September turns Málaga into one of Spain’s guitar capitals and, within the 5th Málaga Pepe Romero International Guitar Festival, flamenco has its own dedicated series. Trasnoches Flamencos 2026 brings together seven events between 4 and 26 September featuring some of the most interesting names in contemporary flamenco guitar, as well as singing and dance.
The programme combines solo guitar recitals with encounters in which the guitar opens up to cante and dance. Alejandro Hurtado and Inmaculada Salomón opened the series on 4 September; they are followed by El Amir, Pituquete with Encarna Anillo, Daniel Casares, José Fermín Fernández, Joni Jiménez with Jesús Méndez and Ricardo Fernández del Moral.
Quick answer: Trasnoches Flamencos 2026 includes seven shows in Málaga from 4 to 26 September. They take place at the Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall and the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba of Málaga. Tickets cost between €10 and €18 and are sold through MiEntrada.
| Date | Artists | Time | Venue | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 September | Alejandro Hurtado + Inmaculada Salomón | 19:30 | Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall | €12 |
| 11 September | El Amir | 19:30 | Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall | €10 |
| 17 September | Pituquete + Encarna Anillo | 21:30 | Patio de Surtidores, Alcazaba of Málaga | €15 |
| 19 September | Daniel Casares | 19:30 | Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall | €12 |
| 24 September | José Fermín Fernández | 21:30 | Patio de Surtidores, Alcazaba of Málaga | €15 |
| 25 September | Joni Jiménez + Jesús Méndez | 19:30 | Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall | €10 |
| 26 September | Ricardo Fernández del Moral | 21:30 | Patio de Surtidores, Alcazaba of Málaga | €18 |
The first event took place on 4 September. The remaining six are concentrated between 11 and 26 September.
Trasnoches Flamencos is the specifically flamenco strand of the Málaga Pepe Romero International Guitar Festival. The fifth edition of the festival features a total of 15 concerts between 4 and 30 September 2026, with programmes devoted to classical, Spanish and flamenco guitar, as well as early music and symphonic creation.
Within that wider programme, the seven nights identified as Trasnoches Flamencos form a small festival within the festival. Guitar is the connecting thread, but the selection reveals different ways of understanding contemporary flamenco playing: from concert guitar to accompaniment for cante, dialogue with dance and proposals that cross flamenco with other musical traditions.
The festival is organised by the European Guitar Foundation and is named after Pepe Romero, one of Málaga’s most internationally renowned guitarists.
The 2026 edition takes place at several venues around the city, although Trasnoches Flamencos is concentrated in two locations: the Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall and the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba.
If you would also like to discover flamenco shows during your stay in the city, see our guide to flamenco in Málaga.
The series opened with a proposal bringing together guitar and dance. Alejandro Hurtado, winner of the Bordón Minero in 2017 and one of the young guitarists with the strongest presence on today’s circuit, shared the stage with Inmaculada Salomón, principal dancer of the Ballet Nacional de España.
It was the only event in the series in which dance appeared as an explicit protagonist alongside guitar.
El Amir, the stage name of Amir John Haddad, offers a vision of flamenco open to the Mediterranean, the Middle East and other musical languages. His work on tours and recordings linked to Hans Zimmer has given him an unusual international profile within the flamenco circuit.
The third event moves to the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba of Málaga. Pituquete’s guitar brings together Latin American roots, flamenco language and contemporary creation. He will be joined by singer Encarna Anillo.
Daniel Casares is one of the established names in contemporary flamenco guitar. For audiences looking for an evening focused almost entirely on guitar playing, without the need for other stage elements, this is one of the clearest choices on the programme.
Granada-born José Fermín Fernández is one of the most highly recognised flamenco guitarists of his generation in competitions and festivals. His career includes two major distinctions: the Bordón Minero at the Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas and first prize for guitar at Córdoba’s Concurso Nacional de Arte Flamenco.
His recital takes place on 24 September at 21:30 in the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba. Both the official ticketing platform and the festival’s general programme list the performance at that time.
One of the most attractive nights for cante lovers brings together guitarist Joni Jiménez and singer Jesús Méndez. The event clearly shows the role of flamenco guitar as accompaniment, response and support for the voice.
Trasnoches Flamencos 2026 ends with Ricardo Fernández del Moral, a singer and guitarist capable of taking on both central roles of a flamenco recital on his own. The closing performance begins at 21:30 in the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba.
The Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall, in the historic centre, hosts the events on 4, 11, 19 and 25 September. It is a concert venue particularly well suited to listening closely to the guitar.
The Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba of Málaga hosts the concerts on 17, 24 and 26 September. The palace-fortress provides a very different heritage setting, especially attractive for evening performances.
For concerts at the Alcazaba, the official ticketing platform indicates access via Calle Guillén Sotelo, at the entrance to the Alcazaba lift.
Anyone travelling specifically for one of these concerts can combine the festival with other cultural plans and Málaga’s regular selection of tablaos and flamenco shows.
Tickets are sold through MiEntrada, the ticketing platform linked from the official website of the Málaga Pepe Romero International Guitar Festival. Prices range from €10 to €18 depending on the concert.
Because the venues have limited capacity and previous editions of the festival have recorded sold-out concerts, it is advisable to check availability in advance, especially for performances at the Alcazaba and events featuring several artists.
Check tickets on MiEntrada · See the official festival programme
If you can attend only one event, the choice depends greatly on the type of flamenco you want to experience. For those who prioritise solo guitar, Daniel Casares and José Fermín Fernández are two particularly clear choices. If you prefer a more cross-cultural approach open to other musical languages, El Amir or Pituquete may suit you better.
For cante with guitar, the night featuring Joni Jiménez and Jesús Méndez is one of the most attractive events in the series. Ricardo Fernández del Moral offers a different variation: singing and guitar concentrated in a single performer.
The Alcazaba recitals have the added appeal of taking place in one of Málaga’s most recognisable monuments, while María Cristina offers a hall format more focused on close listening.
If the atmosphere of the venue matters as much as the line-up, I would choose one of the three Alcazaba nights. If your priority is to listen to the guitar with maximum attention, María Cristina is particularly well suited.
Trasnoches Flamencos turns the wider Pepe Romero Guitar Festival programme into an opportunity to explore several generations and sensibilities in contemporary flamenco guitar. In barely three weeks, solo guitar, accompaniment for cante, dialogue with dance and proposals that extend flamenco’s usual boundaries follow one another.
With tickets from €10 and two venues in central Málaga, the series is one of the city’s most interesting flamenco events in September 2026. The practical recommendation is simple: check availability for each date and, if your chosen concert is at the Alcazaba, confirm the access point indicated by the organisers beforehand.
The series runs from 4 to 26 September 2026 as part of the 5th Málaga Pepe Romero International Guitar Festival.
There are seven events officially identified as Trasnoches Flamencos.
At two venues in Málaga: the Fundación Unicaja María Cristina Hall and the Patio de Surtidores at the Alcazaba of Málaga.
Announced prices range from €10 to €18, depending on the concert.
The festival’s official website links ticket sales for all seven events to MiEntrada.
Yes. Although guitar is the central thread of the series, the opening features dance with Alejandro Hurtado and Inmaculada Salomón, guest singers include Encarna Anillo and Jesús Méndez, and Ricardo Fernández del Moral presents both singing and guitar.
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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