Fairs & Festivals in Mallorca

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Palma de Mallorca
Mallorca Day 2026
12 sep
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Every September 12th, Mallorca celebrates its official day: the Mallorca Day. 💙🥁

More than a festive day, the Diada commemorates a foundational moment. September 12, 1276King Jaume II swore the Privilegis i Franqueses menu in the church of Santa Eulàlia, an act linked to the creation of Kingdom of Majorca and to the development of rights and institutions that shaped the island for centuries.

💙 MALLORCA DAY 2026

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026

📍 Events in Palma and throughout Mallorca

🎟️ Free activities

🎤 Rels B opens the celebrations

One of this year's highlights comes the night before. Friday, September 11 at 9:30 p.m., the Mallorcan artist Rels B offers a great free concert in Parc de la Mar, organized jointly by the Consell de Mallorca and the Palma City Council within the Diada program.

He will be officially appointed the following day. Favorite Fill of Mallorca.

🏅 Awards, Honors and Distinctions

The central institutional event is the Premis, Honors and Distinctions of Mallorca 2026, which are held on September 12 at the Teatre Principal de Palma.

These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their contributions to society, culture, and the island's international standing. In 2026, the following will be awarded: 27 people and entities, among them Rels B and Concha Buika, who will be named Favorite Sons of Mallorca.

🎶 Beyond Palma

The Diada traditionally extends throughout the island, with cultural programming on the days September 11 and 12Activities in the Serra de Tramuntana on the 12th and the Diada concert by the Symphonic Orchestra of the Balearic Islands at the Teatre Principal on September 18.

ℹ️ Things to keep in mind: The full 2026 program has not yet been released. More concerts, cultural activities, and traditional events are expected in the coming days.

750 years of history, an entire island celebrating, and a free concert in front of the Cathedral. This is how the Diada begins.

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Calvià
Festes del rei En Jaume 2026 - 797th anniversary of the Landing
22 aug - 12 sep
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Every September, Santa Ponça once again becomes the stage where the legend comes to life: the Landing of King James I In 1229, the beginning of the Mallorca we know today was established. In 2026, the anniversary will be commemorated. 797th anniversaryWith 31 years of history since the festival was revived in Santa Ponça in 1995. 🥁⚔️

📅 From August 22 to September 12, 2026

📍 Santa Ponça, Calvià

🎟️ Free program open to all

⭐ The essentials

🎭 29.08 - XXV Trobada de Gegants de Calvià, with the visit of the giants of Salou and Fondarella.

🔥 01.09 - Night of Foc with Dimonis de Calvià, firefight in the Plaza de la Pinada.

⚔️ 05.09 - Landing, final battle and parade of Moors and Christians on Santa Ponça beach.

🏰 From September 3rd to September 6th - Medieval Market on the beach promenade.

🎆 06.09 - Fireworks closing ceremony on Santa Ponça beach.

📖 The story

In 1229, the troops of King James I landed in the bay of Santa Ponça to begin the conquest of the island, an event that forever redefined the social and cultural landscape of Mallorca. The Creu de Santa Ponça still marks the landing site today, and every year the giant figures of James I and Queen Violant once again serve as ambassadors of this legacy.

🗓️ Daily Program

Saturday 22.08: XXX Return to the Malgrat Islands by canoe, 10 a.m.

From 08/24 to 08/26: children's caparrots workshop, poliesportiu de Santa Ponça.

Wednesday, August 26: Opening of the Premis Rei En Jaume 2026 exhibition at the Calvià Town Hall Exhibition Hall. It can be visited until October 31, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday 08.27: commemorative event of the 797th anniversary, with proclamation by Carlos Luis Fuentes Gómez, Creu de Santa Ponça, 8 p.m.

Friday, August 28: III Popular Mixed 4x4 Beach Volleyball Tournament and III Frontenis Tournament; concert night «Rockers del regne» (Frankensteel, Lumina, Born, DJ Jimenetas), Plaza de la Pinada, from 10pm.

Saturday 29.08: XXV Trobada de Gegants de Calvià, start at 7 p.m., and popular dance with Música Nostra at 10 p.m., Plaza de la Pinada.

