La Bulería dinner and show
A dinner at the tablao on a premium or VIP menu followed by about an hour of live flamenco, or a drinks-only seat for the show alone.
Why dinner and flamenco
Why dinner and flamenco belong in one evening
A tablao is built for closeness
Flamenco began as music for family gatherings, and a tablao keeps some of that scale: a small raised stage, tables around it and performers within earshot of every plate. The venue's own site contrasts it with a large theatre, where distance blurs the footwork. Up close you hear the heel strike, the breath before a cry and the taps on the guitar, details that a back row never receives.
Dinner gives the late hour a purpose
Here the show follows dinner, so the evening has a clear order: eat first, then watch. On GetYourGuide, the ticket offers two set dinner menus, a premium and a VIP, or a drinks-only seat for the show alone. Choose by how you like to spend an evening, unhurried at the table or arriving for the music.
A first flamenco show on the Mediterranean coast
Andalusia is flamenco's heartland, and the art has roots in Murcia and Extremadura too, yet its audience is far wider than its home region. A tablao in Valencia lets you meet the art form on a coastal trip, with sung verses, guitar interludes and dance in one hour, and no trip south. The guides on this site explain the terms you will hear in plain words.
The palos you may hear
Five palos, from the oldest to the liveliest
The venue's own show page says its programme moves between the gravest and the most festive forms of flamenco, naming tonás, seguiriyas, soleares, tangos and bulerías among them.
- Toná
Song with no guitar
Sung a cappella, the toná counts among the oldest surviving forms of flamenco. It was nearly out of use by the end of the 19th century and came back in the 1950s. If the guitar drops out and one voice holds the room, you are hearing the art at its barest.
- Seguiriya
The deep song
Belonging to the cante jondo family, the seguiriya sings of tragic subjects such as imprisonment and death. Its twelve-count cycle carries accents on beats 1, 3, 5, 8 and 11, and singers and dancers stretch the tempo for effect. Expect stillness, then a sudden cry.
- Soleá
The mother of palos
Sometimes called the mother of the palos, though the seguiriya is older, the soleá is serious and solemn, with irony in its verses. Its twelve beats come in groups of two and three. A sung soleá may bend the tempo, but one that accompanies a dancer needs a steady beat.
- Tangos
Four beats, no relation to Buenos Aires
Flamenco tangos are a lively form in four-beat cycles, sung, played and danced, and common in tablaos. The name matches the Argentine dance, but the Instituto Andaluz del Flamenco rejects a direct relationship. Their lyrics range from love and jealousy to local pride.
- Bulería
Twelve beats and a party
This fast twelve-beat cycle, which shares its name with the tablao, grew out of the Calé Romani community in 19th-century Jerez. It often ends any flamenco gathering, with vigorous dancing and handclaps played in groups of six.
The artists choose the programme on the night, so read these five as a map of the art form and not as a running order.
Flamenco on stage
Flamenco on stage
Stage photographs of flamenco dancers and guitarists in the dark, close-up tablao style, with one view of a dining room that doubles as a stage.
How the evening runs
How the evening runs
A dinner-and-show ticket follows a fixed order, and knowing it helps you pace the night.
- Arrive
Find your table
Your confirmation shows the arrival time for the option you booked, and the restaurant opens before the show begins. Arrival times can differ by option, so read the one on your voucher and not a friend's.
- Dinner
Eat first
The two dinner options are set menus served at the table. Vegetarian and vegan versions exist, and the menus can be adapted to allergies, so mention yours when booking. The venue describes the cooking as Spanish dishes updated by its chef, with a Mediterranean slant.
- Pause
The gap before the music
Dinner ends before the performance begins, and some guests find the gap long. Use it to finish a coffee and settle in. If a late finish worries you, the drinks-only option shortens the evening.
- Show
About an hour on stage
The venue gives the show as about an hour. Expect singing, guitar, handclaps and dance, the elements UNESCO lists as song, dance and musicianship. The venue's site names a long roster of artists, so the line-up is not fixed.
- Finale
Let the room finish
Flamenco gatherings traditionally close on a bulería, so the energy tends to build. Jaleo, the shouts such as olé that encourage performers, is part of the art, so follow the room and applaud when it does.
The room and the options
One tablao, three ways in
The tablao opened in 2007 on Carrer del Bisbe Jaume Pérez, where dinner and the show happen under one roof.
The room
An intimate restaurant and tablao in one venue, with the stage close to the audience, which is the point of the format. Pets and smoking are not allowed.
