The city of Algeciras has announced a comprehensive programme of activities to celebrate Flamenco Day, which will take place on 16 November and continue through to May 2027. The events will include musical performances, shows, meetings, and educational activities.
The presentation was held at the Odeón space within the Guillermo Pérez Villalta building, led by Pilar Pintor, the Deputy Mayor for Culture. She was joined by Mariluz Martín, Vice-Rector of the Bahía de Algeciras Campus of the University of Cádiz; Esther Trigo, Director of Culture at the UCA; Mónica Bellido, Coordinator of the University Flamenco Classroom; Patricia Coronel, Head of the Extracurricular Activities Department at the Paco de Lucía Professional Conservatory; Carlos Vargas, President of the Society of Cante Grande; and José Luis Lara, Manager of the Paco de Lucía Interpretation Centre.
One of the highlights of the programme will occur on 16 November, Flamenco Day, featuring the second Flamenco Proclamation delivered by journalist Alejandro Domínguez at 7 PM in the Paco de Lucía Interpretation Centre. On 19 November, at 6 PM, the Municipal Museum's courtyard will host a concert by the Paco de Lucía Professional Conservatory, showcasing performances by students and teachers of classical and flamenco guitar.
Additionally, on 21 November at 8:30 PM, the Teatro Florida will host the 34th edition of the Palma de Plata, organised by the Society of Cante Grande. This year’s event will pay tribute to flamenco singer José de la Tomasa and will feature prominent flamenco artists, alongside the launch of a commemorative magazine dedicated to the honouree.
The University of Cádiz will also celebrate the 20th anniversary of its University Flamenco Classroom with a special programme titled ‘20 years in rhythm’, beginning on 27 November at 8 PM in the auditorium of the Technical School of Engineering in Algeciras, featuring the show ‘Metaflamenco’. This programme will continue in February with an event focused on young flamenco artists at the Paco de Lucía Interpretation Centre and will culminate on 28 May with the show ‘Algeciras por bulerías’, bringing together artists from the Campo de Gibraltar region at the new UCA building by the Marítimo Lake.
Additional activities will be organised by the Paco de Lucía Interpretation Centre, including performances and meetings aimed at promoting flamenco and highlighting the role of women in this art form, as well as initiatives from local community and cultural groups. All announced activities will be free of charge, subject to capacity limitations.
Pintor emphasised that “this extensive programme is the result of the collaborative efforts of institutions, cultural entities, artists, and professionals who share the goal of continuing to build ‘Algeciras, Flamenco City’, a project we have been working on for many years.” She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting these initiatives and making city spaces available for cultural events, stating that “talking about flamenco is talking about our roots, our identity, and our cultural heritage.”
