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La Noche en Blanco is celebrated this 2024 in Seville and will do so with a good assortment of novelties and activities under the stars. The slogan ‘typical sevillian night’ abandons this night to be held on Friday October 4 to consolidate this ambitious event that sheds light on the arts and sciences.
The dynamics is usually the same every year: night visits, thematic (and guided) tours of the city, family gymkhanas, concerts, workshops or micro-theaters, among many other proposals.
A night in which informative activities will be concentrated and where hundreds of enclaves will open their doors. An initiative to enhance the value of heritage spaces and encourage the cultural offerings of the city.
Among the objectives are to achieve the success of previous editions and attract thousands of visitors to rediscover the cultural offerings of the city during the night.
This eleventh edition seeks to add new and innovative proposals to reach all audiences for free, to neighborhoods beyond the center of Seville and to promote inclusive culture and gender equality values.
The 2022 edition managed to gather more than 80,000 visitors in the more than 100 activities organized by as many spaces.
What activities are expected for this edition?
Bookstores, art galleries, guided tours of the city, brotherhoods, concerts, photographic exhibitions, informative activities and the possibility of accessing museums and other heritage spaces throughout the night. The premise will remain the same, offering a different schedule to rediscover iconic places in the city.
This White Night 2024 will retain its traditional enclaves: the Museum of Fine Arts, CaixaForum or visits to the monumental complex San Luis de los Franceses, among many other proposals.
What monuments can I visit?
Archivo de Indias, the Macarena Museum, San Luis de los Franceses or Casa Fabiola. Other well-known churches full of history and beauty will open their doors on Friday night.
But they will not be the only spaces; the CAAC, the Archivo de Indias or the Casa de la Ciencia will also be there. Discover all the heritage landmarks that you can visit soon in this link. Remember that some require payment, donation or prior reservation.
5 must-sees that you can not miss this Noche en Blanco
The plans are piling up and the possibilities seem endless. A night with no shortage of institutions, routes, street concerts or exhibitions in galleries and workshops. That’s why we have compiled a list of 5 must-sees that you should not miss, either to serve as a guide or to inspire you to select your own favorites:
- Tour Seville like never before. The vibrant street will host a good assortment of events and guided tours. The night is filled with passers-by like never before and there’s no better way to breathe in that novel atmosphere. Attend, for example, the free concert in the courtyard of Fundación Cajasol by Dina Arriaza with band, which will perform some of the most outstanding classics of soul, rock or blues. Two shows are scheduled, at 21:00 and 22:30.
- Sign up for a unique guided tour, one that is not usually offered during the rest of the year or that allows you to access places that are normally off-limits at night. Another seductive option is the Family Gymkana, by Acompañarte. The price is 4 euros and the meeting point is the sculpture of Aníbal González at 9:30 pm.
- Access some of the most beautiful churches in Seville in the middle of the night.
- Área cromática CREATECA and Atletier Potmic hold introductory workshops on ceramics from 19:30 to 22:30 (5 €) and from 20:00 to 22:30 (free), respectively.
- Soccer lovers are in luck this magical night, as the Stadium Tour Sevilla FC can be enjoyed throughout the night. It will be available from 17:00 to 00:00 hours for 14 €.
Theater, guided tours and exhibitions
On the other hand, dozens of tourist companies have prepared urban routes to show the best kept secrets of the city. Thematic tours by different companies. You have the whole program of guided tours here.
In terms of dramaturgy, the Noche en Blanco also reserves certain events in prime locations. Up to 10 theaters, micro-theaters and dramatized visits will take place throughout the city. All appointments and information on the official website of the Noche en Blanco.
Other alternatives range from yoga classes, photography exhibitions or sculpture workshops can be visited during the night. In addition to the audiovisual meetings in CaixaForum, Union Cine Ciudad, Check Point Arcade, etc..
Musical events
Music and dance will conquer the streets of the city simultaneously, at different times, for a fee or free of charge. You may not have to look for a particular genre, you may stumble upon musical and visual spectacles.
However, it is not superfluous to write down your preferences, which are listed in this link.
Torre Sevilla, the Plaza de la Encarnación or San Francisco, among many other locations, will host a dozen musical events.
You may also be interested in: Open Gallery 2024: 3 days of guided tours, concerts and art in Seville.