🗺️ Guide to Feria de Abril in Seville: casetas, transport and dress code

Feria de Abril takes place in Seville in the second half of April. The fair occupies the 450,000 sq m Real site, where more than a thousand casetas stand (Diario de Sevilla, as of 09/2026). Fewer than two dozen of them are public tents (Diario de Sevilla, as of 09/2026).

The problem is that a private caseta is closed to outsiders. Without a member you know, you cannot get in, and half the festival passes you by.

Below we break down how to get to the Recinto Ferial, which tents are open to everyone, and what to wear. Entry to the fair is free, but a guest will only be let into a tent if it is a public caseta.

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How to get to the Recinto Ferial

💡 In short:

Walk from the center: 25-35 minutes on the map, wear comfortable shoes.
Tussam buses C1, C2, 5, 6, and 41 run to the fair around the clock.
Take metro line 1 and get off at Plaza de Cuba or Parque de los Príncipes.
Access and transport: 09/2026, according to the official Seville tourism office website.

Panorama of Seville and the Guadalquivir from above

Almost everyone walks, because roads are closed off during the fair. You will also rack up several more kilometers walking around the Real itself over the course of an evening.

The bus suits those staying in the center. During the fair, Tussam lines change their routes, with a stop on Avenida Presidente Adolfo Suárez (Europa Press, as of 04/2026). At rush hour the bus fills up and you have to wait for the next one. A separate Especial Prado-Feria shuttle runs from the Prado bus station to the entrance.

The metro is faster if it matches your line. From line 1 stations you walk to the entrance (according to the Seville tourism office). During the festival the metro extends its hours, with the last trains leaving toward morning.

Option	How	Catch
On foot	25-35 minutes from the center	Roads are closed off
Bus	C1, C2, 5, 6, 41, around the clock	Packed at rush hour
Metro	Line 1, Plaza de Cuba or Parque de los Príncipes	Another 5-10 minutes on foot
Car	Charco de la Pava parking and shuttle	No spots near the fair

You cannot drive right up to the fair itself: there is no parking nearby. Leave your car at the Charco de la Pava lot and take the shuttle to the entrance. Catching a taxi during the Feria is pointless: there are few available cars, and private drivers raise their prices. Do not count on this option unless you have the number of a trusted driver.

The most picturesque way to get around the Real, the horse-drawn carriage, is expensive. Treat that ride as a separate experience, not as transport.

Walk back the same route. Buses and the metro run at night, but in the last hour a line forms at the stop. Leave the fair half an hour earlier and you will definitely make the train.

What to do at the fair without an invitation

Most tents at the Feria are private. Families, companies, and clubs pay dues all year to get their own caseta. The waiting list for new tents grows for years, and a spot on it often comes down to connections. A guest will only get into a public caseta. Below are five things to do at the fair without an invitation.

1. Stop by the information stand at the Portada

An information stand operates at the main entrance. There you can pick up a free fair map and ask staff where to find the public casetas. With a map in hand, you quickly find the streets of the Real and stop wandering lost in the crowd.

Main gate of the Feria de Abril in Seville

2. Come for the photos

Seville is photogenic on its own, and during the Feria women in flamenco dresses walk through the streets. Bring your camera, there are plenty of shots here. Ask permission, but do not be afraid to photograph people: in response, people usually smile and happily pose.

3. Watch the paseo de caballos

The paseo de caballos, a parade of horse-drawn carriages, runs through the streets of the Real all day. Carriages set out at noon and finish by 20:00 (ABC, as of 09/2026). Stand by the curb at an intersection: that way you see the carriages up close and get the best shots.

Decorated horse-drawn carriage at an Andalusian fair

4. Find a public caseta

A public caseta is your only chance to see from the inside how the festival works. Inside you order tapas and sherry and dance sevillanas to live music. One tent, Caseta del Turista, is aimed at visitors, at Calle Pascual Márquez, 225 (Seville tourism office map, as of 09/2026). The other public casetas are scattered across the streets of the Real, and the full list is on the same map.

