Seville will officially kick off the Christmas season this coming Friday, November 27, ahead of the December long weekend and coinciding with Black Friday weekend. For the occasion, and following the tradition of recent years, a stage will be set up in the Plaza de San Francisco, where music will set the mood for the afternoon and where Cádiz-born artist Niña Pastori will be the star of the evening.
Niña Pastori Kicks Off the Christmas Season in Seville
The centerpiece of the celebration will be the central plaza, where the singer from the Canary Islands will offer a free performance designed to bring families and visitors together.
Niña Pastori thus takes over from Pastora Soler—who headlined the event last year—to perform a selection from her festive repertoire and Christmas carols with that touch of flamenco so closely linked to Andalusian traditions.
Along with the music, the city’s mayor, José Luis Sanz, will press the button to activate the lighting of more than 300 streets and squares throughout both the historic center and Seville’s various districts.
New Features in the Holiday Lighting
Among the highlights of this year’s event is the installation on Avenida de la Constitución: some thirty illuminated figures inspired by the iconic Giraldillo. Standing over 6 meters tall on a wooden platform, they will line the pedestrian promenade with the Cathedral and the Giralda as a backdrop.
In addition, for the 2026 edition, an illuminated nativity scene has been designed and will be set up in Plaza de San Telmo, along with the customary 15-minute video mapping show that will be projected onto City Hall.
The lights, which will remain on until January 6, will transform Seville’s city center into a bustling hub of activity, kicking off with rhythm, excitement, and the spirit of a grand celebration from the very first minute.
