Jerez Festival 2026: complete guide (30th edition) + day-by-day programme (Feb 20 – Mar 7)

Feb 21, 2026

Some festivals feel like a schedule. Others feel like a place. The Jerez Festival belongs to the second kind: for more than two weeks, Jerez doesn’t simply “host” flamenco—it turns into it. The pace of the streets changes, chance encounters multiply, and the walk from theatre to hall, from recital to late-night conversation, becomes part […]

Some festivals feel like a schedule. Others feel like a place. The Jerez Festival belongs to the second kind: for more than two weeks, Jerez doesn’t simply “host” flamenco—it turns into it. The pace of the streets changes, chance encounters multiply, and the walk from theatre to hall, from recital to late-night conversation, becomes part of the experience.

In 2026, that feeling is amplified: the festival marks its 30th edition. Thirty editions isn’t just a number—it’s a shared memory built from dance, song, guitar, transmission, research, and future. In a world that moves fast, Jerez offers something different: time to watch and listen properly. And it does so with a principle it never compromises: flamenco as a living art, capable of being rooted and cutting-edge at once.

The 2026 edition runs from February 20 to March 7 and spreads across several venues. Teatro Villamarta anchors the big “dress-up” nights: large productions, companies, and works built for a full theatrical stage. Medium-format shows find their natural home in spaces like Sala Compañía and Centro Social Blas Infante, where you feel closer to the detail—the breath, the footwork, the risk. And then there are the nights that lean into intimacy: recitals in heritage settings such as Museos de la Atalaya or Palacio Villavicencio, where the music sits closer to the ear and the silence becomes part of the performance.

If this is your first time, here’s the key: Jerez is not only about “seeing shows.” It’s about reading a map—which days to choose, what kind of venue you want, which artists match your taste, and which nights you want to live as theatre versus as listening. That’s why this post is built to be saved and used: first, a clear overview; then, a complete day-by-day agenda; and finally, planning tips, social-media copy, and a long FAQ designed to answer real questions (and help search engines understand the content).

One more truth that visitors often discover: you come for the festival and stay for the atmosphere. Because flamenco, when it’s placed right, is not only a show—it’s a community.

What to expect from Jerez Festival 2026 (and why this edition matters)

1) A 30th edition with both hindsight and momentum

Anniversary editions often do two things at once: they honour the past without getting stuck in nostalgia, and they look forward without losing the ground beneath their feet. Flamenco thrives on that balance: deep learning and bold evolution.

2) Dance as the backbone

Flamenco is built on a sacred triangle (song, guitar, dance), but Jerez is especially known as a dance-driven festival. Here, dance is never “decoration”—it’s language and thought.

3) Formats for different moods

One of the festival’s strengths is its range: big stage nights, close-up hall performances, and late-night recitals designed for listening. If you’re going with friends who are newer to flamenco, a good trick is to alternate: one big theatre night, one intimate night. The contrast helps everyone connect.

4) Jerez as experience: the city as a second stage

Even beyond the official venues, the city’s culture—its conversation, its rhythm—becomes part of your learning. Jerez is one of those places where you also “study” in the doorway, not only in the seat.

Complete agenda: day-by-day programme (Feb 20 – Mar 7)

How to read this agenda: date, time, venue, show / artist.
Practical tip: if you plan two events on the same day, leave buffer time—queues, greetings, and “let’s stay a moment” easily become 20 minutes.

Friday, February 20

20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Raíces del alma” — Compañía Manuela Carpio
Today’s vibe: a full-scale opening night—perfect if you want to start with a “big theatre” statement.

Saturday, February 21

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Vuelta al sol” — Nino de los Reyes
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Fronteras en el aire” — Nuevo Ballet Español
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — “Solo guitarra” — Santiago Lara (recital)
Today’s vibe: three formats, three energies—hall, theatre, and late-night guitar.

Sunday, February 22

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Natural” — Farru
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “La materia” — Olga Pericet
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — “Abecedario flamenco” — Arcángel
Today’s vibe: dance up close, dance on the main stage, then a conceptual late-night singing session.

Monday, February 23

18:30 · Teatro La Gotera de Lazotea — “De Jerez al cielo” — Miriam Méndez
20:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Lebrisah” — Concha Vargas & Inés Bacán
Today’s vibe: a day built for closeness and character—less spectacle, more presence.

