16th Stuttgart Flamenco Festival 2026

Manuel Liñán's new dance production "Muerta de Amor" finally arrives in Stuttgart - a work that explores emotional landscapes and the nuances of human relationships through the language of flamenco. This layered dance theatre piece has already captivated audiences on international stages. In this emotionally charged show, Liñán turns to the deep human needs for closeness, connection and expression. Together with eleven outstanding artists, he builds a passionate, powerful and technically brilliant stage experience that lingers long after the curtain falls. One of the most significant flamenco artists of our time, Manuel Liñán bridges tradition and modernity with a distinctive voice - innovative, bold and artistically uncompromising.

Direction and choreography: Manuel Liñán, Ernesto Artillo (co-direction), José Maldonado (guest choreographer). Dance: Manuel Liñán, José Maldonado, Alberto Selles, Juan Tomás de la Molía, Miguel Heredia, José Ángel Capel, David Acero, Ángel Reyes. Vocals: Juan de la Maria. Music: Francisco Vinuesa (guitar and original music), Víctor Guadiana (instruments, spatial sound and folklore), Javier Teruel (percussion and musical direction). Design and technical: Ernesto Artillo (costume design), Manuel Liñán, Ernesto Artillo and Gloria Montesinos (set design), Gloria Montesinos A.a.i. (lighting design), J.M. Pitkänen (lighting technology), Ángel Olalla (sound design). Production and management: Octavio Romero (stage and machinery management), Inés García (production assistant and tour manager), Ana Carrasco (production, management and distribution). Further contributors: Mara Rey (guest artist), Iván Baba (spiritual advisor).