Sunday, August 30: Presentation of banners and introduction of the Kings of the Festival, 8 pm, followed by Filum Ludum in concert at 9:30 pm, Plaza de la Pinada.

Monday, August 31: Caricaturist (7-10 pm) and children's foam party with children's disco, Plaza de la Pinada, 8 pm.

Tuesday 01.09: historical reenactment «1231: d'Al Mayurqa to the Corona d'Aragó» in the Archaeological Park of sa Morisca (5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.) and Nit de Foc amb Dimonis de Calvià at 10 p.m.

Wednesday, September 2nd: Theatrical cultural tour of the landing (pre-registration required) and cinema on the beach: Wicked: For Good, Pinada square, 9:30 p.m.

Thursday 03.09: medieval market (12 to 1 a.m.) and lecture by historian Tomàs Vibot at the Puig de sa Morisca, 7 p.m.

Friday, September 4th: Medieval market, Moorish parade (starts 7 pm), comedy night with Clara Ingold and Paloma de Parque (10 pm) and Jaleo Fest (11:30 pm), Plaza de la Pinada.

Saturday, September 5th: Nordic walking and the XXXI Sheep Cup Swimming Crossing in the morning; medieval market; gathering of Moorish troops, landing of Christian troops and first battle at the Creu de Santa Ponça (5:30 p.m.) and parade of Moors and Christians (6 p.m.); grand evening of concerts (Gramola, Ye-Ye Party, Studio 54 Party), Pinada square, from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Sunday, September 6th: Medieval market; Final Battle on Santa Ponça beach; solemn mass and Ball de l'Oferta (7.30 pm); Blue Groove Quintet in concert (9 pm); closing fireworks on the beach (10.30 pm).

From 10.09 to 12.09: XL Rei En Jaume Regatta, starting from the Salou Nautical Club and arriving at the Santa Ponça Yacht Club, with the awards ceremony at Port Adriano.

ℹ️ Recommendations: For the Nit de Foc (Night of Fire), attendees must wear old cotton clothing with sleeves, long trousers, athletic shoes, and a cotton scarf around their neck; throwing water or using personal fireworks is prohibited. The cultural route on September 2nd requires prior registration at cultura@calvia.com or by calling 971 139 181 (limited spaces available). The weekend of September 5th and 6th sees the largest crowds; arriving early is recommended.

797 years of history come alive in the streets and on the beach of Santa Ponça. An unmissable event of Mallorca's cultural summer.

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Banyalbufar
Festivals of the Nativity of the Verge Maria 2026
25 aug - 12 sep
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Banyalbufar celebrates its patron saint festivities in honor of the Nativity of the Virgin MaryA week-long program taking place between the town square, the parish church, and the cove, with the Serra de Tramuntana mountains in the background. 🥁⛰️

📅 From September 1 to 8, 2026 (preliminary events from August 25)

📍 Plaça de la Vila, Banyalbufar

🎟️ Free program

⭐ The essentials

📯 01.09 - Opening speech of the festivities and Guitars concert in the Parish Church.

🎭 02.09 - Gran Nit de Teatre with “Acorar”, by Toni Gomila, in the square.

🍽️ 03.09 - Street Dinner, the traditional street dinner, followed by a brass band and a grand festival.

🎉 08.09 - Patron Saint's Day: floral reveille, solemn mass, popular refreshments and closing dance of festivities.

📖 The party

A week that combines tradition and community participation: children's and nighttime gymkhanas, truc tournaments, film screenings with historical images of the town, watercolor workshops in the cove, choral concerts and the Gran Nit de Varietés with local talents.

After the main day, the festivities continue with a popular walk to Sa Torreta and the 13th Serra de Tramuntana Race, the following weekend.

ℹ️ Info: Most events are free; some activities (workshops, community dinners) require prior registration at the City Hall.

A week of festivities with a village flavor, between mountains and sea.

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Fornalutx
Festes de Fornalutx 2026
27 aug - 12 sep
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One of Mallorca's most beautiful mountain villages is gearing up for its patron saint festivities: over two weeks of art, music, traditions, and fine dining filling the streets of Fornalutx. 🎉🏔️

From August 27 to September 12, the program kicks off with sports, the Summer Carnival and the Night of Art, before the main festivities take over the town from September 4 onwards with the Davallada del Bou, open-air dances, solemn mass and the traditional open-air dinner.

