Seville’s Holy Week 2026 is on the horizon, and when asked how one of the major events in Seville and all of Andalusia will unfold, the answers exude optimism. April in Seville is synonymous with the streets, religious brotherhoods, hundreds of things to do, terraces, and seasonal culinary delights that never disappoint.
The processions will once again fill the streets, and traditional hand-kissing ceremonies, outings, and brotherhood customs will be celebrated as tradition dictates.
This guide will help you organize your plans and schedule so you can make the most of the early spring and Seville’s Holy Week.
Processions: schedules and routes
In total, 60 brotherhoods will set out on their routes from March 29 to April 5 to adorn the streets of Seville. In this regard, the Council of Brotherhoods and Fraternities of Seville approved the final schedule for Holy Week 2026 at the end of January.
To fully enjoy the processions that generate the most interest among locals and visitors alike, it is essential to check the respective itineraries to see at what time they pass through every corner of the city.
Some of the most significant changes for each day include moving the processions forward by 30 minutes on Palm Sunday and the return route from the Cerro, which this Holy Tuesday will pass through Francos, Puerta de la Carne, the San Bernardo Bridge, and Campamento—areas with heavy traffic.
Meanwhile, the Cristo de Burgos procession will pass through San Juan de la Palma and San Martín on Holy Wednesday; Holy Thursday’s schedule will be extended by 15 minutes by unanimous decision, and the early morning procession will begin 15 minutes earlier than usual (the entry into the Campana de la Cruz de Guía will take place at 1:00 a.m.).
No major changes are expected for the remaining days. In any case, we recommend checking routes and schedules to make the most of these 7 days of Passion, Death, and Resurrection through the lens of Seville.
Interesting facts about Holy Week
To satisfy our readers’ curiosity, we’ve also included this section in our guide. A series of articles about the brotherhoods’ events.
Holy Week Exhibitions
Throughout this season, several exhibition spaces are offering displays centered on Holy Week.
- “Master of Goldsmiths” at the Cajasol Foundation. An anthology on Cayetano González, the man who revolutionized the aesthetics of Seville’s Holy Week. It will be on view until March 8.
- Exhibition of New Pieces and Restorations 2026 at the Círculo Mercantil through March 8. Here you can see up close the pieces (embroidery, gold and silverwork, religious imagery) that the brotherhoods will debut or have restored for this year.
- Exhibition of Andalusian sacred art at the Hesperia Hotel, from March 4 to 8, featuring pieces of great artistic value. From “El Pelé” of the Hermandad de los Gitanos to La Piedad by the Hermanos Delgado goldsmiths.
- Exhibition of brotherhood photography featuring works by Jaime Rodríguez at Caixabank. It will be on display until Holy Wednesday.
Seville has some spectacular spots where you can grab a drink, organize a dinner, or kick off the night with the best views. Sevillian-style terrace hopping is an anthropological necessity, and today we’ll show you the best terraces in Seville so you don’t miss out this Holy Week.
Seville is full of incongruities, peculiarities, and a unique way of seeing the world and living in its city that no one questions anymore; the outsider must either join the party or simply watch from the sidelines.
Defining what it means to be Sevillian in just a few words would limit its complexity. A good starting point, however, would be to acknowledge that this Seville surpasses fiction, devotion, and expectations, not to mention stories like this one: the story of how Holy Cards—the first collectible cards of Holy Week— were turned into a resounding success.
The city of Seville once again hosts one of those revolutionary ideas so simple that it would seem absurd not to have implemented them sooner. Because, at its core, it has all the keys to success.
Juan Carlos Ramos Picchi is the mastermind behind this stroke of genius, the Holy Week sticker album that has caused a sensation in the city.
Andalusia’s rich culinary heritage reflects the influences of its history and embraces delicious recipes to treat us to delicacies like torrijas, which are also iconic in Seville. This Lenten dessert is a treat that tempts thousands of locals and tourists to break their diets. After all, just one bite of one of these is enough to knock you off your feet.
In Seville, we have torrijas in hundreds of styles and flavors, for every budget and in any setting. To provide you with a guide to the best ones, we’ve put together this route so you can enjoy this dessert wherever you are.
A relaxing experience (with views)
The crowds, the official route, and some of the city’s major thoroughfares, packed with worshippers and processions, make certain areas and activities in Seville completely impassable during Holy Week 2026.
In the face of such chaos, it’s a relief that experiences like AIRE Ancient Baths allow us to reset and surrender to a sense of well-being. This sanctuary is housed in a 16th-century Mudejar palace, right in the heart of the Santa Cruz neighborhood.
A spa full of water features, an infinity pool with views of the Cathedral, and the chance to treat yourself to a massage—in short, the escape that a Lenten vacation requires.
Seville undergoes a complete transformation during Holy Week, and many consider it sacrilegious to leave the city during this time.
Without dismissing the reasons given by some, it’s also hard to resist a timely getaway to unwind, hit the road, and get lost in the most beautiful spots in Andalusia.
We suggest ten destinations, plans guaranteed to get you out into nature so you can escape the city, even if just for a few days.
Seville is an expert at surprising us, and the Sierra Norte is no exception. March brings with it unmistakable spring scenes that inspire excursions, getaways, and, of course, hiking trails. Seville is full of charming towns in the heart of the Sierra with incredible hiking trails, perfect for this Holy Week.
Archaeological sites and castles set against rugged landscapes and trails winding through the underbrush make the Sierra Norte de Sevilla a natural treasure to enjoy 365 days a year.
We reveal some of the best hiking trails in the province and where to eat in each of its most iconic towns.
To truly enjoy authentic experiences, you don’t have to rack your brain, hop on a train or a flight, and head to Cancún. The city is right at your doorstep, and you can explore it, wander through it, and savor it.
You can also hide under the sheets after treating yourself to a sumptuous breakfast, pamper yourself in a private jacuzzi , or delight in breathtaking private views. Or both.
For any of them, it’s well worth discovering, revisiting, or letting yourself be swept away by these paradises this Holy Week 2026 in Seville.
Andalusia boasts golden beaches (and hidden coves), whitewashed villages, and a mountain range that offers attractions throughout all four seasons; it also features stone legacies that seem suspended in time.
From the imposing battlements overlooking the Strait to fortified palaces guarding secrets of a bygone era, Andalusia boasts a wealth of stunning castles that will delight history lovers this Holy Week.
There is no set rule regarding trends, just as there are no records indicating the limits of torrijas, if any exist at all. It seems there is a correlation between the two, with torrijas in their prime and a wide variety of recipes and versions on the menu.
The ‘poléa’ from La Esencia, the classic and avant-garde creations by Manu Jara, and, ultimately, those by Domi Vélez. In this case, he adapts his ‘domicao’—the Lebrija native’s unique take on the Bollycao—into a torrija.
