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Seville Marathon

14 Feb 2010 (annual)

Starting and finishing at the Olympic Stadium, the Seville Marathon was established in 1985 and attracts an increasing number of athletes, spectators and volunteers each year. The gruelling…

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La Traviata

14 - 20 Feb 2010; not Wed or Sat (various dates)

The melodrama of Verdi's opera, La Traviata, comes to the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. Fiorenza Cedolins and Mariola Cantarero sing Violetta, with Vittorio Grigolo and Ismael Jordi as…

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Early Music Festival

7 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

Known as FeMÁS for short, the annual Early Music Festival brings baroque and classical music alive for audiences in Seville. The concerts are held in picturesque venues across the city, such…

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Festival EscenaMobile

9 - 21 Mar 2010 (annual)

Festival EscenaMobile celebrates the contemporary arts with a mixture of events across Seville. The Teatro Lope de Vega hosts the main programme of dance and theatre shows, but also look out…

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South Pop Festival

25 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual)

Organised by independent record store Green UFOs, the South Pop Festival brings alternative music acts to Seville. The main gigs are held over two days at the Teatro Alameda, with extra…

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Semana Santa in Seville

28 Mar - 4 Apr 2010 (annual)

Seville is renowend for staging one of the most overwhelming Holy Week processions in the world. Thousands of people, young and old, religious and secular, pour onto this ancient city's…

Semana Santa in Seville, Spain. Courtesy of Turismo de Sevilla
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Seville April Fair

20 - 25 Apr 2010 (annual)

Seville celebrates its April Fair (Feria de Abril) with a dynamic programme of events. Watch traditional horse parades clip-clop through the city, click your castanets at round-the-clock…

The fabulous Seville April Fair. © Ayuntamiento de Sevilla  Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
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The 70s: Photography and Everyday Life

28 Jan - 25 Apr 2010; not Mon

Travel back to the 70s at Seville's Andalusian Centre of Contemporary Art. The Photography and Everyday Life exhibition captures the vibrant decade through the lenses of 23 acclaimed…

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Sevilla feSt

14 - 26 Apr 2010 (annual)

The city of Seville invites performers from across the world to entertain audiences at its annual Sevilla feSt. The dance, music, circus and theatre spectacles take place at different theatres…

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Open de España

29 Apr - 2 May 2010 (annual)

This year's Open de España golf tournament takes place at the Real Club de Golf in Seville. The €2,000,000 prize fund, superb location and a prime spot on the European Tour calendar…

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Los Esquizos de Madrid: Figurative Art of 1970s Madrid

21 Jan - 16 May 2010; not Mon

Seville's CAAC brings together the work of Los Esquizos, a group of artists who developed Madrid's figurative art movement. Their works emerged at a defining moment in Spain's history: the end…

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Flamenco Viene del Sur

23 Feb - 18 May 2010 (annual)

Seville's Teatro Central presents its annual flamenco season Flamenco Viene del Sur, meaning "Flamenco comes from the south". Each sizzling solo performance (there are nine, spread over three…

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Territorios Sevilla

10 - 22 May 2010 (annual)

Territorios Sevilla celebrates world music and culture with an eclectic programme of concerts, exhibitions and films. The centrepiece, a three-day music festival starring international…

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Seville International Puppet Festival

May 2010 (annual)

The Seville International Puppet Festival (Feria Internacional del títere de Sevilla) presents a programme for both adults and children. The best national and international companies perform…

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Fito & Fitipaldis

29 May 2010

Soft rock group Fito & Fitipaldis perform to crowds at Seville's Olympic Stadium. The date is part of the band's Spain tour to support their 2009 album release, Antes de que cuente diez…

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The Young Murillo

20 Feb - 30 May 2010; not Mon

Seville's Museo de Bellas Artes presents The Young Murillo, a selection of early religious paintings by the Sevillian Baroque artist. The exhibition features around 40 works dating between…

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Corpus Christi in Seville

3 Jun 2010 (annual)

On the day of Corpus Christi, Seville's streets are scattered with fragrant rosemary and locals gather to watch the religious procession leave the cathedral. After morning mass, it's common…

Corpus Christi in Seville. Courtesy of Turismo de Sevilla
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Alejandro Sanz

10 Jun 2010

Grammy award-winner Alejandro Sanz entertains crowds of thousands with his Latin pop and soulful ballads at the Estadio Olímpico in Seville. The Spanish singer-songwriter performs tracks from…

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La Traviata

11 - 12 Jun 2010 (various dates)

The melodrama of Verdi's opera, La Traviata, comes to the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville. Fiorenza Cedolins and Mariola Cantarero sing Violetta, with Vittorio Grigolo and Ismael Jordi as…

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Sevilla Circada

10 - 20 Jun 2010 (annual)

Roll up, roll up, the circus has come to Seville! Crowds gather to watch acrobats, unicyclists and contortionists showcase their talents and clowns play for laughs. The performances are spread…

Sevilla Circada, Seville. Photo by Luis Castilla, courtesy of Sevilla Circada
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Feria de San Miguel

