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While I’m not the biggest night owl around, whenever I am traveling, I always love to end off the evening with either drinks, live music, or a little cheeky round of dancing. Hey, that’s what vacation time is all about, right?
Those who have been to Spain before will know that the nightlife scene only kicks off after 9 pm. Thanks, siesta o’clock. But that’s not to say that cities like Seville don’t cater for travelers still operating on normal hours.
As one of Southern Spain’s biggest and busiest cities, the nightlife in Seville is some of the best you’re gonna get in Andalusia. We ended every night out in Seville with a doner kebab; the perfect companion for soaking up all that booze.
I’ve compiled this ultimate guide to Seville nightlife spots, ranging from bars to flamenco shows to clubs, with something to suit everyone.
If you only had one day to spend in Seville, how would you do so? Can’t decide? Check out my one-day Seville itinerary, including must-see landmarks, restaurants, and the best areas to stay in.
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Flamenco
Originating in Southern Spain, a flamenco show is non-negotiable. Typically, they take place in the evenings.
1. Teatro Flamenco Triana: Three shows a night
You couldn’t ask for a more cultural experience in Seville than to witness the dramatic Spanish flamenco! Situated in the historical and cultural Triana, Teatro Flamenco Triana is performed within the halls of an intimate 100-seater venue. Thanks to its size, it adds to the overall ambiance; I prefer smaller flamenco venues over larger ones. This show doesn’t feel commercialized at all.
But it’s no surprise…The flamenco performers are all renowned in the contemporary flamenco world, so you know you’re in for a real show-y treat. Witness dancing, singing (in Spanish, of course), and guitar playing. And no one is blaming you if the passionate performers get you all heated…(wink wink)
And then with shows on seven days a week, it doesn’t matter which day you’re traveling to Seville. Furthermore, Teatro Flamenco Triana puts on three shows per evening, so you can enjoy the nightlife in Seville at various hours. Time slots include 6 pm, 7.30 pm, and 9 pm, and the show is an hour long.
2. Tablao Flamenco Los Gallos: Seville’s oldest
Introducing Seville’s longest-running Flamenco tablao: Flamenco Los Gallos!
A tablao in Spain refers to a classic Flamenco venue, which is meant to be small, and not a huge theatre or room.
Bringing the passion since 1966, it’s befitting that it’s located in the city’s oldest neighborhood: Casco Antiguo. Utterly moving and bringing many viewers to tears, this is probably one of the most heart-wrenching flamenco shows in all of Spain!
About eight performers take up the tiny stage (three dancers, three singers, and two guitarists), and the musicians and performers will blow your socks off.
The one-hour and 15-minute extravaganza has two time slots: 7 pm and 8.45 pm.
3. Tablao Flamenco El Arenal: Dinner and a show
While Tablao Flamenco El Arenal isn’t as old as Flamenco Los Gallos, it’s not far behind, swinging open its tablao doors circa 1976.
Get ready for an outstanding performance, with an extremely talented local cast leading the way. They make a point of ensuring that no show is ever the same, and you’ll witness a slew of solos, duets, and choreographed numbers over the course of one hour.
I love that this is a flamenco show that also offers a dinner/food option. So, you can enjoy a show and a meal during this nightlife experience in Seville.
So, what are the options? Book tickets for the show with a drink. Then there’s the show and tapas tickets (hot and cold tapas menus available), or flamenco and dinner ranging from eight to ten courses, or an a la carte. For this option, there’s a vegetarian menu available, as well as a children’s one.
4. La Carboneria: A free show
Alright, so La Carboneria isn’t exactly a flamenco venue like the first three selections of this nightlife in Seville compilation. However, the classic tavern comes alive with musical performances, local guitarists and singers entertaining the crowd. There’s often dancing, too.
The best bit about this spot is that the show is free and is part and parcel of an evening of drinks and tapas at this open-air gem. Speaking of the setting, it’s done up in a converted old coal warehouse.
I recommend arriving just after 7 pm (opening time) to nab a table and seats (with the whole free show vibes, it packs out quickly). But the actual performance kicks off at 8.30 pm. And guess what, they have sangria drafts!
Bars
5. Alameda De Hercules: Bars and clubs
“Everybody say love.”
Moving along from the flamenco shows to the other nightlife in Seville…Now, Alameda De Hercules is more of a plaza, completely transforming into a nightlife hotspot as the moon comes out.
The surrounding area around the square is home to a handful of bars and restaurants, which are super lively in the evenings. Check out the likes of Dúo Tapas bar, Arte y Sabor with its outdoor terrace, and Alameda 47 rooftop bar and club.
