If there is a festival that overflows with joy, satire and art in Andalusia, it is the Cádiz Carnival. And for those who cannot travel to the "tacita de plata" in February, Seville has a very special gift: "El Falla in Seville 2025".
This event will bring to the Seville Congress and Exhibition Centre (FIBES) the best groups from the COAC (Official Carnival Groups Contest), with three days full of coplas, humour and the essence of the Cádiz carnival.
If you want to live a unique experience and understand why the carnival is much more than costumes and chirigotas, keep reading. We will also review the history of the carnival in Seville, a tradition that was once one of the most important in Spain.
What awaits us at El Falla in Seville 2025?
📅 Dates: From 14 to 16 March 2025
📍 Venue: FIBES – Seville Congress and Exhibition Centre
For three unforgettable nights, some of the most anticipated groups of the Cádiz Carnival will make Seville come alive with their art. The event will feature the Cádiz comedians Javi Aguilera and Carlos Mení, and will be hosted by Manolo Casal, a true reference in the broadcasting of the Cádiz Carnival.
Confirmed groups for El Falla in Seville 2025
🎭 Comparsa "La Tribu"
- By Miguel Ángel García Argüez "El Chapa" and Raúl Cabrera.
- Authors of "Los colgaos" (2nd Prize COAC 2024).
- A powerful repertoire with lyrics that invite reflection.
🎭 Chirigota "Los Hermanos del Buen Fin"
- Creation of 'El Bizcocho', one of the most innovative authors of the Cádiz chirigota.
- They were semi-finalists at the COAC 2024 with "La última y nos vamos".
- It promises sharp humour and lyrics full of surprises.
🎭 Chirigota "Las Precavidas"
- By Fermín and Antoñito, authors of the popular "Los desgraciaítos" (3rd Prize COAC 2023).
- They return eager after a year off.
🎭 Chirigota "Los James Bond que da gloria verlos"
- By José Guerrero 'Yuyu', a legend of the Cádiz chirigota.
- It returns after 14 years away from the contest.
- Its last appearance at the COAC was with "Los emires por donde se mire" in 2010.
🎭 Anthology "Los Cuervos"
- Creation of Antonio Martínez Ares, one of the most recognised authors of the Cádiz carnival.
- It presents a new anthology after announcing its withdrawal from the COAC next year.
- Its latest hit: "La oveja negra" (1st Prize COAC 2024).
Each of these groups brings the essence of the Cádiz Carnival, with its biting criticism, clever humour and unforgettable coplas.
Brief history of the Carnival in Seville: a forgotten tradition
Nowadays, when we think of carnival in Andalusia, Cádiz takes all the spotlight. However, few people know that Seville once had one of the most important carnival celebrations in Spain until the early 20th century.
Seville's carnival dated back to medieval times, but it was in the 19th century that it reached its peak. During these festivities, the Plaza Nueva filled with lights, music and parades, and the city turned into a stage of masks and comparsas.
One of the most emblematic events was the Carnival triduum in the Royal Chapel of the Cathedral, where the seises danced and indulgences were granted to attendees. Seville lived the carnival with intensity, combining religious tradition with popular fun.
But at the end of the 19th century, the celebration began to decline. In 1891, the Seville City Council decided to restrict some carnival activities due to low participation and criticism from more conservative sectors of society. Finally, during Franco's dictatorship, the carnival was banned throughout Spain, and although Cádiz managed to revive it strongly in democracy, in Seville it never returned with the same intensity.
Despite this, the influence of the Cádiz carnival in Seville remains alive, with groups, peñas and events such as El Falla in Seville, which allow people to enjoy this festival without leaving the city.
Why you can't miss El Falla in Seville 2025?
If you have never been to the Cádiz Carnival, this event is a golden opportunity to discover what makes this festival so special:
✅ You will enjoy the best Cádiz humour with chirigotas full of irony and sarcasm.
✅ You will experience the excitement of the comparsas, with lyrics that touch the heart.
✅ You can sing and laugh out loud with some of the most beloved artists of the carnival.
✅ It is a unique opportunity in Seville, without needing to travel to Cádiz.
And best of all: if you fall in love with the carnival (which you will), next year you can experience it live at the Gran Teatro Falla in Cádiz.
Practical information and how to get tickets
🎟️ Tickets already on sale on the website of FIBES
📍 Location: Seville Congress and Exhibition Centre – FIBES
📅 Dates: 14, 15 and 16 March 2025
💡 Tip: Buy your tickets as soon as possible! These events tend to sell out quickly, especially if you are a carnival fan.
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See you at El Falla in Seville 2025! 🎭✨