Sep 2010 (annual)

The Feria de San Miguel is one of Seville's major annual events. The highlights include displays of horsemanship, bullfights and performances by the Real Escuela de Arte Ecuestre de Jerez…

All the fun of the feria. Courtesy of Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
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U2

29 Sep 2010

U2 bring their 360° tour, with innovative stage design giving the audience unobstructed views from every angle, to Seville's Estadio Olímpico. The Irish group perform material from their…

U2. © 2009 U2 Limited. Courtesy of Live Nation
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Flamenco Biennial

15 Sep - 9 Oct 2010 (biennial)

Seville hosts the Flamenco Biennial, a sizzling programme of performances from the most respected baile (dance), toque (guitar) and cante (singing) artists of the flamenco world. Many…

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Seville European Film Festival

Nov 2010 (annual)

Seville showcases the latest releases in European cinema at its high-profile annual Film Festival. The screenings are split into three distinct categories: competitions in fictional films…

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New Year Countdown In Seville

Dec 2010 (annual)

Kick-start the New Year by grape-gobbling to the chimes of Seville's town hall bells. Hundreds of revellers gather in La Plaza Nueva on the big night to ceremonially eat 12 grapes - one for…

Fireworks. Photo by Barbara Realini, © Whatsonwhen
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Parade of the Three Wise Men

Jan 2011 (annual)

Seville's Epiphany Parade of the Three Wise Men takes place at sunset, when the trio arrive in a golden carriage and make their way through the streets, throwing sweets and toys to thousands…

The <i>Diosa Palas Atenea</i> float in Seville's 2007 Parade of the Three Wise Men. © Ateneo de Sevilla
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Alcázar

Daily

Seville's royal palace, the Alcázar, is a showpiece of intricate stucco, cloistered patios and beautiful gardens. Over the centuries, Spain's monarchs have each influenced the palace's design.…

Alcázar, Seville. Courtesy of Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla
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Giralda

Daily

The bell tower of Seville's cathedral, the Giralda, is a rich blend of Gothic and Baroque architectural styles. Head to the top for spectacular city views. The Giralda has ramps instead of…

Giralda, Seville. Courtesy of Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla
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Plaza de España

Daily

Seville's Plaza de España is a masterpiece of delicately painted tiles and footbridges, designed by Anibal González for the 1929 Ibero-American Expo. A tumbling fountain stands in the centre…

Plaza de España, Seville. Courtesy of Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla
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Real Maestranza

Daily

Whether you agree with the idea of bullfighting or not, it is hard to ignore the Baroque façade of the Real Maestranza bullring in Seville, with its deep ochre paintwork echoing the colour of…

Real Meastranza, Seville © Turismo de Sevilla
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Museo de Bellas Artes

Daily; not Mon

Set in the ornate building of a former convent, Seville's Museo de Bellas Artes (Fine Arts Museum) houses paintings by Spanish masters such as Zurbarán and El Greco. There are also diverse…

Museo de Bellas Artes, Seville © Turespaña
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Seville Cathedral

Daily

Seville Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, boasting five naves, a huge carved altar, numerous Renaissance paintings and Christopher Columbus' tomb. Climb the 95-metre high…

Seville Cathedral, Seville. Courtesy of Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla
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Archive of The Indies

Weekdays only

Seville's Archive of the Indies (Archivo General de Indias) is a Renaissance building by architect Juan de Herrera. It houses important documents relating to Spain's conquest of the Americas…

The Archive of the Indies, Seville. Courtesy of Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla Consorcio de Turismo Sevilla
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Aduana

Thu, Fri, and Sat only

One of Seville's most popular clubs, Aduana attracts a good crowd with its breakbeat, house tunes and late opening. Previous themed nights have included carnival, military and snow-ski parties.

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Flamenco Cool

Daily; not Sun

For flamenco standards given a daring modern twist, check out the Flamenco Cool shop in Seville. Polyester bulls' heads mounted on PVC hearts, winged pottery, folksy shoes and funky…

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Torre del Oro

Daily; not Mon

Seville's Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) was built in the 13th century during the Almohad dynasty to serve as a military watchtower, and today stands proudly, surrounded by orange trees, beside…

Torre del Oro © Turismo de Sevilla
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Sevillarte

Daily; not Sun

Sevillarte sells local handicrafts and ceramics that take inspiration from ancient Arab and Renaissance designs, but also embrace the present. The fans, shawls, tiles, plates, murals and vases…

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La Alacena Real

Weekdays only

Seville delicatessen La Alacena Real is loaded with local culinary goodies. There's a tempting selection of Iberian cheese, chorizo and jamón (cured ham), as well as olive oil and tinned food…

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La Carbonería

Daily

Locals and tourists come to Sevillian institution La Carbonería for the free flamenco, or whatever other form of musical entertainment happens to be on. For respite from the buzzing crowds…

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Isbiliyya

Daily

Right in the centre of Seville, Isbiliyya is a popular gay nightspot. It attracts a mixed crowd who enjoy the lively atmosphere and terrace overlooking the Guadalquivir River. Drag shows take…

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