Flamenco Festival London celebrates its 20th anniversary. Two decades bringing the fire, passion, and artistry of flamenco to the city
From 27 May to 8 June 2025, Flamenco Festival London celebrates its 20th anniversary, the most ambitious yet: 25 performances, 17 world-class companies, and over 140 artists across some of London’s most iconic venues such as Sadler’s Wells, Lilian Baylis Studio, Kings Place, and Jazz Café.
Over the past 20 years, Flamenco Festival has become the leading international platform for Spanish performing arts. With more than 1,400 performances in 182 venues worldwide and over 300,000 spectators in London alone, it has built a powerful legacy full of connection, culture, and emotion.
This special edition honours that journey while looking firmly to the future. One of this year’s highlights is Ellas, Flamencas, a new series at Lilian Baylis Studio that puts women centre stage.
The return of the legends: great names in dance for a landmark edition
Sara Baras opens the festival with six performances of Vuela (27 May – 1 June, Sadler’s Wells), a show created to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her company and pay tribute to the legendary Paco de Lucía.
On 2 June, Manuel Liñán, National Dance Award winner (2017), presents Muerta de Amor, a piece steeped in copla aesthetics, filled with desire, fantasy, and provocation.
On 3 June, Mercedes Ruiz premieres Romancero del baile flamenco, a celebration of the classical flamenco canon.
On 4 June, Farruquito returns with Con-Cierto Flamenco, joined by his son Juan ‘El Moreno’. The piece revives the most intense moments of his career through a mix of memory and improvisation.
‘Ellas, Flamencas’: showcasing female talent in flamenco
On 31 May, Reflexiones sobre las Parcas brings together Paula Comitre, Florencia Oz, and Carmen Angulo in a mix of flamenco, electronic music, and folklore. That same night, Rosario La Tremendita unleashes Matancera, a raw, electrifying performance full of rhythm and power.
On 5 June, singer Argentina takes us through rare flamenco styles in Flamenco por cantaora, followed by Queralt Lahoz, who fuses flamenco with soul, hip-hop, and bolero in an intimate acoustic set.
On 6 June, Lela Soto shares her family’s flamenco legacy in El fuego que llevo dentro, and Ángeles Toledano closes the cycle with En concierto, a contemporary expression of cante jondo.
Also on 6 and 7 June, Sadler’s Wells hosts the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía with Pineda, directed by Patricia Guerrero. This show tells Mariana Pineda’s story, a symbol of freedom, personal conviction, and female empowerment.
Flamenco Festival London’s 20th edition looks to the future, spotlighting the evolution of flamenco. From the poetic innovation of Las Migas to the urban-electronic fusion of La Plazuela’s Roneo Funk Club, the festival presents flamenco as a living, evolving art form. This spirit also extends to the venues, such as the Jazz Café, helping flamenco connect with wider and more diverse audiences.
The festival also pays tribute to the flamenco guitar, with a special series co-produced with Kings Place and the International Guitar Foundation. Over three nights, performers like Alejandro Hurtado, Manuel Valencia, and Álvaro Martinete explore flamenco’s expressive depth through collaborations with dancers and reinterpretations of classic and original works.
The festival also strengthens its commitment to the community by working with the Acosta Dance Foundation to offer workshops and make dance more accessible to everyone.