Each September, Santa Ponça (in the municipality of Calvià) commemorates the conquest of Mallorca by King Jaume I in 1229. For more than a week a busy program is held in the village, with sporting events, theater performances, music concerts, a medieval market with demonstrations of traditional crafts and cultural itineraries that follow the footsteps of Jaume I.
The main event of the Festival is the parade of Christian and Moorish troops to the sound of the xeremies (musical instrument similar to the bagpipes) and the municipal band, accompanied by members of the Escuela Caballista of Es Pas of Calvià. It ends with the final battle that is staged in the Santa Ponça beach.
Thursday August 31
8:00 p.m. Commemorating events of the the 788th anniversary of the landing of the Rei En Jaume. Reading of the proclamation of fiestas by the Mallorcan artist Chenoa. Cross of Santa Ponça
10:30 p.m. Concert by Dr. Gang. American soul music from the 60s and 70s. With a repertoire with classics such as Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin or Tina Turner, among others. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça
Friday, September 1
From 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Elements Reis. Competitive obstacle course. Participants should go in disguise and the top ten costumes will be awarded. Price: € 40 per team. Registrations: (0034) 971 13 91 81. At the end, Dj's session with classics from the 70's, 80's and 90's.
From 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Dj's gathering with classics from the 60's, 70's and 80's.
Saturday 2 September
6:30 p.m. XVIII Trobada de gegants and baptism of two new gegants calvianers: Abú Yahyà and Fatima. Parade and dance of giants in the Plaza de la Pinada.
9:30 p.m. Popular ballad with Estol de Ponent and Music Nostra. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça
Sunday 3 September
8:00 p.m. Delivery of banners and presentation of the kings of the festivities. Theatrical and musical show with the participation of representatives of all parties, the Municipal Music Band of Calvià and the Cavallers de Calvià. Written and directed by Bartomeu Ignasi Oliver i Vidal.
9:00 p.m. Concert La joia en el si de la mar. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Monday, September 4
From 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Workshop of children's crafts and animation by 9circ with Jon Pozo & Mimic. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
From 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Children's foam party and children's disco. For children from 6 to 12 years. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Tuesday, September 5
From 19:30 to 20:00 h. Talk by Andy Rawson, writer specialized in military history and expert in the conquest of Rei En Jaume, on the characteristics of the conquest of the island in 1229. In English. Hermitage of the Holy Stone.
From 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Correfoc. Pyrotechnic show. It is recommended to go dressed in old clothes non-flammable and with sleeves, cap and sport shoes. Carrer Balneari.
From 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Concert of Ara va de Bo. Rock in Catalan with versions of groups like Sopa de Cabra, Els Pets or Lax n'Busto. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Wednesday 6 September
7:30 p.m. Improvisation theater: The story of Rei En Jaume. Ermita de la Pedra Sagrada. Reservations: (0034) 971 13 91 81
10:00 p.m. Cinema: El Desconocido. Spanish film of 2015 directed by Dani de la Torre with Luis Tosar and Javier Gutierrez. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Thursday 7 September
From 12:00 to 00:00 h. Medieval market. Children and youth program throughout the day. Paseo de la Playa of Santa Ponça.
7:00 p.m. Dramatized route Les petjades del Rei En Jaume. Actors and musicians will guide us through the places related to the landing of Rei En Jaume. Concentration: Cross of Santa Ponça. Registration: (0034) 971 13 91 81. Limited places
From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Night of humor with Tomás García (El Club de la Comedia) and Jaume Gili. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Friday, September 8
From 12:00 to 00:00 h. Medieval market. Children and youth program throughout the day. Paseo de la Playa of Santa Ponça.
8:00 p.m. Baile dels Escamots and Desfile Moro from Plaça de la Pinada in Santa Ponça
9:30 p.m. Dinner in the camps. Decoration course of medieval tables and tents in the camps. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
10:30 p.m. Children's animation with Nin Fili & Jonnhy Macarroni. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
10:30 p.m. Concert of the group Discovers, which will play rock versions of the 90's and 2000. Plaça de la Pinada de Santa Ponça.
From 00:00 to 2:30 h. Concert of the Canary group Efecto Psillo. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Saturday, September 9
9:00 a.m. Nordic Walking.
From 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Departure Nordic walking through Santa Ponça
10:30 a.m. Master Class Aquagym Beach
10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. XXIII Travessa natació badia of Santa Ponça. Inscriptions and collection of bathing caps on the beach
12:00 h. Short crossing
12:30 a.m. Long crossing
1:30 p.m. Trophy delivery
From 12:00 to 00:00 h. Medieval market. Children and youth program throughout the day. Paseo de la Playa of Santa Ponça.
5:30 p.m. Concentration of the black troops, disembarkation of the Christians and first battle. Cross of Santa Ponça. Parade of Moors and Christians, Baile dels Escamots and final battle on the beach of Santa Ponça.
From 10:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Concert La Nit del Rei, Los 40, with performances by Dani Moreno, 2Blonds, David Tavare, Agus, Isaac Leon & Friends, Juan Peral and Melquiades. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
Sunday 10 September
From 12:00 to 00:00 h. Medieval market. Children and youth program throughout the day. Paseo de la Playa of Santa Ponça.
From 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fiesta Holi. Plaça de la Pinada of Santa Ponça.
10:30 p.m. Fireworks. Beach of Santa Ponça
Program of the Festes del Rei En Jaume 2017 in Issuu.
