Seville's Christmas craft fair took place in Jardines de Cristina in 2025, from 5 December 2025 to 5 January 2026, with 50 participating craftspeople. Older pages still name Plaza Nueva. For 2026/27, the guide found no reliable primary confirmation of dates or location by 27 October 2026, so treat the fair as an optional extra until it is announced. The Seville Christmas guide explains the sources behind each location.
Why sources disagree
The guide traces the different locations to three kinds of sources:
An older Christmas agenda: an earlier ICAS Christmas page names Plaza Nueva. It belongs to an older edition and is not evidence of the current location.
The city's 2025 announcement: it describes Jardines de Cristina as hosting the 2025 edition for the second time. This explains why older information differs.
Planning for 2026/27: the historical move does not confirm a location for the coming season. That needs an organiser or city announcement explicitly referring to 2026/27.
How to check a listing
The guide's rule is to check three details together: the event name, the complete seasonal date range and the precise location. One familiar square name is not enough. Look for the full year in any event listing. A December-to-January period can look current at first glance even when December belongs to the previous year. An event calendar entry without a clear year is not enough either.
Watch for similar names. The autumn 2026 Hecho en Sevilla fair by the cathedral is a separate event and ended before the Christmas season.
What the fair offers
The 2025 announcement describes contemporary crafts and gift ideas from 50 craftspeople. That documents a distinct offering, different from the nativity figures of the Feria del Belén. The guide does not present the previous participant count or opening hours as current commitments. Once the new fair is announced, it is worth a visit if you want objects beyond nativity figures. For individual pieces, ask about the workshop, material and care.
How to plan without confirmation
Do not book around it: avoid choosing accommodation or making a long detour based on the fair's former location.
Build on firm dates: Sabores de Navidad on 12-13 and 19-20 December is announced.
Keep a slot open: allocate a fixed visit only once primary sources confirm the location and hours.
Use year-round crafts: Centro Cerámica Triana gives you a craft focus that does not depend on the seasonal programme.
Shopping for crafts once it is confirmed
If the fair is announced, check its location, dates and exhibitor information before you go. At the stalls, ask who made the piece, whether it was made in a named workshop or elsewhere, what it is made from and how to care for it. The guide's phrase ¿Quién ha hecho esta pieza? (Who made this piece?) helps here. This gives a gift a clear link to your visit without assuming that everything on sale shares the same origin. Ask the seller to pack fragile work for the journey home.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seville craft fair on Plaza Nueva in 2026?
Not confirmed. An older agenda names Plaza Nueva; Jardines de Cristina is documented for 2025. The 2026/27 location still needs primary confirmation.
Is the craft fair the same as the Feria del Belén?
No. The Feria del Belén focuses on nativity figures and accessories on Calle Fray Ceferino González.
Will the fair run into January again?
The 2025/26 edition did, until 5 January 2026. No dates for 2026/27 were confirmed at the research date.
