What to do this week in Seville from 4 to 10 August

Seville in the middle of August may seem like a challenge because of the high temperatures, but it is also a city that reinvents itself in summer. This second week of August 2025 is packed with cultural plans, family activities and refreshing options for those staying in the city and for tourists who want to experience it at a relaxed pace.

From concerts under the stars at the Real Alcázar to open-air cinema, unique exhibitions and water parks to beat the heat, Seville shows why it is one of the most visited cities in Spain in summer.
If you live here, it is the perfect time to rediscover your city. And if you are visiting, get ready to experience Seville at a different pace.

🎶 Week of concerts and culture in Seville

All week, the Gardens of the Real Alcázar fill with music thanks to the Nights in the Alcázar Gardens series. Among the highlights:

• Friday 8 August: Eternal Trio, with adaptations of Bach, including the Goldberg Variations and the Brandenburg Concertos. A magical night of chamber music amid historic heritage.
  
• Saturday 9 August: Ana Santisteban, with her project Leyendas y aromas, a journey through classical guitar with works by Rodrigo, Bach and Domeniconi, accompanied by moving stories.
  

In addition, the theatrical visits to the Alcázar take place all week in the evenings, with sessions from 21:00 to 22:30. This 2025 they bring back “The Imperial Wedding of Charles V and Isabella of Portugal”, a show that blends history and theatre as you walk through illuminated courtyards and halls.

🎬 Cinema and exhibitions for summer days

• Open-air cinema in Parque del Alamillo: This week, Wonka arrives at Kiosko El Naranjal as part of Veranillos del Alamillo. A perfect plan for families under the stars.
  
• Patio de la Diputación – “Asómate al patio”: On Saturday 9, the screening of Lee Miller takes us through the life of one of the most iconic photographers and war correspondents.
  
• Unmissable exhibitions:
  
  • Interior Berlanga. Cinema, life and humour at CaixaForum, an intimate journey through the great Spanish filmmaker.
    
  • Art and Mercy. The Santa Caridad of Seville at the Museo de Bellas Artes, with works by Murillo, Valdés Leal and Roldán.
    
  • Art and nature. A century of biomorphism at CaixaForum, showing how nature has inspired artists such as Jean Arp and Louise Bourgeois.
    

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🕯️ Sunday 10 August: music by candlelight

The weekend ends with a romantic and different plan:

• Candlelight ABBA Tribute at the Hotel Alfonso XIII, Sunday 10 at 18:30.
  The quintet Totem Ensemble, made up of musicians from the ROSS, will perform classics such as Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Waterloo, surrounded by dozens of candles that turn the atmosphere into pure magic.
  

💦 Refreshing plans: water parks to survive the heat

It's not all culture… you also need to cool off! Seville offers three great water options to enjoy with family or friends:

1. Isla Mágica
   
   • Theme park with six areas recreating the Seville of the Discovery and attractions for all ages.
     
   • Open until 2 November 2025.

Buy your tickets: https://entradas.islamagica.es/entradas 

2. Agua Mágica
   
   • The water zone of Isla Mágica, known as the beach of Seville.
     
   • Slides, a lazy river, a wave pool and children's areas.
     
   • Open until 28 September 2025.

Buy your tickets: https://entradas.islamagica.es/entradas 

3. Guadalpark
   
   • The classic water park of Sevilla Este.
     
   • Extreme slides, a wave pool, children's areas and relaxation zones.
     
   • Open until 7 September 2025, from 12:00 to 20:00.

Buy your tickets: https://guadalpark.com/ 

SevillaLover tip: Combine cultural plans in the evening with a day at the water park, and you'll beat the heat without giving anything up!