The municipality of Lebrija will host the next edition of La Caracolá Lebrijana, a festival with a long history that stands out for its age and prestige in the world of Andalusian flamenco. This year, the festival will run from July 8 to 18.
During the presentation at the Provincial Council of Seville, deputy Casimiro Fernández highlighted the institution's commitment to promoting flamenco, calling it an absolute priority and a fundamental part of its public policies. The Provincial Council reaffirmed its support for festivals like La Caracolá, which are part of the 'soul of the province'.
The 61st Caracolá Lebrijana will place a special emphasis on women's voices, serving as a showcase to vindicate the role of women in flamenco. On Saturday, July 11, the Plaza del Mantillo will host the show “Mujeres de Cal y Cante”, featuring artists such as María del Mar Moreno, Irene Olivares, Rocío Marín, Paula Vargas, Santiago Moreno, Antonio Malena, Eva del Cristo, Tamara del Tañe, Antonio de la Malena, El Quini, Juan de María, and the special collaboration of Inés Bacán.
Other notable performances include “Artesanas, las mujeres de mi casa” by Fernanda on Friday, July 17, and the recital by Paqui Ríos accompanied by Domingo Rubichi on Wednesday, July 15. The grand finale will be presented by Anabel Valencia with her show “Mi esencia” on Saturday, July 18, featuring the dance of Nazareth de los Reyes.
Tickets for July 11, 17, and 18 are already available starting from 15 euros on the La Caracolá Lebrijana website. Tickets for other days can be purchased at the Casa de la Cultura and at the box office. Tarjeta Amigo holders receive a 20% discount, except for the guitar recital.
La Caracolá Lebrijana was founded in 1966 by local enthusiasts aiming to promote the purity of 'jondo' culture. Since then, it has been held uninterruptedly every July, bringing together great flamenco artists and establishing itself as one of Spain's most important festivals.
