On October 2, the Casino de la Exposición opens its doors to the X Feria de Italia. For three days, Seville will get a full dose of Italian life, shaped by its food and music and marked by a distinctive style that has also influenced Spain.
This year, the fair puts Italian food in the spotlight. UNESCO recently named Italian culinary tradition an Intangible Cultural Heritage. Visitors can try classic dishes and regional specialties, then join workshops and talks about the stories behind Italy’s food and wine. The organizers want people to do more than taste: they want visitors to understand the roots and rituals that have made Italian cuisine famous worldwide. Skyscanner’s recent overview notes that UNESCO’s recognition extends beyond recipes to the culture and know-how involved in making and sharing food in Italy.
The fair ranges beyond food. The tenth edition offers a broader look at what ‘Made in Italy’ means today. Visitors will see Italian fashion and design, alongside the country’s passion for cars and engineering. The event’s move to the Casino de la Exposición, after earlier years under the Puente de Triana and at the Palacio de los Marqueses de La Algaba, reflects how much it has grown.
Music and art run through the whole schedule, from traditional Italian songs and live shows to creative workshops for all ages. The fair invites visitors to join in, not simply watch. Past editions have drawn thousands of visitors, with programs featuring debates and film screenings, plus a lottery of Italian products. The sixth edition brought in over 4,000 visitors and put young Italian artists in the spotlight. Earlier years focused on artisanal gelato and regional crafts.
For anyone who sees Italy as more than a place to visit, the Feria offers a rare chance to get close to its culture without leaving Andalusia. The event has grown alongside the Italian community in Seville, whose ties to the city stretch back centuries through art and food. Its blend of tradition and new ideas distinguishes the fair from other events in the city.
Car fans will find a nod to Italy’s famous auto culture, a theme also seen at other Spanish events, like the Toledo Used Car Fair reported earlier. Here, Italian style brings motors together with design, while lifestyle and a party spirit lend the event a distinctly Mediterranean feel.
As Seville prepares for this basic stage edition, the X Feria de Italia shows how Italian culture continues to draw people in and find new ways to connect. Its program pairs UNESCO-recognized food with music and art, while also bringing cars into the mix. The fair sets a new standard for cultural events in southern Spain. For anyone after a taste of la dolce vita, the Casino de la Exposición is the place to be this October.
