The Velá de Santa Ana returns to Triana from July 21 to 26 with the traditional Alumbrao, the proclamation by historian José Pozuelo and concerts by Luitingo, Cantores de Híspalis and a flamenco festival.
The Triana neighbourhood is preparing for one of its most anticipated events of the year: the Velá de Santa Ana 2026, which this year will be held from July 21 to 26. The festival, which combines tradition, music and gastronomy, will turn Calle Betis and Plaza del Altozano into the epicentre of summer in Seville.
A very Triana proclamation and the lighting of the lights
The starting signal will be on Tuesday, July 21 with the traditional Alumbrao, the lighting of the festival grounds that marks the official start of the Velá. On the same day, Triana historian José Pozuelo will deliver the proclamation, a tribute to the history and traditions of the neighbourhood.
From that moment on, Calle Betis and Plaza del Altozano will be filled with a festive atmosphere. Neighbours and visitors will be able to enjoy the nights of the Velá in a unique location by the banks of the Guadalquivir.
Concerts for all tastes on the Altozano stage
The main stage, set up in Plaza del Altozano, will host all musical performances from 10:00 PM. The programme kicks off on July 22 with Luitingo, who will collaborate with Charro de Triana. The following day, on July 23, Cantores de Híspalis, a classic of Seville's festivities, will take the stage.
July 24 will be dedicated to flamenco with a festival in tribute to Nano de Jerez. Performers will include Macanita (singing), José Gálvez (guitar), Polito (dance), Álvaro Moreno (guitar), Montse Cortés (singing) and Joselito Acedo (guitar). Additionally, José Méndez and Manuel Junquera will present the show Toquecito de arte y compás.
July 25 will feature Mujeres Trianeras, with the voices of Silvia Pantoja, Rocío Díaz, La Flaka and Pilar Astola. The programme will conclude on July 26, the feast day of Santa Ana, known as the Grandmother of the Lord, wrapping up one of the most deeply rooted traditions in Seville.
28 booths along Calle Betis
The booths will be distributed along Calle Betis, from the corner of Plaza del Altozano to Plaza de Cuba. There will be a total of 28 booths, managed by brotherhoods, associations, clubs and social and political entities from the neighbourhood. Among them, the brotherhoods of Esperanza de Triana, La O, El Cachorro or La Estrella stand out, as well as football clubs like Peña Bética or Peña Sevillista Santa Cecilia. Political party booths such as PSOE, PP, Vox, Izquierda Unida or Adelante Andalucía will also be present.
The culinary and leisure offerings are varied, with options for all tastes. The booths become meeting points where neighbours and visitors share tapas, drinks and a great atmosphere. Additionally, the Club de Balonmano Vivero Elena Canel (formerly C. B. Triana) and the Triana Football Club will also have their space, showcasing the neighbourhood's sporting roots.
For the more curious, the Asociación de Comerciantes Triana and the Círculo de Nuevos Ceramistas will offer a showcase of local craftsmanship, while Fibrotriare and the Centro Social Casco Antiguo-Podemos contribute to the festivities. In total, a long list of entities that make the Velá a participatory and diverse event.
The Velá de Triana is undoubtedly one of the must-attend events of the summer in Seville. If you don't have plans for those dates yet, remember: from July 21 to 26, Calle Betis and Plaza del Altozano await you with music, booths and the best Triana atmosphere. Don't miss it!
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