Things to do in Alcalá de Guadaíra in September
Special eventConcertPablo López concert at the Festival del Patio
The renowned singer-songwriter from Malaga, Pablo López, arrives in Alcalá de Guadaíra as part of his national tour with the musical proposal El Niño del Espacio en Concierto. This massive event is part of the programming of the Festival del Patio + Metrópolis, promoted by the Provincial Council of Seville to bring great Spanish music productions to key performance spaces in the province.
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46th Joaquín el de la Paula Flamenco Festival
The distinguished Joaquín el de la Paula Flamenco Festival reaches its forty-sixth edition, recovering its historic stage after more than fifteen years. This meeting pays permanent homage to one of the most transcendental historical figures of the soleá and establishes the city as the 'jondo' epicenter of the province of Sevilla within the late summer programming.
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Night of San Miguel: X Anniversary of Noctaíra
The iconic Noche de San Miguel puts the cherry on top of the tenth season of the summer cultural program Noctaíra. In this special anniversary edition, performing arts take over the most representative heritage spaces at the top of the town to offer a wide range of free cultural proposals to all citizens.
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Processional Parade in honor of San Mateo
The city's patron saint festivities reach their climax with the solemn processional parade of the Holy Evangelist. This event marks the epicenter of the San Mateo Patron Saint Festivities, one of the traditional events of greatest devotion and popular fervor in the Sevillian town.
Special eventFestivalPilgrimage of San Mateo
The popular Pilgrimage of San Mateo is the most crowded countryside and festive meeting in the September calendar in Alcalá de Guadaíra. Prior to the feast of the patron saint, it brings together families and groups of friends who accompany the beautifully decorated wagon on a festive outdoor journey through the Alcalá countryside.
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Comedy show 'A trip around the world with Santi Rodríguez'
The famous actor and comedian Santi Rodríguez arrives at the municipal theater with his new stand-up show Una vuelta al mundo. Known for his unmistakable approachable style and his comedic flair on television and stage, Rodríguez proposes a crazy reflection on travel, modern tourism, and anecdotes of moving around the planet.
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Candlelight Lyric Gala: Glory Nights Concerts
The musical production Glory Nights Concerts presents a romantic lyric recital of opera and zarzuela bathed in the warm light of hundreds of candles on stage. An event with an undeniable intimate atmosphere to enjoy high vocal music in an elegant and immersive format designed especially for couples and music lovers.
Special eventTheaterYouth Theater Show 'El Ciclo Vital'
The youth company Rábeta puts on the musical production El Ciclo Vital, a carefully crafted theatrical adaptation designed to captivate children of all ages. The production combines live musical numbers, eye-catching choreography, and emotional costumes to convey values of friendship, nature, and family perseverance.
Special eventSportsIV Subida al Águila Race
The athletic event IV Subida al Águila calls on runners from across the region to take on a course that combines demanding urban athletics with the city's rich heritage environment. A short-distance race that is nonetheless highly demanding due to its final slopes towards the historic hill.
Special eventExhibitionExposición 'El paisaje: Miradas contemporáneas'
Con motivo de su vigésimo aniversario, la institución museística municipal alberga la muestra temporal de arte El paisaje: Miradas contemporáneas. La exposición reúne la creación contemporánea de más de treinta artistas entre pintores y escultores de reputada trayectoria en torno a la tradición paisajística alcalareña.
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Concert by Stolen Notes: 'The Hive'
The renowned group Stolen Notes presents their new work The Hive within the twenty-third edition of the famous summer program XXIII Ciclo Música en el Patio. The band is one of the national references for Celtic and Atlantic traditional music.
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The Beatles Tribute by candlelight
The great compositions of the Liverpool quartet are revived in a live tribute titled Tributo a The Beatles. A musical show designed to review the different creative stages of the most famous British band in the history of pop-rock music.
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Eternum Saxophon Quartet: 'A Night at the Opera'
The prestigious wind ensemble Eternum Saxophon Quartet performs the program A Night at the Opera as part of the lineup of the 23rd Music in the Courtyard Cycle. The proposal adapts the most complex lyrical scores to the versatile timbre of the saxophone quartet.
Discovery of the Flour Mills of Guadaíra
The protected natural space of the Monumento Natural Riberas del Guadaíra houses a unique ethnographic heritage in Andalusia: the network of flour mills of medieval and Islamic origin. This pedestrian path runs parallel to the riverbed, surrounded by abundant riverside vegetation such as poplars, hackberries, and willows, recalling the historical baking tradition that gave Alcalá universal fame.
Visit to the Interpretation Center of the Baking Industry
Located in a restored former flour factory from the early 20th century, the Centro de Interpretación de la Industria Panadera (Interpretation Center of the Baking Industry) offers an enjoyable educational experience aimed at children and families to discover the history of the cereal, the mills, and the traditional ovens of the city.
