Festivals in Baleares

The Bujots Massacre

The Bujots Massacre

9th April
Ciutadella de Menorca (Baleares)
Tradition
Discover a unique traditional Menorcan festival, where straw dolls representing well-known figures are shot down with blank-firing shotguns. A one-of-a-kind festival in the world celebrated in Ciutadella on Easter Sunday. Don't miss it!
Sant Pere festivities in Borles

Sant Pere festivities in Borles

From 23rd June to 29th June
Esporles (Baleares)
Festival celebrating the patron saint Sant Pere consisting of a week of activities and open-air dances. The traditional dance of La Filadora on 29th June stands out.

St. John and St. Peter in Mahón

From 23rd June to 2nd July
Maó (Baleares)
In St. John, 'festers' and bonfires are celebrated, while in St. Peter, the port of Mahón takes the spotlight. Enjoy traditional rituals, live music, parades, fireworks, and a festive atmosphere welcoming the summer.

Virgin of Carmen in Mahón

15th July
Maó (Baleares)
Enjoy the festivity of the Virgin of Carmen in Mahón with the moving boat procession, music concerts, and the charming atmosphere of the port. A maritime celebration full of tradition and devotion.

Sant Llorenç Festival in Alaior

From 12th August to 15th August
Alaior (Baleares)
In Alaior they celebrate the festivities in honor of San Lorenzo, among its various events include the Jaleos and the parade of floats.

Festes del rei En Jaume

From 29th August to 11th September
Calvià (Baleares)
Representation
Many years have passed since 1229 and the bay of Santa Ponça, which saw the arrival of the Christian ships, welcomes the first fortnight of September, our festival, the joy of many Calvianeros, Mallorcans and visitors who come to relive this historic event in a collective and participative celebration.

Dijous Bo

14th November
Inca (Baleares)
Market
A centuries-old celebration that combines tradition and fun. Originally a rural market, it is now a lively celebration with markets, games, and concerts. Its origin dates back to the 19th century and it is an emblematic event of the island.

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Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival

From 25th January to 18th February
Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las (Palmas (Las))
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Carnival
The Carnival of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the oldest and most renowned festivals, the streets are dressed up for the party, with lots of colour, music and joy in every corner.

The Endiablada

From 1st February to 3rd February
Almonacid del Marquesado (Cuenca)
The Endiablada
In February, Almonacid del Marquesado celebrates the festival of La Endiablada, where more than a hundred devils walk through the streets of the village with dances and jumps.

Botillo Exaltation Festival

From 1st February to 3rd February
Bembibre (León)
Botillo Exaltation Festival
In February, Bembibre (León) celebrates the Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo, a typical sausage from El Bierzo which becomes the protagonist of the event.

The Candlemas of Almendralejo

From 1st February to 4th February
Almendralejo (Badajoz)
The Candlemas of Almendralejo
Live the experience of being part of Las Candelas de Almendralejo, a ritual of purification in which the nights are illuminated by bonfires that eliminate all evil.

Traginers Festival in Balsareny

From 1st February to 4th February
Balsareny (Barcelona)
Traginers Festival in Balsareny
On the Sunday before carnival, the Fiesta de los Traginers is held, a tribute to the honourable work of the muleteer. A parade of horses and carriages takes place in the streets of Balsareny in a lively musical atmosphere.

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The San Fermines

From 6th July to 14th July
Pamplona/Iruña (Navarra)
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