Fiestas in Alcudia

In keeping with the rest of Mallorca, Alcúdia is strong on its folk & religious traditions, and there are several fiestas and events throughout the year that maintain these traditions, some of which, e.g. Three Kings and Carnival, are observed elsewhere in Catholic countries but which have their own local flavour.

"Giants at the Fiesta of Sant Jaume"

EASTER/HOLY WEEK 2013 - ALCÚDIA/PUERTO ALCÚDIA

Thursday, 28 March:

19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Last Supper.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Friday, 29 March:

10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: "Hora Santa". Meditation on the mysteries of Christ.

19:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Passion and the death of Christ.

21:00 Alcúdia: Procession.

Saturday, 30 March:

19:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

22:00 Alcúdia: Celebration of the Vigil.

Sunday, 31 March:

09:00 Alcúdia: Procession of the Discovery in front of the town hall followed by the solemn celebration of the Eucharist.

10:30 Puerto Alcúdia: Procession and solemn mass.

12:00 Alcúdia: Mass.

20:00 Puerto Alcúdia: Mass.

20:30 Alcúdia: Mass.

Tuesday, 2 April:

13:00 Sanctuary of La Victoria: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

Sunday, 7 April:

13:00 Sant Martí Cave, Puerto Alcúdia: Picnic, celebration of the Eucharist and lunch.

EASTER/HOLY WEEK 2013 - POLLENSA/PUERTO POLLENSA

Thursday, 28 March:

18:00: Mass for the Last Supper. Puerto Pollensa.

19:00: Mass for the Last Supper. Pollensa parish church.

21:00: The procession of blood from C. Antoni Maura and the Plaça Major and then streets of Pollensa back to Antoni Maura. Enactments of the Passion in the Plaça Major, Plaça Sant Jordi, on the Calvari and by the convent. Followed by the celebration of Easter at Pollensa parish church.

Friday, 29 March:

18:00: Liturgy for the Passion and the death of Christ. Puerto Pollensa. 18:30 at Pollensa parish church.

21:00: Descent and procession of the crucifix. Calvari steps, Pollensa. And sermon for the solitude of Mary Magdalene by Pollensa parish church.

Saturday, 30 March:

21:30: Solemn vigil for Easter. Puerto Pollensa. 22:00 at Pollensa parish church.

Sunday, 31 March:

11:00: Solemn mass. Puerto Pollensa.

11:15: Procession of the discovery and solemn mass for the resurrection at Pollensa parish church.

Monday, 1 April:

12:30: Solemn mass and performances by Corda Amarada and Aires de la Cala at the sanctuary of Puig Maria.

15:30: Singing of the "salve" in celebration of the Virgin Mary.

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SANT JOAN FIESTAS 2013 - MURO

Thursday, 13 June:

19:00: Concert by students of the Miquel Tortell School of Music. Place: Convent church.

Friday, 14 June:

21:30: Oration for the fiestas by the children's troupe Cucorba. Followed by performances by the Miquel Tortell Choir and the Miquel Tortell Orchestra and School of Music Choir. Convent cloister.

Saturday, 15 June:

10:30-14:00: Water park party. In front of the town hall.

21:30: Sant Joan horse spectacular. Bullring.

Monday, 17 June:

21:00: Open-air supper and popular dance with Revetla d'Algebelí and the pipers Es Reguinyol.

Tuesday, 18 June:

21:30: "40 Voltes" (40 laps) celebration. Races for children and bike races. Musical accompaniment by the band of music Unió Artística Murera.

Wednesday, 19 June:

19:00: Children's party with Cucorba. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Friday, 21 June:

16:00-22:00: Treasure hunt for over-12s. Sports arena.

22:30: Fire run by the Demons de Sa Pedrera de Muro. Convent cloister.

21:00-24:00: Tapas route.

Saturday, 22 June:

10:00: Aquatic treasure hunt party. Ages 6-10, 11-16 and 16+. Swimming pool at the sports centre.

19:00: Concert by the Música Unió Artística Murera and Banda de Música de Marratxí bands. Convent cloister.

00:30: Flower Power. Abba tribute plus DJs Juan Campos, Gaspar Sampol and Xavi Reina. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Sunday, 23 June:

12:00: Selection of bulls for the bullfight. Bullring.

19:00: Bullfight with Roberto Armendariz, Juan Bautista and El Capea.

22:30: Performances by Orquestra Tramuntana, Victoria Maldi and Jaume Anglada. Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

Monday, 24 June (Sant Joan):

11:30: Procession of floats, accompanied by the pipers Es Reguinyol and giants Joan and Toni. From Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

12:00: Solemn mass, organ recital by Mario Duella and hymns by the Miquel Tortell Choir.

22:00: Special performance of "Merche". Plaça Comte d'Empúries.

24:00: Fireworks at Sa Riba.

(Note that there are other events taking place, such as sporting ones, that are not listed here.)

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POLLENSA FESTIVAL 2012

The festival, in its 51st incarnation this year, has broadened its scope to be more of an arts festival. Concert times are normally 22.00.

