Barcelona: Flamenco Show Tickets at Dalmases Palace

Summary

Barcelona evenings pulse with flamenco in a candlelit palace

You’ll step into Barcelona’s Palau Dalmases for an up-close flamenco show surrounded by ancient stone walls and candlelight. Feel every stomp from front-row seats, share a laugh with locals over tapas, and lose yourself in music that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect the first thing I’d notice at Palau Dalmases to be the smell — a kind of old stone mixed with candle wax, maybe a hint of someone’s cologne. We’d just slipped off the busy Carrer de Montcada, and suddenly it was all hush and cool air inside this 12th-century palace. Our tickets got us seats right up front (I could see the sweat on the dancers’ brows), and honestly, being that close made it feel less like a show and more like we’d stumbled into someone’s living room — if their living room had vaulted ceilings and centuries-old arches.

The guitarist started tuning, and the singer — I think her name was Marta? — gave this tiny nod to one of the dancers before they began. The first stomp echoed off the stone walls, sharp enough to make me jump. There’s something about live flamenco that gets under your skin; you can feel it in your chest. A little girl next to us clapped along (not quite on beat, but who cares) and her dad just smiled at her, so proud. At some point I tried to order “patatas bravas” in Spanish and our server grinned — he switched to English for me after hearing my accent.

The whole thing lasted about 50 minutes but time got weird in there; I kept losing track between guitar riffs and those sudden silences when everyone holds their breath together. I still think about how raw it felt when Marta sang that last verse — not polished, just honest. We left blinking into the Barcelona night, ears ringing a bit, feeling like we’d been let in on something real. Not sure any video could do that justice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Attend Flamenco Show at Dalmases Palace

• Arrive at Dalmases Palace
• Enjoy 50-minute flamenco performance
• Experience dancers, singers, and guitarists
• Relax in intimate seating near stage
• Optionally enjoy tapas in patio

Top questions

How long is the flamenco show at Palau Dalmases?

The performance lasts approximately 50 minutes.

Is seating close to the stage at this flamenco show?

Yes, seating is intimate and very close to the stage.

Are children allowed at the Dalmases Palace flamenco show?

Yes, children are welcome and there is a reduced price for them.

Is Palau Dalmases wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring an infant or stroller into the venue?

Yes, infants can ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available too.

Are service animals permitted at this flamenco show?

Yes, service animals are allowed at Palau Dalmases.

Is there food available during the show?

A patio with a tapas menu is available at Palau Dalmases.

How many shows per day are offered?

There are four flamenco shows each day at Palau Dalmases.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to Palau Dalmases.

What’s included

Your ticket covers entry to a live flamenco show inside Barcelona’s historic Palau Dalmases. You’ll have intimate seating near the stage (with VIP options), access to order from their tapas menu if you wish, plus full wheelchair accessibility throughout the venue for ease of arrival with strollers or service animals as needed.