traditional <em>patio Cordob\u00e9s<\/em>, with potted flowers and arches that are reminiscent of the beautiful Andalusian city where <strong>flamenco<\/strong> has deep roots. Bathed in warm colors and dim lighting, the atmosphere helps you to focus on the sensation and magic of the <strong>flamenco<\/strong> performance.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.es\/maps\/place\/Tablao+De+Carmen\/@41.368908,2.1466633,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x12a4a2770fd70c03:0x861863da2e093587!8m2!3d41.368908!4d2.148852\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Gu\u00e0rdia, 13<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/famous-catalans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">8 Famous Catalans<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #ffe6c9;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%; text-align: justify;\"><b>&#x1f4cc; Don&#8217;t forget you can also get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-city-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Barcelona City Pass<\/a>. It is an exclusive ticket that allows you to enter without queuing at many places, like the Sagrada Familia and Park G\u00fcell. As well, you can have an exclusive discount at many tourist attractions in the city. Don&#8217;t miss out!<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"attachment_105807\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105807\" class=\"wp-image-105807 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/tablao-Bava-copie-1.jpg\" alt=\"tablao flamenco\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-105807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">by Tablao de Carmen<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performers\"><\/span>Performers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The performers at <strong>Tablao de Carmen<\/strong>\u00a0use and perform all aspects of <strong>flamenco<\/strong> song and dance to create their shows, including singing, guitar playing, and dancing. Different styles of <strong>flamenco<\/strong> are performed involving both male and female dancers who dance alone or in pairs. Many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/famous-street\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">famous<\/a> performers have passed through the venue, as well as lesser-known or local dancers, who amaze crowds with the sounds and sights of <strong>flamenco<\/strong>. The musicians, singers, and dancers work together in harmony to make everything come together, creating a spectacle that won&#8217;t be soon forgotten by spectators.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/flamenco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flamenco jam sessions in Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_105808\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105808\" class=\"wp-image-105808 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Bata-de-cola-Noem\u00ed-con-cuadro-de-la-casa-1.jpg\" alt=\"flamenco barcelona\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-105808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">by Tablao de Carmen<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_in_a_show\"><\/span>Take in a show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Shows are offered daily at 6 PM and 8:30 PM. Since <strong>Tablao de Carmen<\/strong> is located inside <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/poble-espanyol-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Poble Espanyol<\/a>\u00a0and the entrance to this monument is included in the cost of the <strong>ticket<\/strong>. You can visit the grounds before the show and walk around the Andalusian quarter to learn more about the culture and heritage of the region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tickets range in prices depending on where you want to sit and which food menu you choose to go with your show experience. The cheapest option is the show plus a drink, or you can go all-out and try the menu that includes some of the best dishes that Andalusian cuisine has to offer. Either way, you are guaranteed to have a unique Andalusian cultural experience while never leaving the heart of Catalonia.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Have you visited <strong>Tablao de Carmen<\/strong>? Tell us about your experience in the comments!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? 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