Music programme:

Friday, 6 July:

Balearics Symphony Orchestra. Director Josep Vicent. Romeo and Juliet (Prokofiev); Foster's Symphony (Joan Valent, director of the festival). Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 50-40-30 euros.

Saturday, 14 July:

Francesco Tristano (piano - works by Tristano, Frescobaldi, Bach and Cage). Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 30-25-20 euros.

Saturday, 21 July: Sevilla Baroque Orchestra. Director Pablo Valetti. (Locatelli, Handel, Avison, Bach). Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 45-35-25 euros.

Saturday, 4 August:

Michael Nyman (piano), Marie Angel (soprano). "Body Parts" by Michael Nyman. Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 50-40-30 euros.

Saturday, 11 August:

The Complex Baroque. Director Ricardo Minasi, narrator Donna Leon, "Venetian Curiosities". Stories by Donna Leon and music by Vivaldi. Prices: 45-35-25 euros.

Saturday, 18 August:

The World Orchestra. Director Josep Vicent. (Beethoven and Tchaikovsky). Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 50-40-30 euros.

Tuesday, 21 August:

Soloists of The World Orchestra. Quartets by Beethoven. Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 20-15-10 euros.

Thursday, 23 August:

The World Orchestra Brass Ensemble. Music of the 20th century. Hotel Formentor. Free but limited. Invitation can be obtained seven days before from the Colonya bank in Pollensa.

Friday, 24 August:

Concerts on the streets of Pollensa featuring soloists from The World Orchestra and students from the Pollensa music school. Free.

Saturday, 25 August:

The World Orchestra. Director Josep Vicent. (Beethoven and Dvorak). Sant Domingo cloister. Prices: 50-40-30 euros.

Tickets can be purchased over the internet or by phone from tickmaster.es (902 15 00 25) or from the festival office (Sant Domingo) and on the day at the Sant Domingo cloister.

Discounts apply for multiple bookings; 50% discount for under-14s; 10% discount for Pollensa residents.

Exhibition of plastic arts:

Saturday 14 July to Saturday 25 August: sculptures by Joan Cortés.

Music in cinema:

Open-air film projections of original soundtracks by Joan Valent presented by their directors:

Wednesday, 18 July:

"La Chispa de la Vida" (Alex de la Iglesia)

Thursday, 19 July:

"Dictado" (Antonio Chavarrías)

Friday, 20 July:

"Carta a Eva" (Agustí Villaronga)

These take place on the town hall terrace.

Friday, 3 August:

Michael Nyman, Joan Valent and Ludovic Bource converse with their pianos about music in the cinema. Hotel Formentor.

Wednesday, 15 August:

"The Artist". Projection of the film, presented by Ludovic Bource, composer of the original soundtrack and 2011 Oscar winner. Town hall terrace.

Entrance to the music in cinema is free but invitations have to be obtained seven days before from the Colonya bank in Pollensa.

Literature:

Course on the crime novel. From Agatha Christie to the current day.

Monday, 6 August to Friday, 10 August:

The participation of many crime novellists and writers. Events hall, Colonya Caixa bank, Pollensa.

Monday, 6 August.

Lecture by Rosa Novell and Eduardo Mendoza. Son Brull Hotel. Entrance is free but invitations have to be obtained seven days before from the Colonya bank in Pollensa.

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SANT PERE FIESTA / FIRA DE LA MAR 2012 - Puerto Pollensa

Thursday, 28 June:

19.00: Street procession with the Pollensa drums and bugles.

20.00: The "Sardinada" (sardine BBQ). The old pier.

21.30: Havaneres (Cuban sea songs) plus Mallorcan songs performed by Norai and with some burnt rum.

Friday, 29 June:

11.00: Solemn mass. Followed by the presentation of a commemorative poster for 100 years of the local fishermen's brotherhood created by artist Joan Bennassar. The old pier.

14.00: Lunch on behalf of the brotherhood at the nautical club.

21.00: Farmers' folk dance with Aires de la Cala and the Orats pipers.

Saturday, 30 June:

18.00: Dignitaries arrive for opening of the Fira de la Mar (sea fair).

18.00-21.00: Demonstration of fishermen's craft and knot-making.

22.00: Concert by the orchestra Moon. The old pier.

Sunday. 1 July:

11.00-13.00: Tapas sampling via the Tapas Route of Puerto Pollensa.

11.00-13.00: Demonstration of fishermen's craft and knot-making.

19.30: Street procession with the giants and big heads of Pollensa "L'Esbart de Sant Jordi", accompanied by the Orats pipers.

20.00: Children's party with Flip i Flop. Ice-creams from Gelats Valls.

22.00: Fire spectacle, leaving from the old pier and along the Paseo Anglada Camarassa.

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SANT PERE FIESTAS 2012 - PUERTO ALCUDIA

Saturday, 23 June:

10.00: Sandcastle competition. Xara beach by the marina.

10.00: Table tennis tournament (juniors). Tournament sign-up before 21 June; call 971 545 289. Takes place at the Hort dels Fassers school gym.

10.00: Beach volleyball tournament. Tournament sign-up, call 629 648 114. Sports beach, Cuidad Blanca.

16.00: Table tennis tournament (seniors). Tournament sign-up before 21 June; call 971 545 289. Takes place at the Hort dels Fassers school gym.