For decades, this part of the city has become renowned as Seville’s LGBTQI+ hub. This is the place to be during Pride Month. Think of Alameda De Hercules as the equivalent of NYC’s Christopher Street. Fabulously colorful bars and venues to visit include the 1987 Bar piano bar, El Bosque Animado for cocktails, Alameda Ritual Club with live performances, and Men to Men (drag hosts and music included).
6. Bar Garlochí: Electic
Bar Garlochí feels like a serious time warp! Adorned with religious memorabilia, it’s as if you’re stepping within the walls of an old Catholic church, but in a festively Spanish sort of way. Does that make sense?
And talk about dramatic! Heavy fringes hang from the ceiling (the kind you’d see around a King’s four-poster bed if it were the 15th century), statues of Mary shrines decorate corners, and oversized golden candelabras light up the room with their red candles.
It’s without a doubt one of the most unique bars to check out among the nightlife in Seville.
Only opening at 9/10 pm, the bar stays open until 2 am — which isn’t uncommon at all in Spain. Most nights, we only started partying at midnight, and locals only eat dinner at about 9 pm anyway. The cocktails here are great.
7. Chaman Cocktail Bar: A huge cocktail selection
Are you fussy when it comes to your drinks? Hey, there’s nothing wrong with being a bit picky, no matter what anyone says. I get the worst hangovers known to mankind, and so I am (rightfully) a fussy drinker, sticking to good quality liquor or nothing else.
For some seriously well-shaken cocktails, where ratios are balanced and drinks taste like they should, hit up Chaman Cocktail Bar. The focus is on the liquor, and the drinks are outstanding.
Onto the drinks; enjoy an extensive cocktail menu! Like, wow. This is divided into special cocktails (the classics like porn star martini, pisco sour, and moscow mule), gin-based cocktails such as a negroni, rum (order the Hemingway daiquiri), vodka cocktails, whiskey ones, sparkling options (mimosa, anyone?), brandy and cognac, tequila and mezcal, even absinthe!
And I haven’t even gotten to the Spanish-based cocktails yet!
Best of all? Outdoor seating is available to enjoy the glorious Seville weather.
For an extensive list of the best bars in Seville, here are nine of my favorites.
Music venues and clubs
8. Mutante: Live music vibes
Calling all rock n roll heads, or travelers that love to live music it out! Mutante is one of the best nightlife in Seville joints for both live DJs and music, especially if you appreciate the alternative kind!
The name of this venue translates to “mutant,” and I feel like the variations of music styles really live up to this name. There seems to be something to suit a variety of tastes, and artists of different genres play in one night, from jazz to grunge.
Hopping onto their website or socials is the best way to stay updated about the latest events. Summer is the most eventful, as is usually the case in European cities.
9. Gallo Rojo Factoria de Creacion: Dance, jazz and beer
Do you simply adore listening to the sweet, soulful sounds of jazz music?
Gallo Rojo Factoria de Creacion isn’t like your typical jazz clubs, where the lights are so dim you can barely see the next person in front of you, and the venue so tiny you can hardly move an inch. Instead, it’s more of a modern setup, combining a love for jazz music with a love for craft beer. A winning combination…
The venue (which is a co-working space during daytime hours) is open, bright, and spacious. Eight craft beer taps await your drinking pleasure, and these change monthly.
Regular artists play, as well as guest appearances. Apart from musical fiestas, on certain nights in certain months, there are even dance classes to join. Fun, fun, fun!
10. Antique Theatro: Hitting the club
I may be nearly in my mid-30s (still feel 20), but man, oh man, do I still LOVE to dance the night away. I’m always curious about the local club scene in any new city. One common thing I’ve always noticed during my travels to Europe is that unless it’s a major/capital city, the clubbing scene isn’t always the greatest/biggest. It’s not like your Western countries, either. Seville is very similar in this case. And I’d say if you are after a party, Barcelona or Ibiza is where it’s at.
However, if you are seeking a night out of clubbing, Antique Theatro is the best of the clubs when it comes to the nightlife in Seville.
The disco-disco boasts a 2,500 square meter playground for you to shake and show off your best dance moves, with events and party nights happening between Wednesdays and Sundays. They do close for the off/winter seasons.
Another popular nightclub is Uthopía Sevilla.
What’s on the agenda next? If you’ve got a couple of days planned for Seville or more time in Southern Spain (my ultimate part of the country), I strongly suggest a day trip from Seville to historic Cordoba (especially if you love food).
Otherwise, dive into my list of the best places to visit in Spain for first-timers, stretching from Madrid to the Balearic Isles. Can’t decide between Mallorca and Ibiza? Here’s a comparative guide to help you make the decision a little easier.
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