In the heart of Seville’s Sierra Morena, Alanís is a fairytale-like village that every year dons its historical finery for its Medieval Days. Its streets are decorated in true medieval style and filled with troubadours, minstrels, merchants, and activities for all ages.
A traditional event that draws thousands of visitors. Specifically, in 2026, it will celebrate its 21st edition and will take place from Friday, September 4, to Sunday, September 6. A major tourist, commercial, and cultural attraction on a provincial scale.
Festivities of Tourist Interest since 2019
At this medieval market, you can expect music and entertainment, historical reenactments, crafts, and local cuisine in a setting that recreates and evokes the towns of the Middle Ages.
The narrow streets will be adorned with banners and flagsrolas; residents, who also participate in the festivities, will wear clothing appropriateto the historical period. There will be no shortage of rogues, jesters, and maidens bringing the town’s streets to life. Thus, the medieval reenactments, is undoubtedly one of its highlights, which has led to this celebration being designated a Festival of Tourist Interest.
Program for the 2026 Alanís Medieval Festival
The Town Hall Square and the surrounding streets will serve as the grand medieval market. Visitors can purchase handcrafted leather goods, metalwork, jewelry, and aromatic plants; sample local cuisine, Iberian cured meats, hams, cheeses, and olive oils; or—why not?—become a knight.
This sort of themed marketfeatures a large number of stalls and includes a playground for children. Additionally, the Hermitage and the Castle are the other two key sites of interest during these festivities.
Schedule for Friday, September 4
- Children’s medieval procession from the Alameda del Parral to City Hall at 8:00 p.m.
- Official opening of the 21st Alanís Medieval Festival in the Town Hall Square at 8:30 p.m.
- A royal procession escorted by jesters, troubadours, musicians, and stilt walkers. A birds-of-prey flight demonstration at 9:00 p.m.
- Bath salt workshop at the Arab Souk (Calle Angustias – Fuente de Santa María) at 9:00 p.m.
- Pottery workshop at the Arab Souk and turban-making workshop with an exhibition of Arab attire at 9:30 p.m.
- A parade featuring Andalusian music and a fusion of cultures through the market grounds at 9:30 p.m.
- Opening of the “Street of Fire ” at 10:00 p.m.
- Performance of the medieval play “Crimen Re… suelto” by the AL-HANIZ Association at the Chapel of San Juan Bautista (tickets required) at 10:00 p.m.
- Ogham and Runic writing workshop at the Arab Souk at 10:30 p.m.
- A parade featuring Andalusian music that ends in the Plaza de la Salud with the Giro Derviche dance at 11:00 p.m.
- Grand show at the Castle: “Alanís, Power Struggles, and Noble Lineages” (ticket required) at 12:00 a.m.
- Celtic folk music concert in the Plaza de la Salud at 1:30 a.m.
Activities on Saturday, September 5
- Opening of the Medieval Market and start of activities at 1:00 p.m.
- In the afternoon: children’s workshops at the Medieval Playroom, bath salts, pottery, Ogham and Runic writing, Arabic calligraphy, and Arabic turbans and clothing.
- 1:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.: archery behind the church.
- Musical parade and traveling performance of “The Story of Don Helio” through the market streets at 2:00 p.m.
- Displays and flights of birds of prey over the market at 2:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 9:15 p.m.
- Pottery workshop at the Arab Souk at 4:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m.
- Parades featuring Andalusian music, culminating in a Whirling Dervish performance in the Plaza de la Salud at 4:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.
- Performances and processions by jesters and troubadours throughout the festival grounds at 7:00 p.m.
- Tin-smithing workshop (flower-making) in the Town Hall Square at 8:00 p.m.
- Turban-making and Arabic clothing workshop at the Arab Souk at 9:00 p.m.
- Opening of the “Street of Fire” and a workshop on natural air fresheners at the Arab Souk at 10:00 p.m.
- Performance of the medieval play “Crimen Re… suelto” at the Hermitage of St. John the Baptist (admission required) at 10:00 p.m.
- Grand musical parade and “Lume” street entertainment at 10:30 p.m.
- Grand show at the Castle: “Alanís, Power Struggles, and Noble Lineages” (admission required) at 12:00 a.m.
- Grand dance with the group Sildavia and a DJ set in the Plaza de la Salud at 1:30 a.m.
Closing of the Alanis Medieval Festival
- Opening of the Medieval Market with workshops on Arabic calligraphy, bath salts, and a Medieval Playroom at 1:00 p.m.
- Archery behind the church at 1:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
- Musical parade “The Story of Don Helio” at 2:00 p.m.
- Birds-of-prey flight demonstrations at the market at 2:15 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Parades featuring Andalusian music, culminating in the Plaza de la Salud with the Dervish Whirling Dance at 3:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
- Pottery workshop at the Arab Souk at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Magic wand-making workshop and tin-smithing workshop on the festival grounds at 6:00 p.m.
- Workshop on turbans and Arab attire at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- Entertainment featuring jesters and troubadours in the streets at 7:00 p.m.
- Equestrian show “Andalusian Art on Horseback” by Carmelo Cuevas at the Castle (free admission) at 7:30 p.m.
- Opening of Calle del Fuego at 9:30 p.m.
- Grand musical parade and “Subumbra” street entertainment at 10:30 p.m.
- Official closing ceremony of the 21st Alanís Medieval Festival in the Town Hall Square at 11:30 p.m.
