Oakland event

An Evening of Flamenco

Date
Friday, August 7, 2026
Time
7:30 PM PDT to 10:00 PM PDT
Location
The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94611
Event type
Music
Source
The Sound Room
An Evening of Flamenco at The Sound Room

Flamenco is a passionate, expressive art form from Andalusia, Spain, combining song (cante), dance (baile), and guitar playing (toque). Shaped by Romani, Moorish, and Jewish cultures, it is celebrated worldwide for its complex rhythms, elaborate footwork, and emotional storytelling. Recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, flamenco is a living conversation between the performers. Performers often shout jaleos (encouraging words like "¡olé!") to support and praise one another during improvisational sections. It is performed across Spain in intimate venues called tablaos, and has grown into a global phenomenon with vibrant communities and academies around the world. Tickets at An Evening of Flamenco