🎨 Before the main festivities

📅 August 27-30: Children's tennis tournament in Sa Rutlana, Summer Carnival with Schenetti DJ (August 28, 10:00 p.m.) and the Night of Art (August 29, from 6:00 p.m.), with street exhibitions, a screening at Can Xoroi and live music with Cocktail Duo.

📅 August 31 - September 2: Padel tournament in Sa Rutlana. September 1st, 8:30 p.m.: Bruta Gymkhana in the old Town Hall.

🐂 Main festivities · September 4-8

📅 4 Sep: Opening of exhibitions by Delmar Leon and Marcos Aparecido.

📅 September 5: Davallada del Bou (8:00 a.m.) with the Xeremiers de Fornalutx, Xaranga Quack (11:00 a.m.), Xop Park for children and a youth festival with DJ Jara, Horris Kamoi and DJ Santi Pérez.

📅 6 Sep: Solemn mass and tribute to the elderly, children's afternoon with Clown Car and open-air dance with Orquesta Galatzó and the tribute to Fito y Fitipaldis by Ojos de Serpiente.

📅 Sep 7: family ceramic workshop, children's afternoon with Spaghetti and Fideuà Solidària (8:00 p.m.) to benefit Sóller Solidari.

📅 8 September, Patró's Day: parade with the Sóller Music Band, solemn mass, popular refreshment, popular ballad with Aires Sollerics and the Gran Sopar a la Fresca (8:30 p.m.).

🎭 One more weekend

📅 9 Sep: microtheater PHOTO 51 in Can Xoroi. Sep 12: IV Trobada of Colles de Xeremiers in the square.

ℹ️ Things to keep in mind: Due to the risk of fire, there will be no fireworks this year. Chairs for the al fresco dinner cost €2 and can be reserved at the Town Hall.

Two and a half weeks of tradition, art and good atmosphere in one of the most beautiful villages in the Serra de Tramuntana.

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Festes de la Mare de Déu 2026 - Galilea
28 aug - 12 sep
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Galilea, Mallorca's smallest village, dresses up for its biggest party: the Festes de la Mare de Déu 2026, days of reunion, tradition and community entirely organised by volunteers from the Amics de Galilea association. 🎉🥁

📅 From 28 August to 12 September 2026

📍 Sa Plaça, Galilea (Puigpunyent)

🎟️ Free programme, open to everyone

⭐ Highlights

👹 29.08 - Dimoni de Neu (Snow Demon) comes out, with bell ringing and the raising of the festival banner.

🍷 30.08, 9 pm - Children's embutar and, a few days later, 04.09, 10 pm - Embutar, Galilea's emblematic game.

🎪 06.09 - Gran Revetla street party with Mercurio Retrógrado, Aftersuns and DJ Kavot.

👗 28-30.08 - Decorated house contest, with prizes, entries accepted until 8 September.

🍽️ 12.09, 9 pm - Closing Festó, a shared dinner among neighbours.

🗓️ Day-by-day programme

Note: the whole programme is held in Catalan or Spanish.

Friday 28.08: table football tournament (5 pm) and ping-pong tournament (6.30 pm), pétanque on the sand (8 pm) and Galilea Karaoke Night with Etxem de Lloca (10 pm), Sa Plaça.

Saturday 29.08: decorating the village entrance and street painting at s'Escopidor (10 am); vermouth with the Myotragus street band (11.30 am); bell ringing and raising of the festival banner with bagpipers (6 pm); the Dimoni de Neu comes out; opening address by Francisca Balaguer, Xisqueta (7.30 pm); Lindy Hop evening with Swingitaliamo (10 pm), all at Sa Plaça.

Sunday 30.08: children's workshop to make a plush Dimoni de Neu (10 am, advance booking required); swap market using local currency and cake sale for charity (10.30 am); children's embutar game, up to age 12 (11 am); Astronautes Estrellats show (noon); fruit triathlon (5.30 pm); popular dance with the Al-Mayurqa group (9 pm), Sa Plaça.

