Feria de Abril in Seville: Complete Guide to the Celebration

Seville's April Fair: Andalusia's Iconic Festival

The Feria de Abril (April Fair) is a week-long explosion of color, music, food, and tradition held in Seville, Spain, typically starting the Saturday after Easter.

Dates & Location

When: Two weeks after Semana Santa (Holy Week). Runs Monday–Sunday (officially starts midnight Monday with "alumbrao").
Where: Real de la Feria – a vast fairground in Los Remedios district.

Core Elements

Casetas: 1,000+ decorated private tents (families, clubs, parties). Most are invitation-only; some public.
Trajes de flamenca: Women wear vibrant flamenco dresses; men wear traje corto (short jacket, tight pants, hat).
Caballos & Carriages: Daily parades of horses and ornate carriages.
Flamenco: Spontaneous dancing/singing in casetas and streets.
Gastronomy: Pescaito frito (fried fish), jamón ibérico, salmorejo, tapas, rebujito (sherry + soda).
La Portada: Monumental illuminated entrance gate (new design yearly).
Bullfights: Daily at Real Maestranza (controversial but traditional).
Midway (Calle del Infierno): Rides, games for families.