Complete guide to enjoying Seville’s Holy Week 2025

Seville is synonymous with two things: the ‘Feria de Abril’ (April Fair) and ‘Semana Santa’ (Holy Week). Today, we’re focusing on the latter because the 2025 edition promises to be extraordinary. This festival is renowned as one of the world’s most iconic religious celebrations, officially recognised as an event of International Tourist Interest.

Have you already marked the dates on your calendar, or are you still unsure what it’s all about but considering visiting Seville during Holy Week 2025? Either way, stick around—we’ll tell you everything about this spectacle of faith, art, and tradition.

Dates and traditions of Holy Week 2025 in Seville

Seville’s Holy Week 2025 will be held from Palm Sunday—13 April—to Easter Sunday—20 April. Over these eight days, the streets will come alive with processions, ‘saetas’ (heartfelt Andalusian religious songs), and so much more. Take a look!

Processions and floats

The processions are the heart and soul of this celebration. Nearly sixty brotherhoods will parade through the streets, carrying magnificent floats—true works of art depicting centuries-old images of Christ’s Passion. Each float, adorned with sculptures, paintings, and exquisite metalwork, narrates a story steeped in centuries of tradition and is borne on the shoulders of costaleros.

Many of these floats are over 400 years old, with stunning details such as silver or gold crowns, intricately embroidered mantles, and velvet tunics that highlight the facial features and hands of the figures.

Saetas

Everywhere you turn—from balconies to windows—you’ll hear saetas: spontaneous, a cappella flamenco laments that arise from sheer emotion. These heartfelt expressions of faith and art can move even the most stoic onlookers.

Brotherhoods and nazarenes

The cofradías—or brotherhoods—consist of devoted members of all ages and backgrounds who organise these moving processions. Nazarenes, dressed in traditional tunics and pointed hoods, symbolise reflection and penance, lending a profound solemnity to each parade. Their presence exemplifies Seville’s deep-rooted devotion.

Poster

No grand festival is complete without its official poster, right? Holy Week is no exception. You’ll see the 2025 Holy Week poster displayed everywhere: on streets, in shops, and, naturally, online. Last year’s creation by Salustiano García stirred quite the buzz, sparking high expectations for the Holy Week 2025 poster. But we’ve got some news—it hasn’t been unveiled yet. Once it’s out, you’ll find it right here.

Key events and processions of Seville’s Holy Week 2025

Seville’s Holy Week features over 70 brotherhoods, each making their way to the Cathedral with distinct routes, styles, floats, and stories.

To keep you from missing any highlights, here’s a handy day-by-day guide to the main events and processions:

Palm Sunday

Holy Week 2025 begins on 13 April with the commemoration of Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem. Tradition calls for welcoming the Messiah with an olive branch or palm. Our favourite? The procession of the Hermandad de Jesús Despojado. But you’ll also find others winding through the city centre, including Sagrada Entrada en Jerusalén, La Hiniesta, La Paz, La Cena, San Roque, La Amargura, La Estrella, and El Amor.

Holy Monday

Holy Monday highlights Jesus’s demonstration of power. If we had to pick just one must-see event, it’d be the Hermandad del Museo procession. Its float, featuring the Cristo de la Expiración, is a baroque masterpiece.

Holy Tuesday

On this day, Jesus foretells His death to His disciples. Numerous processions weave through Seville’s narrowest streets, offering breathtaking views.

In 2025, expect processions from the brotherhoods of Carmen, Sed, Buen Fin, San Bernardo, La Lanzada, Baratillo, Panaderos, and Siete Palabras, all passing through notable spots like Hernando Colón Street and Cristo de Burgos.

Holy Wednesday

The final day of Lent ushers in Easter celebrations. It’s customary to gift roscón pastries and chocolate eggs while enjoying one of the week’s most anticipated processions of Holy Week 2025: the Hermandad del Baratillo. Watch as it graces the Arenal neighbourhood, featuring the poignant image of Virgen de la Caridad.

You’ll also encounter processions from the same brotherhoods as Tuesday, continuing their routes through the city.

Maundy Thursday and the “Madrugá”

Ask any local, and they’ll tell you Maundy Thursday is the pinnacle of Holy Week 2025, commemorating the Last Supper. For the full experience, prepare for a sleepless night as revered images like Jesús del Gran Poder, La Macarena, Esperanza de Triana, and Cristo de los Gitanos parade until dawn.

This extensive route includes spots like Sol, Plaza de los Terceros, Alhóndiga, Plaza de la Contratación, Paseo Catalina de Ribera, and Plaza Ramón Ybarra Llosent before returning to Sol.

Good Friday

Good Friday solemnly marks Christ’s crucifixion and death, making it the week’s most reflective day. Key processions include those of La Carretería and El Cachorro.

Excitingly, 2025 welcomes a new addition: the Hermandad de Bendición y Esperanza del Polígono Sur, which will perform its penance procession to Parroquia de Santa Genoveva.

Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday

These days celebrate the fulfilment of the resurrection prophecy. Expect awe-inspiring processions that serve as the perfect finale to a week brimming with faith, tradition, and emotion.

What to see in Seville during Holy Week 2025

Although the ‘casetas’ (traditional stands for families and friends to eat, drink and dance) typically take centre stage during the Feria de Abril, when it coincides with Holy Week—as in 2025—you can enjoy both festivities. Enjoy the unmistakable rhythm of the April Fair and its gastronomy, tasting delicious ‘torrijas’ (Spanish-style fried bread with cinnamon, honey or sugar) and ‘pestiños‘ (crisp, anise-flavoured, honey-coated pastries).

In addition, the city has plenty of points of interest, such as the Cathedral of Seville, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and the emblematic Giralda with its giraldillo.

Palaces and museums, such as the Real Alcázar or the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an extensive collection of sacred art and emblematic buildings such as the Torre del Oro, known as the “pretty girl of Seville”.

You’ll also find charming places such as the Santa Cruz neighbourhood, with its narrow streets, squares and courtyards, or the María Luisa Park, the city’s great green lung and an Asset of Cultural Interest in the Historic Garden category.

Timetables, routes, and tickets for Holy Week 2025

Want to fine-tune your visit? Check out the official event website for detailed schedules and brotherhood itineraries.

For a premium vantage point, consider watching the processions from the reserved seating along the Carrera Oficial—the main route leading to the Cathedral. Tickets are in high demand, so purchase yours through the brotherhoods well in advance. Alternatively, you can enjoy the processions for free from various city locations.

Don’t miss Holy Week in Seville

As you can see, Holy Week is much more than a religious event—it’s an opportunity to connect with the city’s art, traditions, and culinary delights while exploring iconic sites like María Luisa Park and the Torre del Oro.

But don’t leave things to chance! With thousands of visitors expected, early planning for Holy Week 2025 in Seville is essential. That means not just booking your flights or trains and mapping out your itinerary but, most importantly, securing accommodation. Luckily, Waou Rentals offers the best selection of studios, flats, apartments, and houses—whether you’re staying for a few days, weeks, or even months. Who knows? You might just fall in love with Seville and never want to leave!