The Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit in Jaén 2026 enters its second phase on 12 September with 22 free performances running until 28 November. This part of the programme brings together 20 flamenco singing recitals and 2 guitar performances in 22 flamenco clubs across 21 towns in the province.
The Jaén programme had already begun on 6 June with the traditional series “A la Verde Oliva”, which ran until 11 July. For the year as a whole, the Andalusian Regional Government’s general presentation summarises the Jaén programme as 30 performances: 27 singing, one dance and two guitar performances.
This guide focuses especially on the 22 events that make up the second phase, with a month-by-month calendar, artists, host clubs, towns, access advice and links to check possible changes. Admission is announced as free until capacity is reached.
The Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit in Jaén 2026 is held in two phases. After “A la Verde Oliva”, held between June and July, the second phase schedules 22 performances from 12 September to 28 November: 20 singing recitals and 2 guitar performances, all with free admission until capacity is reached. The calendar visits 21 towns and begins with two recitals on 12 September in Torredelcampo and Bailén.
| Item | 2026 programme |
|---|---|
| Announced annual total | 30 performances |
| Second phase | 22 performances |
| Singing in the second phase | 20 |
| Guitar in the second phase | 2 |
| Towns in the second phase | 21 |
| Second-phase dates | 12 September–28 November |
| Admission | Free until capacity is reached |
The Regional Government’s documentation contains a small discrepancy worth explaining. The general note for the Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit puts Jaén’s annual programme at 30 performances. However, the specific pages for the first phase mention 9 performances, while the second-phase page lists 22.
To avoid altering the organiser’s published data, this guide keeps 30 as the official overall figure and reproduces in full the 22 dates in the second phase, which are the useful ones for planning attendance from September onwards. If the organisers correct or update the annual total, we will update this guide.
September opens the second phase with an especially busy weekend. On 12 September there are two simultaneous options in Torredelcampo and Bailén, with Ricardo Fernández del Moral and Jesús Castilla. A day later, Rubito Hijo brings flamenco singing to Guarromán.
On 19 September the programme splits again between Pegalajar and Jimena, with Manuela Cordero and Alba Martos. The month closes on the 26th with Miguel de Tena in Mancha Real.
In this first part, guitar has not yet appeared as the main discipline: all six September events are announced as singing recitals.
With 11 performances, October accounts for half of the second phase. It is also the only month featuring the two guitar-focused events: Macareno in Torreperogil on the 1st and Juan Gutiérrez “El Calao” in Villanueva de la Reina on the 23rd.
Villacarrillo is the only town to appear twice in this part of the calendar: Morenito Hijo performs on 2 October at Olivo y Compás and Anabel Valencia on the 9th at La Campiña.
The final weekend of the month brings three closely spaced events: Luis Heredia “El Polaco” in Jaén and Fina de Ángeles in Sabiote on 30 October, followed by Alfredo Tejada in Beas de Segura on the 31st.
The provincial capital welcomes the circuit on 30 October with Luis Heredia “El Polaco” at Peña Flamenca de Jaén. For visitors staying in the city, this is the easiest date to fit into a trip without travelling to another town.
If you are travelling on other dates, you can consult our guide to flamenco in Jaén and our information about the Jaén Flamenco Seminar 2026, another of the major cultural events on Jaén’s calendar.
In November, flamenco singing takes centre stage again. The programme visits Úbeda, Torredonjimeno, Arjonilla, Lopera and Mengíbar, with roughly one event every weekend until the closing date of 28 November.
The final announced performance is by Gregorio Moya at Peña Flamenca La Arroyá in Mengíbar. Before that come Zarzuelita de Jerez, Gema Jiménez, Jeromo Segura and Manuel Cuevas, completing a final stretch that connects towns in central Jaén, La Campiña and the Úbeda area.
The September-to-November calendar reaches Torredelcampo, Bailén, Guarromán, Pegalajar, Jimena, Mancha Real, Torreperogil, Jódar, Villacarrillo, Linares, Andújar, Villanueva de la Reina, Baños de la Encina, Jaén, Sabiote, Beas de Segura, Úbeda, Torredonjimeno, Arjonilla, Lopera and Mengíbar.
This is not a festival concentrated in a single city. Its main characteristic is precisely its geographical spread: each performance is held in a different flamenco club, so the venue, time and access conditions must be checked separately.
The provincial listing includes 22 performances in 21 towns because Villacarrillo takes part twice. Morenito Hijo performs on 2 October at Peña Flamenca Olivo y Compás, while Anabel Valencia appears on 9 October at La Campiña.
This distribution allows the circuit to reach both cities with a highly visible flamenco tradition—Jaén, Linares, Úbeda or Andújar—and smaller towns where the flamenco club plays an especially important role in maintaining a steady programme of singing and guitar.
Of the 22 performances announced between September and November, 20 focus on flamenco singing. The line-up brings together artists from different generations and backgrounds: Ricardo Fernández del Moral, Jesús Castilla, Rubito Hijo, Manuela Cordero, Alba Martos, Miguel de Tena, Lydia Pérez, Morenito Hijo, Mariángeles Fernández, Anabel Valencia, Filo de los Patios, Julia Garrido, Luis Heredia “El Polaco”, Fina de Ángeles, Alfredo Tejada, Zarzuelita de Jerez, Gema Jiménez, Jeromo Segura, Manuel Cuevas and Gregorio Moya.
