Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2025 – 35th Anniversary Celebration

📅 Dates: September 20 – 28, 2025
📍 Locations: Granville Island, Vancouver Playhouse, Waterfront Theatre, St. James Community Square, Alliance Française, The Dance Centre, and more
🎟 Admission: Ticketed & Free Events (depending on program)

Event Overview

The Vancouver International Flamenco Festival (VIFM) 2025 returns September 20–28 to celebrate its 35th anniversary with an unforgettable lineup of performances, workshops, and cultural events. Produced by Flamenco Rosario, the festival is one of the few internationally recognized flamenco festivals outside of Spain, blending flamenco’s hybrid roots in Sephardic, Persian, Gypsy, and Indian cultures with contemporary innovation.

This year’s milestone edition will feature world-class performers from Spain, Morocco, Cuba, Iran, Mexico, Canada, and beyond. From fiery dance and intricate guitar rhythms to intimate workshops and free community showcases, the festival offers something for flamenco aficionados, families, and newcomers alike.

2025 Festival Highlights

🎬 Be/Sois – Short Film & Talk

Date: Tuesday, September 23 | 7:00 PM
Venue: Alliance Française Vancouver, 6161 Cambie St
Screening with live guitar performance and artist talk, co-presented by Alliance Française.

🎶 Palabra Flamenco – Dark Sounds

Date: Wednesday, September 24 | 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre, 1412 Cartwright St
A powerful fusion of poetry, flamenco dance, and guitar exploring love, climate, and the human condition.

🌍 Seffarine – De Fez a Jerez

Date: Thursday, September 25 | 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre
A global ensemble blending Moroccan, Andalusian, flamenco, and Persian influences. Co-presented by Caravan World Rhythms.

💃 Karen Flamenco – Vivaldi’s Four Seasons

Date: Friday, September 26 | 8:00 PM
Venue: Waterfront Theatre
A breathtaking fusion of Vivaldi and flamenco with live accompaniment and bold choreography.

🔥 Flamenco Rosario & Guest Artists – Soulfulness

Date: Saturday, September 27 | 8:00 PM
Venue: Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St
A special anniversary performance featuring Rosario Ancer, Victor Kolstee, José “El Cachito” Díaz, Macarena López, Pilar Fernández, and more.

🎼 La Música del Flamenco – José ‘El Cachito’ Díaz & Caroline Planté

Date: Sunday, September 28 | 8:00 PM
Venue: St. James Community Square, 3214 W. 10th Ave
An intimate concert of traditional flamenco voice and guitar.

Free Community Events

🌟 BC Artists Showcase

📅 September 20–21 | 📍 Picnic Pavilion Stage, Granville Island
Enjoy performances by Al Mozaico Flamenco Dance Academy, Karen Flamenco Dance Academy, Calle Verde, Isabel Pacheco, Yurie Kaneko & Katia Flores, and more.
✽ Free Admission ✽

🏫 Workshops & Masterclasses

📅 September 20–28
Venues: The Dance Centre & St. James Community Square
Highlights include Intro to Flamenco with Rosario Ancer, Flamenco Masterclass with Manuel Gutierrez, Workshops with Macarena López, and a Cante & Palmas class with José “El Cachito” Díaz.

Why Attend?

• Celebrate 35 years of flamenco in Vancouver.

• Experience international artists and local talent.

• Join free community showcases on Granville Island.

• Learn from workshops and masterclasses.

• Discover flamenco’s timeless passion, artistry, and cultural roots.

Event Details

📅 Dates: September 20 – 28, 2025
📍 Venues Across Vancouver including:

• Granville Island – Picnic Pavilion Stage

• Waterfront Theatre

• Vancouver Playhouse

• Alliance Française Vancouver

• The Dance Centre

• St. James Community Square

👉 Full schedule & tickets: Vancouver Flamenco Festival

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