The April Fair of 2026 has closed its doors with a total of nearly 2.5 million visitors, a figure that confirms its enormous drawing power. Over nine days, the fairgrounds were filled with lights, marquees, and bulerías, attracting both locals from Seville and tourists from around the world. The organization highlights the smooth access and the reinforcement of public services.
The technological logistics behind the crowd 🎡
To manage this massive flow of people, the City Council deployed a capacity control system based on IoT sensors and cameras with real-time video analysis. These devices, connected to a central data center, allowed for adjusting the opening of pedestrian access points and coordinating public transport. Additionally, an official app offered dynamic density maps, reducing bottlenecks in key areas such as the main entrance and the amusement park.
The April Fair and its vintage WiFi 📶
Although the visitor numbers are a success, mobile connectivity was not so much. While the sensors worked, the free WiFi collapsed on the first Saturday, leaving thousands unable to upload their selfie in a flamenco dress. Some ingenious individuals resorted to digital carrier pigeons, i.e., asking for the code of the neighboring marquee by gestures. Good thing the rebujito doesn't need a signal.