Carácter y presencia is a flamenco tablao show built around two dancers working the same stage across a single week's run at Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid, the tablao behind the Congreso de los Diputados. Lisi Sfair and Elena Ollero share billing for the run, backed by singer Eleazar Cerreduela and guitarist Antonio González in the venue's intimate tablao format.
What it is
The show runs on the tablao format that defines flamenco performance in Madrid: a small stage, close seating and no amplification beyond what the room needs, built around dance, cante and guitar rather than staging or spectacle. Lisi Sfair and Elena Ollero take the dance roles across the run, with Eleazar Cerreduela on vocals and Antonio González on guitar completing the four-person lineup. The tablao itself occupies a converted space near Plaza de Colón, with seating arranged close enough to the stage that the interplay between dancer, singer and guitarist is visible without amplification.
Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid programmes a rotating bill through August, with Carácter y presencia running for one week before the next pairing of artists takes the stage. The format keeps each performance short and focused, typically under an hour, with multiple sessions scheduled most days so the same show repeats for different audiences.
Why it's worth attending
Carácter y presencia offers a compact, single-week run rather than an open-ended residency, so the pairing of Sfair and Ollero on the same bill is specific to this date range. The tablao format puts audiences close enough to follow footwork and phrasing directly, without the distance of a larger theatre stage. Three sessions run most evenings, giving more flexibility to fit a show around dinner or a later night out.
Practical info
The venue is a small, indoor tablao, so seating is limited and sessions can sell out, particularly the evening slots. Some ticket types include tapas or dinner pairings alongside the show; check what's included when booking. The tablao sits a short walk from Recoletos and Chueca, both well served by metro and late-night transport.
FAQ
Who is performing in Carácter y presencia at Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid?
Dancers Lisi Sfair and Elena Ollero headline the show from 17 to 23 August 2026, with Eleazar Cerreduela on cante and Antonio González on guitar, in the venue's tablao format.
How much are tickets for Carácter y presencia?
Tickets start from €28, with pricing varying by session time and whether food or drink is included; the venue runs multiple sessions most days during the run.
What time are the flamenco shows at Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid?
Sessions run at 18:00 and 19:30 Monday to Thursday, with an additional 21:00 slot added Friday to Sunday during the run of Carácter y presencia.
Where is Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid?
The tablao is located at Calle Conde de Xiquena 6, in the Justicia neighbourhood near Plaza de Colón, within walking distance of the Chueca and Recoletos metro stations.
What is a flamenco tablao?
A tablao is a small, intimate flamenco venue built around live dance, cante and guitar performed close to the audience, distinct from larger theatre productions; Centro Cultural Flamenco de Madrid programmes a rotating bill of artists throughout the year.
