SEVILLA is set to come alive for the 2026 edition of the Feria de Abril 2026, promising a week of colour, musicand all-night celebration.
Here’s what you need to know to enjoy it fully:
ACTIVITIES
Things begin on Monday, April 20 with the traditional pescaito dinner (fried fish), with afterwards the famous lightning ceremony at midnight.
Alumbrado is a lightning event where thousands of lights switch on in the city to officially call the start of the festival.
The fairground becomes its own buzzing mini-city for an entire week.
Over 1,000 casetas line the streets, each blasting music, serving drinks and hosting dancing that often spills into the early hours.
Most casetas (traditional booths) are private and require an invitation, but some are open to the public.
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Locals wear flamenco dress, couples dance in circles and waiters weave through the crowds with trays of rebujito.
The sherry-based cocktail remains the undisputed drink of the Feria, although prices have climbed again this year.
Expect to pay around €12,50 for a jug, with some places pushing closer to €14.
Montaditos are served in all casetas —small open-faced tapas sandwiches, usually around €4.50.
A Sevilla public holiday on Wednesday April 22 is expected to be one of the busiest days, with the event peaking in a midnight fireworks display on April 26–27.
At the far end of the fairground lies the so-called Calle del Infierno, a chaotic fair packed with nearly 400 rides, food stalls and attractions.
Operating hours will be from 11am to 6am, except for the last day on April 27, when it will close at 1am,
Several quiet hours have been set up to give access for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This will be at Calle de Infierno.
Away from the casetas, the Feria spills into other parts of Sevillian tradition.
Bullfighting takes centre stage throughout the week at the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza, where some of the country’s top matadors are set to perform daily.
The festivities will end with the traditional fireworks display at midnight between Sunday April 26 and Monday April 27.
HOW TO GET THERE
Getting to the fair can be challenging. Most people tend to walk or use public transportation to get to the historic centre.
Lines 5, 6, 41, C1, and C2 of the city buses stop near the fairgrounds and a special shuttle service runs from Prado de San Sebastian directly to the festival.
Metro-stations Blas Infante, Parque de los Principes and Plaza de Cuba are all within a few minutes walk of the Feria.
The metropolitan busses will increase their frequency during the week, usually costing around €3.
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If you go by car, expect to spend a lot of time circling for parking.
Free parking in nearby districts, such as Triana or San Bernardo, are possible, but paid parking spots may be a safer bet.
Love it or hate it, the Feria de Abril remains one of Spain’s most intense – and unforgettable – parties.
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