Credit: Festival Guirijondo – Palomares Flamenco Facebook page.
From May 22 to 24, the town of Palomares del Rio will host the third edition of the Guirijondo Festival.
This is a one-of-a-kind celebration that honours foreign artists dedicated to flamenco. With France as this year’s guest country, the programme features concerts, talks, tributes, and theatrical performances in a setting steeped in Andalusian culture.
Main events will take place at the Carlos Álvarez-Novoa Municipal Theatre and the historic Arab Baths, with additional activities spread throughout the town. Among this year’s highlights: French cantaor Cristo Cortés, considered one of the finest voices in French flamenco, and young dancer Lucas El Luco, known from the TV show Tierra de Talento.
The lineup also includes top Spanish artists such as guitarist Raúl El Perla, singer Mari Peña, or the renowned Arcángel, who will close the festival with La ruta del fandango.
The festival’s educational side includes the presentation of Memorias del pellizco, the latest book by flamenco critic Manuel Bohórquez, and the Cristina Heeren Award, which will be presented to French producer Patrick Bellito.
Streets and balconies across Palomares are decorated with flamenco lyrics, turning the town into a living tribute to this UNESCO-recognised art form. Tickets are available on the Giglon platform, with affordable pricing for all.
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