Things to do in Sevilla in October
- Special eventSince October
Season Closing and Autumn Special at Isla Mágica
Throughout the entire month of October, the theme park Parque Temático Isla Mágica transforms to celebrate the Halloween season, adapting its facilities with haunted passages, spooky shows, and a carefully curated nighttime atmosphere of mystery.
- Special eventConcertOct 24
Concert by Jorge Drexler
The award-winning Uruguayan singer-songwriter presents his live show Jorge Drexler Concert: Taracá Tour, where he reviews his most poetic and innovative compositions in an intimate and technically impeccable stage setting.
- Special eventTheaterOct 24
'Menú Cerrado' Theatrical Comedy
As part of the 'Cajasol en Escena' program, the 'Menú Cerrado' Theatrical Comedy presents an acidic look at friendships and unresolved tensions during an apparently quiet dinner.
- Special eventConcertOct 31
José González Concert
The acclaimed Swedish-Argentine singer-songwriter and instrumentalist lands in the Andalusian capital for the José González Concert in Seville, offering a recital focused on his virtuoso classical guitar and evocative voice.
- Special eventConcertOct 22
The Lemon Twigs at Sala Malandar
The New York talent of The Lemon Twigs arrives at Sala Malandar as part of their European tour to display their virtuous power pop and baroque-tinged independent rock. The D'Addario brothers will offer an outstanding live show where they will demonstrate their instrumental mastery and endless melodic inspiration inspired by the golden sounds of the 60s and 70s.
- Special eventStand-upOct 23
Moderación – Festival Andaluz de Comedia Alternativa (FACA)
The Cartuja Center CITE hosts, within the programming of the Festival Andaluz de Comedia Alternativa (FACA), this fun show focused on the experiences and delirious situations of the office working world. The play revolves around an employee of a large technology company and the corporate day-to-day.
- Special eventConcertOct 23
Myrath and Roses Of Thieves Concert at Sala Custom
The acclaimed Tunisian band Myrath visits Seville to display their characteristic progressive metal full of oriental folklore melodies. They stand out on the international scene for their high technical level and compositional richness.
- Special eventTheaterOct 23
Fractus
Contemporary dance choreographic co-production signed by Manuela Nogales Danza and the Compañía Fernando Romero at the emblematic headquarters of the Teatro Lope de Vega. Tickets have an access price of €4 general.
Special eventStand-upOct 23Mentes Peligrosas Monologues
The successful comedy production Mentes Peligrosas returns to the capital with a completely renewed show on the stage of the Cartuja Center CITE auditorium. This show brings together four essential benchmarks of national stand-up comedy to offer a meeting of comedians without filters.
Special eventOctoberOpera Roméo et Juliette
The Teatro de la Maestranza presents the monumental five-act opera Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod, under an acclaimed production from the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma. This masterful lyrical score returns to the Sevillian coliseum to immerse the audience in the tragic Shakespearean myth of impossible love.
- Special eventTheaterOctober
Roméo et Juliette at the Teatro de la Maestranza
The Teatro de la Maestranza opens its great autumn lyrical season with the performance of the opera Roméo et Juliette by Charles Gounod. One of the pinnacles of French musical romanticism, it arrives in Seville with a meticulous stage production and a world-class vocal cast.
- Special eventTheaterOctober
Romeo and Juliet
The historic Teatro de la Maestranza hosts the lyrical performance of the famous opera Romeo and Juliet, one of the peaks of the international romantic repertoire. The work combines a score of extraordinary melodic beauty with an intense dramatic plot based on William Shakespeare's universal classic.
- Special eventStand-upOctober
Comedy Show 'Mentes Peligrosas'
The comedy show 'Mentes Peligrosas' lands at the Cartuja Center CITE, bringing together on the same stage prominent figures of national stand-up such as Eva Hache, Galder Varas, David Cepo, and Álex Clavero.
- Special eventConcertOctober
Fado Festival of Seville
The acclaimed Fado Festival floods the city of Seville with the deep melancholy and beauty of traditional Portuguese music, known as saudade. This edition offers a top-tier cultural program that includes exclusive concerts by great voices of the genre in emblematic spaces.
- Special eventTheaterOctober
Theater: 'El corazón de Ester'
Hall A of the Teatro Central hosts the performance of 'El corazón de Ester', a play written, directed, and performed by stage creator Antonio Cortés.
- Special eventConcertOct 24
Jorge Drexler at Cartuja Center CITE
The Uruguayan singer-songwriter Jorge Drexler returns to Seville as part of his new international tour 'Taracá'. Awarded with multiple Grammy and Oscar awards, the musician excels for his poetry and careful rhythmic work and live production.