17.00: Skating tournament "Anglet shop". Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

20.30: Exhibition of modern ballroom dancing. With the Alcúdia school of modern ballroom. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

23.30: Pirate party for Sant Pere. DJs Two Many Cifres and Dany Valen. Sports arena.

Sunday, 24 June:

16.30: Beach volleyball finals. Sports beach, Ciudad Blanca.

19.30: Popular folk dance with Sarau Alcudienc and the groups Xaloc and Abeniara. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Monday, 25 June:

11.30: Swimming races. Public swimming-pool.

19.30: 21st anniversary of Alcúdia Radio. Walk from Es Clot beach into Alcúdia market square and then onto the Paseo Marítimo and a supper of trempó (Mallorcan salad).

20.30: Giants of Alcúdia welcome the walkers. Paseo Marítimo.

21.30: Exhibition of Zumba and Kangoo Jumps, led by Àngel Díaz, Alina Mocano and Arturo Redondo. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Tuesday, 26 June:

18.00: Children's party with bouncy castles and other attractions plus entertainment by the group Mallorca Festa. Tea and foam party. Plaça de Cas Vicari.

21.30: 17th festival of music bands - "Sa Nostra Terra" from Son Ferriol, from Sant Llorenç and Cardassar d'Alcúdia. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Wednesday, 27 June:

20.30: Karate exhibition with the Alcúdia karate school and club. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

21.00: Refreshments for senior citizens. Pensioners' home.

22.00: Theatre night. "Les flors músties". Free, Plaça de Cas Vicari.

Thursday, 28 June:

18.30: A grand evening of fables. Plaça de Gabriel Roca.

21.00: Sardine BBQ organised by the fishermen's brotherhood. And Nit d'Havaneres (Cuban sea shanties) with the group Sotavent. Old pier. Tickets for the BBQ cost one euro. It is recommended that people bring their own plates etc., though for two euros, plates and cutlery will be available. Burnt rum for everyone.

23.30: Pop-rock concert. Los Chicos de John Deere and Anegats. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

Friday, 29 June (Sant Pere):

11.30: Meeting of fishermen by the fishermen brotherhood's building, followed by procession with accompaniment by the Alcúdia band of music to the port's church.

12.00: Solemn mass.

14.00: Lunch in honour of retired fisherment at the Cases de Son Sant Martí.

19.00: Mass.

19.30: Procession with the image of Sant Pere, accompanied by fishermen and the Alcúdia band of music.

22.00: Eurovision Years. Music from the song contest with the Siurell Big Band. Plaça del Varador (Paseo Marítimo).

00.30: Grand fireworks display. On the beach by the marina.

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LA VICTORIA - CELEBRATION OF LA MARE DE DÉU 2012

Sunday, 1 July:

18.00: Races, the ascent to La Victoria from the Avenida Principes d'España in Alcúdia. Entry price two euros. Information, 651 890 949.

18.00: Children's whistling to La Victoria.

18.15: Start of the walk to La Victoria with the Alcúdia giants. From the Avenida Principes d'España in Alcúdia.

20.00: Celebration of the Eucharist.

22.00: Fritters and mistela (fortified wine) for all.

22.30: Party with the groups Tacàritx and Sarau Alcudienc.

00.30: Burnt run for all.

Monday, 2 July (Mare de Déu de la Victoria)

10.00: Rockets fired from the town hall and then procession with the Alcúdia band of music.

11.30: Arrival of dignitaries at La Victoria, accompanied by the Alcúdia band of music.

12.00: Eucharist with traditional offer of camomile.

12.30: Traditional jewel runs.

14.00: Paella for the benefit of maintenance work on the hospice. Tickets available from 10.00 from the hermitage.

16.30: Ball de bot with the Alcúdia band of music and showers of sweets and hazelnuts.

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VIRGEN DEL CARMEN FIESTAS 2012 - PUERTO POLLENSA

Thursday, 12 July:

17:00: Drawing workshop for children between the ages of 5 and 11.

20:30: Opening of the exhibition "The school of a time" (though it could also be of "a weather", I suppose). Whatever, an exhibition in the church hall.

21:00: Oration for the fiestas, on the history of education in Puerto Pollensa by Joan Aguilar Suau. The church.

21:45. Concert by the Corda Amarada.

Friday, 13 July:

18:00: Water attractions and kids' party - disco and foam. On the terrace of the centre by the square.

21:30: Procession with the Banda de Gaites de Noreña plus the Xeremiers Orats pipers and Aires de la Cala singers.

22:15: Traditional music by those mentioned above plus the Irish group Talamh. In the square.

Saturday, 14 July:

11:00: Children's games for those of all ages!! The square.

18:00: Bouncy castle and ice-creams. Only for children! The square.

20:30: Conference on the history of Puerto Pollensa's seaplane base. Neighbourhood association's centre.

23:00: The sailors' party. To five in the morning with DJs C&C and Music Factory. You have to go dressed as a sailor apparently. The square.

Sunday, 15 July:

18:30: Solemn mass followed by the procession and then flotilla with the images of Sant Pere (Saint Peter) and the Mare de Déu del Carme.

