Festival Internacional Arte Flamenco

The largest flamenco festival outside of Spain, in Mont-de-Marsan

Mont-de-Marsan — Landes (40) Since 1989
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Festival Internacional Arte Flamenco
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Arte Flamenco

About Arte Flamenco

Created in 1989 by the Department of Landes on the initiative of Henri Emmanuelli, the Festival Internacional Arte Flamenco of Mont-de-Marsan is the largest flamenco festival organized outside of Spanish borders. Every year at the beginning of summer, the greatest artists of cante, baile, and flamenco guitar perform in the prefecture of Landes, transforming Mont-de-Marsan into the world capital of flamenco for a week. Concerts, dance shows, workshops, exhibitions, and free entertainment punctuate this unique event that attracts aficionados from all over the world.
Dates 30 Jun — 04 Jul 2026
Location Mont-de-Marsan (40)
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Status Confirmed
Edition 2026

Arte Flamenco — edition 2026

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The 37th edition of the Arte Flamenco Festival takes place from June 30 to July 4, 2026, in Mont-de-Marsan. Five days of paid and free shows, workshops, conferences, and exhibitions under the sign of jondo, this artistic experience that transcends reason to reach shared emotion between the artist and the audience.

37th edition: the breath of « jondo »

From June 30 to July 4, 2026, the largest flamenco festival outside Spain brings together major figures and emerging voices in Mont-de-Marsan. The 2026 program fosters dialogue between the most deeply rooted forms of flamenco and contemporary expressions, in a spirit of artistic excellence and popular celebration.

Festival venues

  • Le Pôle (Théâtres de Gascogne) — dedicated to dance and major choreographic figures of flamenco.
  • Théâtre Le Molière — singing, guitar, and dance, equipped with a new acoustic floor for optimal performance conditions.
  • Le Village (Place Charles-de-Gaulle) — free shows starting at 8 PM, in a warm atmosphere bringing together French and Spanish artists.

A 2026 novelty: the Prix Confluences

The first Prix Confluences, Grand Prix of the Festival, will be awarded to an artist from this year's program. Created in partnership with regional structures and instrument maker Cédric Sourdouyre, this prize celebrates excellence and the movement of artists between Spain and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.

Highlights Arte Flamenco 2026

  • 37th edition of the largest flamenco festival outside Spain
  • Opening by Manuel Liñán with Llámame Lorca at Le Pôle
  • Free shows every evening at Le Village, Place Charles-de-Gaulle
  • 2026 creation: Prix Confluences awarded to an artist from the program
  • Théâtre Molière equipped with a new acoustic floor
  • Workshops and classes, meetings, conferences, exhibitions

Programme Arte Flamenco 2026

Opening — Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  • Le PôleManuel Liñán · Llámame Lorca, choral show co-produced with the Andalusian Flamenco Institute (opening creation)

Théâtre Molière — July 1 to 4, 2026

Singing, guitar, and dance:

  • Ismael « el Bola », Juan de la María, José « el Pechuguita »
  • Salomé Ramírez (dance), Ángel Reyes, Aitana Rousseau
  • Alfonso Losa & Paula Comitre · Alter Ego
  • José Fermín Fernández, Antonio Campos & Raquel La Repompa
  • Alejandro Hurtado (guitar) & Patricia Guerrero (dance)
  • Segundo Falcón, Paco Jarana & Manolo Franco
  • Mercedes Ruiz

Le Pôle — dance

  • David Coria · Babel. Torre viva
  • Maria Moreno · Magnificat

Le Village — Place Charles-de-Gaulle (free entry, from 8 PM)

  • Thursday, July 2, 2026, 8 PMMirada, a flamboyant show led by dancer Céline Daussan (La Rosa Negra), with singing, guitar, and percussion
  • Free shows every evening with French and Spanish artists (detailed Village program published throughout the edition)

Around the shows

  • Workshops and classes in dance, singing, rhythm, guitar, and tablao
  • Meetings, conferences, and screenings
  • Photo exhibition of the two previous editions
  • Awarding of the first Prix Confluences to an artist from the program

Prices Arte Flamenco 2026

Paid shows (Théâtre Molière and Le Pôle) and free shows at Le Village.
Online ticketing on festik.net and at partner tourist offices in Mont-de-Marsan and Les Landes.
Official ticket office opening: April 9, 2026.
Detailed prices per show available on the official ticket office.
Edition 2027

Arte Flamenco — 2027 edition

The 2026 edition was held from 30 June to 4 July 2026. The dates for the 2027 edition have not been announced yet. This page will be updated as soon as the official programme is published.

Practical information

Practical information — Arte Flamenco

Practical Information — Arte Flamenco

Access

By car: Mont-de-Marsan is accessible via the A65 motorway (from Bordeaux or Pau). Free parking in the city center.

By train: Mont-de-Marsan SNCF station, served by TER from Bordeaux and Dax. The performance venues are within walking distance of the station.

Performance venues

  • Café Cantante — intimate stage
  • Salle Lamarque-Cando
  • Théâtre de Gascogne
  • Squares and streets of the city center — free shows

Prices

  • Paid shows: from 15 to 50 EUR depending on the performance
  • Numerous free shows in the streets and squares
  • Festival pass available

Ticketing

Booking online at festivalarteflamenco.fr or on the Festik platform.

Contact

Festival Arte Flamenco
Department of Landes
Mont-de-Marsan
Website: festivalarteflamenco.fr

Arte Flamenco: Mont-de-Marsan, world capital of flamenco

The Festival Internacional Arte Flamenco of Mont-de-Marsan was born in 1989, on the initiative of Henri Emmanuelli, then president of the General Council of Landes. The ambition was bold: to create a major event dedicated to flamenco art in the Southwest of France, capable of rivaling the greatest Andalusian festivals. The gamble paid off: Arte Flamenco is now recognized as the largest flamenco festival outside of Spain.

An excellent program

For a week, Mont-de-Marsan vibrates to the rhythm of flamenco in all its forms:

  • Cante (singing): the greatest voices of flamenco perform in intimate recitals or grand shows
  • Baile (dance): the most prestigious companies and soloists present contemporary creations and traditional forms
  • Toque (guitar): the masters of flamenco guitar offer virtuoso recitals
  • Free shows: numerous animations, concerts, and shows with free access in the streets and squares of the city

International reach

Over the years, Arte Flamenco has hosted the biggest names in flamenco: Paco de Lucía, Camarón de la Isla, Antonio Canales, Sara Baras, Eva Yerbabuena, Israel Galván, and many others. The festival has become an essential meeting place for artists, professionals, and enthusiasts of this art form, which is part of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

Beyond the shows

The festival also offers dance and guitar workshops for all levels, photography exhibitions, film screenings, conferences, and a lively flamenco village with restaurants and tapas bars. A young audience program is also offered to introduce the youngest to the world of flamenco.

Where does it take place — Arte Flamenco

Centre-ville de Mont-de-Marsan
Place Charles de Gaulle, 40000 Mont-de-Marsan

Arte Flamenco in brief

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