Seville's cultural calendar is still packed with plans during the week of 18 to 24 May. Concerts, classical music, Candlelight experiences and a special programme for International Museum Day make these days one of the most complete cultural weeks of the month.
If you're looking for what to do in Seville from 18 to 24 May 2026, here are some of the best plans.
San Telmo Abierto 2026: free concerts in Seville
📍 Chapel of the Palacio de San Telmo
📅 Every Friday until 29 May 2026
⏰ 19:30
🎟 Free admission until capacity is reached
The Fundación Pública Andaluza Barenboim-Said continues celebrating the 13th edition of the San Telmo Abierto series, a musical programme offering free concerts in the chapel of the Palacio de San Telmo.
This historic heritage space hosts classical music performances every Friday, played by musicians linked to the foundation.
A perfect plan to enjoy live music in one of Seville's most emblematic locations.
Sidecars in concert in Seville
📍 Cartuja Center CITE
📅 22 May 2026
🎟 Tickets available online
The Madrid band Sidecars comes to Seville on its new tour, performing some of the best-known songs from their career.
Established as one of the most important indie-rock groups in Spain, their live shows are among the most anticipated of the month in the city.
Tickets can be purchased from the official Cartuja Center website and the usual concert ticketing platforms.
Boris Brejcha at Pandora Sevilla
📍 Pandora Sevilla
📅 22 May 2026
🎟 Tickets available online
One of the most recognised names in international electronic music lands in Seville.
German DJ and producer Boris Brejcha will perform at Pandora with his signature "high-tech minimal" style, in one of the month's major electronic events.
Tickets are available through Pandora's official website and authorised ticket platforms.
Candlelight in Seville: film scores and Bridgerton
Candlelight: The Best Film Scores
📍 Acuario de Sevilla
📅 23 May 2026
🎟 Tickets available on Fever
The Candlelight concert series continues in Seville with a show dedicated to some of the most famous film scores in history.
The concert will take place surrounded by candles at the Seville Aquarium, creating an immersive and different experience.
Candlelight Spring: The Best of Bridgerton
📍 Seville
📅 23 May 2026
🎟 Tickets available on Fever
The Candlelight Spring experience brings one of the season's most popular concerts to Seville: a musical tribute inspired by the Bridgerton series.
The show combines live music, hundreds of candles and floral decoration to recreate the romantic atmosphere of the series.
International Museum Day in Seville 2026
📅 From 18 to 24 May 2026
To mark International Museum Day, numerous cultural venues in Seville will offer special activities, open-door days and guided tours.
Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
📍 Plaza del Museo
One of Andalusia's most important museums will hold special activities and free admission, so you can enjoy works by artists such as Murillo and Valdés Leal.
In addition, the following temporary exhibition remains on display:
"Art and Mercy. The Santa Caridad of Seville"
An exhibition featuring pieces from the Church of San Jorge and the Hospital de la Santa Caridad.
🕒 Usual opening hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 – 21:00
- Sundays and public holidays: 9:00 – 15:00
Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (CAAC)
📍 Monasterio de la Cartuja
The CAAC will offer a special programme, tours and activities related to contemporary art in one of Seville's most important cultural spaces.
CaixaForum Sevilla
📍 Torre Sevilla
CaixaForum will offer family activities and access to exhibitions such as:
Dinosaurios de la Patagonia
One of the most notable exhibitions currently on in Seville, focusing on palaeontological work and the dinosaurs of the Southern Hemisphere.
🎟 General admission: €6
🎟 Free for CaixaBank customers and children under 16
Some activities will require advance booking through the official CaixaForum website.
Casa de la Ciencia de Sevilla
📍 Pabellón de Perú
La Casa de la Ciencia will hold workshops and educational activities aimed especially at families and children.
Other museums and cultural venues
During this week, several Seville museums will extend their opening hours or offer free admission at certain times.
We therefore recommend checking each venue's official website beforehand to confirm opening hours, programmes and bookings.
Cultural plans in Seville this week
The week of 18 to 24 May is packed with culture, music and special activities in Seville.
With concerts, festivals and free museum programming, it is one of the best weeks of the month to enjoy the city.
