Flamenco Festival London 2026

begins its 21st annual two-week celebration of Flamenco on Tuesday 16 June 2026 with performances at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Lilian Baylis Studio, Islington, and Sadler’s Wells East, Stratford.

Jesús Carmona and Lucía Campillo in UnYdos © Festival de la Unión

The Compañía de Danza Jesús Carmona gave an outstanding performance to open the Flamenco Festival London 2026 on Tuesday 16 June 2026 with their UnYdos (One and Two) – an intimate and moving showcase of traditional flamenco in a pared down ensemble of two dancers: Jesús Carmona and Lucía Campillo, three singers: Eleazar Cerreduela, Francisco Blanco and guest singer Jesús Corbacho; and one guitarist: José Manuel Martínez Muñoz ‘El Peli’.

The silence and darkness was broken gradually by Jesús Carmona’s opening solo piece, drawing our attention to subtle sounds and the lighting from above highlighted the movement of his arms, spread out like the expansive wings of a bird, making us aware of minute movements and the changing shapes he could create. The slow build up was compelling as his footwork and rhythm built to a great crescendo. This approach seemed to sum up the whole evening – the essential elements of flamenco style were presented masterfully and with precision, joy and great excitement!

The strength of communication and interaction between performers made this performance unforgettable in each of the varying combinations: Jesús Carmona with Lucía Campillo, the singers: Eleazar Cerreduela and Francisco Blanco also providing palmas and plenty of energising jaleo, the guest singer Jesús Corbacho; in his solo and the ever-imaginative work of the guitarist: José Manuel Martínez Muñoz ‘El Peli’, whose timbres were suave and resonant and completely rhythmically sharp. The audience all seemed to agree on this first evening, with everyone standing immediately as the end to applaud this wonderful evening of flamenco!

The Compañía de Danza Jesús Carmona will be performing UnYdos again on Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 7.30pm:  Tickets

This 21st annual Flamenco Festival London looks to be as inspiring and unforgettable as so many festivals have been. Artistic Director, Miguel Marín, continues with the same dedication and enthusiasm for bringing the very best of productions and a wide range of artists – legendary flamenco performers as well as the emerging young artists to London, this year featuring Eva Yerbabuena, Manuel Liñán, El Farru and Juan Tomás de la Molía (19–20 June 2026). Rocío Molina, (24 June 2026), Patricia Guerreo, and for guitar aficionados: A Tribute to Sabicas with Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey and Álvaro Martinete with flamenco dancer Olga Pericet (Thursday 25 June 2026), and more – see below for the full listings.

In Miguel Marín’s own words:

Flamenco is a living language – one that carries memory, identity, and transformation within it. This year’s programme invites audiences to experience that living pulse: a journey where tradition and creation meet, where the past resonates in the present, and where new voices continue to shape its future. In London, flamenco finds a stage where it can continue to grow, to take risks, and to connect deeply with the world of today.

 UnYDos by Compañía de Danza Jesús Carmona, at Sadler’s Wells on Tuesday 16 June 2026 and Wednesday 17 June 2026, 7.30pm.  Tickets

Flamenco Festival London 2026 continues with:

Compañía Rafaela Carrasco presenting Creaviva with texts by Álvaro Tato at Sadler’s Wells, on Thursday 18 June 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets

Gala Flamenca: Eva Yerbabuena, Manuel Liñán, El Farru and Juan Tomás de la Molía at Sadler’s Wells, on Friday 19 June 2026, 7.30pm and Saturday 20 June 2026, 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets

UK première of Esther Merino En Tierra de Hombres – (In a Man’s World) at Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells on Saturday 20 June 2025, 6pm. Tickets

UK première of flamenco singer Francisco Escudero ‘El Perrete’ presents his latest album Luz de Guía at Lilian Baylis Studio, Sadler’s Wells Saturday 20 June 2026, 8.30pm. Tickets

Rocío Molina presents the UK première of Calentmiento at Sadler’s Wells on Wednesday 24 June 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets

Night of the Guitar with guitarists Gerardo Núñez, Antonio Rey, and Álvaro Martinete, and dancer Olga Pericet in a Tribute to Sabicas at Sadler’s Wells on Thursday 25 June 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets.

Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía presents Tierra Bendita at Sadler’s Wells Friday 26 June 2026, 7.30pm and Saturday 27 June 2026, 3pm and 7.30pm. Tickets

Compañía María Moreno presents the UK Première of Magnificat at Sadler’s Wells East Sunday 28 June 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets

Compañía Marco Flores presents Rayuela at Sadler’s Wells East Monday 29 June 2026, 7.30pm. Tickets

Flamenco Festival London 2026

for full programme: Flamenco Festival London 2026

Flamenco Festival London 2026 with Director Miguel Marín, is at Sadler’s Wells Theatre, Rosebery Ave, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4TN. Tel. 020 7863 8000, sadlerswells.com. 

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