The Jerez Festival is one of the main events dedicated to flamenco in Spain. It takes place every year in the city of Jerez de la Frontera and brings together established artists and new flamenco talents from all over the world. The festival offers a varied programme that includes dance and music shows, workshops, courses and exhibitions, making it a meeting point for professionals, students and lovers of this art. As well as its artistic side, the Jerez Festival promotes Andalusian cultural heritage, also involving local gastronomy and crafts. The city is transformed into a veritable stage of tradition, with shows taking place both in theatres and in open-air spaces. Internationally recognised, the festival is a vibrant celebration of the soul of flamenco, its expressive richness and its deep roots in the popular culture of Andalusia.