F for Flamenco brings top international flamenco singers, dancers, guitarists and percussionists to Toronto and puts them onstage with the best in Canadian flamenco. We’ve curated five incredible nights of music and dance that celebrate diversity, collaboration, improvisation and the passionate intensity that comes with vibrant new creations.
2025 PERFORMANCES
F FOR FIESTA
Sunday, March 30, 2025 - 7pm
DROM Taberna
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Sevillanas Party - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm​​
An opening night party for the ages, to kick off the festivities in style! Presented in partnership with DROM Taberna’s long-running “Flamenco Sundays” concert series, this unticketed, pass-the-hat event features an all-are-welcome “Sevillanas” dance party, a professional show featuring six incredible flamenco artists from Toronto, Montreal and Seville, and a flamenco juerga or jam following the show. Come sing, dance and play with us, chat with artists from around the world, or just enjoy the show, along with DROM’s fabulous eastern European food and drink.
F FOR FINO Y FILM
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 7pm
SMALL WORLD MUSIC CENTRE, 180 SHAW ST
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Doors - 7:00pm
Sherry Tasting and Music - 7:15pm
Film (Triana, Pura Y Pura) - 8:00pm
​A new film and sherry event! Certified Sherry Educator Jacques Paradis will lead a guided tasting of 4 distinct Spanish sherries paired with snacks, while local flamenco guitar maestro Matt Sellick plays. The tasting will be followed by a screening of Triana, Pura Y Pura, a stunning documentary about the "gitanos" of the Triana neighbourhood of Seville.
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F FOR FERIA
Friday, April 4, 2025
THE PARKDALE HALL, 1605 Queen St. W #2
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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
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A gala performance in celebration of the cradle of flamenco, Sevilla. Featuring five spectacular Seville-based artists together for the first time: dancer Milena Tejada, Sevillian singer Rosi “La Divi” Navarro, “Cante de las Minas” winner guitarist Álvaro Mora, and beloved Toronto transplant Dennis Duffin. Joining them are Canadian flamenco dancers Makeda Benitez and Lia Grainger and Toronto-based flamenco singer Shirlita "La Pili."
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FabCollab presents a special lineup made up entirely of women and gender diverse flamenco artists. Featuring internationally renowned flamenco dancer Manuela Barrios (Seville), celebrated guitarist Antonia Jiménez (Madrid), percussionist Sabrina Romero (Sevilla), singer Ana Brenes (Barcelona), California-based dancer Lakshmi Basile "La Chimi", local contemporary flamenco dancer Sofi Gudiño (Toronto), and global music powerhouse Tamar Ilana (Toronto).
F FOR FLAMENCA
Saturday, April 5, 2025
THE PARKDALE HALL, 1605 Queen St. W #2
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Doors - 7:00pm
Show - 8:00pm
F FOR FAMILIA
Sunday, April 6, 2025
RIVOLI, 332-334 Queen Street W
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Doors - 3:00pm
Show - 4:00pm
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A co-production by LA CUEVA: Flamenco Underground and Tablao Flamenco Toronto, this intimate performance features pillars of the Toronto and Montreal flamenco communities presenting new choreographic works alongside classic compositions and some special surprises! F for Familia is the joyful finale of the festival – a celebration of community and the art that binds us together.
