12th Cumbre Flamenca Festival! SOLD OUT with Daniel Ramos at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, June 24, 2024 * Thank you Los Angeles!

Soul-stirring Flamenco comes to the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California

The passion and fire of Spanish Dance and Flamenco is here! Direct from Madrid in his Los Angeles premiere performance, internationally acclaimed dancer Daniel Ramos brings his fearless, transcendent power to Danza Española and Flamenco at the acoustically exquisite Broad Stage in Santa Monica for one night only Saturday, June 24, 8 p.m.

Thrilling audiences for over 12 years, Vida Flamenca’s Festival Cumbre Flamenca continues to present powerhouse programming. This year’s inspired program showcases two Spanish dance treasures; the intoxicating blend of lush Spanish harmonies featuring the balletic Clásica Española and Escuela Boléra juxtaposed with the ferocious rhythms of Flamenco dance with critically acclaimed rising stars from both Spain and the US.

Performing with featured artist Ramos is the spirited Jerez de la Frontera-born singer/dancer Miguel Ángel Heredia, the brilliant and much lauded guitarist from Alicante Yerai Cortés. and, delivering deeply moving bravura performances, Barcelona-born singer Francisco Orozco “El Yiyi.” Joining the Spanish artists is the striking dancer Lakshmi Basile “La Chimi” from San Diego, and back by popular demand, the celebrated professional company from the Zermeño Dance Academy in Santa Barbara.

Join us for a perfect start to any summer evening with a pre-show reception event. Enjoy an early Paella cooking demonstration on the Broad Stage Plaza with Chef Roger Navas-Balladares of Savory Roads Catering featuring tantalizing paella from 6-6:30 pm. Continue with our signature Spanish Tapas reception offering a mouthwatering assortment of authentic Tapas from 6:30-7:30 pm. Offered as a package with VIP seating or with separate add on purchase for all seat levels. Space is limited, so buy both, buy early, mingle, and enjoy a savory two-fold celebration of Spanish culture and cuisine.