Wednesday 02.09: 30th-anniversary dinner of the Penya Mallorquinista de Galilea football fan club, advance booking required (8 pm), Sa Plaça.

Friday 04.09: nature connection session at Sa Mola Gran (9 am, advance booking required); traditional games: skittles, sack races, tug of war, slingshot and spinning tops (10 am); beach volleyball tournament on the sand court (6 pm); photo exhibition from the former Terra Alta youth club, with a slideshow (6-8 pm, on the 4th, 5th and 6th); dinner at the square (8 pm); embutar game for ages 13+ with the Xeremiers de Son Roca bagpipers (10 pm); music night with Pollo al Curry and Bou Lovers (midnight).

Saturday 05.09: kite flying at Sa Mola (10.30 am); bird nest-box workshop (11.30 am); bird drawing workshop with Aina Bonner (12.30 pm); salt jar workshop at the multipurpose building (6 pm); singles vs. married couples football match at the sports centre (6.30 pm); Gran Revetla street party with Mercurio Retrógrado, Aftersuns and DJ Kavot (11 pm), Sa Plaça.

Sunday 06.09: water castles and a children's pool at the sports centre (10 am, subject to water availability); 2nd chess tournament at the multipurpose building (11 am); 11th charity run/walk for Càritas, €5 entry (6 pm); Horabauxa party with DJ El Niño Alcalino (8.30 pm), Sa Plaça.

Monday 07.09: the Cucorba children's entertainment group's farewell tour (7 pm), Sa Plaça.

Tuesday 08.09: street parade with the Xeremiers de Son Roca (10 am); solemn mass with the Ball de l'Oferta offering dance by the Escola de Ball de Galilea, at the Immaculate Conception church (11 am); tribute to the village's elders with an aperitif (noon); theatre performance «Tanatori 3» by the Trencadissa company (8.30 pm), Sa Plaça.

Friday 11.09: stargazing evening with Amado Carbonell, president of the Mallorca Astronomical Observatory, at Sa Mola (11 pm).

Saturday 12.09: guided hike along the Rota de Son Cotoner, starting from s'Escopidor (9.30 am); closing Festó with a shared dinner and prize-giving for the house decoration contest (9 pm), Sa Plaça.

ℹ️ Good to know

The house decoration contest runs from 28 August to 8 September; prizes are awarded at the Festó on 12 September (1st prize €100, 2nd prize €50, five participation prizes of €20 each).

Several activities require advance booking: the Dimoni de Neu workshop (tallerinfantilag@gmail.com), the Sa Mola Gran nature session (custodis.samolagran@gmail.com by 31 August) and the football fan club dinner (Jaume Pujol, +34 608 531 330).

The water castles on 06.09 may be cancelled if there are water restrictions in the municipality; updates will be posted on Amics de Galilea's Facebook and Instagram.

A small village with a big party: tradition, community and plenty of fun in Galilea.

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Calvià
Cas Català and Illetes Festival 2026
11 sep - 13 sep
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Cas Català and Illetes send off the summer in style: three days of neighbourhood festivities in Plaza Conquesta, with bouncy castles, open-air cinema, 80s, 90s and 2000s music until three in the morning, and traditional Mallorcan games. 🥁🎶

Organised by the Cas Català Illetes Cultural and Sports Association together with Calvià Town Council. All activities are free.

🥁 CAS CATALÀ AND ILLETES FESTIVAL 2026

📅 Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026

📍 Plaza Conquesta, Cas Català, Calvià

🎟️ Free entry

🎪 Friday 11: children's party

🕐 6.00 - 9.00 pm — Play area and bouncy castles.

🕐 9.00 - 10.30 pm — Children's outdoor cinema with alfresco dinner: screening of Lilo & Stitch.

The bar will serve popcorn, crisps and sandwiches.

🎶 Saturday 12: 80s/90s/2000s party

🕐 8.30 - 10.30 pmRoberto DJ, for all ages.

🕐 10.30 pm - 12.30 amGintonics Band live.

🕐 12.30 - 3.00 amDJ Biel Martorell set.

