Sevilla will switch on its Christmas lights on Friday, November 27, with iconic flamenco singer Niña Pastori performing at the ceremony.
Mayor Jose Luis Sanz will press the button alongside a group of children, kicking off the festive season on the last weekend of the month.
The switch-on comes two days before Spain’s general election and ahead of the busy Constitution Day and Immaculate Conception holiday period in December.
Last year, singer Pastora Soler performed with Sevilla’s municipal symphonic band and several choirs before the mayor switched on the lights at around 7pm.
A timetable for this year’s ceremony has not yet been given.
Where to see Seville’s Christmas lights
The lights will return to Avenida de la Constitucion and the shopping streets of Sierpes, Tetuan and Velazquez, as well as Calle Asuncion in Los Remedios.
Decorations will also go up on several bridges and in neighbourhoods beyond the city centre.
Last year’s display covered more than 300 streets and squares, a benchmark for this year’s rollout. The lights are due to stay up until January 6, 2027, Three Kings’ Day.
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