Jerez in 2026-2027: Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art («How the Andalusian Horses Dance»), show days, tickets and sherry bodega visits

Updated: 10 November 2026

In Jerez de la Frontera you can combine two well-known visits in one trip: the equestrian show of the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art (Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre), a public foundation of the Andalusian Regional Government, and the sherry bodegas. This guide sets out what we could check on 10 November 2026 on the School's website, the Andalusian Tourism website and the website of the Consejo Regulador of the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Denominations of Origin, and says clearly what is not confirmed. Days and prices may change: check the official website before you book.

The essentials

As of 10 November 2026:

Show: «Cómo bailan los caballos andaluces» («How the Andalusian Horses Dance»), an equestrian ballet with Spanish music and 18th-century costumes; it lasts about 90 minutes with an interval and starts at 12:00 (Real Escuela).
Address: Avenida Duque de Abrantes s/n, 11407 Jerez de la Frontera. Phone +34 956 319 635; email info@realescuela.org.
Tickets: online on the official website (entradas.realescuela.org) and at the box office, 9:30-11:45 on show days.
Bodegas: the Consejo Regulador says the Marco de Jerez bodegas receive almost half a million visitors a year. Book your visit in advance directly with the bodega.

Which days the show runs

As published by the Real Escuela (the page links to the 2025 calendar):

January and February: Thursday and Saturday.
March to July: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
August to October: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
November and the first week of December: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Rest of December: Thursday and Saturday.
Saturday is marked with an asterisk the website does not explain, and the detailed calendar is published as an image. We could not confirm the 2026 or 2027 days: check the official calendar before you travel.
The Andalusian Tourism listing (andalucia.org) only mentions Thursdays at 12:00 and shows no year.

Ticket prices

Prices published on the Real Escuela website, in euros (show only / combined ticket):

Preference (rows 1-2): adult 27 / 30; reduced 17 / 19.
General (rows 3-7): adult 21 / 25; reduced 13 / 16.
Wheelchair user with disability: 12 / 15; companion: 12 / 15.
Reduced rate: children aged 4 to 13, people over 65 or with a pensioner card, people with a disability not using a wheelchair and youth card holders.
The website does not explain what the «combined» ticket includes: ask before buying. We do not know whether these prices will apply in 2027: not confirmed.
Groups, schools and associations: reservas@realescuela.org.

Special shows and museums

2026 examples published by the Real Escuela:

During the motorcycle Grand Prix there was a special show on 25 April 2026 at 12:00. Grand Prix 2027 dates and accommodation at /jerez-motogp-spanish-grand-prix-2027-dates-accommodation.
During the Horse Fair a Gala de Feria is scheduled at 22:00, lasting about 120 minutes, with the box office open 19:30-21:45. More on the 2027 Horse Fair at /jerez-horse-fair-2027-dates-accommodation.
Special student gala: 6 June 2026 at 19:00, 12 euros (5 euros for ages 4 to 13), including a visit to the Equestrian Art Museum.
On show days the museums open 10:00-14:00, and the Carriage Museum (Museo del Enganche) 10:00-15:00. There is also a Saturday visit, 10:00-13:00 (the arena is included unless there are events).
We do not know which special shows will run in 2027: check the official website.

Visiting sherry bodegas in the Marco de Jerez

What the Consejo Regulador of the Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Denominations of Origin publishes:

Ten municipalities have Denomination of Origin vineyards: Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María, Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Chiclana de la Frontera, Chipiona, Puerto Real, Rota, Trebujena, San José del Valle and Lebrija (Seville province).
The Consejo Regulador website (sherry.wine) has a bodega listing; bodega profiles may include a «Wine tourism» («Enoturismo») section with contact details for visits.
The Sherry Wine and Brandy Route of the Marco de Jerez was created in 2006 and has more than 100 member establishments (bodegas, shops, hotels, restaurants and museums), according to the Consejo Regulador.
We do not recommend particular bodegas: hours, languages, prices and tastings are set by each bodega. Ask whether booking is needed and whether the visit includes a tasting.
If you will drink at the tasting, arrange transport so you do not have to drive.

How to combine them in one day

A simple way to plan it:

Show at 12:00 at the Real Escuela (arrive early: the box office closes at 11:45).
A bodega visit in the afternoon, booked in advance with the bodega itself.
In high season, during the Horse Fair and on Grand Prix weekend, buy tickets and book accommodation early.

Where to stay

Planning your visit:

Jerez de la Frontera has accommodation in the town centre; you can also stay in El Puerto de Santa María or Sanlúcar de Barrameda.
Check the registration number. In Andalusia hotels, apartments and holiday homes are listed in the Andalusian Tourism Register (Registro de Turismo de Andalucía). More at /spain-holiday-rental-registration-number-2026.
Look at the total price, with taxes and cleaning. Andalusia has no tourist tax. More at /andalusia-tourist-tax-2026.
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If you run a property in Jerez or the Marco de Jerez

What travellers typically ask AI assistants:

How far you are from the Real Escuela and the town centre, and whether there is parking.
Which days the equestrian show runs (always add that it is best to confirm on the official website).
Whether you can help book a bodega visit or a taxi back.
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Frequently asked questions

Which days is the Real Escuela show on?

According to the official website it depends on the season: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from March to July and in November; also Fridays from August to October; Thursday and Saturday in January, February and most of December. These days are linked to the 2025 calendar: confirm the 2026 and 2027 days in the official calendar.

What time does it start and how long is it?

At 12:00; it lasts about 90 minutes with an interval. The box office is open 9:30-11:45.

How much are tickets?

Show only: 21 euros general and 27 preference for adults; 13 and 17 reduced (prices published on the official website). 2027 prices not confirmed.

Where can I see which bodegas can be visited?

The Consejo Regulador website (sherry.wine) has a bodega listing, and its profiles may include a wine tourism section with contact details for visits. Book with the bodega itself.

Are there shows during the Horse Fair or the Grand Prix?

In 2026 there was a special show on 25 April (Grand Prix) and the Real Escuela schedules a Gala de Feria at 22:00. The 2027 dates are not published.

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