Music and light shows in Seville
An innovative experience of Christmas in Seville are the Mapping, audiovisual shows in the incomparable setting of the historic buildings of the historic center of the city, traditionally held in the Plaza de San Francisco, although in the future it is planned to do so in the Giralda.
Large mapping or projections on buildings are very popular in Seville, with light and sound effects
To this must be added the giant illuminated trees, the illuminated parades on Avenida de la Constitución and numerous other street shows and in emblematic places of the city.
The large Christmas trees are in Puerta Jerez, Plaza de Cuba, Santa Justa Station, Torreblanca Roundabout, Gabriel Ramos Chávez Parish Glorieta, Presos de los Melinares Glorieta and Emilio Lemos Glorieta.
The Enchanted Meadow:
The Prado de San Sebastián will become an ambitious amusement park this Christmas 2023/24. As has become a tradition, Seville will be decked out with lights, trees and other Christmas decorations and will install, once again this year, separate spaces dedicated to leisure for the whole family. Under the name El Prado Encantado, it will have the support of different areas of the Seville City Council.
One of the attractions is El Sendero de Hielo, which will cross the gardens so that visitors can skate around the space. The Enchanted Garden, an ice rink itself and other children's attractions will complete this Christmas park. This oasis dedicated to Christmas will be inhabited by elves, stilt walkers, jugglers or trapeze artists, who will be in charge of harmonizing the days.
The Christmas markets in Seville are scattered throughout the avenues and squares of the city, which has been prepared for the occasion. The city is decorated and receives the Christmas season full of magic and Christmas spirit.
The Bethlehem Fair:
The Seville Bethlehem Merchants Association organizes the Seville Bethlehem Fair for another year. Together with the City Hall Delegation of Major Festivals, the Cathedral and the Archivo de Indias will celebrate this traditional event until December 23.
Whether to give life to the nativity scene at home, or to browse the pieces of the merchants, a walk through this Christmas market is a must in Seville. Various shapes, sizes, styles and materials fill the stalls (including Playmobil) on Avenida de la Constitución. Pieces, ornaments of different kinds, moss and other derivatives to decorate the Bethlehem to your liking.
Nervión Christmas market:
Specifically, 22 exhibitors join the offer of the adjoining shopping center and the little shops in the Nervión neighborhood. The idea is that residents of the city can find products for their needs in the same area.
Especially decorated areas are;
- The Plaza Nueva with lights in the town hall and three Christmas trees in the square.
- Plaza de San Francisco with a Cathedral full of lights and sound, from December 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. until January 6.
- The Avenida de la Constitución and the streets Sierpes, Tetuán, Imagen, Laraña, Campana, Alfonso XII and Asunción and Plaza del Salvador. Check this link to know opening times in Seville.
The Christmas Souk of Maria Luisa Park
On Sundays there are, as tradition marks, to go out for a little while at noon. The most diverse plans are admitted for this, either a barbecue or a paella at a friend's house, or getting some classic beers in El Salvador. Or, as is the case, take a walk around the Maria Luisa Park souk. For the month of December, a double date is expected, on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18. Elves will attend the Christmas edition of next December and will organize a craft activity where boys and girls will be able to write their letter to the Wise men. In addition, the Christmas market will have a photo booth to create snapshots with the elves completely free.
Creative Craft Fair in Plaza Nueva:
Seville will be able to enjoy one more year of its Christmas market from December 15 to January 5 in the heart of the city, in Plaza Nueva.
The Three Kings Parade:
The traditional parade dedicated to children is celebrated every year, organized by the Ateneo of the city, touring the streets of the city on January 5, with more than 30 floats, distributing joy and illusion, leaving behind a candy rain.
It has a long route, (between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.), going through the roundabouts, La Macarena, the center, Triana and Los Remedios, leaving and returning to the University on Calle de Palos de la Frontera.
On the eve of the 4th, the Royal Herald leaves the Ateneo, Orfila street, and walks the streets of Seville, up to the Seville City Hall, to ask for the keys to the city. Visit this link to know the opening hours in Seville. Click here to know the opening times in Seville
