The 13th Lorca Awards for the Performing Arts of Andalusia 2027 have opened their call for entries. For the flamenco sector, this edition includes specific categories for shows and performers in Spanish dance and flamenco, as well as other professional and technical categories open to work linked to a flamenco production.
The deadline for applications is 31 October 2026 at 23:59. The call is aimed at professional Andalusian productions premiered or touring in Andalusia between 1 November 2025 and 30 September 2026, provided they meet the official rules.
Quick answer: the 2027 Lorca Awards accept entries for flamenco, Spanish dance and folklore shows produced in Andalusia, as well as female and male Spanish dance/flamenco performers. Singing or guitar recitals are not included in the “Spanish and/or Flamenco Show” category. The deadline is 31 October 2026 at 23:59.
Eligible entries include flamenco, Spanish dance and folklore shows produced in Andalusia conceived as performing arts productions.
There is an important exclusion: singing or guitar recitals are not included in this category. The proposal must have a clear stage-show concept and meet the remaining general requirements of the call.
The award goes to the producer or company responsible for the show, although the Academy also recognises authorship and direction.
This category recognises a female flamenco or Spanish dance performer born or resident in Andalusia who has appeared as lead dancer or member of the dance company in an eligible Andalusian production.
This category is for male flamenco or Spanish dance performers born or resident in Andalusia who have appeared as lead dancer or member of the dance company in an Andalusian production that meets the rules.
A flamenco production may also generate applications in cross-disciplinary professional and technical categories, provided the specific requirements for each are met:
A single production may include several professional applications in one form, explicitly naming the people proposed for each category.
In general, eligible shows are Andalusian productions by professional companies or producers that were premiered or toured in Andalusia between 1 November 2025 and 30 September 2026.
Producers or companies must be professional and based in Andalusia. When the application concerns an individual, the professional must have been born in Andalusia or have a professional connection with the region, under the conditions set out in the rules.
The same show may only be entered in one of the main show categories. It cannot compete simultaneously as a “Spanish/Flamenco Show” and a “Dance Show”.
An application may be submitted by an individual, professional company, producer or private institution linked to the proposal.
When a professional submits the entry directly —for example, a performer, set designer or musician— the organisers understand that the producer or company responsible for the show is aware of the application.
The process has two main steps:
The Academy states that each show and its professional applications must be submitted in a single form, including the names of the candidates in the different categories.
The application must be accompanied by graphic, audiovisual and informational material:
If the full video is provided through a private link, the password needed by the organisation and jury must also be supplied.
The application deadline is 31 October 2026 at 23:59. The rules state that late applications will not be accepted, although data corrections may be requested from the secretariat after an application has been submitted.
The Academy may exceptionally extend the deadline, but only if it announces this officially. The information published by the Academy should always be treated as the authoritative reference.
Once the deadline has closed, the jury will select the nominees in each category. The Spanish/Flamenco categories have a specific jury within the overall Lorca Awards structure.
The process has two stages: nominations are selected first and the winners are voted on afterwards. There are normally four nominations, although this may be increased to five depending on the quality of the applications.
The presence of dedicated flamenco categories in the Lorca Awards gives visibility to companies, dancers, choreographers and technical professionals working in Andalusian performing arts.
To follow other calls and competitions, see our guide to flamenco competitions in Spain 2026.
Until 31 October 2026 at 23:59, unless the Academy officially announces an extension.
The specific categories are Spanish and/or Flamenco Show, Female Spanish Dance/Flamenco Performer and Male Spanish Dance/Flamenco Performer.
Not in the “Spanish and/or Flamenco Show” category, because the rules expressly exclude singing or guitar recitals from this category.
Yes. The required documentation includes a link to view the complete show. If access is private, the password must also be provided.
Yes, if it meets the requirements of each category. Applications may be submitted in areas such as choreography, music, direction, set design, costume design, lighting or technical-artistic contribution.
Information reviewed on 1 October 2026. Before submitting an application, we recommend always checking the official rules for the 13th Lorca Awards 2027, which are the reference document for requirements, documentation and any updates.
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