Bar service with burgers, hot dogs and drinks at popular prices.

🪢 Sunday 13: popular and traditional games

🕐 6.00 - 8.00 pm — Traditional Mallorcan games: sack race, tug of war, egg-and-spoon race, Mallorcan bowls, handkerchief game, ring toss, stilt circuit, horseshoe throwing, bottle-cap games and group skipping.

Designed for children aged 6 to 12 and promoted by the Consell de Mallorca.

🏘️ A neighbourhood celebration

Cas Català and Illetes is one of Calvià's coastal villages, between Palma and Portals. Its September festival is among the last of the municipal calendar and works as a farewell to summer: a weekend when the square becomes a meeting point for residents and visitors alike.

ℹ️ Good to know: outdoor activities. For Friday's film screening, bring a chair or blanket. Parking in the area is limited. Activities are mainly in Spanish and Catalan, though music and games need no translation.

Three free days of music, cinema and games to close the summer on the Calvià coast.

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Bunyola
Sant Mateu Festivities 2026 · Bunyola
11 sep - 21 sep
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For eleven days in September, Bunyola celebrates Saint Mateu with one of those small-town programs where it seems like everyone participates. 🥁🎆

Of the September 11-21The municipality of Serra de Tramuntana brings together Mallorcan traditions, community dinners, concerts, children's theater, sports, and some events that are hard to find elsewhere. Yes: this is where the famous race is run. Corrected in Interior Clothing.

🥁 FESTIVALS OF SANT MATEU 2026

📅 From September 11 to 21, 2026

📍 Bunyola — Sa Plaça, Rafael Ramis Municipal Theater, parish church, Placeta de Sant Pere

🎟️ Most events are free

🎉 Friday 11 · Premiere Night

🔔 5:00 p.m. • Ringing of bells and throwing of sweets

🎪 18.00 h · Children's entertainment with Cucorba

📣 7:30 p.m. · Pregó de les Festes at the Rafael Ramis Municipal Theater, by the Club Es Pedal

🍴 21.00 h · Nit de Tapes en Sa Plaça con Corazón de Bolero

🏎️ Saturday 12 · Carretons and Sopar a la Fresca

🏃 10:00 a.m. · Multi-adventure in Can Gual

🏎️ 16.00 h · Carretons Course along the Camí de Sa Comuna

📷 18.00 h · Photography exhibition at Espai Climent Garau

🍽️ 20.30 h · Sopar a la Fresca con Grallalsac

🎶 00.00 h · Revetla with Ninfes, Apedua, The Song of Summer and DJ Marta

🌳 Thursday 17 · Pujada al Pi Ensabonat

At 6:00 PM in Sa PlaçaClimbing a greased log to the music of Grallalsac and Batucada Rebombori. Simple concept, much more difficult execution.

🎸 Friday 18 · Music in the street

🎭 17.00 h · Children's theater: Faules

🎶 7:30 p.m. · Grallalsac in the Placeta de Sant Pere

🎸 22.00 h · The Queen of Pop, tribute to La Oreja de Van Gogh, in Sa Plaça

🩲 Saturday 19 · XXII Correguda in Roba Interior

🛍️ 10.00 h · Second-hand market and Llatra Gathering

🩲 17.00 h · Correguda in Sa Plaça, with Batucada Saravá, pregó, prizes and live music from Gas Butano

🎶 Sunday 20 · Concerts and revetla

👵 10.30 h · Tribute to La Vellesa in the parish church

🎺 12.00 h · Bunyola Music Band in Sa Plaça

🎭 16.30 h · Children's Theatre: The Pied Piper of Hamelin

🎼 7:00 p.m. · Bunyola Polifònica Choir

💃 11:30 p.m. · Revetla with Dbaix, Islanders and DJ Kavot

💙 Monday 21 · Sant Mateu

🎶 09.30 h · Parade with the xeremiers of Grallalsac

🎯 11.00 h · Traditional games in Sa Plaça

💍 12.00 h · Correguda de Joies on the Costa de ses Monges

🏃 17.00 h · Pujada al Castellet

19.00 h · Solemn Mass of Sant Mateu

💃 21.00 h · Ball de bot with the Escola de Ball de Bunyola

🎆 00.00 h · Closing castle of focs

ℹ️ Recommendations: Bunyola is small and gets crowded, especially on the weekend of the Correguda. The train from Sóller stops in the village and is the most convenient option. Many events are in Catalan.