The breadth of the list makes it possible to hear very different profiles within the same network of flamenco clubs and reinforces the circuit’s role as a showcase for established artists and voices closely connected to these venues.
Guitar takes the spotlight on two October dates. On 1 October guitarist Macareno performs at Peña Flamenca La Soleá in Torreperogil. On 23 October it is Juan Gutiérrez “El Calao” at El Olivo del Cante in Villanueva de la Reina.
These are two especially interesting events for anyone who wants to focus on the guitar beyond its usual role accompanying the singer. “El Calao” is also a guitarist closely linked to Linares and the guitar tradition of his home area.
Jaén was one of the provinces to bring part of its programme forward to the summer. Between 6 June and 11 July the first phase was held under the traditional name “A la Verde Oliva”, with events in Martos, Linares, Baeza, Segura de la Sierra, Pozo Alcón, Arroyo del Ojanco, Porcuna and Bedmar.
The individual listings for this first phase mention nine performances—eight singing and one dance. Documented artists include Niño de Peñaflor, Bernardo Miranda, Mariángeles Fernández, Sebastián Vílchez, Raúl Montesinos, Esther Merino and El Jaro, among others.
The second phase from September to November expands the map to other towns and completes the annual calendar.
The provincial programme forms part of a region-wide edition that in 2026 announces 225 performances across the eight provinces and at least 470 artists. The network is supported by 329 federated flamenco clubs; 45 of them are in Jaén.
The Andalusian Regional Government has announced an investment of €250,000 for the 2026 Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit. The aim is to strengthen the role of these organisations as spaces for preserving, promoting and renewing flamenco, while also creating professional opportunities for artists from different generations.
You can find more context in our general guide to the Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit 2026.
The Andalusian Cultural Agenda announces the performances with free admission until capacity is reached. This means there is no paid ticket to buy, but it does not guarantee a place for anyone arriving at the last minute.
Each flamenco club has a different capacity, venue and way of organising access. Some performances may take place at the club’s usual premises, while others may move to nearby venues. The provincial listing also does not publish one common start time for every date.
Therefore, if you are travelling specifically to another town, confirm the details before setting off.
A flamenco club and a tablao do not offer exactly the same experience. The circuit lets you come into contact with the local association network and attend specific recitals on set dates. A tablao, by contrast, offers a more regular programme and allows advance booking.
If your trip does not coincide with any of these 22 dates, you do not have to miss out on flamenco. You can consult our guide to flamenco in Jaén to discover other options and plan your visit with more flexibility.
Flamenco clubs are essential spaces for understanding how flamenco is experienced outside major theatres and festivals. The audience is usually very close to the artist, attention is focused on singing and guitar, and the connection with local aficionados is much more visible.
The Andalusian Flamenco Clubs Circuit turns this network of venues into an accessible programme for anyone who wants to discover it. In Jaén, its spread across more than twenty towns during the second phase makes it possible to encounter very different flamenco realities within a single province.
The main reference is the Andalusian Cultural Agenda, where the Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions publishes the provincial listing and individual pages for many performances. The programme itself is stated to be subject to change.
It is also advisable to check the channels of the Provincial Federation of Flamenco Clubs of Jaén and the host club before making a specific journey.
The provincial programme is organised through the Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions and the Andalusian Flamenco Institute, in collaboration with the Provincial Federation of Flamenco Clubs of Jaén.
The programme stems from an open call for flamenco singing, dance and guitar artists. From the resulting catalogue, the provincial federations build their calendars and distribute the performances among participating clubs.
The Andalusian Regional Government’s general presentation puts Jaén’s annual programme at 30 performances. The second phase, from 12 September to 28 November, includes 22 events detailed in the provincial calendar.
It begins on 12 September 2026 with two recitals: Ricardo Fernández del Moral in Torredelcampo and Jesús Castilla in Bailén.
Yes. The programme is announced with free admission until capacity is reached. It is advisable to arrive early and confirm the specific access conditions with each flamenco club.
The second phase includes 22 performances: 20 singing and 2 guitar performances, spread across 21 towns.
There are two: Macareno on 1 October at Peña Flamenca La Soleá in Torreperogil and Juan Gutiérrez “El Calao” on 23 October at El Olivo del Cante in Villanueva de la Reina.
Yes. On 30 October Luis Heredia “El Polaco” performs at Peña Flamenca de Jaén.
It was the first phase of the Jaén circuit, held from 6 June to 11 July 2026 at several flamenco clubs in the province.
Yes. The organisers state that the calendar is subject to change, so it is advisable to check the date, time, venue and access conditions before travelling.
In many cities, flamenco tablaos sell out easily, especially on weekends and during peak season. That’s why, if your dates are set, the most important thing is to book online.
Direct recommendation: book online through our website to guarantee your seat and arrive with everything confirmed. If you already have your destination, go straight to your city to see available options and clear recommendations.
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