The world-renowned Bienal de Flamenco in Sevilla has taken place every two years since it was first established in 1980 and features performances from the world’s most respected baile (dance), toque (guitar) and cante (singing) artists, taking place in various venues around Sevilla. I’m still hoping to get to the closing concert if anyone has a spare ticket….
XVI Bienal de Flamenco
15th September – 9th October 2010
This is kinda cool, though I don’t understand why so much time
was spent on the old Expo site – to me that’s not the “real” Sevilla.
It’s been years since I visited the Feria Market – the oldest market in Sevilla – and so the other day I stopped by late on a very hot Saturday morning. The market comprises two buildings, separated by a small alleyway, next door to the 13th century Omnium Sanctorum Church on Feria Street. There are the usual displays of fresh fish, meat and produce, as well as a well-stocked florist and some small shops that run along the outside of the market. But for me the biggest attraction is the fabulous market bar that serves up super-fresh fish and seafood tapas. La Cantina is found right next to the church; in fact its terrace incorporates a length of the old church wall. The service is fast & friendly and it’s a great place to stop off for a quick bite. Open during market hours, 7am – 4.30 pm, Monday to Saturday.
Dating back to the late thirteenth century, La Velá de Santa Ana is an annual street festival that takes place in Triana, honouring its patron saint. Food & drink, attractions, games, concerts… all in a very lively and festive atmosphere.
July 21 – 25th
Triana, Sevilla
Today the Cine de Verano at the Diputación de Sevilla (Puerta de la Carne) opens for another summer of watching films under the stars. It’s a fabulous venue inside a beautiful palace patio and there is even a bar at the back serving drinks and snacks. Most of the films are shown dubbed into Spanish (pet peeve of mine) but on Sundays there are subtitled original version films.
Avda Menendez Pelayo, 32
Showtime is 22.15 and tickets are 3 euros.
Here are the programmes:
