SAN ESTEBAN
Sadly we didn't get a chance this year to see San Esteban in the street because of the rain. Wednesday was a success and Thursday looks to be good so far, with rain on the horizon for the weekend.
THURSDAY
This is your chance for a "double dose" of Semana Santa, with processions during the day and then again from midnight until the following morning. Get your walking shoes on: that's 24 hours of processions without interruption!
Semana Santa
Location: Seville City Center
Dates: 1 - 8 April
Semana Santa is Holy Week and Sevilla’s celebration
is likely the most famous in the world. Whether you are
religious or not there’s something to enjoy and I
guarantee you won't see anything like it anywhere else.
There are more than 55 church brotherhoods, some dating
as far back as the 13th century, which take part
in Semana Santa, carrying over 115 different floats, or pasos, through the streets of Sevilla. Nazarenos accompany the pasos in the march and in some cases
number more than 2,000. You can find more information in the Semana Santa Insider's Guide.
Feria
de Abril
Location: Fair Grounds (Los Remedios)
Dates: 23 - 29 April
The Feria de Abril is a great time to see what many consider the typical
Andalucia - sherry, Sevillanas, toros, flamenco dresses and horses.
Giving the people who live in the center a break after trampling through their
streets for a solid week, the Feria takes place on the other side of the river
and breathes a little life into Los Remedios. You can learn more about the event
in my guide to the Feria de Abril.
Los Toros - Bullfighting 
Location: Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza
Dates: 4 April - 12 October
web: Exploreseville guide
to Toros en Seville
A bullfight, or corrida de toros, is something enjoyed or loathed by
visitors and Spaniards alike. Think of it what you may bullfighting is a tradition
in Sevilla and the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is perhaps the best venues
in all of Spain to watch the event. The season begins on the last day of Semana
Santa (4 April) and marches full steam through Feria. In May there is something every weekend, then the schedule slows down, with sporadic events up until 12 October.
Southpop
Music Festival
Location: Teatro Alameda, Sala Fun Club
Dates: 5 - 8 April
In April comes this independent music festival, featuring artists of several
nationalities. A kick-off party will be at Sala Fun Club, open to ticket holders.
Live music will follow for several nights at Teatro Alameda with space for up
to 600 people. Tickets can be purchased for each night, or a bono which
allows you to attend every night. The line up begins April 5th and includes
the following bands:
5 April: The Secret Society, Troy Von Balthazar.
6 April: Margo, Matt Elliot, Experience, Tarwater.
7 April: Tender Forever, 12Twelve, The Rosebuds, Dominique
A.
8 April: Le Futur Pompiste, Jason Molina, Sebastian Schuller,
The Wedding Present..
More info at greenufos.com/southpop
Feria
de Abril
Location: Fair Grounds (Los Remedios)
Dates: 7 - 13 April
The Feria de Abril is a great time to see what many consider the typical
Andalucia - sherry, Sevillanas, toros, flamenco dresses and horses.
Giving the people who live in the center a break after trampling through their
streets for a solid week, the Feria takes place on the other side of the river
and breathes a little life into Los Remedios. You can learn more about the event
in my guide to the Feria de Abril.
Semana Santa
Location: Seville
Dates: 16 - 23 March
Semana Santa is Holy Week and Sevilla’s celebration
is likely the most famous in the world. Whether you are
religious or not there’s something to enjoy and I
guarantee you won't see anything like it anywhere else.
There are more than 55 church brotherhoods, some dating
as far back as the 13th century, which take part
in Semana Santa, carrying over 115 different floats, or pasos, through the streets of Sevilla. Nazarenos accompany the pasos in the march and in some cases
number more than 2,000.
XVI Encuentro de Alternativas
Location: Parque del Alamillo
Dates: 4,5,6 April
A little bit of everything showing you a different world of possibilities.
Music, theatre and other performances mixed with vendors and exhibits for natural
foods, health, crafts, workshops, chats and more. All to open your mind a bit
so you can see that otro mundo es posible. Entrance is free to help
you lift your spirits and free your mind a bit. And a visit to the park is always nice this time of year, where you can enjoy a little nature just outside the city center.
Los Toros - Bullfighting
Location: Plaza de Toros de La Maestranza
Dates: 12 April - 12 October
web: Exploreseville guide
to Toros en Seville
A bullfight, or corrida de toros, is something enjoyed or loathed by
visitors and Spaniards alike. Think of it what you may bullfighting is a tradition
in Sevilla and the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is perhaps the best venues
in all of Spain to watch the event. The season begins on the last day of Semana
Santa (12 April) and marches full steam through Feria. In May there is something every weekend, then the schedule slows down, with sporadic events up until 12 October.
Semana Santa
Location: Seville
Dates: 17-24 April
Semana Santa is Holy Week and Sevilla’s celebration
is likely the most famous in the world. Whether you are
religious or not there’s something to enjoy and I
guarantee you won't see anything like it anywhere else.
There are more than 55 church brotherhoods, some dating
as far back as the 13th century, which take part
in Semana Santa, carrying over 115 different floats, or pasos, through the streets of Sevilla. Nazarenos accompany the pasos in the march and in some cases
number more than 2,000.
Ciclo
Musica Joven Área Palenque
Location: Palenque (Cartuja)
Dates: 20
April - 19 May
Since 2003, the Ayuntamiento has been organizing this event before the
Territorios festival (see below). For five consecutive weeks there will be concerts
in the Palenque, including acts: Mägo de Oz, Antonio Smash, Fran Aguilar
y A Falta de Pan, Reincidentes, Lori Meyers, Montevideo, and Tote King. Ticket
purchase online