What to eat in Seville in September: Seasonal delicacies
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Espinacas con garbanzos
A thick stew of spinach, chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and paprika, this dish reflects Seville’s Moorish and convent heritage. It is usually vegetarian and hearty enough as a main tapa. You will find it year‑round at market bars and traditional taverns. Try a portion at a stall inside Mercado de Triana while watching cooks work.
Salmorejo is a chilled puréed soup of tomato, bread, olive oil, and garlic, usually topped with egg and cured ham. It draws on Andalusia’s need for refreshing dishes in warm months, yet appears on menus most of the year. Order a bowl at Mercado Lonja del Barranco’s stands and eat it on the shaded riverside terrace.
This small sandwich is filled with shredded leftover meats from a long‑cooked stew, pressed into crusty bread. It reflects thrifty home cooking and is a classic mid‑day snack in Seville’s bars. For a local version, seek out stalls and taverns around Mercado de la Calle Feria on a Thursday market morning.
Cola de toro is a slow‑braised oxtail stew cooked with red wine, vegetables, and spices until gelatinous and tender. Once linked to bullring leftovers, it is now a restaurant specialty served year‑round. Sample a tapa portion with bread at one of the prepared‑food counters inside Mercado Lonja del Barranco.
This thin, crisp wafer made with olive oil, flour, sugar, anise, and sesame comes from nearby towns but is a daily snack in Seville. It is dairy‑free and often enjoyed with coffee or as a light dessert. Buy individually wrapped tortas at Confitería La Campana on Calle Sierpes and taste them standing at the marble counter.
September brings a revival as locals return and cultural events ramp up. Early in the month is still hot, but late September is more temperate. The Flamenco Biennial and autumn fairs make this a lively, rewarding time to visit.
Pro tips for visiting Seville in September
Book early for major events like the Flamenco Biennial, as venues can sell out.
Enjoy long daylight hours and revived nightlife as students return.
Heritage Days in mid-September open up historic sites for free tours.
Late September brings the San Miguel Fair and bullfights—expect local crowds.
Seville in September at a glance
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Weather
Maximum temperature: 32°C
Minimum temperature: 18°C
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Daylight
Around 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight
Sunrise: 7:55am
Sunset: 8:15pm
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Key events
Noches en los Jardines del Real Alcázar, XXIV Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla, Carrera Nocturna del Guadalquivir, European Heritage Days in Seville
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Crowds
Balanced crowds, with manageable queues and a mix of tourists and local visitors in the city.
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What to pack
Summer clothes, light jacket for evenings, comfortable shoes.
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Seasonal treats
Flamenco-themed tapas, roasted chestnuts, Feria snacks at Prado
Festivals and events in Seville this September 2026
On warm nights from late June to mid September, the Alcázar gardens host small seated concerts at 22:00. Programs range from classical guitar to jazz, attracting culture‑minded visitors avoiding daytime heat. Tickets are inexpensive but limited and usually sell out days in advance; evenings remain calm outside the venue.
The Bienal is the world’s premier flamenco festival, spanning almost a month of performances in major theaters and intimate spaces. It attracts international visitors and flamenco professionals, raising demand and prices. Key shows sell out quickly; plan travel and tickets months in advance if flamenco is your focus.
Around St. Michael’s Day, Seville revives a smaller autumn fair at Prado de San Sebastián, combined with major bullfights at the Maestranza. Locals enjoy food stalls and sevillanas dancing without April’s scale. Crowds concentrate around the bullring and Prado in the evenings; elsewhere remains normal.
This long-running multicultural fair turns Prado de San Sebastián into a global food and crafts village. From mid September to late October, stalls from many countries serve dishes and host nightly shows. Entry is free, yet evenings become busy and family‑oriented, especially on weekends and holidays.
This popular 8.5 km night run draws up to 25,000 participants. Starting around 22:00, it loops past riverfront sights under artificial lighting. Streets on the route close, affecting evening traffic and some bus lines. Non‑runners can enjoy the spectacle for free along the course, especially near Torre del Oro.
On one September weekend, normally closed civic buildings and convents open for free guided tours. Slots often require prior registration and are limited. The event mainly interests architecture and history lovers and does not alter general services. It is a rare chance to see interiors like City Hall’s ornate rooms.
On 27 September, Seville marks World Tourism Day with free entry or special tours at selected museums and attractions. The program changes yearly but often includes lesser‑known sites. It slightly boosts visitor numbers at participating venues but does not heavily affect city operations.
Plan ahead: must-visit experiences for Seville in September