- Special eventConcertOct 24
Blanca Paloma Concert at Sala X
The artist Blanca Paloma presents the songs from her album 'Trenza mía' in Seville. The singer fuses flamenco cante with electronic textures and pop avant-garde in a project of strong personal identity.
Special eventStand-upOct 24Monologues The Night is Comedy
The great comedy event The Night is Comedy gathers at the Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones de Sevilla (FIBES) venue a large cast of television and theater stand-up comedians. This grand comedy gala arrives in the city for the first time after triumphing on its national tour.
- Special eventConcertOct 25
Steve 'n' Seagulls Concert at Sala Custom
The famous Finnish band Steve 'n' Seagulls performs in Seville with their 'The Dark Side of the Moo' tour. The group became world-famous for covering rock and metal anthems with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk sonority.
- Special eventTheaterOctober
Unfiltered Marriage
The theatrical comedy Matrimonio sin filtros, written and directed by Javier Veiga, lands on the modern stage of Cartuja Center CITE. The play presents a hilarious and acidic X-ray of romantic relationships through the separation process of a couple after fifteen years of living together.
- Special eventStand-upOct 30
Ilustres Ignorantes
The iconic comedy format Ilustres Ignorantes, established after nearly two decades on television, returns to the stages of Seville. Led by the wit and irony of host Javier Coronas, this show turns everyday metaphysics into an absurd and surreal debate.
- Special eventTheaterOctober
Giant bowling and electric go-karting at Mega Ozone Aleste Plaza
The play Gigante, written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Josep Maria Mestres, arrives at the iconic Teatro Lope de Vega after garnering widespread international recognition. This production explores a controversial real-life episode in the life of the famous British author Roald Dahl during the summer of 1983.
- Special eventCinemaSince October
Luminiscence Immersive Show at San Jacinto
The historic iglesia de San Jacinto hosts the premiere and run of the innovative light and sound immersive show Luminiscence. A unique sensory experience that uses video mapping and 3D projection technology to reveal the history and architectural secrets of the temple.
- Special eventExhibitionSince September
Exhibition La noche azul at the Real Fábrica de Artillería
This outstanding temporary exhibition is part of the parallel activities of the XXIV Bienal de Flamenco and delves into the fascinating history of the Ópera Flamenca between the 1920s and 1950s. Through 328 original pieces that include historical posters, shellac records, gramophones, and unpublished documentation, the visitor understands the massive expansion of this art into theaters, bullrings, and the recording industry.
- Special eventConcertSince May
Los Jueves Flamencos de Cajasol Thursdays
The famous Los Jueves Flamencos de Cajasol cycle is one of the most prestigious musical programs in Andalusia. Organized by the Fundación Cajasol and coordinated by artist Manuel Lombo, this festival has been gathering the leading figures of singing, guitar playing, and flamenco dance in the heart of the city for over a quarter of a century in an atmosphere of maximum orthodoxy and artistic quality.
- Special eventSince April
Summer season and night shows at Isla Mágica
The theme park Parque Isla Mágica rolls out its extended summer hours to offer a full day of attractions, refreshing water zones, and themed entertainment set in the discovery of America and the pirate world. It is one of the most established summer family leisure destinations in Andalusia.
- Special eventTheaterSince September
We deliver!
Comedian Manu Sánchez returns to the stage of the Cartuja Center CITE auditorium with his most intimate and direct monographic show. In this play, the Andalusian comedian presents an unfiltered reflection on life, the fleeting nature of time, and the importance of living with intensity. The ticket has a general rate of €25.
- Special eventExhibitionSince July
[REC]uerdos. Life through home movies at CaixaForum
The cultural space CaixaForum Sevilla hosts the exhibition "[Rec]uerdos. La vida a través del cine doméstico", an evocative proposal that examines intra-history and collective memory through family films, reels in old formats, and home recordings recovered from different eras of the 20th century.
- Special eventConcertSince May
Flamenco aparte Cycle
The programming of the Ciclo Flamenco aparte is a cultural proposal promoted by the Fundación Cajasol at its headquarters in the historic center of Seville. Conceived as a complementary extension to its traditional *jondo* recitals, this cycle is dedicated to the exploration of new stage languages, multidisciplinary dialogue, and the presentation of avant-garde creations that expand the boundaries of the genre.
- Special eventConcertSince October
Derbi de Ramos Derby
The musical and theatrical comedy Derbi de Ramos, created by José Manuel Rodríguez and Alberto Maldonado, presents one of the most outlandish situations in the traditional Sevillian imaginary. The plot is set on a hypothetical day when three massive milestones coincide: a football derby between Real Betis and Sevilla FC, the emotional Palm Sunday (Domingo de Ramos), and a general election. This production is performed at the Cartuja Center CITE auditorium.