23:00: Pyrotechnic performance with the demons Dimonis Ca de Bou and drummers Ca de Bou. From the square along the front to La Gola.

24:00: Fireworks. At La Gola beach.

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SANT JAUME FIESTAS 2012 - ALCUDIA

Sunday, 15 July:

21:00: Oration for the fiestas by the local artist Ramon Company Forteza, followed by a concert by the Alcúdia choir. Place: Sant Jaume church.

Monday, 16 July:

17:00-19:00 or 19:00-21:00 (and then also on 17,18, 19 July at the same times): "How did the ancient Romans dress?" Try your hand at Roman tunic design at the Botiga-Taller d'Antònia Marquès in the Calle Hostal (number 4) off the market square. Price 35 euros including materials. Applications at this address or at Alcúdia's auditorium.

Tuesday, 17 July:

18:30: Children's party. Bouncy castles, foam party etc. Plus the group Mallorca Festa. In the market square.

20:00: Presentation of the book "L'home Provisional" by Lluís Maicas, followed by a concert by the chamber trio Haagse Trio (Fernando Santiago, cello, Aïda Borràs, flute, Nadia Frissen, violin). Can Torro library terrace.

22:30: Open-air theatre. The troupe Calabruix presents "Més a lloure que tancats". Free at the bullring.

Wednesday, 18 July:

21:00: Supper for Alcúdia's senior citizens. Dance and music with the group Flamers. Market square.

Thursday, 19 July:

19:00: Guided tour of the Pollentia Roman town.

21:00: Via Fora, the regular dramatisation of events in Alcúdia's history that takes place around the town's walls and starts from the Porta des Moll (the Port Gate in the market square).

Friday, 20 July:

19:00: Opening of the exhibition "Fràgil" by painter Jaume Sansó. The library. And opening of a sculpture exhibition, "Arrels de Mallorca" by Rafel Cifre. On the library's terrace.

20:00: Opening of an exhibition in honour of the Alcúdia artist Isabel Martorell who died this year. Can Fondo exhibition hall.

20:00: Start of the evening 3x3 basketball tournaments. Municipal sports centre.

22:00: Concert by La Musicalité, supported by Silencio Aparte and Rompiendo Cuerdas. Bullring. Free.

Saturday, 21 July:

16:00: Pigeon shooting. Cap Gros.

16:00: Start of the annual chess tournament. Applications up to 20 July via telephone, 971 545 289, between 21:00 and 23:00. Five euros entrance; free to local players. Place: Fundació Torrens.

18:30: Gymnastics display. Municipal sports centre.

The Second "We Are The City Of Pollentia" celebration:

10:00: Roman games. For children between the ages of six and ten. Applications to the Can Torró library from 16 to 20 July, tel: 971 547 311.

18:00-21:00: Disco with DJ Sergio for children to the age of 16. Passeig Pere Ventayol.

19:00: Roman hairstyling. Market square.

21:30: Julius Caesar's wedding. With the Circ Bover. Place: Pont de la Vila Roja, the red gate near the bullring.

23:30: Festa Capitolina in honour of the gods Jupiter, Juno and Minerva at the Campet de les Ànimes, Pollentia. DJs Two Many Cifres, Kike Space.

Sunday, 22 July:

10:00: Express triathlon. 100 metres swim, 10 minutes cycling on a cycling machine, one kilometre run. Place: Public swimming-pool. Entrance 3 euros - benefit to the Prodis organisation for the disabled.

18:30: Bullfight. Matadors Jesulín de Ubrique, Finito de Córdoba, Rubén del Pinar. Sales points, in addition to on the day at the bullring, Fonda Llabrés, Bar Ses Muralles and the Bar Plaça de Toros.

22:00: Folk dance and music with the Sarau Alcudienc school of ball de bot, the Sarau Alcudienc group and Lus Yerbatus from Asturias. Market square.

Monday, 23 July:

20:00: Presentation of artistic catalogue at the Sant Jaume church museum. Accompaniment by cello and violin duo. Place: Sant Crist chapel.

22:00: "Respon a 1000". Quiz on local culture and general knowledge. Market square.

Tuesday, 24 July:

23:00: Party with the groups Torrofort, Orquestra Zarza (with ballroom and line dancing) and Horris Kamoi. Market square.

Wednesday, 25 July (Sant Jaume):

11:30: Procession with the Alcúdia band of music.

12:00: Celebration of Sant Jaume. At the Sant Jaume church.

13:15: Traditional refreshments at the town hall.

22:30: Concert by the Alcúdia band of music. Plaça de la Constitució.

24:00: Grand fireworks display. Market square.

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SANTA MARGALIDA AND SANT JAUME FIESTAS 2011 - SA POBLA

(This is not a full listing of events, as there are also sports events etc. But these are the main events.)

Friday, 15 July:

19:00: Prayer for the fiestas. In front of the town hall.

Saturday, 16 July:

22:30: DISTRICTE 54 party with performances by Acuarius, 4L, DJ Peso and DJ Ximet. Plaça Major (goes on till 06.00).

Sunday, 17 July:

21:00: Popular dance. Plaça Major.

