6 Best Performing Arts in Costa del Sol and Costa de Almeria, Spain

Founded in 1963, this excellent venue (home to the city's Arab water deposits) has been one of the main centers for flamenco in Andalusia, and foot-stomping live flamenco and concerts are performed every two weeks. Check in advance for exact times and dates.

Although the flamenco show is undeniably touristy, this club has an authentic olé atmosphere with good dancers. The food is reasonable, and local specialties, including paella and seafood soup, are served. Dinner shows (€38), with a three-course meal, begin at 7:30 pm on Wednesday.

From October through June, amateur local troupes stage plays and musicals in English here. The venue also hosts occasional touring tribute acts.

Many of the better hotels stage flamenco shows, but you may also want to check out this venue, which has shows Thurs.–Sat. throughout the year (call or check the Facebook page to confirm times).

The city's main theater venue offers a year-round program of concerts, flamenco performances, dance, and plays.

Owned by Antonio Banderas, this modern theater has a varied program of music, flamenco, and plays, plus an annual musical (Dec.–Feb.) produced by Banderas himself.