Premium menu
A set dinner that starts with a welcome aperitif and ends with dessert, with one drink per person from a short list, then the show. A vegetarian and vegan version is available.
VIP menu
A tasting menu with a preferential table near the stage and an open bar during dinner, then the show. Also available in vegetarian and vegan versions.
Drinks and show
One premium drink per person and the show, for guests who have eaten or want a shorter evening.
Flamenco bookings in Valencia
Three flamenco bookings in Valencia
| Option | What it is | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| La Bulería dinner and show | A dinner at the tablao on a premium or VIP menu followed by about an hour of live flamenco, or a drinks-only seat for the show alone. | Anyone who wants dinner and the show in one booking. |
| El Toro y La Luna, dinner optional | A tablao that calls itself Valencia's first, with a live show of up to seven artists, booked as show only or with dinner. | Visitors comparing tablaos who like to decide on dinner when they book. |
| Ca Revolta theatre show | About an hour of guitar, singing, handclaps and dance in the Espai Inestable cultural space; the venue depends on the option you pick. | Anyone after a shorter evening without a set dinner. |
| Booking terms | All three allow a free cancellation until the day before, and all three defer payment. | Travellers whose plans may still change. |
Book your flamenco night
Where to book
The first card is the dinner show at La Bulería. The other two are flamenco shows elsewhere in Valencia that suit a different pace, so you can compare before you choose.
El Toro y La Luna, dinner optional
A tablao that calls itself Valencia's first, with a live show of up to seven artists, booked as show only or with dinner.
Ca Revolta theatre show
About an hour of guitar, singing, handclaps and dance in the Espai Inestable cultural space; the venue depends on the option you pick.
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Plan the night
Plan your evening
Where to find it
The tablao is at Carrer del Bisbe Jaume Pérez 24, in the Quatre Carreres district. Spanish-language maps show the same street as Calle Obispo Jaime Pérez, so search for either name.
Getting there
Valencia has city buses and Metrovalencia, a metro and tram network. Put the address into a route planner for your date. A taxi is the easy way home after a late show.
What the ticket covers
A seat for the show on your chosen date plus the option you picked: premium dinner, VIP dinner or one premium drink. Transport to the venue is not part of the ticket.
Dietary needs
Both dinner menus come in vegetarian and vegan versions and can be adapted to intolerances and allergies. Tell the venue when you book, not at the table.
The late hour
Dinner comes first and the show follows, so the evening runs late. Your confirmation shows your arrival time. If you need an earlier night, book drinks only.
House rules and access
Pets and smoking are not allowed. Wheelchair use is catered for, according to the booking page; check with the venue at booking that your table has step-free access.
Guides to the show and the art form
Guides to the show and the art form
Which option to book
La Bulería tickets and menus
Premium menu, VIP menu or drinks only? A plain guide to the three ways into La Bulería's flamenco evening in Valencia, and how to choose.
Read the guide → Getting there, timing and mannersFlamenco in Valencia: plan your night
How a flamenco dinner show in Valencia works: where La Bulería is, how to get there, the shape of the evening, children, access and manners.
Read the guide →More flamenco guides
FAQ
Questions before you book
Is dinner included in the ticket?
It depends on the option you pick. On GetYourGuide, the ticket offers a premium dinner menu, a VIP dinner menu or a drinks-only seat, and the show is included in all three. Choose your option when you pick a date.
How long does the performance last?
About an hour, as the venue gives it. Dinner comes first, so the whole evening lasts several hours.
Can vegetarians and vegans book dinner?
Yes. Both dinner menus are offered in vegetarian and vegan versions and can be adapted to intolerances and allergies. Mention your needs when you book.
What separates the premium and VIP menus?
The VIP menu has a tasting menu, an open bar during dinner and a preferential table near the stage. The premium menu is a set menu with one drink per person.
Does the show start when the restaurant opens?
No. The restaurant opens first, dinner follows and the show comes after. Your confirmation shows the arrival time for your option, and the evening runs late.
Is it suitable for children?
The venue offers a junior menu, but the evening is long and runs late. The booking page shows any age conditions, and consider the drinks-only option for a lighter evening.
Can wheelchair users attend?
Wheelchair users are catered for. To be sure of step-free access to a specific table, ask the venue when you book.
What if my plans change?
Yes, until a day before the date, with the fare returned in full. You can also reserve a seat today and pay afterwards.
A Mediterranean dinner, then an hour of flamenco in an intimate Valencia tablao.
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