The flamenco guitar has an exceptional place at the 24th Seville Flamenco Biennial 2026. Running from 9 September to 3 October, this edition features a programme in which guitar playing is no longer merely accompaniment but becomes the absolute focus of concerts, premieres, intergenerational encounters and dialogues with other musical traditions.
The Biennial itself has presented this edition as one of the major international events for the flamenco concert guitar, with around fifteen proposals directly linked to the instrument. Espacio Turina will be its main venue, hosting nine concerts between 11 and 27 September, while some of the most distinctive guitar events will also take place at San Luis de los Franceses, Teatro Lope de Vega and Teatro de la Maestranza.
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Quick answer: if you want to hear flamenco guitar at the 2026 Biennial, the standout dates include Antonio Rey, José Fermín Fernández, Juan Requena, Alejandro Hurtado, Juan Manuel Cañizares, Rafael Riqueni, Diego del Morao and Dani de Morón. Espacio Turina hosts most of the recitals, while San Luis, Lope de Vega and the Maestranza stage some of the most exceptional proposals of the entire edition.
Last updated: 2 September 2026. Ticket availability can change quickly. We recommend always checking the official page for each performance before planning your visit.
Not every edition of the Biennial gives the solo guitar such a prominent role. In 2026 we find several generations of performers, very different aesthetics and one shared idea: to show that contemporary flamenco guitar can sustain a complete artistic discourse on its own.
The programme combines established masters, guitarists with a strong creative identity, artists presenting their own show for the first time, and musicians who expand the traditional boundaries of the instrument through jazz, symphonic music, early music and roots traditions.
Espacio Turina, on Calle Laraña, hosts nine concerts between 11 and 27 September. Its acoustics and relatively intimate format make it especially suitable for hearing nuances of attack, compás, harmony and dynamics that can feel different in larger venues.
Turina will welcome Antonio Rey, Canito & Raúl Rodríguez, José Fermín Fernández, Juan Requena, María Marín, Manuel de la Luz & Manuel Imán, Diego del Morao, Juan Medina and Dani de Morón. It is probably the most coherent section of the entire programme for anyone who wants to follow the current evolution of flamenco guitar playing.
The following selection is not intended to turn the guitar into a competition. Each proposal comes from a different aesthetic, and that is precisely one of the great attractions of the 2026 Biennial.
11 September · 19:00 · Espacio Turina
Antonio Rey opens Turina’s major guitar series with Historias de un flamenco. His programme includes taranta, rumba, alegrías, bulerías, minera and other pieces from his recent repertoire.
It is one of the clearest choices for anyone looking for a contemporary guitar style that is technically brilliant yet deeply connected to tradition. The concert features Mara Rey on cante, Manuel Heredia as second guitarist, Juan Parrilla on flute and Bandolero on percussion.
Why we consider it essential: he is one of today’s leading Spanish concert guitarists and arrives in Seville with a mature repertoire after an international career and several recording awards.
13 September · 19:00 · Espacio Turina · One-off performance
Here the concept changes completely: solo guitar, with no stage support or accompaniment. José Fermín Fernández presents a recital built around different traditional palos and the instrument’s narrative power.
His solo debut at the Biennial is also an opportunity to hear one of the younger generation’s guitarists in a format that allows nothing to hide: sound, tuning, compás, intention and musicality are completely exposed.
Ideal for: enthusiasts who want to hear concert guitar in its most essential form.
18 September · 19:00 · Espacio Turina · One-off performance
For the first time at the Biennial, Juan Requena takes centre stage with a show of his own. Requeneando is conceived as a journey through different palos chosen to reflect his career, sensitivity and musical language.
He will be joined by Los Makarines on backing vocals and palmas, with a special appearance by singer and multi-instrumentalist José Ángel Carmona.
What makes it different: it is not simply a virtuoso recital, but the presentation of a personal creative universe that also previews material from his next recording project.
19 and 20 September · 12:00 · Church of San Luis de los Franceses
This is one of the most conceptually interesting proposals of the edition. Alejandro Hurtado places flamenco guitar in dialogue with historical guitar and early music, alongside Enrike Solinís and in collaboration with the Seville Early Music Festival.
The programme includes Hurtado’s own compositions alongside historical references and a journey connecting different stages in the guitar’s history.
The Baroque setting of San Luis de los Franceses adds a particularly distinctive spatial and acoustic dimension.
19 September · 20:00 · Teatro de la Maestranza · One-off performance
Juan Manuel Cañizares appears as solo guitarist with the Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Santiago Serrate.
The programme includes the Concierto Al-Ándalus para guitarra y orquesta, dedicated to the memory of Paco de Lucía, and the Concierto Mediterráneo, dedicated to Joaquín Rodrigo.
Why it is special: this is the most overtly symphonic option in the entire guitar programme. For anyone who wants to hear how flamenco guitar projects against a full orchestra, this is one of the Biennial’s key nights.
21 September · 20:00 · Teatro Lope de Vega · World premiere
One of the most distinctive encounters of 2026 brings together Seville guitarist Rafael Riqueni and American saxophonist and flautist Tim Ries.
The repertoire crosses compositions linked to Riqueni’s musical world with other pieces, opening a conversation between flamenco guitar, jazz and chamber-music sensitivity.
Ideal for: anyone looking for a less orthodox proposal that is more open to dialogue between genres, while keeping one of the historic names of Seville guitar at its centre.
25 September · 19:00 · Espacio Turina · One-off performance
Diego del Morao represents one of the most recognisable sounds in contemporary Jerez guitar. Más Morao places his playing front and centre, driven by an ensemble closely tied to the aesthetics of Jerez and the Santiago neighbourhood.
