Join Us for The Second Annual Seville’s April Fair in Halifax in 2024!
Light, colour and joy define Seville’s April Fair – an annual event that dates in which for a week, the joy of life is celebrated through dance, music, art and gastronomy. On April 26 and 27, 2024 join us for our second annual celebration of spring Spanish style at the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
2024 Events
Saturday, Apr 27, 2023, 1-4pm
Location: Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
FAMILY FAIR DAY. FREE
Family friendly. Wheelchair accessible.
All Welcome!
Enjoy flamenco music and dance, learn to clap along, follow some basic dance steps and Spanish words, No experience required.
Bringing the kids? We have dedicated kids craft activities.
1-4pm Enjoy free performances, kids and interactive activities.
- 1pm Open Stage
- 2pm Kids dance workshop (3-12 years old + parents)
- 2.30pm Adult Dance Along
- 3pm Learn to clap, say “Ole” and enjoy a jam session with our dancers and musicians
Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, 2024
NIGHT IN SEVILLE – SHOW & FIESTA
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Book Tickets for Friday April 26
Book Tickets for Saturday April 27
7pm – Doors Open
Enjoy the festive atmosphere and show, socialize, sample on complimentary Spanish snacks and get a complementary drink at our cash bar. Visit our Diorama and our Caseta (traditional festival pop-up tents, decorated in striped fabric, lights and flowers). Participate in the festive mood before you go to yoruo assigned table (cabaret style) or town seating at our exclusive event. Only 90 tickets per event!
8pm Show
Enjoy a show with a stellar cast: Aurelie Brunelle, Sandra Matos, Fernando Gallego, Dominique Soulard
After the Show – stay on, enjoy another drink and hit the dance floor!
Take a look our 2023 April Fair
In 2023, Atlantic Flamenco embarked on a landmark project, creating and producing the inaugural Seville’s April Fair in Halifax. This initiative marked a unique adaptation of the internationally renowned fair, brought to life under the creative direction of our Artistic Director.
To generate excitement leading up to the fair, AF hosted two engaging free afternoon events. “Get in the Mood,” held on April 1 at the Aurora North Church Parish in Halifax, featured a Spanish-themed hall with crafts for kids, snacks, a Seville fairground diorama, live music, and a dance and singing workshop. On April 15, the Mic Mac Aquatic Club in Dartmouth set the stage for another lively pre-fair event, “Get Ready for the Feria,” which included the addition of a flamenco flea market.
The main events hosted at the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 were a success and included two performances featuring local flamenco artists Joyce Saunders, Linda Palmer, Karen Staples, Alanna Macintyre and Wendy Bona and guest artists Rosanne Dion, Fernando Gallego and Jose Vega and our artistic director Maria Osende. The event was covered by CTV, Radio Canada and CBC’s National News.
The total attendance surpassed 900, as Halifax embraced the vibrant atmosphere of its first-ever “Seville’s April Fair in Halifax.” Notably, snippets from Sunday’s matinee were featured on CTV, CBC’s National News and Radio Canada, granting national recognition to this cultural celebration.
The success of this event is a testament to the dedication of numerous volunteers and ambassadors who generously contributed their time and energy. Their collaborative efforts made the first Seville’s April Fair in Halifax a resounding success, and we extend our sincere thanks for their invaluable contributions. This achievement truly reflects the spirit and commitment of AF and its community.
Check CTVs special feature of our pre-fair event: “GET IN THE MOOD” this past April at the Mic Mac Aquatic Club in Dartmouth
Special recognition goes to Rosa Milito from Heritage Workshop Studio, a vital member of our creative team, for her visually captivating venue design. The design captured iconic elements of Seville’s fair, including red and white lanterns, a horse-drawn carriage, and the renowned casetas known for hosting entertainment during the fair.
Grateful for the generous support, AF received funding for the Seville’s April Fair from the Canada Council for the Arts and the Nova Scotia Communities Culture and Heritage. Our event Sponsor for the main event was RBC Wealth Management.
We would particularly like to thank our donors for the incredible support we have received to make the Seville’s April Fair 2024 possible! We are so grateful!
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