10 Best Performing Arts Venues in Andalusia, Spain

Catch an authentic professional performance in the heart of Santa Cruz on the atmospheric patio of a 15th-century house where the excellent acoustics mean there's no need for microphones or amplifiers. Shows are twice daily (usually 7 pm and 8:30 pm) daily, except in summer when they take place at 8:30 pm.

This is a good spot for authentic flamenco shows, staged nightly at 8, 9, 10, and 11 pm.

There is no stage here, which means the flamenco shows at this venue (nightly at 9 and 10:30) take place among the spectators—who can number 150.

In the heart of the Albayzín, this small venue showcases local flamenco talent with concerts usually on Friday and Saturday nights. Book in advance to guarantee a seat.

Slightly off the beaten track (take a taxi to get here) and less touristy because of it, this venue has shows at 8 and 10 pm daily.

Some of the country's best performers are featured in this early-December event in Granada.

This show doesn't take place in a cave, but the music and dance are some of the most authentic available. Daily flamenco shows are at 6:30, 8 and 10 pm.

This venue in Triana presents reasonably authentic shows and hosts "flamenco afternoons" Thursday through Saturday—check the website for details. Entrance to some shows is free, but there's a one-drink minimum; others cost from €22. Booking is advised.

This intimate club in the heart of Santa Cruz attracts mainly tourists. Flamenco performances are entertaining and reasonably authentic. Shows at 7 pm and 8:45 pm daily.

Córdoba's most famous flamenco club offers performances by established artists on a pleasant open-air patio. Admission is €23 (including a drink), and the 90-minute shows take place Monday through Saturday at 8:30 pm from September to June and at 9:30 pm during July and August. Book by phone or the website (in Spanish only).