Monday, 18 July:

20:30: Fourth annual evening race. From the Plaça Major.

Tuesday, 19 July:

20:00: Opening of exhibition of memorabilia for AC/DC, Nirvana, The Beatles, The Who, Bruce Springsting (sic). Bar Casa Miss.

21:00: Fourth annual tortilla championship and open-air supper. Plaça Major.

Wednesday, 20 July (Santa Margalida):

12:00: Solemn mass. Oratory in Crestatx.

18:30: Procession with pipers.

19:00: Traditional jewel races. Plaça Major.

21:30: Concert by the Sa Pobla choir. Graduate school.

Thursday, 21 July:

20:30: Fifth annual solidarity walk, with pipers accompaniment; benefit for children in Belarus and Ukraine.

22:00: Poetry evening. Oratory in Crestatx.

Friday, 22 July:

22:00: Open-air cinema. Plaça Major.

Saturday, 23 July:

19:00: Western show in collaboration with Amics del Cavall (friends of the horse) de sa Pobla. By the sports centre.

20:30: Festival of music bands. Sa Pobla and Petra bands. Plaça Major.

22:00: Ballroom dancing show. Plaça Major

Sunday, 24 July:

21:00: Popular dance. Plaça Major.

Monday, 25 July:

20:00: Glosadors. Sa Congregació.

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PATRONA 2012 - POLLENSA

Tuesday, 24 July:

22:00: Palma Municipal Band "Orfeo Mayurca". Price: 5 euros. Sant Domingo cloister.

Thursday, 26 July:

14:00: Firing of rockets and ringing of bells. Followed by street procession with the Soldà bugle band. Plaça de Monti-sion.

20:00: Judo exhibition. Plaça Major.

20.30: Street procession with the band of drums and bugles.

21:00: Start of exhibition by new local artists. Club Pollença.

22:00: Oration for the fiestas and concert by the Pollensa band of music and then procession. Sant Domingo cloister.

Friday, 27 July:

10:00-19:00: Table games. Children's park in the C. Cecili Metel.

11:00: Choreographed show and musical "The Cats". Plaça Major.

18:45: Synchronised swimming display. Pollensa swimming-pool.

20:00: Semi finals and final for 3x3 basketball. Pollensa sports centre.

20:30: Opening of the exhibition "50 years of work on the Puig (hill)". Club Pollença.

22:00: Evening in honour of Miquel Costa i Llobera. Price: 1 euro. Sant Domingo cloister.

22:00: Ballroom dancing with Trio Brumas. Plaça Major.

23:45: Apron party (apron party!?). Toni Llobera (Deejaysgrup) and Balater. Ca la Gran Cristiana.

Saturday, 28 July:

18:30: Marxa Fresca (white party) for kids - five to fourteen. Plaça Vella.

18:30: Giants stand up. Via Pollentia.

19:00: Procession by the giants ending in Plaça de ca les Monnares.

19:30: Benefit party with supper, music and market. Joan March gardens.

20:00: Madrid, Barcelona and Betis football fan clubs tournament. Football stadium.

21:00: Trial bikes plus a Pollensa music group featuring the voice of Marian Oliver. C. de la Reina Maria Cristina.

21:30: Farmers' dance with the groups Sa Revettla de Sant Antoni and Racó de Tramuntana. Plaça Major.

22:00: Benefit concert by Cap Pela "Moon River". Price: 10 euros. Sant Domingo cloister.

Sunday, 29 July:

18:00-19:00/19:00-20:00: Benefit pedalada against cancer. Led by Rebeca Jiménez and Arturo Redondo. Plaça Major.

19:00: Documentary film about Sor Maria Rafela. Convent SSCC, C. de Mallorca.

20:00-21:00: Kangoo Jumps and Zumba, Led by Ángel Díaz and Alina Mocanu. Price 7 euros including t-shirt, drink and snack. Benefit for the national cancer association (Balearics division). Plaça Major.

22:00: Theatre with the group Terra Nostra. Price 5 euros. Sant Domingo cloister.

22:00-02:00: Party with Pollensa DJs. Plaça de ca les Monnares.

Monday, 30 July:

20:00: Football tournament. Football stadium.

21:00: Pollensa celebration presented by Neus Albis and Felip Munar (music, monologues etc.) Sant Domingo cloister.

21:30: Farmers' dance with Pollensa school of dance. Plaça Major.

Tuesday, 31 July:

18:00: Bouncy castle for kids to age five. Plaça Major.

19:00: Ice-cream for the kids. Plaça Vella.

22:00: Concert by Marti Saez and group. Sant Domingo cloister. Price 3 euros.

23:30-05:00: Marxa Fresca with DJs Tomeu Perelló, C&C Music Factory and Tomàs Mir. Plaça Major.

Wednesday, 1 August:

20:00: Procession with the Pollensa drums and bugles band and the Pollensa band of music.

21:00: Party for senior citizens. Sant Domingo cloister.

23:00: Party with the group Donde Estabas Tú. Plaça Major.

Thursday, 2 August:

05:00: Traditional Alborada throughout Pollensa and in the square in Puerto Pollensa.

