Seville kicks off the year with magic, culture and unique shows
January starts strong in Seville. From 5 to 11 January the city dresses up in wonder for the eagerly awaited Reyes Magos Parade, a procession with more than 100 years of history that is a Living Heritage of our culture. And throughout the week, the city's theatres and auditoriums offer proposals for all tastes: classical music, comedy, contemporary theatre, family shows and more.
If you're in Seville these days, here is the most complete guide so you don't miss a thing.
👑 Reyes Magos Parade in Seville 2026 – Everything you need to know
📅 Date: Monday 5 January 2026
🕓 Departure time: 16:15
📍 Venue: Rectorate of the University of Seville (Palos de la Frontera)
Considered one of the city's major festivals, the Parade has been organised by the Ateneo de Sevilla since 1918 and is declared a Asset of Cultural Interest. This year, the procession will consist of 33 floats, 15 of them newly created, many inspired by literary works, traditional games and historical figures.
Full route 2026:
- City centre: Glorieta de San Diego, Av. del Cid, Plaza Don Juan de Austria, Menéndez y Pelayo, Recaredo, María Auxiliadora, Ronda de Capuchinos, Muñoz León, Resolana, Feria, Correduría, Plaza de Europa, Trajano, Plaza del Duque, Campana, O'Donnell, Plaza de la Magdalena, Murillo, San Pablo, Reyes Católicos.
- Triana and Los Remedios: Puente de Isabel II, Plaza del Altozano, San Jacinto, Esperanza de Triana, República Argentina, Plaza de Cuba, Asunción, Virgen de Luján, Glorieta de las Cigarreras, Puente de Los Remedios, Glorieta Marineros Voluntarios, Paseo de las Delicias, Av. de Roma.
- Finish: Palos de la Frontera.
Highlighted floats (full list)
Main:
- Star of Illusion
- Palas Athena
- The Grand Vizier
- Magician of Fantasy
- Thrones and pages of Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar
Literary / New:
- The Nativity
- The Little Prince
- Harlequin
- Super López
- Charles V (Alcázar)
- Zipi y Zape
- Game of the Goose
- Cantores de Híspalis
- Fedeme
- Insolac
- Tussam
- Dinosaurs
- Peter Pan
- Sleeping Beauty
- Cinderella
- The Nutcracker
- Egypt
- Indians
- Atlantis
- Mesopotamia
- Chinese Temple
- Vikings
- Lipasam
Useful tips:
- Arrive early if you want a good spot (Campana, Duque or Triana tend to fill up).
- Bring large bags and water for the little ones.
- Do not use street furniture to climb up, and do not throw objects at the floats.
- If you go with children, a wristband with a phone number and tracker.
🎭 What to do in Seville from 5 to 11 January?
📍 Teatro de la Maestranza
🎶 Joaquín Riquelme & Enrique Bagaría (Viola and piano)
🗓️ 11 January – 19:00
A concertante dialogue with musicians from the Barenboim-Said Foundation, members of orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic. Chamber music of the highest quality.
🎟️ Tickets: teatrodelamaestranza.es
📍 Teatro Central
🎬 Spirited Away
🗓️ 6 January – 19:30
The iconic Studio Ghibli film. Fantasy and emotion on the big screen.
🎟️ Tickets: teatrocentral.es
🎭 El día del Watusi
🗓️ 9 and 10 January – 20:30
Award-winning theatrical adaptation of the novel by Francisco Casavella. A gem of the new Spanish theatre.
🎟️ Tickets: teatrocentral.es
📍 La Fundición Teatro
🎭 Primer Amor (by Samuel Beckett)
🗓️ 8 to 11 January – 20:00 (Sunday at 19:00)
An existentialist comedy full of irony and lucidity.
🎟️ Tickets: fundiciondesevilla.es
👨👧👦 Historias Fabulosas – X Anniversary
🗓️ 10 and 11 January – 12:00
Family theatre with magic, classic tales and endearing characters.
🎟️ Tickets: fundiciondesevilla.es
📍 Cartuja Center
🎤 Mississippi Gospel Choir
🗓️ 6 January – 19:00
A spiritual journey with powerful voices and moving rhythms.
🎟️ Tickets: cartujacenter.com
😂 Manu Sánchez – Entregamos
🗓️ 8 to 10 January – Various times
Unfiltered Andalusian humour.
🎟️ Tickets: cartujacenter.com
🎭 En Sevilla hay que morí
🗓️ 9 January – 20:00
A historical comedy starring Santa Justa and Santa Rufina.
🎟️ Tickets: cartujacenter.com
🎭 Misteriosa Comedia
🗓️ 10 January – 18:00 and 20:30
A psychological drama with a poetic touch.
🎟️ Tickets: cartujacenter.com
🎸 Revólver – Más allá de Eldorado
🗓️ 11 January – 21:00
Anniversary concert.
🎟️ Tickets: cartujacenter.com
📍 Auditorio Cartuja
🎭 Insólito – Patricia Galván
🗓️ 7 January – 20:00
A bold monologue, pulling no punches.
🎟️ Tickets: auditoriocartuja.com
🎭 Wanted – Edu Soto
🗓️ 9 January – 21:00
Humour, live music and social criticism.
🎟️ Tickets: auditoriocartuja.com
