Join us for the 38th Festival Flamenco Alburquerque—an unforgettable celebration of the vibrant culture and soul-stirring art of flamenco.

Produced and presented by the National Institute of Flamenco, Festival Flamenco Alburquerque offers a unique opportunity to witness world-class performances, learn from renowned artists, and connect with a vibrant community of flamenco students, fans, and aficionados.

Get ready to be captivated as we come together to celebrate the rich heritage and timeless allure of flamenco in the Land of Enchantment.

Schedule of Events:

8:30pm: Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía

PINEDA

Federico García Lorca wrote Mariana Pineda “at barely twenty years old and with a strong romantic flavor,” as he stated in an interview after its first premiere. However, the origins of the play trace back to the poet’s childhood in Granada and young Federico’s encounter with the bronze statue of the liberal heroine, “proud upon the column, her hair loose, her gaze fixed on the sky, clutching the flag of liberty against her body.” Lorca also recalled himself holding hands with other children, singing the verses of a popular ballad “in a melancholic tone, which seemed tragic to me.” Early in his career as a playwright, the poet felt the poetic imperative to transform that “profound childhood impression” into a theatrical work.

“There are a thousand different Marianas of Pineda. The heroic Mariana, the motherly Mariana, the Mariana in love, the embroidering Mariana, but I wasn’t going to ‘create’ them all.” This is how Federico García Lorca described his protagonist after the 1927 premiere of the play. Among all these possible Marianas, we have chosen to focus on the one Lorca himself evoked: “a woman of deep Spanish roots, who sings of love and freedom in the verses of her life in a way that captures the universal essence of these two great sentiments,” embodying “freedom itself.”

In her debut as Artistic Director of the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía, Granada-born Patricia Guerrero takes on the challenge of giving body and soul to Pineda. This version explores the full spiritual and expressive power of Lorca’s dramatic poem. Accompanied by an exceptional team, Patricia Guerrero delivers a vibrant and electrifying Pineda, both rooted in Granada and universal, and unequivocally flamenco. A dramatic poem brought to life through dance because, in Federico’s own words, “the stage can only be emotion and poetry: in the word, in the action, and in the gesture.”

Location: Journal Theater, NHCC

10:30pm: Tablao Flamenco Edición Especial No 1 with invited artists

The “Tablao Flamenco Ediciones Especiales” at Festival Flamenco 38 offers an intimate and electrifying flamenco experience, featuring some of the world’s most thrilling artists.These performances are scheduled as late-night shows, typically starting at 11:00 PM, with doors opening at 10:00 PM. They take place at Tablao Flamenco Alburquerque, providing an authentic setting that captures the essence of traditional flamenco culture.

Each edition showcases a unique lineup of performers, including dancers, singers, and musicians, delivering passionate and dynamic performances that embody the spirit of flamenco.

These special editions are part of the broader Festival Flamenco 38, which runs from June 20th to 28th, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The festival is renowned for its comprehensive celebration of flamenco, including performances, workshops, and cultural events.

Location: Tablao Flamenco Albuquerque inside Hotel Albuquerque Rio Grande Blv NW, Albuquerque NM

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