11:00: Mass and dance by cossiers. By the parish church.

12:15. Cossiers dance. Plaça Major.

12:45: Prize giving at the Monti-sion church with performance by the Pollensa music band.

13:00: Refreshments for all. Town hall.

17:00: Procession with the drums and bugles of Soldà.

17:30: Procession with the image of La Patrona.

19:00: THE MOORS AND CHRISTIANS.

21:30. Thanksgiving. Song of joy by Costa i Llobera. Interpretation of the Alborada and "Visca Pollença" by the Pollensa music band. Fireworks (though not a full fireworks display). Plaça Major.

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MARE DE DÉU D'AGOST FIESTAS 2012 - CAN PICAFORT

Friday, 3 August:

19:00-23:00: Festival of sport (karate - keep fit - yoga). Plaça Cervantes

21:30: Audiovisual documentary on the island of Réunion. Library.

Saturday, 4 August:

09:30: Triathlon sprint. Plaça Cervantes.

15:00: Cycle race. From the municipal building.

18:00: Aquatic "megaramp". Sports centre.

20:00: Opening of exhibitions - paintings and handmade craft by adults and senior citizens of Can Picafort. Civic centre.

20:00: Coming together of batucada troupes. Gather in Avda. Josep Trias.

22:00: Ballroom dancing show. Plaça Cervantes.

Sunday, 5 August:

20:00: Sport masterclass (Zumba - ciclo - body-step). Plaça Cervantes.

21:00: Oration and prayer for the fiestas. Municipal building.

Monday, 6 August:

18:00: The soapy pole. Old port.

19:00: Jewel treasure races. Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Exhibitions - combating disease in Niger and a show of painted fans. Library.

20:00: Watermelon eating competition. Plaça Cervantes.

Tuesday, 7 August:

10:00: T-shirt painting. Children to the age of seven till 11:00, and at 12:00 children from the age of seven. Vora Mar primary school.

18:00: Mini tennis tournament. Sport centre.

20:00: Evening of fashion, street dance and rhythmic gymnastics. Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Benefit market. Plaça Cervantes.

Wednesday, 8 August:

18:00: Social tennis semi finals. Sports centre.

19:00: Football tournament (youth). Sports centre.

20:00: Children's party with the group Cucorba. Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Workshop for women with pelvic pain. Library.

21:30: Summer concert. Piano and voice (Joan Pastor Sureda and Álvaro Chávez) , then the Santa Margalida band of music. C. Marina.

22:00: Children's foam party. Plaça Cervantes.

22:00: Treasure hunt. Plaça de la Residència.

Thursday, 9 August:

10:00: Workshop for building sandcastles.

18:00: Finals of the social tennis tournament. Sports centre.

18:00: Sandcastle competition. Beach at the end of Avda. Josep Trias.

19:00: Football tournament (youth). Sports centre.

22:00: Open-air dinner with musical accompaniment. The town hall provides the tables, chairs and the drinks. Plaça Cervantes.

Friday, 10 August:

19:00: Procession. From Sante Fe hotel to the Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Mediaeval games. Plaça Cervantes.

19:00: Football tournament (youth). Sports centre.

20:00: Conference on martial arts and child development. Library.

23:00: Concert with bands Nada Que Objetar, Band-idos, Casa Rusa. C. Isaac Peral by Studio Bar.

Saturday, 11 August:

09:30: Open swim - gathering of cruisers - regatta. Old port.

18:00: Nordic walking to Son Serra de Marina and back. From and to Plaça Cervantes.

19:00: Ecology fair. Plaça Cervantes.

21:00: Bands of music festival. Parish church.

22:00: Auba night party - various bands and DJs. Sports centre. Free to residents of Santa Margalida (proof of address will be necessary). 16 euros otherwise.

Sunday, 12 August:

TBA: Regatta. Old pier.

17:30: Prizes for the regatta. Club Náutico.

18:00: Radio control model race. Industrial estate.

23:00: Demons fire run. From the marina to Plaça Cervantes.

Monday, 13 August:

19:00: Ball de bot. Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Art dance. Plaça Cervantes.

22:30: Dance open to all with performance by Aires Vileros. Plaça Cervantes.

Tuesday, 14 August:

19:00: Spectacular with music, dance and theatre. Plaça Cervantes.

20:00: Football tournament (youth). Sports centre.

22:30: Party with performances by Madò Pereta, Romàntics, Fénomenos Band. Plaça Cervantes.

Wednesday, 15 August (Mare de Déu d'Agost)

12:00: Traditional duck throwing and race. By the Hotel Mar y Paz.

20:00: Mass. Virgen de la Asunción church.

23:59: Grand fireworks and pyromusical display. Plaça Cervantes.

Thursday, 16 August:

21:00: Trivial pursuit quiz. By the Bar Puerto.

Friday, 17 August:

20:00: Party for the over-80s. Ball de Bot. Plaça Cervantes.

Saturday, 18 August:

09:00: Archery competition. Plaça Cervantes.

09:30: Beach volleyball tournament. Son Bauló beach.

18:30: Skate Anglet competition. Skate park.

19:00: Race and Nordic walking. From the sports centre.

