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Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Ottawa
  • Performing arts
  • Ottawa

Authentic Flamenco by the Royal Opera of Madrid in Ottawa

The Royal Opera of Madrid, Spain’s major performing arts institution, presents “Authentic Flamenco,” a traditional Spanish flamenco show featuring internationally renowned dancer Yolanda Osuna in Ottawa.

Oct 18 – Oct 21, 2023

La Verbena de la Paloma (Festival of the Dove)
  • Performing arts
  • Toronto

La Verbena de la Paloma (Festival of the Dove)

Zarzuela, a traditional Spanish operetta that combines theater with music and reflects the folk culture spirit of Madrid, has experienced a rebirth showcased in performances such as La Verbena de la Paloma at the Toronto Operetta Theatre.

May 5 – May 7, 2023

William Shakespeare
  • Performing arts
  • Ottawa

William Shakespeare's La violación de Lucrecia

Come celebrate the International Day of the Spanish Language with ”La violación de Lucrecia,” a play directed by Manuel Caro Torres and adapted from the homonymous poem by William Shakespeare.

Apr 23, 2022

Duende Flamenco Festival 2020
  • Performing arts
  • Online

Duende Flamenco Festival 2020

The Aga Khan Museum’s sixth annual “Duende Festival” presents a series of virtual talks and performances, tapping into Flamenco’s power to transform just about any venue into a hive of soulful humanity.

Nov 25 – Nov 28, 2020

Esencial by Vaivén Circo
  • Performing arts
  • Montreal

Esencial by Vaivén Circo Canceled

Spanish circus company Vaivén Circo presents the Canadian premiere of its show “Esencial” as part of TOHU’s 2020 season in Montreal.

Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2020

Los Aurora at the Traquen
  • Performing arts
  • Montreal

Los Aurora at the Traquen'Art Festival in Montreal

Flamenco singing and dancing in tune with Jazz: this is what Los Aurora will offer as part of the World Music and Traditions Series of the “Traquen’Art Festival” in Montreal.

Feb 2, 2020

Duende Flamenco Festival 2019
  • Performing arts
  • Toronto

Duende Flamenco Festival 2019

The fifth edition of the festival features innovative dance from two of the world’s top Flamenco performers –Eduardo Guerrero and Isaac Tovar– along with iconic local dancers and acclaimed Spanish cinema.

Nov 13 – Nov 23, 2019

The Roots of Flamenco 2019 World Tour in Montreal: Mónica Iglesias
  • Performing arts
  • Montreal

The Roots of Flamenco 2019 World Tour in Montreal: Mónica Iglesias

The winner of the 2018 female dancer of Spain’s famed Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas, Mónica Iglesias and her company present an evening of Flamenco at Concordia University.

Nov 2, 2019

Le Miel est plus doux que le sang
  • Performing arts
  • Quebec

Le Miel est plus doux que le sang

The play brings the story of three young Spanish artists: Dalí, Lorca and Buñuel, who meet at the student residence in Madrid in the 20s.

Sep 17 – Oct 5, 2019

The Bond of Interests
  • Performing arts
  • Ottawa

The Bond of Interests

Odyssey Theatre presents the world premiere of a new adaptatation and translation of “The Bond of Interests” by Spanish playwright and Nobel laureate Jacinto Benavente.

Jul 27 – Aug 25, 2019

Spanish puppeteers at the 2019 Saguenay International Puppet Arts Festival
  • Performing arts
  • Saguenay

Spanish puppeteers at the 2019 Saguenay International Puppet Arts Festival

Two Spanish performing companies bring life to different world’s puppets at the 15th biennial of FIAMS: Onírica mecánica and Javier Aranda.

Jul 25 – Jul 27, 2019

Raquel Madrid at the 5th edition of Circus Sessions
  • Performing arts
  • Toronto

Raquel Madrid at the 5th edition of Circus Sessions

Eclectic stage artist Raquel Madrid participates in the circus creation laboratory held by Femmes de Feu, and will perform at the showcase after the art residency.

Jun 28 – Jun 29, 2019