Flamenco Festival continues in New York with top artists from Granada

The 24th edition of Flamenco Festival USA keeps bringing the duende to stages across New York and Chicago, as the second half of this ambitious program—dedicated to Federico García Lorca and the city of Granada—unfolds through March 15. More than 70 artists and technical professionals are bringing to life a lineup that showcases the incredible richness of Granada’s flamenco scene, from its most traditional expressions to its boldest contemporary innovations, with the support of the City Council and Provincial Government of Granada.

This year’s festival kicked off with a performance by Kiki Morente and guitarist Carlos de Jacoba, followed by acclaimed artists such as Manuel Liñán, Eva Yerbabuena, Juan Habichuela Nieto, El Turry, Alfonso Losa, and Patricia Guerrero, among others. The program now continues with a slate of top-tier performances that highlight flamenco’s multifaceted nature.

Marina Heredia, Sara Jiménez, Carlos de Jacoba, and Granada-based performing arts group Zen del Sur are among the leading names in this intense final stretch. Joining them is Repertorio Español, one of New York’s most respected Spanish-language theater companies. Together, these artists represent the vast diversity of flamenco—from experimental blends to its purest traditions—offering U.S. audiences a vibrant artistic experience across music, dance, theater, and documentary.

Each spring, Flamenco Festival brings the very best dancers and musicians from Spain to New York at the start of their U.S. tours. This is the finest flamenco today—a living art with many styles and expressions, offering something for every taste.

Zen del Sur bring their magic to the King Juan Carlos I Center

Contemporary flamenco will take center stage with internationally acclaimed Zen del Sur, performing this Tuesday at the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center (NYU) in collaboration with the Instituto Cervantes. Artists Carlos López and Noemí Pareja will present “Órbita,” a multidisciplinary piece that combines contemporary dance, circus arts, and live music. The movement in this work is shaped by their emotional roots and cultural landscapes, with Cádiz, the sea, and the arts acting as gravitational forces.

Flamenco and jazz come together at Lincoln Center

On Wednesday, March 12, Jazz at Lincoln Center will host a powerful musical fusion in “Flamenco Meets Jazz.” This one-night-only concert brings together flamenco guitarist Carlos de Jacoba and Zaccai Curtis, the Grammy Award-winning pianist and composer recognized in 2025 for Best Latin Jazz Album. Juan Carmona joins on percussion. This meeting of musical traditions promises to explore rhythm, improvisation, and shared emotional depth.

Theater and Lorca: Repertorio Español presents “The House of Bernarda Alba”

Also on Wednesday, March 12, New York’s Repertorio Español will stage Federico García Lorca’s final play, “The House of Bernarda Alba.” This renowned company is dedicated to showcasing the best of Spanish-language theater from across the U.S., Latin America, and Spain. This one-time performance honors Lorca’s legacy, one of the guiding inspirations of this year’s festival, and brings his voice to life on the contemporary stage.

Sara Jiménez premieres her first solo work at Joe’s Pub

Flamenco dancer and choreographer Sara Jiménez, a Granada-born artist selected twice for the In Progress creative residency program, makes her Flamenco Festival debut with her first original work, “Variación a tempo.” Co-produced with Instituto Cervantes, this intimate piece will premiere Thursday, March 13 at Joe’s Pub. Built on the concept of capturing the elusive nature of time, the work is a collaboration between Jiménez and Pablo Giménez, who also composed the music and will accompany her on guitar. The result is a personal, contemporary flamenco language that reflects deep roots and forward-thinking vision.