Tuesday, February 24

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Cuestión de tiempo” — Diego & Hugo Aguilar
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Doncellas [Juerga permanente]” — Estévez / Paños y Cía
Today’s vibe: a strong “hall + theatre” pairing—great if you enjoy dance structure and stagecraft.

Wednesday, February 25

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “La familia” — Compañía Julio Ruiz
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “El renacer” — Sara Calero
Today’s vibe: a clean two-step day: warm-up in the hall, headline in the main theatre.

Thursday, February 26

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Gherra” — Carmen Herrera
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Matarife / Paraíso” — Andrés Marín & Ana Morales
Today’s vibe: a night for followers of contemporary flamenco dance—tension, ideas, personality.

Friday, February 27

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Paisaje flamenco andaluz con Jonduras” — Irene Olivares
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Rodin” — Sergio Bernal Dance Company
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — “El fuego que llevo dentro” — Lela Soto
Today’s vibe: one of the most “festival-shaped” days: hall + theatre + late-night recital.

Saturday, February 28

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Carne de perro” — Helena Martín & Pablo Peña
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — Gala “Jerez, con nombre de mujer” — Mercedes Ruiz, Leonor Leal, Salomé Ramírez
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — “Lo que nadie ve” — Ezequiel Benítez
Today’s vibe: gala energy with a strong women-in-focus headline, followed by intimate late-night singing.

Sunday, March 1

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Los Magníficos” — Sandra Carrasco, Andrés Barrios, El Yiyo, David de Arahal
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Latidos” — Compañía Belén López
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — Recital — Mayte Martín & José Gálvez
Today’s vibe: a crowd-pleasing day mixing music and dance, with a refined late-night recital.

Monday, March 2

18:30 · Teatro La Gotera de Lazotea — “A Camarón y Paco de Lucía” — Antón Cortés
20:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Babel [Work in Progress]” — Compañía David Coria
23:00 · Museos de la Atalaya — Recital — Yerai Cortés
Today’s vibe: process and experimentation, plus a late-night guitar voice with character.

Tuesday, March 3

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Palo Cortao” — Salomé Ramírez (Premio Desplante 2025)
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Tierra Bendita” — Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía
Today’s vibe: afternoon spotlight on award-winning dance, then a major company in the main theatre.

Wednesday, March 4

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Patrón” — José Manuel Ramos “El Oruco” (with Rocío Molina)
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — (working title / tbc) — Jesús Carmona
Today’s vibe: a day for dance followers—big personalities, strong stage language.

Thursday, March 5

18:30 · Sala Compañía — “Lealtad” — José Montoya “Berenjeno”
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Magníficat” — Compañía María Moreno
23:00 · Palacio Villavicencio — Recital — Alba Bazán
Today’s vibe: a perfectly balanced “hall + theatre + heritage recital” day.

Friday, March 6

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Martinicos / Le di a mi cuerpo” — David Lagos, Leonor Leal, Manuel Valencia
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Color sin nombre” — José Maya
23:00 · Palacio Villavicencio — Recital — Miguel Lavi
Today’s vibe: a festival marathon day—variety early, headline dance at night, recital to close.

Saturday, March 7

18:30 · C.S. Blas Infante — “Arte” — Beatriz Morales
20:30 · Teatro Villamarta — “Lo inédito” — Compañía La Lupi
Today’s vibe: a strong farewell: afternoon warmth and a big theatre finale.

The “Peñas” circuit: the other heartbeat (how to enjoy it)

Alongside the main programme, Jerez’s peñas (local flamenco clubs) often host performances that feel different: closer, more communal, sometimes more unpredictable. For visitors, peñas can be the moment where flamenco stops being “a show” and becomes a shared ritual.

How to do it right:

Pick one or two nights—don’t overload your schedule.
Go with curiosity: peñas often surprise you with voices and guitars you didn’t expect.
Respect the listening culture: in intimate settings, silence is part of the art.

Practical planning tips (enjoy more, exhaust less)

1) Build an “emotional route,” not only a timetable

Alternate a high-impact theatre night with a more intimate show the next day. Your attention stays sharp.

2) Leave real buffer time

Between venues, but also between moments. Some of the best festival memories happen between events.

3) Choose venues by the experience you want

Villamarta: big productions, major stage impact.
Sala Compañía / Blas Infante: closeness, texture, risk.
Atalaya / Villavicencio: listening, intimacy, heritage atmosphere.

4) Keep one or two decisions open

A last-minute recommendation can become the night you remember all year.