Once a year, Sevilla trades its calm pace for a full week of music, flamenco, and late-night tapas. The Feria de Abril takes over the city every April, turning it into a vibrant open-air party. Here's what you need to know.

When It Happens

The Feria usually starts two weeks after Semana Santa. In 2023, it ran from April 23 to April 29. The festival lasts six days and stretches well into the night.

Where It All Happens

The fairgrounds are in the Los Remedios district, just across the Guadalquivir River. A huge space, packed with casetas (tents), fairground rides and plenty of food stalls. Easy to reach by foot, bike, taxi or metro.

Monday Night Kickoff

The first night is all about lights and fireworks. The mayor flips the switch on the massive main entrance—an arch covered in thousands of bulbs. At the same time, fireworks burst over the river. Locals call it El Alumbrado. From that moment on, the party doesn't stop.

Dress Code: Feria-Ready

This is not your everyday outfit kind of event. Women go full flamenco with ruffled dresses and flowers in their hair. Men wear suits, often topped with a wide-brimmed cordobés hat. No worries if you don’t own one—you can rent everything from local shops.

What You’ll See and Hear

Think carnival rides, horse parades, and music in every corner. Kids queue for bumper cars and cotton candy. Adults hop from tent to tent, dancing sevillanas and sipping on rebujito (a mix of sherry and soda). The rhythm of clapping, heels, and guitars fills the air.

The Casetas

There are over 1,000 of these striped tents. Most belong to families, companies or clubs. Some are private, but there are public ones too—easy to spot and free to enter. Inside, you’ll find food, drinks, live flamenco and lots of locals ready to party.

Flamenco All Day

You don’t need a ticket for a show. Just walk in and enjoy. In every caseta, there’s dancing. Some casual, others with full performances. The music starts early and runs until sunrise. Bring comfortable shoes.

Horses Everywhere

Every afternoon, Andalusian horses and carriages parade through the fairground. Riders wear traditional outfits, and the horses are groomed to perfection. It’s one of the most photographed parts of the week—and for good reason.

The Final Night

The last night is called La Noche del Pescaíto. It’s when families gather one last time to eat fried fish and toast the end of the Feria. The sky lights up again with fireworks. After that, it’s back to reality. Until next April.

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