Flamenco show with dinner in Seville: my experience at El Palacio Andaluz
My experience at El Palacio Andaluz in Seville: the flamenco show and dinner, prices, show times and the Flamenco Dress Museum included.
Miriam6 min readVerified · October 2026
Whenever I travel, I try to make time for a live music show. In Seville, on a work trip, I went with my colleagues to El Palacio Andaluz, one of the city's best-known flamenco tablaos. We weren't there as tourists, but some things in Seville are simply worth doing, and seeing live flamenco is definitely one of them.
In this post I tell you what the flamenco show at El Palacio Andaluz in Seville is like, what the dinner includes, prices and show times, and some practical tips for planning your visit, whether you're travelling as a couple, with friends or with your family.
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El Palacio Andaluz at a glance
- What it is: a flamenco tablao with dinner, open since 1995, with a cast of more than 10 artists on stage.
- Where: on Isla de la Cartuja, in the former Cruzcampo Pavilion from Expo '92.
- Shows: 19:00 and 21:30, every day of the year.
- Price: from €36 (show only); €90 with dinner.
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Includes: a visit to the Flamenco Dress Museum, 30 minutes before the show.
- Ideal for: groups, couples and families who want a full night of flamenco and dinner.
The Flamenco Dress Museum
One of the things I liked most is that the ticket includes a visit to the Flamenco Dress Museum (Museo del Traje de Flamenca), so I recommend arriving a little before the show starts.
It opens 30 minutes before each show (at 18:30 if you're going to the 19:00 show, and at 21:00 for the 21:30 one).
It's a small but beautiful museum, dedicated to the history and evolution of the flamenco dress.
There are dresses by different designers and even a recreation of a flamenco dressmaking workshop. The artistic direction is by Raquel Revuelta, director of SIMOF (Seville's flamenco fashion week). Ruffles, polka dots and embroidered shawls… flamenco through and through! Without a doubt, the best way to get into the mood before the show.
The dinner
The dinner menu is set. The only thing you choose is your drink: wine, a soft drink or sangria.
The dishes are served throughout the show. This is what the menu includes:
- Starters: Iberian ham and loin, and aged cheese.
- First course: mixed greens with goat's cheese and marinated figs.
- Main courses: baked salmon and pork cheek in Pedro Ximénez. You don't have to choose between meat and fish, because you get both.
- Dessert: chocolate coulant with cream and vanilla or pistachio ice cream.
The quality of the food really surprised me. At this kind of show, food isn't usually the highlight, but here everything was delicious. And the dessert is a show in itself! The service is wonderful too: the waiting staff are attentive, quick and very friendly.
The show
The show starts at the same time as dinner and lasts until the end, so you'll spend the whole evening not knowing whether to eat or watch, haha. I mean it: the energy of the dancers is incredible. Every stamp of their heels echoes around the room, and at times I completely forgot I had a plate in front of me.
The room is elegant, inspired by the old 19th-century cafés cantantes, where the first tablaos began. They claim to have the largest tablao stage in Spain, and it's easy to believe: there's room for more than 10 artists at once, between dancers, singers, guitar and cajón.
The show covers the most traditional flamenco styles, with long-trained dresses, shawls, fans and castanets. And as a grand finale, there's a flamenco adaptation of Carmen, Bizet's opera set in Seville. I loved that ending.
Show times and prices
El Palacio Andaluz has two shows a day, at 19:00 and 21:30, every day of the year. The show is the same with every option; what changes is where you sit and what's included.
| Option | What's included | Seats | Adult price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Show and dinner | Show, museum and Andalusian dinner with a drink | Preferential | €90 |
| Show, cava and truffle | Show, museum, a glass of cava and a chocolate truffle | Preferential | €57 |
| Flamenco only | Show and museum | Side seats | €36 |
With dinner, children aged 7 to 14 pay €45 and under-6s go free.
What the dinner ticket includes
- A visit to the Flamenco Dress Museum (30 minutes before the show)
- A 1 hour 30 minute live flamenco show
- Andalusian dinner: starters, first course, two main courses (salmon and pork cheek) and dessert
- A drink of your choice: wine, a soft drink or sangria
Tips and how to get there
- Arrive 30 minutes early: you can see the museum at your leisure and sit down without rushing.
- Book in advance: especially in high season and at weekends.
- Take a taxi: ours from the Giralda cost about €8. There are also city buses that stop nearby, and parking in the area.
- Buy the photo for €10: it's a lovely souvenir, especially if you're in a group.
- Put your phone down for a while and enjoy the show. By the way, filming the performance isn't allowed, but taking photos is.
Location
El Palacio Andaluz is on Isla de la Cartuja, a little outside the old town, so you avoid the traffic in the centre.
Address: Calle Matemáticos Rey Pastor y Castro 4, 41092 Seville
Can you go with kids?
Yes. This time I went with my work colleagues, but I can easily picture it with my daughters. The show is very visual (dresses, colour, lots of movement) and the museum is a nice introduction before you go in.
Under-6s go free, and with dinner, children aged 7 to 14 pay half price.
That said, it's 90 minutes sitting down. With little ones, I'd recommend the 19:00 show: the 21:30 one finishes very late for them.
Is it worth it?
For me, absolutely. If you're looking for a complete flamenco night in Seville, El Palacio Andaluz has it all: fabulous artists, a delicious dinner, a museum and excellent service.
Where to stay in Seville
I stayed at Slow Suites Salvador, right in the centre, next to the Church of El Salvador and about 500 metres from the Giralda. From there you can walk almost everywhere, and the taxi to La Cartuja is short and cheap.
If you'd rather stay somewhere else, the Santa Cruz and El Arenal neighbourhoods are also well placed for getting around on foot.
And if you have a spare morning, a free walking tour of the old town is the best way to get your bearings on your first day.
FAQ
How much does El Palacio Andaluz cost?
From €36 for the show only, €57 with cava and a chocolate truffle, and €90 with dinner. All tickets include the museum.
What are the show times?
Two shows a day, at 19:00 and 21:30, every day of the year.
How long does the show last?
1 hour 30 minutes. If you choose the dinner option, it's served during the show.
Do you have to choose from the menu?
No. The menu is set and includes both main courses, salmon and pork cheek, so you don't have to choose between meat and fish. You only choose your drink: wine, a soft drink or sangria.
Where is it and how do I get there?
At Calle Matemáticos Rey Pastor y Castro 4, on Isla de la Cartuja. The easiest option is a taxi: from the Giralda it costs about €8.
Can you go with kids?
Yes. Under-6s go free and, with dinner, children aged 7 to 14 pay €45.
How much is the photo?
The photo the photographer takes during the evening costs €10, and buying it is optional.