Festivals and events in Seville all year round

Seville is one of those cities that never lets you rest—and thank goodness. The cultural agenda moves at full speed: traditions that give you goosebumps, concerts that have you singing yourself hoarse, big-league art and gastronomy begging for photos and a toast. If you’re looking for events in Seville in 2026, get ready for a year where every season has its own character. You bring the excitement; Seville brings the rest.

Calendar of events and festivals in Seville

The city changes tempo with the calendar. In spring, Semana Santa and the Feria de Abril turn the streets into a stage and a meeting point. In summer, nights mean music in heritage spaces and neighbourhood fiestas. When autumn arrives, the Bienal de Flamenco and other festivals make the sway of song and guitar felt in every corner. And winter, with its more intimate feel, fills with theatre, seasonal concerts and that special light only Seville has.

Tips for enjoying Seville with your agenda in hand

Book ahead (on peak dates, everything flies), check official times and routes, and plan your transport smartly: if you travel to Seville by train, you’ll arrive comfortably and avoid traffic, and from Santa Justa station you’ll be in the centre in a flash. The city is wonderfully walkable, but metro, bus and tram will save you when the plan gets intense. 

Dress for the event: comfy shoes for seeing pasos (processional floats), a fan and a touch of elegance for Feria, and a no-fuss look for concerts. Water, sunscreen and a bit of buffer time for the unexpected—the happy traveller basics.

Main festivals and events

Semana Santa 2026 in Seville

Semana Santa 2026 runs from 29 March to 5 April. Seville becomes the definitive place to experience majestic processions, moving silences and bands that raise goosebumps. The Carrera Oficial (official designated route) draws much of the attention, but neighbourhoods like Triana, La Macarena, El Arenal and San Lorenzo also gift unforgettable scenes. How to organise yourself: pick one or two key pasos (floats) per day, arrive early to your chosen spot and forget the car; walking saves surprises. Comfy footwear, water and a strategic stop to eat (and refuel) make all the difference.  

Feria de Abril 2026

From 21 to 26 April, the Real de la Feria in Los Remedios will once again become a sea of farolillos (paper lanterns), casetas (festival tents), volantes (ruffled dresses) and sevillanas (traditional dance). The “alumbrao” (ceremonial lights switch-on) kicks off a week that flies by in a blur of music and gastronomy. The smartest plan is to go by public transport and, once there, locate the entrances and main streets before letting the atmosphere carry you.  

If it’s your first time, save time to enjoy the stroll by the portada (main gate/arch), try the pescaíto (fried fish) and watch the fireworks. And, finally, some tips: stay hydrated, find shade in between and pace yourself—Feria is a marathon, not a sprint.  

Festival Circada 2026

Circus shows popping up in squares, theatres and neighbourhoods, for all audiences. That’s Circada, Seville’s Festival de Circo Contemporáneo, taking place from 31 May to 24 June. Acrobatics, humour and visual poetry that make you want to see everything on the programme. It’s the kind of plan you end up loving even more than you imagined.

Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar

Held throughout the summer, with night-time concerts in a dream setting. Chamber, jazz, flamenco, world music… All with the Alcázar de Sevilla as a backdrop. Artists for the 2026 edition haven’t been announced yet, but the line-up always features enticing proposals to delight your ears while you enjoy the cool air in historic gardens. A perfect plan for lovers of music and summer nights.  

Velá de Triana

2026 dates aren’t confirmed yet, but the Velá de Triana (traditional local fair) is usually celebrated around 26 July, Santa Ana’s day. These are days when tradition and fiesta blend around Parroquia de Santa Ana and the Guadalquivir. Music, meet-ups and gastronomy with that authentic neighbourhood feel that steals your heart. Ideal for an evening stroll, a bite to eat and a long night out.

Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla 2026

Every two years, Seville becomes the world capital of flamenco—and the next time will be in September 2026. Big names and new voices spread across the Bienal de Flamenco, on stages like Teatro de la Maestranza and Lope de Vega, which will reopen for the occasion after several years closed for works.  

For now, artists haven’t been confirmed yet, but it’s always wise to buy tickets in advance and plot your own “ruta flamenca”, mixing cante, toque and baile (song, guitar and dance). The atmosphere inside and outside the theatres is almost as rewarding as the shows themselves.  

European cinema and autumn culture

The Festival de Cine Europeo de Sevilla is usually held in autumn and brings films, talks and premieres that delight fans of auteur cinema. 2026 dates will be announced via official channels—so when the time comes, diary out, popcorn in.

Concerts and top venues all year

Seville’s musical agenda never sleeps. The Estadio de La Cartuja, the Cartuja Center and the Teatro de la Maestranza host many of the major shows, operas and tours; and there are smaller venues with excellent programming too, like Sala X and Malandar. If you’re searching for “shows in Seville this weekend”, every week brings a surprise.

Options range from the Festival Internacional de Música de Cámara de Sevilla (February 2026) to more contemporary offerings like Interestellar (May 2026, with Carlos Sadness and Crystal Fighters, among others), Icónica (June and July 2026, with Pablo Alborán and Jamiroquai, among others) and Big Sound (dates and line-up TBC)

Useful tip: check the programme in advance and plan your pre- and post-concert—Seville demands a sobremesa (lingering over food and conversation), even at night.