5. Stop by Calle del Infierno

Calle del Infierno, the fairground amusement park, operates next to the casetas. During the day it has rides for children and adults, and from the Ferris wheel you can see the whole Feria from above. Come before dark: at night pickpockets work the crowd.

People in flamenco dress among fairground attractions

The five activities are easy to combine: the map at the Portada, photos, the parade, a public caseta, and the rides. If you want to add a flamenco show or a tour to the fair, it is better to look for them in advance, because Seville is completely full during the Feria dates.

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What to wear during the day and in the evening

During the day at the Feria, casual and festive clothing mix together. In the evening the dress code changes: people dress as they would for a wedding or the opera. Men come in suits and ties, women in long dresses and heels.

There are three style options.

Casual. A walk around the Real, photos of the parade, and the general atmosphere. Wear something comfortable, but not shorts or flip-flops: in a crowd of dressed-up people you will stand out.
Dressy. If you are invited to a private caseta, you need a formal look: a suit and tie for men, a dress and heels for women. Sevillians place great importance on appearance.
Traditional. A traje de gitana dress and a flower in your hair. Choose this look if you want to immerse yourself in the culture and are ready to spend on an outfit.

Woman and girls in white flamenco dresses

Women's dress code: traje de gitana

During the day women wear the traje de gitana, a traditional flamenco-style dress. It is usually made to order and decorated with flowers, a brooch, and a mantoncillo, a small shoulder shawl. In the evening the same outfit is swapped for an elegant dress or trousers with a blouse and heels. Keep in mind that the dress gets tiring over many hours, so bring a second, lighter option.

Men's dress code: traje de corto

Men in the casetas wear a suit or a jacket with trousers. Riders and carriage drivers wear the traje de corto: a short jacket, high-waisted tapered trousers, boots, and a cordobés hat. If you do not have the outfit, a collared shirt and chino trousers will do instead of jeans and a T-shirt.

Bring a jacket or blazer: it gets chilly after sunset in April.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does entry to the Feria de Abril cost?

Entry to the fairgrounds is free, no ticket needed. Costs start inside: food and drinks in the public casetas, rides on Calle del Infierno, and horse-drawn carriages. In private tents, refreshments are usually covered by the hosts, but you can only get in by invitation.

When does the Feria take place?

The fair runs in the second half of April, usually from Tuesday to Sunday. For 2027, the Seville city council set the local holiday for April 14, and the Feria itself is planned for April 13-18 (ABC calendar, as of 09/2026). Check the exact dates on the official website before your trip, as the calendar sometimes shifts.

Will you be let into a private caseta?

Not just like that, no. Private tents belong to families, companies, and clubs, and entry is by invitation from a member only. With a local acquaintance, you will be let in without question. Without an invitation, the public casetas remain, and there are fewer than two dozen of them.

What to bring with children?

With children, go to Calle del Infierno during the day: there are rides for all ages, while in the evening there are crowds and pickpockets. Bring water and comfortable shoes, because there will be a lot of walking. Nighttime festivities with small children are best skipped.

Can you come in casual clothes?

During the day you can, in the evening it is not advisable. Sevillians and guests put on dressy clothes, and shorts or sneakers immediately stand out. Wear a shirt and chino trousers; for women a dress or trousers with a blouse works. If you are staying until night, add dress shoes.

In short: what to book

The Feria remains a free festival, so you need to book lodging and travel, not entry. Hotels in central Seville for April sell out months in advance, and prices are higher than usual on fair dates.

During the Feria, a series of bullfights takes place at the Maestranza arena. On those days famous toreros perform, grandstand tickets are more expensive and sell out in advance. Decide before your trip whether that kind of spectacle interests you or not.

If you are going to the Feria for the first time, book a hotel in the center and walk to the fair.
If you are with children, plan your day at Calle del Infierno and head back before dark.
If you want an evening in a private caseta, look for acquaintances in advance, and in the meantime choose a public tent.

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Feria de Abril in Seville: how to get inside and what to wear