Puente Genil Town Hall has organized a full program of events to mark International Flamenco Day, which is commemorated on November 16th under the title “Flamenco November 2025.”

From November 8^th to 22^nd, our town will host various free activities combining training, art, reflection, and performances centered around this intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

The program kicks off on Saturday, November 8^th, with a guitar masterclass led by Rafael Rodríguez “El Cabeza,” which will be held at the Casino Pontanés as part of the “Fosforito Flamenco Workshop.”

Between November 10^th and 26^th, the “Rafael Botí” Foundation for Visual Arts will present the exhibition “Flamenco Genealogy” by Cordoban painter Julia Hidalgo at the “Alcalde Manuel Baena Jiménez” Cultural Center.

On November 14^th, researcher Miguel Ángel Jiménez will give a lecture entitled “Fosforito, a Masterpiece” at the Multipurpose Space in the Plaza de Abastos del Paseo del Romeral. On November 16^th, one of the most anticipated events will take place: a performance by “El Pele” at the Teatro Circo at 8:00 PM.

The festivities will conclude with flamenco dance masterclasses led by dancer and choreographer Susana Lupiáñez Pinto, known as La Lupi. These classes will be held on November 21^st and 22^nd at the “Sens” Dance Academy in Puente Genil and are open to all levels, from intermediate to advanced.

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Writers from any country over the age of 18 are welcome to participate, provided their work is written in Spanish. In addition to the cash prize, the winning author will receive 25 copies of their work published by Pre-Textos publishing house, which will also be responsible for its distribution and marketing. The call for entries is open until September 21st.

The jury’s decision will be announced at the end of October, and the award will be presented on November 28th, 2025.

Download the rules here.

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The Councilor for Education, Culture, and Tourism, Maria Delgado, has presented the 59th Flamenco Festival “Fosforito” artists, an event that once again brings together the greatest voices of flamenco.

Singing: Arcángel, Pedro el Granaíno, Julián Estrada, and Fabiola Pérez “La Fabi”

Dancing: Juan Tomás de la Molía, quien abrirá el festival

Hosting: Rocío Hellín

A top-level lineup, with artists who are a guarantee of quality.

See you on August 14^th at the Municipal Caseta at the Fairgrounds!

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Participants can register until May 1 at 12:00 am.

The three phases and the final one will be taking place on Friday May 13, 20 and 27 and the Final on Friday June 3, being able to extend the celebration of the contest in one more phase if it is necessary.

Maximum number of participants: 25

AWARDS

1st Prize 3,000 euros, trophy and “unpaid” participation in the Festival de Cante Grande Fosforito on August 14, 2023

2nd Prize 1300 euros and trophy

3rd Prize 700 euros and trophy

Two secondary awards of 250 euros

Special “Fosforito” Prize of 500 euros and trophy for the “Best Zángano of Puente Genil”

More information 957609161

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