Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco
Madrid, Spain
The best flamenco show and tablao in Madrid
Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco has been the heartbeat of Madrid's flamenco scene since 1994. Located in the literary quarter of Las Letras, just minutes from Puerta del Sol, this intimate venue seats fewer than 100 guests — close enough to feel every stamp of the dancer's heel. Unlike larger theatrical productions, Cardamomo focuses on pure, spontaneous flamenco: world-class artists performing every night with passion and improvisation. It has been recognised as Cultural Heritage of the City of Madrid and is the only tablao recommended by The New York Times.
What to expect
- Live performance with professional dancers, singers and guitarist
- Authentic tablao atmosphere — not a tourist production
- Duration: 75 min of pure flamenco
- Venue: Calle Echegaray, 15, Madrid
Cardamomo Tablao Flamenco Madrid: what to know before you book
If you've searched for Cardamomo by name, you've found the tablao that The New York Times singled out and that most Madrid guides point to — on Calle Echegaray, in the heart of the Las Letras quarter. Full transparency: the team behind this guide works for this venue, and we say so plainly. What matters before you book: it's an intimate room of under 100 seats, so front tables go first; the show is 75 minutes of live tablao flamenco, not a large theatrical production; and booking direct on the official page is the same price as the door. If your dates are sold out, Tablao Flamenco 1911 on Plaza de Santa Ana — the world's oldest tablao — is the alternative we trust.
How to book
Click "Book at official website" to go directly to the venue's booking page in English. Tickets sell out, especially in high season — we recommend booking 2–3 days in advance.
Prefer to ask questions first? Send us a WhatsApp and we'll help you choose the best option for your group.
Getting there
The venue is located at Calle Echegaray, 15, Madrid. We recommend arriving 15–20 minutes before the show to check in and find your seat.
Cardamomo sold out? Try Tablao Flamenco 1911
Cardamomo's small capacity means it sells out often in high season. If your dates aren't available, our second pick in Madrid is Tablao Flamenco 1911 on Plaza de Santa Ana, 15 — two minutes' walk away and the oldest tablao in the world, running since 1911. Same neighbourhood, same commitment to pure flamenco, a touch more historic grandeur. Ask us on WhatsApp and we'll check availability for your dates at either venue.
Full transparency: the team behind this guide works for the Madrid tablaos recommended on this page. That's exactly why we can vouch for what happens on these stages night after night — and why, in the other five cities of this guide, we recommend venues we have no commercial relationship with.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a flamenco dinner show in Madrid?
Several Madrid venues sell dinner-and-show packages at €70–€100 per person, but our honest advice matches what we say for Seville: the kitchen rarely lives up to the stage. Cardamomo sits in the Huertas quarter, surrounded by some of Madrid's best tapas bars — see the show, then eat brilliantly two streets away for less. If you'd rather have everything in a single booking, message us on WhatsApp and we'll point you to the current dinner options.
Can I get tickets for tonight?
Often, yes — Cardamomo performs daily and the official page shows live availability for today. It's an intimate venue and the front tables go first, so for weekend dates or a group, book a few days ahead rather than trusting the door.
Why Cardamomo over other Madrid tablaos?
Madrid has excellent tablaos, but Cardamomo combines the three things we look for everywhere: artistic level (a stage The New York Times has singled out), a genuinely intimate room where you feel the footwork, and a location on Calle Echegaray in the heart of the old city. If it's sold out for your dates, Tablao Flamenco 1911 in Plaza de Santa Ana — the world's oldest tablao — is the alternative we trust.