The Fiesta Sant Sebastià is one of the biggest festivals in Mallorca. It takes place every January to celebrate the patron saint of the capital, Saint Sebastian.
The city celebrates with cultural activities, sports events, lots of entertainment for children (especially at Sant Sebastià Petit, a kid's party with live music, workshops and other activities for the little ones).
Here are the highlights.
The weekend leading up to (January 15-18): Family-focused events, concerts, and Tardeos (afternoon parties).
Opening Concert (January 17)
Kick off the festivities with Midnight Walkers and La Casa Azul in Plaza de España.
When: Friday, January 17, 20:00–02:00
Where: Plaza de España, Palma
Two Tardeos (January 18)
When: Saturday, January 18, 18:00–00:00
Plaza de Cort: Dance to electronic beats with four DJs.
Plaza Mayor: Enjoy three live verbena-style performances.
Revetla de Sant Sebastià (January 19)
Celebrate with bonfires (“foguerons”), communal barbecues (“torradoras”), and live music in the streets in the evening.
Día de Sant Sebastià (January 20)
Public holiday in Palma; it's the feast day, many businesses closed, but shops in other towns remain open.
Correfoc to be confirmed closer to the event
Don’t miss the fire run as demons parade with fireworks in a spectacular display of light and sound.
There are also exhibitions, music, guided tours and parades for the duration of the festival. Find all the details in the official programme (available about a week before the event).