He will be joined by Ané Carrasco on percussion and Maloko on cante, with further collaborators still to be confirmed.
Why we would not miss it: few current guitarists have such an identifiable rhythmic personality. It is especially recommended for listeners who value compás, the sound of Jerez and a highly personal way of accompanying and building falsetas.
27 September · 19:00 · Espacio Turina · One-off performance
Dani de Morón closes the Turina series with a proposal that revives the idea of the flamenco cuadro as a living organism. His guitar enters into dialogue with the voices of Sergio El Colorao, Amparo Lagares and Ismael El Bola, the dancing of Claudia La Debla and the palmas of Los Mellis.
The programme moves through bulerías, soleá, tonás, tientos, cantiñas, romance, farruca, seguiriya, tangos and other styles.
What it adds: it lets you hear the guitar not only as a solo instrument, but as the musical architecture organising cante, dance, compás and collective creation.
| Date | Artist / show | Venue | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 sep | Antonio Rey — Historias de un flamenco | Espacio Turina | Contemporary recital |
| 12 sep | Canito & Raúl Rodríguez — La cuerda al aire | Espacio Turina | Guitar and tres flamenco |
| 13 sep | José Fermín Fernández — Guitarra desnuda | Espacio Turina | Solo guitar |
| 18 sep | Juan Requena — Requeneando | Espacio Turina | Personal creation |
| 18 sep | Antonio Reyes — Seis cuerdas, seis | Teatro Lope de Vega | Cante and guitar |
| 19 sep | Alejandro Hurtado & Enrike Solinís — Devenir de la guitarra | San Luis | Flamenco and historical guitar |
| 19 sep | María Marín — Las Tres Marías | Espacio Turina | Guitar and voice · premiere |
| 19 sep | Cañizares & ROSS — Cañizares sinfónico | Maestranza | Guitar and orchestra |
| 20 sep | Alejandro Hurtado & Enrike Solinís — Devenir de la guitarra | San Luis | Second performance |
| 20 sep | Manuel de la Luz & Manuel Imán — Manos que hablan | Espacio Turina | Dialogue between guitars |
| 21 sep | Rafael Riqueni & Tim Ries — Tunisia | Lope de Vega | Premiere · flamenco and jazz |
| 25 sep | Diego del Morao — Más Morao | Espacio Turina | Jerez guitar |
| 26 sep | Juan Medina — Fugaz | Espacio Turina | New generation |
| 27 sep | Dani de Morón — Cuadro | Espacio Turina | Guitar, cante and dance |
Yes, especially if the guitar is one of your main reasons for attending the Biennial. Turina’s programme does not repeat a single recital model: there is solo guitar, accompaniment, dialogue between instruments, guitar and voice, the Jerez school and collective proposals.
A good strategy is to choose two or three concerts with different profiles. For example, José Fermín to hear the instrument completely exposed, Diego del Morao to enter the language of Jerez and Dani de Morón to see how the guitar structures a complete cuadro.
Shows at Espacio Turina are generally more affordable than some of the major Maestranza productions. However, several dates are announced as Unique Nights, meaning there is only one opportunity to see them during the Biennial.
For updated prices, discounts, Hora Joven and official sales channels, use our guide to tickets, prices and discounts for the 2026 Biennial.
We also recommend checking the official Biennial programme before travelling, as availability changes as each date approaches.
The guitar does not appear at the 2026 Biennial as a single homogeneous block. Tradition, experimentation, accompaniment, solo recitals, orchestra, jazz, early music and new generations all coexist.
That contrast makes the programme an especially valuable opportunity to understand where contemporary flamenco guitar is heading without losing sight of its roots.
If guitar is a priority on your trip to Seville, this edition practically lets you build a festival within the festival.
The Biennial has highlighted around fifteen proposals in which flamenco concert guitar plays a central role, spread across Espacio Turina, San Luis de los Franceses, Teatro Lope de Vega and Teatro de la Maestranza, among other venues.
The main venue is Espacio Turina, which hosts nine guitar concerts between 11 and 27 September 2026.
Among others, the programme includes Antonio Rey, Rafael Riqueni, Juan Manuel Cañizares, Diego del Morao, Dani de Morón, Alejandro Hurtado, José Fermín Fernández, Juan Requena, María Marín, Manuel de la Luz, Manuel Imán and Juan Medina.
Yes. One of the clearest examples is Guitarra desnuda by José Fermín Fernández, on 13 September at Espacio Turina, conceived to present the guitar in its most essential form.
Yes. Juan Manuel Cañizares performs with the Royal Seville Symphony Orchestra on 19 September at Teatro de la Maestranza in Cañizares sinfónico.
Tunisia, by Rafael Riqueni and Tim Ries, creates a dialogue between the Seville master’s flamenco guitar and the American musician’s saxophones and flute. It is a world premiere scheduled for 21 September at the Lope de Vega.
Diego del Morao presents Más Morao on 25 September at 19:00 at Espacio Turina. It is announced as a one-off performance.
Dani de Morón presents Cuadro on 27 September at 19:00 at Espacio Turina, also as a one-off performance.
Yes. Alejandro Hurtado presents Devenir de la guitarra with Enrike Solinís on 19 and 20 September at 12:00 in the Church of San Luis de los Franceses.
The safest option is to open each performance page from the Biennial’s official programme. Tablaos Flamencos also maintains a dedicated guide with prices, discounts, box-office information and purchasing advice.
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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