There are many ways to discover Mallorca. One of the most authentic begins after sunset, when village squares once again become the place where everything happens.

Each summer, patron saint festivals fill the island with music, open-air dining and gatherings that bring together locals and visitors alike. Beyond the festive calendar itself, verbenas are an essential part of Mallorca’s identity, offering a unique opportunity to experience its most welcoming and Mediterranean side.

From July to September 2026, dozens of towns and villages across the island will once again host some of the most memorable nights of the summer. This is our guide to discovering them.

Which verbena should you choose depending on the experience you’re looking for?

For experiencing Mallorca at its most traditional

If you want to discover the island’s most authentic essence, it is well worth visiting some of Mallorca’s most deeply rooted local celebrations.

Pollença, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Serra de Tramuntana, combines heritage, tradition and an atmosphere that has preserved the distinctive character of northern Mallorca.

Binissalem, at the heart of the island’s wine-growing region, offers an opportunity to experience inland Mallorca, where village squares remain the true meeting place for both locals and visitors.

Bunyola, surrounded by nature and located just a few kilometres from Palma, retains the charm of a village that has preserved its traditions from one generation to the next.

For Combining Festivities with the Mediterranean Lifestyle

Some verbenas offer the perfect opportunity to enjoy Mallorca’s festive atmosphere with the sea as the backdrop.

Port d’Andratx has a particularly appealing atmosphere, where the harbour’s maritime character blends with long summer evenings by the Mediterranean.

Port de Sóller, framed by mountains and open to the sea, provides one of the island’s most distinctive settings.

Sant Elm and Colònia de Sant Jordi offer the chance to discover a quieter side of Mallorca, closely connected to nature and life by the sea.

To Discover Inland Mallorca

Far from the areas best known to international tourism, some villages have preserved a particularly valuable sense of authenticity.

Petra, Sineu, Llubí and Ariany offer the opportunity to experience a more rural and unhurried side of Mallorca, where local festivities remain an integral part of everyday life.

These celebrations may be less crowded, but they are deeply connected to the island’s local identity.

For Enjoying with the Family

Many verbenas are known for their warm and family-friendly atmosphere.

Campanet, Santa Ponça, Alaró and Santa Eugènia host celebrations where different generations come together, with activities for all ages and a welcoming atmosphere that encourages people to stay well into the evening.

July: The Great Nights of the Mallorcan Summer

July marks the beginning of Mallorca’s most vibrant verbena season. It is the month when village squares come back to life and many towns celebrate some of their most eagerly anticipated festivities.

Among the highlights are celebrations in Pollença, Alcúdia, Santanyí, Binissalem and Port d’Andratx, locations that reflect the rich diversity of landscapes and traditions found across the island.

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July Calendar

03 Petra · 04 Pina, Campanet, S'Aranjassa, Consell, Port de Sóller · 10 Campanet · 11 Llubí, Cala Rajada, Petra, Porto Cristo, Campanet, Port de Pollença · 16 Port d’Andratx · 17 Sa Pobla, Pollença, Pòrtol, Sa Ràpita · 18 Alcúdia, Binissalem, Ariany, Vilafranca, Santanyí, Porto Cristo, Pòrtol, Santa Maria · 23 Llubí · 24 Alcúdia, Algaida, Inca, Santanyí, Manacor, Lloret · 25 Sa Coma, Algaida, Inca, Santanyí, Manacor, Porreres, Llubí · 29 Inca · 30 Inca · 31 Artà, Pollença, Llubí, Vilafranca de Bonany, Santa Eugènia

August: Tradition Between the Tramuntana Mountains and the Mediterranean

If July marks the beginning of the season, August represents the heart of Mallorca’s festive summer. Celebrations take place across almost the entire island, from inland villages to coastal towns by the sea.

Sóller, Capdepera, Felanitx, Sant Joan and Sant Elm are just a few examples of how each municipality celebrates its patron saint festivities in its own distinctive way.

It is, perhaps, the best time to discover the remarkable cultural and geographical diversity that defines Mallorca.

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August Calendar

01 Sant Elm, Pollença, Santa Eugènia, Artà, Vilafranca, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Sineu · 02 Pollença · 06 Artà · 07 Selva, Capellans · 08 Llucmajor, Sant Llorenç, Alaró, Son Macià · 09 Sencelles · 10 Sineu · 12 Sant Llorenç · 14 Caimari, Campos, Puigpunyent, Sencelles, Can Picafort · 15 Consell, Can Picafort, Alaró, Inca, Porreres · 16 Porreres · 21 Sóller, Consell · 22 Sóller, Consell, Felanitx, Capdepera, Sant Joan · 23 Montuïri, Capdepera · 26 Felanitx, Estellencs · 28 Ariany, Moscari, S'Arracó, Sant Joan, Porto Cristo, Felanitx · 29 Lloseta, Moscari, Estellencs, Maria de la Salut, Binissalem, Son Sardina, Ariany, Porto Cristo

September: Summer Refuses to End

While much of the Mediterranean begins to say goodbye to the summer season, Mallorca keeps its festive calendar alive throughout the first weeks of September.

The celebrations in Santa Ponça, Bunyola, Sóller, Palma and Binissalem extend the summer atmosphere during one of the most pleasant times of the year to explore the island.

Temperatures become milder, the light begins to change and the villages return to a gentler rhythm after the busiest months of the season.

It is also one of the best times to enjoy Mallorca’s verbenas from a more relaxed perspective, appreciating not only the celebrations themselves, but also the surroundings, architecture and local life that make them so special.

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Calendar september

03 Banyalbufar · 04 Fornalutx, Costitx, Santa Ponça, Lloseta · 05 Santa Margalida, Fornalutx, Costitx, Santa Ponça, Lloseta, Son Sardina · 06 Palma · 08 Maria de la Salut · 11 Sóller, Galilea · 12 Bunyola, Sóller, Galilea · 19 Binissalem, Bunyola · 25 Binissalem · 26 Binissalem, Lloret de Vistalegre

Verbenas are much more than open-air concerts or dates marked on the calendar. They offer an opportunity to discover a Mallorca that still gathers around its village squares, sharing conversations beneath strings of lights and celebrating the simple pleasure of being together.

Many people who choose to make the island their home discover that it is precisely these small everyday rituals that come to define their relationship with Mallorca. Patron saint festivals, weekly markets, open-air dinners and long summer evenings all form part of the Mediterranean lifestyle that makes the island far more than just a holiday destination.

MallorcaSite recommends discovering Mallorca’s verbenas as an authentic way to connect with local culture and experience the Mallorcan summer through tradition, community and the Mediterranean spirit that continues to make Mallorca an extraordinary place to live.