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About Catedral del Cante

Welcome to Catedral del Cante, the premier flamenco venue in La Unión, Murcia. Housed in the historic Antiguo Mercado Público (the former market) on Plaza Joaquín Costa, this venue combines a modernist building with a lively plaza that hosts outdoor performances. With a flexible capacity of approximately 1,400–1,500 attendees depending on configuration, Catedral del Cante serves as the central hub for the Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas and a wide range of flamenco events throughout the year.

Whether you’re catching an intimate indoor show or an energetic outdoor act in the adjacent plaza, we’ve got you covered for tickets and seating information. Secure your seats with confidence and enjoy a straightforward, no-fuss ticket buying experience.

Parking is available behind the plaza near the market and across the nearby railway lines by La Unión station. Transit options include Movibus bus lines 42A and 42C connecting Cartagena and La Unión, and nearby rail connections. For visitors traveling from Cartagena or other parts of Murcia, plan extra time for parking and venue access. Nearby hotels offer convenient stays: Hotel Sierra Mar in La Unión, with additional options in Cartagena such as Sercotel Alfonso XIII. We highlight affiliate hotel and restaurant recommendations to help you maximize your visit.

Note: Catedral del Cante features flexible seating arrangements. There is no publicly published fixed seating chart; indoor theatre configurations and outdoor plaza seating/standing are adapted per event. Date to be announced (DTA) or RESCHEDULED from its original date, when applicable. This page provides comprehensive details to help you plan your Flamenco experience at this iconic venue.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Plaza Joaquín Costa, La Unión, Murcia, Spain (Antiguo Mercado Público, also called Catedral del Cante).
  • Capacity: ~1,400–1,500 people, depending on configuration and event setup.
  • Venue type: Historic Modernist former market (Antiguo Mercado Público) that serves as the festival’s main Flamenco venue, including the indoor space and the adjacent Plaza for outdoor acts.
  • Seating chart: No publicly published seating chart; events use outdoor plaza seating/standing and indoor theatre arrangements as configured for each show.
  • Parking: Parking available behind the plaza near the market and across the nearby railway lines by La Unión station.
  • Transit: Served by Movibus bus lines between Cartagena and La Unión (e.g., lines 42A/42C); La Unión is also served by nearby rail connections.
  • Nearby hotels: Hotel Sierra Mar (La Unión); alternative options in Cartagena such as Sercotel Alfonso XIII (Cartagena) are within driving distance.
  • Notable events hosted: Festival Internacional del Cante de las Minas since 1978; has hosted acts like Estrella Morente and ballet companies (e.g., Ballet Nacional de España).
  • Renaming/demolition: Not demolished; remodelled into the contemporary Catedral del Cante; plans announced to house the Museo del Cante de las Minas in the complex.