6,000 Attendees at Almeria Flamenco and Dance Festival

FROM June 14 to July 22, Almeria hosted events bringing talented flamenco artists to fill the city centre with music and dance, in the 56th edition of the festival, called ‘Plazeando’.

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On Saturday, July 22, the successful event reached a finale with a performance by Tomatito. The annual festival is organised by the Area of Culture, Traditions and Major Festivals of the Almeria City Council, with the support of the Provincial Council, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sports of the Junta de Andalucia, Inaem, Indanza, and many sponsors, including Cruzcampo and Alborán Toyota Motor. In total, this year’s event was attended by 6,000 people.

Seats filled quickly, with locals and tourists alike flocking to see the famous performers who brought the festival to life in free events. The first week began with flamenco singers, and Sonia Miranda, Rancapino Chico and Vicente Soto ‘Sordera’ performed at the different concerts, along with other flamenco legends. Indanza hosted the second part of the festival, focused on flamenco dancing and also organised an international dance competition that was held at Teatro Apolo. Based on the success of the event and a fantastic level of participation, it looks certain that this tradition is here to stay and will be hosted again next year in 2024.