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Festes de Sant Sebastia

Celebrations in honour of the patron saint of Palma

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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 Sebastiร  Petit, a kid's party with live music, workshops and other activities for the little ones).

Sant Sebastiร  2025 celebrations in Palma kick off officially on January 10. 

Here are the highlights. 

Opening Concert (January 17)
Kick off the festivities with Midnight Walkers and La Casa Azul in Plaza de Espaรฑa.
When: Friday, January 17, 20:00โ€“02:00
Where: Plaza de Espaรฑa, Palma

Two Tardeos (January 18)
When: Saturday, January 18, 18:00โ€“00:00
Plaza de Cort: Dance to electronic beats with four DJs.
Plaza Mayor: Enjoy three live verbena-style performances.

Revetla de Sant Sebastiร  (January 19)
Celebrate with bonfires (โ€œfogueronsโ€), communal barbecues (โ€œtorradorasโ€), and live music in the streets in the evening. 

Dรญa de Sant Sebastiร  (January 20)
Public holiday in Palma; many businesses closed, but shops in other towns remain open.

Correfoc (January 26)
Donโ€™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). 

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