Sunday, 19 August:

20:00: Benefit walk. From Plaça de la Residència.

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LA BEATA FIESTAS 2011 - SANTA MARGALIDA

Friday, 26 August:

10:00: T-shirt painting for children. Elionor Bosch College.

20:00: Opening of exhibition of graphics and sculpture by Andreu Maimó. Joan Mascaró i Fornés cultural centre.

21:00: Exhibition of photos by Santiago Stankovic. "Fuegos III", organised by the Demons of Hiachat. Cafeteria Sa Caseta.

22:30: Open-air fideua supper. Plaça de la Vila.

Saturday, 27 August:

14:30: "Festa des Batre". This is an event that has been revived this year and is dedicated to farming traditions and in particular hay-making. Features traditional Mallorcan dress, glosador "commentators" and more. Held at the Cases de s'Hort d'en Degollat.

18:30: Country fiesta. Pub Es Colomer.

22:00: Party (for older folk) with the group Yesterday. Plaça de la Vila

Sunday, 28 August:

17:30: Radio-control vehicles. In front of the Peugeot garage.

20:00: Welcome oration for the fiestas and concert by the Santa Margalida choir. Parish church.

Monday, 29 August:

18:30: Concert by the Bandeta d'Estiu. Plaça de la Vila.

19:00: Children and adult fashion parade. Plaça de la Vila.

Tuesday, 30 August:

19:00: Sport and keep-fit sessions. With rhythmic gymnastics, tai-chi and more. Plaça de la Vila and church square.

22:00: Poetry and wine. Pub Es Colomer.

Wednesday, 31 August:

16:00: Games for all ages. Plaça de la Vila.

19:45: Ball de Bot folk dance with the Santa Margalida school of Ball de Bot. Plaça de la Vila.

21:00: Benefit open-air supper. Price, 10 euros. Plaça de la Vila.

22:00: Dancing with accompaniment by Aires Vileros and Tramudança. Plaça de la Vila.

Thursday, 1 September:

19:00: Competition and parade of t-shirts for La Beata. Auditorium.

19:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Maria Antònia Barceló. Sala de Plens.

20:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Jordi Poquet. Sala de la Rectoria.

21:30: Playback contest.

Friday, 2 September:

18:30: Children's entertainment with the group Cucorba. Plaça de la Vila.

20:00: Ringing of bells and raising of the standard of the town and La Beata banner.

20:15: Opening of painting exhibition by Carles Bros. Sala de la Rectoria.

20:30: Concert by the Band of Music with music by John Barry, a one-time resident of Santa Margalida. Auditorium.

23:00: Fire run by the Demons de Hiachat.

24:00: Pop and rock with groups Anegats and Es Reboster then DJs. Plaça de la Vila.

Saturday, 3 September:

17:00: Traditional races with the accompaniment of pipers and whistlers.

19:30: Flowers for La Beata. Pipers and whistlers and music bands. Town hall.

20:00: Mass followed by street procession with the "relic" of Santa Catalina. Parish church and then streets.

21:30: Open air supper. Price up to ten euros. Calle Hostal.

22:30: Party with groups Mel & Sucre, Rodamons, La Loca-motora and DJs Puça and Butxe. And followed by processions with the local band of music through the town.

Sunday, 4 September (Day of La Beata):

08:00: Pipers and whistlers wake up the town.

10:00: Departure of the demons.

11:00: Mass. With Santa Margalida choir and band of music and ball de bot and pipers and whistlers. Parish church.

17:30: Floats and carriages.

19:00: Parade of bands of music and pipers.

21:00: The La Beata procession.

24:00: Party with groups Espais Verds and Los Gatos de Suset. Plaça de la Vila.

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VERMAR WINE FAIR AND FIESTA 2011 - BINISSALEM

Sunday, 11 September:

Fiesta de Sant Gall a Biniagual

18:30: The Jewel Race. 

19:30: Mass.

20:00: Ice-cream and biscuits for everyone followed by popular folk dance. 

Tuesday, 13 September:

21:00: Tapa Theatre. Supper, drink and spectacle; price 9 euros (also Wednesday, 14 September).

Wednesday, 14 September: 

21:00: Wine tasting. Place: Can Gelabert.

Thursday, 15 September:

20:30: Singer Tina Servera in benefit concert at the Bodegas Vins Nadal. 3 euros, includes tapa and glass of wine.

Friday, 16 September:

18:00: Welcome to the "Vermada". 

20:00: Reception of the "Vermadors" and "Vermadoras" (local young people selected as representatives of the fiestas). At the town hall with bagpipe accompaniment. 

20:30: Oration for the fiestas. At the parish church with choir as well.

Saturday, 17 September:

12:00: The great grape battle. By the town hall.

14:00: Lunch and party. At the church square.

Sunday, 18 September:

17:30: Grape-treading competition. Church square. 

21:00: Tapa Theatre. Supper, drink and spectacle; price 9 euros.

Monday, 19 September:

21:30: Glosadors competition. (The glosadors are singers/monolguists who offer satirical commentaries, often with the help of copious amounts of alcohol.) At the municipal theatre.