- Special eventTheaterSince May
In Seville one must die
A highly popular comedy by the company Lapava Teatro, performed by Eba Rubio and David Sigüenza in the Sala CITE of the Cartuja Center CITE auditorium. The ticket can be purchased from €14.
- Special eventSince July
Immersive experience «Space Explorers: The ISS Experience»
The immersive center Eclipso Cultural Adventures presents «Space Explorers: The ISS Experience», the largest virtual reality experience about space exploration produced to date. Created from 360-degree footage recorded by NASA astronauts themselves, it allows families to travel to space without leaving the city.
- Special eventExhibitionSince February
'Améfrica' exhibition at the CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo hosts the exhibition *Améfrica. Diasporic Connections in the Jorge M. Pérez Collection*, co-produced in collaboration with El Espacio 23 center in Miami. Curated by Hélio Menezes, the exhibition starts from the famous concept coined by Afro-Brazilian thinker Lélia Gonzalez to make visible the African aesthetic and cultural footprint in the historical construction of the Americas.
- Special eventExhibitionSince June
Collective exhibition The Last Painting at the CAAC
Under the careful curatorship of Curro González and Alberto Figueroa, the collective exhibition La última pintura is positioned as one of the most exhaustive and important reviews of the contemporary painting scene in Andalusia. Hosted by the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo, this proposal takes the pulse of the different currents and pictorial languages developed by Andalusian creators of diverse generations.
- Special eventSince October
Luminiscence: Immersive light and sound show
The iconic Iglesia de San Jacinto in the Triana neighborhood hosts Luminiscence, an ambitious immersive experience that combines 360-degree video mapping, monumental lighting, and live sacred music. The proposal allows for the revaluation of the temple's Baroque architectural heritage through state-of-the-art digital technology.
- Special eventExhibitionSince July
Educational and interactive space: '[REC]UERDOS'
The cultural center CaixaForum Sevilla presents the educational and interactive proposal [REC]UERDOS. Life through home cinema, a dynamic workshop designed especially for children and their families. The activity addresses the history of the moving image based on home and family films of the 20th century.
Special eventExhibitionSince February'Améfrica: Diasporic Connections' Exhibition at the CAAC
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo presents the exhibition Améfrica. Conexiones diaspóricas en la Colección Jorge M. Pérez, an international project co-produced between the Sevillian center and El Espacio 23 of Miami. Curated by the renowned Brazilian anthropologist Hélio Santos Menezes, the show analyzes the deep traces, symbolic influences, and cultural and intellectual interconnections of the African continent on the Americas.
- Special eventExhibitionSince July
Exhibition 'The Wandering Body. Spanish Exile, 1939-1975'
The Casa de la Provincia, dependent on the Diputación de Sevilla and located in the Plaza del Triunfo next to the Cathedral, hosts the documentary and historical exhibition El cuerpo errante. Exilio español, 1939-1975. This proposal analyzes the human, intellectual, and social impact of the forced migrations after the end of the Spanish Civil War.
Special eventExhibitionSince July'The Wandering Body. Spanish Exile, 1939-1975' Exhibition at the Casa de la Provincia
The Casa de la Provincia, located in the central Plaza del Triunfo in Seville, presents the temporary exhibition El cuerpo errante. Exilio español, 1939-1975. This historical outreach initiative analyzes the human, cultural, and intellectual repercussions of the republican exodus after the end of the Spanish Civil War and throughout the dictatorship.
Special eventExhibitionSince MayExposición «Manuela Solano. Alien Queen / Paraíso extraño»
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC) hosts the solo exhibition Manuela Solano: Alien queen / Strange paradise, installed in the monumental space of the Monasterio de la Cartuja. The exhibition offers a disturbing and poetic journey through the recent painting of the Andalusian artist.
- Special eventExhibitionSince September
Exhibition The Blue Night: History of the Flamenco Opera
The exhibition 'La noche azul' is a documentary and artistic show organized at the refurbished Real Fábrica de Artillería by the ICAS - Ayuntamiento de Sevilla. The exhibition brings together more than 300 historical pieces, including vintage posters, gramophones, slate records, and unpublished photographic collections about the Flamenco Opera era (1920-1950).
- Special eventExhibitionSince June
Summer Season at the CAAC: 'La última pintura' and 'El espíritu de las formas'
The Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo hosts the temporary exhibition La última pintura, an artistic project located in the halls of the old Monasterio de la Cartuja de Santa María de las Cuevas. The exhibition examines the languages and drifts of recent contemporary painting through the display of large-format canvases and multidisciplinary pieces.
- Special eventExhibitionSince July
Exhibition The Wandering Body at the Casa de la Provincia
The Casa de la Provincia de la Diputación de Sevilla hosts in its headquarters at the Plaza del Triunfo the commemorative exhibition El cuerpo errante. Exilio español, 1939-1975.