Dinner in the square, carts, pi ensabonat (a type of Mallorcan flatbread), underwear, and midnight fireworks. A real Mallorcan village festival.

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Selva
Santa Tecla Festival 2026 in Biniamar
12 sep - 23 sep
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Biniamar, the smallest village in the municipality of Selva, comes to a standstill for a whole week to celebrate its patron saint. Bagpipes, flags, open-air dances, a communal dinner, theater, and a closing fireworks display. 🥁🎆

The Festes de Santa Tecla 2026 They are held from September 16 to 23, with two preliminary events the previous weekend.

🎪 SANTA TECLA FESTIVITIES 2026

📅 From September 16 to 23, 2026 (preliminary events on the 12th and 13th)

📍 Biniamar, Selva: Plaça Major, Es Torrentet, Església Nova and Església de Santa Tecla

🎟️ Free admission events

🥁 The preliminary events

Saturday 12, 7.00 p.m. — Biniamar donates the sus. To the rhythm of xeremies and tamborí, the lords and ladies of the manor proceed to the church to hang the flag, in remembrance of the estates of Son Bassa, Son Llampaies, and Son Odre. The festivities conclude with a traditional dance, a barbecue of botifarrons (Catalan sausages), the Monkey Doo Swing Band, and a rum bonfire.

Sunday 13, 10:00 a.m. — Diada Motera. VIII Volta en Moto from Plaça d'Es Torrentet, arriving at Església Nova at 1:30 p.m., food trucks and DJ Galbert.

📅 The holiday week

Wednesday 16. Flag pose with CEIP Es Torrentet students (12:00 p.m.), fences with xeremies (7:00 p.m.), hydraulic rajola exhibition by Guillem Capó (7:30 p.m.) and Fiesta proclamation by Paco Carmona (8:00 p.m., Església Nova).

Thursday 17th. Science workshop (5:00 p.m.) and Showvision (9:30 p.m.).

Friday 18. Children's Holi Festival in Es Torrentet (6:00 p.m.) and Gran Verbena Nit Jove with Zapato Veloz, DJ Calderón and DJ Tereg (00:00 a.m.).

Saturday 19th. Children's and youth games with bouncy castles and playroom (5:00 p.m.), the musical The Little Mermaid (7:30 p.m.) and Santa Tecla Festival with Tomeu Penya & Geminis, DJ Oscar Romero and DJ Xiri & SamBerm (11:30 p.m.).

Sunday 20. Binivermut with Jaume Mas (12:00 pm), a tribute to the elderly with a solemn service (5:30 pm) and the musical The Scene (10:00 PM).

Monday 21st. Storytelling in the Library (5:30 p.m.) and bingo in the Plaça Major (8:30 p.m.).

Tuesday 22, 9:00 p.m. — Sopar Popular. Dinner prepared with dishes brought by local families; the Town Hall provides water, wine, and bread. Please bring your own plate, glass, cutlery, and napkin, and deliver your food to the Església Nova between 8:00 and 8:30 pm. Musical entertainment by Folux.

⛪ Wednesday 23rd: the day of Saint Tecla

Cercavila with xeremiers (11.00 a.m.), solemn office in the Església de Santa Tecla presided over by the bishop of Mallorca Sebastià Taltavull (11.30 a.m.) and popular refreshment. In the afternoon, Correguda de Joies on Pare Francesc Bonafé street (1:30 p.m.), children's entertainment with Cucorba Group (6:00 p.m.) and, at 9:00 p.m., the Grup de Teatre Aficionat de Biniamar stages On ets?by Toni Oliver i Garau. The festivities end with the pyromusical.

ℹ️ Recommendations: The events are spread across different locations throughout the town; it's advisable to check the specific venue for each one. The Town Hall reserves the right to change or cancel any event.

A week of festivities in one of the smallest and most welcoming villages in Raiguer.

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