Tuesday, 20 September:

18:30: Wine tasting. At the headquarters of the regulator, C. Celler del Rei, 9. Price: 35 euros.

19:30: Dances of the world. Place: Graduate school terrace.

Wednesday, 21 September: 

20:00: Performance of "tall de vermadors", folk dance, singing and music. Rectory park.

21:30: International cuisine sampling at the covered parking area of the graduate school.

Thursday, 22 September:

21:00: Fideus de Vermar (fideus are noodles, so this is a dinner which requires obtaining tickets in advance (one euro) from 19:30 at Can Arabi where it takes place). Performance by the group Nightflight.

Friday, 23 September: 

08:00: Market at the graduate school parking.

20:30: Open-air supper in the streets of the town. One euro for a bottle of wine.

01:30: Fire run, demons and then drum and samba Batucada. Church square. 

Saturday, 24 September: 

09:45: Vermadors championship. Place: Bodegas José Luis Ferrer.

17:00: Parade of floats with accompaniment by pipers and music groups. 

18:00: Inauguration of the wine fair. Place: Rectory park

23:00: Party with performances by Orquestra d'Algaida, Indecisos, Dorian.

Sunday, 25 September: 

10:15: Arrival of dignitaries with pipers and giants. At the town hall.

10:30: Solemn mass. 

11:30: Grape-treading competition and dance by the Binissalem giants. Church square.

16:30: Free wine.

19:00: Popular dance. Church square.

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FIRA D'ALCUDIA / ALCUDIA FAIR 2012

(Events are shown with different locations but they are all in and around the market square, except the games at the Porta Punta Roja, which is by the bullring, and a couple of exhibitions at the auditorium.)

Friday, 5 October:

13:00: Alcúdia Radio broadcasts direct from the market square ahead of the fair. By the Porta des Moll.

17:00: Open day (more open late afternoon and evening) at the SARquavitae residential home for senior citizens.

18:00: Street procession with pipers and giants from the town hall.

18:30: Opening of the fair.

Local produce and wines of Mallorca - Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

Craft fair - Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria.

Exhibition of autumn embroideries - Fundación Torrens.

Mediaeval fair - On the Cami Ronda from the Porta des Moll school.

19:00: Opening of the exhibition: 25 years of Polidets. The Polidets kindergarten.

19:30: Openings of exhibition of mushrooms and fungi, "The fruits of the soil", of sculptures by Ramon Diaz Bennassar, of embroideries, and of photography by Martina Gómez Gual. All at Can Torro, C. Serra.

20:00: Opening of painting exhibition. Pep Manresa, "Expressive Lives". Can Fondo.

20:30: Opening of exhibitions of ceramics and artillery. Alcúdia Auditorium.

21:00: Home-cooking sampling. 4 euros per dish; 2 euros for a programme. Plaça de Carles V.

Saturday, 6 October:

10:00-22:00: The fair.

Local produce and wine, crafts (Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria). Agricultural machinery (Avinduda Prínceps d'Espanya). Mediaeval fair (Cami Ronda). IBANAT (indigenous plants and information about the IBANAT agency in Passeig Pere Ventayol).

10:00-13:00: Special programme by Alcúdia Radio. Porta des Moll.

10:00: Presentation of new aspects of the fair. Can Torro.

11:00-14:00: Traditional games (just like those of your parents). Pont de Porta de Roja.

12:00-17:00: Open day at the SARquavitae residential home for senior citizens.

16:30: Traditional children's party with satirical "big heads" S'Estol del Rei en Jaume with piper accompaniment. From the town hall.

18:30: Delivery of the book "S'Estol del Rei en Jaume" at Can Torro.

17:00-20:00: Special broadcast by Alcúdia Radio. Porta des Moll.

19:00: Presentation of the book "We Can Have Hope" (authors Javier Barba and Lucia Lacruz, "Podemos Tener Esperanza"). Can Torro.

19:00: Opening of the animals zone, including bulls, horse shows and indigenous species. Finca de l'Avinguda dels Prínceps d'Espanya.

21:00: Exhibition of hitching and mounting horses in the animals zone.

23:00: Re-live parties of the past. Dance along with groups The Flammers, Torrofort and music directed by Bernardi Vilalonga. Plaça de Carles V.

Sunday, 7 October:

09:00-22:00: The fair, mediaeval fair and animals zone. As Saturday. Plus ... Old cars and used parts (Passeig Pere Ventayol).

10:00: Arrival of town hall dignitaries with piper accompaniment.

10:00: Special programme by Alcúdia Radio. Porta des Moll.

10:00: Book crossing day (whatever this means; swapping books maybe?). Can Torro.

10:30: Horse spectacular. Western championship, pole bending, barrel, pony express. Animals zone.

11:00-17:00: Traditional games (just like those of your parents). Pont de Porta de Roja.

12:00-17:00: Open day at the SARquavitae residential home for senior citizens.

18:30: Ball de bot traditional dance and music. Sarau Alcudienc, Aires Sollerics and Abeniara. Plaça de Carles V.

The following are key dates for fiestas and fairs for the remainder of 2011. Information will be added as it is available. 

Pollensa Fair: 12-13 November