Finding the door, timing, what to bring
Getting to Teatro Flamenco Madrid
The address on Calle del Pez, the Metro stations nearby, when to arrive, how long the show lasts and what to do with your bags and phone.
Reserve your seat in Malasaña ↗Quick answer
Teatro Flamenco Madrid is at Calle del Pez 10, in the Malasaña district, inside the Teatro Alfil building. The tourism board lists Callao, Noviciado and Tribunal as the Metro stations nearby. Doors open 30 minutes before the show, and the theatre advises arriving about 20 minutes early. The show lasts one hour, so you have the rest of the evening free. Keep your ticket on your phone, and give yourself a little time to find the door on a first visit.
The visit at a glance
| What to know | |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle del Pez 10, 28004 Madrid |
| District | Malasaña, north of the Gran Vía |
| Metro | Callao, Noviciado, Tribunal |
| Doors | 30 minutes before the show |
| Length | One hour |
| Ticket | On your phone |
The address and the building
The theatre is at Calle del Pez 10, postcode 28004, in Malasaña. It lives inside the Teatro Alfil, a building that opened as the Cine Pez in 1948 and became a small theatre in 1971, according to the Spanish Wikipedia. The flamenco theatre shared the programme there for seven years and took over the whole space in September 2024. The tourism board describes a two-floor theatre of about 300 square metres, which is why the room feels close to the stage.
By Metro
Madrid's tourism board lists three Metro stations for the theatre: Callao, Noviciado and Tribunal. The Gran Vía forms the southern border of Malasaña, according to Wikipedia, so you can also walk north from it into the district. Check a Metro map for the line you need from your hotel, because the lines that serve these stations change with the route you take. Leave yourself a little slack on a first visit, because the entrance sits on a street corner in a district of small streets.
By bus or by bike
The tourism board also lists many EMT bus routes that stop nearby, including night routes for the trip back. For cycling, it names three BiciMAD bike-share docking stations close to the theatre: on Calle San Bernardo, on Plaza de San Ildefonso and on Plaza de Carlos Cambronero. If you take a taxi, give the driver the address, Calle del Pez 10, and ask to be dropped at the corner nearest the Teatro Alfil. Streets in this part of Madrid are narrow, so the driver may stop a little way from the door, and you may need to walk the last stretch.
When to arrive
The doors open 30 minutes before the show, and the theatre advises arriving about 20 minutes early. Plan to be at the entrance somewhere in that window, with your ticket open on your phone. Your confirmation shows the start time for the session you booked, and the times differ from one day to the next, so read it again on the day. Seats are allocated on a first-come basis, which is one more reason not to arrive at the last minute, especially if you want to sit with your group.
- Doors open 30 minutes before the show
- The theatre advises arriving about 20 minutes early
- Your confirmation shows the session start time
The evening in minutes
Count back from the start time on your confirmation. Thirty minutes before, the doors open. About twenty minutes before, the theatre would like you at the entrance. At the start, the lights go down and the show begins. One hour later, the finale ends and you are free. Everything else, the meal, the Metro and the walk, fits around those four points, and none of the timings depends on a particular clock hour.
How long it lasts
The show lasts one hour, so you can plan around it. A typical evening has room for a meal before or after, or for a walk through Malasaña. If you book an early session, you have the whole night after it. If you book a late one, eat first. The theatre stages the show every day of the year, so you can usually find a session that fits the rest of your plans. If your preferred session is full, check the neighbouring ones before you change the night.
What to bring
Bring your phone with the ticket on it, because nothing needs printing. The tourism board lists lockers and a cloakroom among the theatre's services, so a coat or a small bag has somewhere to go. Carry little else. The room is small, so large bags are a nuisance for you and for the people beside you. Keep your phone charged, and keep it out of view once the show starts, so that your ticket is ready at the door and the screen does not glow in the dark room.
- The mobile ticket, on a phone with a charged battery
- A light coat or a small bag for the cloakroom or a locker
- A little time to find the door on your first visit
Seats, cameras and manners
Treat filming as off-limits during the performance and follow any instructions from the staff. Flamenco audiences do join in, though. Calls such as olé, known as jaleo, encourage the performers. Listen first. If the room starts calling out, you can follow. If you are unsure, stay quiet and enjoy the dancers. The theatre's own booking form asks you to tell it if anyone needs reduced mobility or a wheelchair.
Around the theatre
Malasaña is a district of bars, restaurants and small shops, and nights there are often crowded, according to Wikipedia. Plaza del Dos de Mayo is its central square. The show is short enough to fit either side of dinner. If you plan to eat afterwards, book a table for a time that leaves a margin after the final applause, because walking out and finding the restaurant takes longer than it looks.
Read next: An evening in Malasaña
Getting home
The Metro does not run all night, so check the time of the last train on the Metro's own site before a late session. The tourism board lists night bus routes among those that stop near the theatre, and BiciMAD stations stand close by. The Gran Vía is the nearest large street if you want a taxi. In a busy district, keep your phone and wallet close when you walk out after the show, and agree a meeting point with your group in case the pavement fills up as the audience leaves.
Who this isn't for
A seat number guaranteed in advance is something this ticket cannot give. If you need step-free access, write to the theatre before you book. If you want a long outing with transport and dinner arranged, choose a tour that includes them. And if you plan to arrive at the last second, think again: the doors open early for a reason, and the theatre asks you to be there in good time.
Frequently asked questions
Which Metro station is closest to Teatro Flamenco Madrid?
The tourism board lists Callao, Noviciado and Tribunal as the stations for the theatre. All are within walking distance of Calle del Pez 10, so pick the one on the Metro line nearest your hotel and walk from there.
How early should I arrive?
The doors open 30 minutes before the show, and the theatre advises arriving about 20 minutes early. Aim to be there in that window, with your ticket ready on your phone, because seats are allocated on a first-come basis.
Is there a cloakroom?
The tourism board lists lockers and a cloakroom among the theatre's services. Bring a small bag anyway, because the room is compact, and keep your phone and anything valuable with you.
Can I take photos or video?
Treat filming as off-limits once the show starts. Follow any instruction from the staff, and keep your phone away during the performance. You can photograph the street front before the doors open.
Do I need to print the ticket?
No. Your phone is enough, because the ticket lives on it and nothing needs printing. Keep it charged, turn the screen brightness up, and have the ticket open at the door so the queue moves quickly.
Where is Calle del Pez?
It is in Malasaña, north of the Gran Vía. The theatre is at number 10, inside the Teatro Alfil building, which opened as a cinema in 1948 and became a small theatre in 1971.
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