The 24th Flamenco Biennial of Seville, from 9 September to 3 October, dedicates 15 shows to concert flamenco guitar. The Espacio Turina will be the epicentre of the cycle, with nine recitals from artists such as Antonio Rey, Rafael Riqueni, and Dani de Morón.
The 24th Flamenco Biennial of Seville, which will take place from 9 September to 3 October, has presented its programme dedicated to concert flamenco guitar, with a total of 15 shows that will turn the capital of Seville into the global epicentre of the guitar. The Espacio Turina, on Calle Laraña, will once again be the reference venue, hosting nine of these recitals.
The delegate for Tourism and Culture of the Seville City Council, Angie Moreno, emphasised that “the guitar is not just an accompaniment in flamenco, it is the axis around which singing and dancing revolve.” Moreno highlighted that “to programme an entire cycle at the Espacio Turina is a true luxury.”
The director of the Biennial, Luis Ybarra, stated that “there is no other event in the world with such prominence of concert flamenco guitar.” Ybarra recalled that the Biennial is usually seen as a showcase for singing and dancing, but this edition demonstrates the importance of the instrument.
The cycle will kick off on 11 September with Antonio Rey, a guitarist from Jerez who will present ‘Historias de un flamenco’. With this work, Rey won his second Latin Grammy for Best Flamenco Album in 2025. His proposal combines flamenco roots with contemporary sounds.
The following day, 12 September, will feature ‘La cuerda al aire’, a musical dialogue between Canito and Raúl Rodríguez. Both will explore, through the guitar and flamenco tres, the links between tradition and contemporary creation.
On 13 September, José Fermín Fernández will debut solo at the Biennial with ‘Guitarra desnuda’. The recital traverses various styles of the traditional repertoire and pays tribute to the great masters of the concert format.
Juan Requena will present ‘Requena Ando’ on 18 September, a proposal with original compositions that reflects his evolution as a concert guitarist after years alongside figures of singing and dancing.
On 19 September, María Marín will premiere ‘Las Tres Marías’, a project where flamenco, popular music, and sound experimentation converge. A day later, Manuel de la Luz and Manuel Imán will offer ‘Manos que hablan’, a meeting between two musicians from different backgrounds who converse through the guitar.
The final stretch of the cycle at the Turina includes Diego del Morao with ‘Más Morao’ (25 September), a tribute to the current Jerez guitar style; Juan Medina, formerly known as Juanito Makandé, will present ‘Fugaz’ (26 September), marking a new phase as a guitarist and composer.
The cycle will conclude on 27 September with ‘Cuadro’ by Dani de Morón. The Sevillian guitarist recaptures the essence of the flamenco cuadro as a space for improvisation and collective creation, where singing, dancing, and guitar play interact freely.
In addition to the Espacio Turina, the guitar will resonate in other Biennial venues, such as the Teatro de la Maestranza, Teatro Lope de Vega, the Church of San Luis de los Franceses, and Teatro Alameda. On 19 September, Juan Manuel Cañizares, National Music Award winner, will join the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Seville (ROSS) for the first time at the Maestranza to present ‘Cañizares sinfónico’, featuring works such as the ‘Concierto Al-Andalus’, in memory of Paco de Lucía, and the ‘Concierto Mediterráneo’.
For Seville fans, the Biennial represents a unique opportunity to enjoy concert flamenco guitar in multiple formats, from intimate recitals to large symphonic formats. Tickets are already on sale on the official festival website.
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