The Porto Cristo Carme Festival 2026 returns with an extensive programme of events that will transform this charming seaside town into one of Mallorca’s main summer destinations for culture, entertainment and tradition. From 7 to 19 July, residents and visitors can enjoy concerts, family activities, sports, popular culture and the traditional maritime procession in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, one of the island’s most moving and symbolic celebrations.

Organised by the Manacor Town Council, the festival will once again fill the Passeig de la Sirena, Porto Cristo Beach, Plaça de l’Aljub and other iconic locations with activities for all ages.

When is the Porto Cristo Carme Festival 2026?

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  • Dates: 7–19 July 2026.
  • Location: Porto Cristo (Manacor, Mallorca).
  • Admission: Most activities are free of charge.

Porto Cristo Carme Festival 2026 Programme

Tuesday, 7 July

The festivities officially begin with the traditional batucada parade and the opening speech.

  • 7:30 pm – Contratemps Batucada.
  • 8:00 pm – Opening speech by Jostissi de Carreró (Municipal Office).

Wednesday, 8 July

  • 8:00 pm – Concert by the Porto Cristo Municipal Music School featuring the choirs of Manacor and Porto Cristo together with the instrumental ensemble. Venue: Mare de Déu del Carme Church.

Thursday, 9 July

  • 11:00 am – Children’s storytelling: El follet blavet (Porto Cristo Library).
  • 7:00 pm – Gathering for the Night Race.
  • 7:30 pm – Warm-up session.
  • 8:00 pm – Start of the Porto Cristo Night Race.
  • After the race, music on the beach until midnight.

Friday, 10 July

  • 11:00 am – Storytelling session: Stories to Change the World.
  • From 11:00 am – Porto Cristo Night Fair along Passeig de la Sirena, Plaça de l’Aljub and the town centre.
  • 8:00 pm – Francesc Ramis Memorial Concert featuring Maria Antònia Roses Trio.

Saturday, 11 July

  • 6:00 pm – 1:00 am – Horabauxa party with Aleix Callejo, DJBJ, Sergi Ales and Felip Duran.
  • 7:30 pm – Human tower performance by Els Al·lots de Llevant.
  • 9:00 pm – Tutto Opera concert at the Drach Caves featuring Airam Hernández, Maga Cloquell, Toni Gomila and Jesús Fernández.

Sunday, 12 July

  • 7:00 pm – Judo demonstration.
  • 9:00 pm – Concert by the Manacor Concert Band.

Monday, 13 July

  • Beach penalty shoot-out tournament.
  • Children’s play area.
  • Line dancing.
  • Open-air children’s cinema.

Tuesday, 14 July

  • Drawing exhibition.
  • Diverbauxa water and foam party with children’s DJs.
  • Chess tournament.
  • Screening of Porto Cristo. The Sea, Our Culture.

Wednesday, 15 July

  • Youth activities on the beach.
  • Opening of the Gin-Art collective exhibition.
  • Children’s yoga session.
  • 10:00 pm – Remember the 80s concert featuring El Hombre de los 80 and Jonny Pub DJ.

Thursday, 16 July | Our Lady of Mount Carmel Day

The festival’s main day is centred around one of Mallorca’s most cherished traditions.

  • 7:00 pm – Solemn Mass.
  • Floral offering.
  • Traditional maritime procession in honour of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Friday, 17 July

  • Homemade raft competition.
  • Porto Cristo Balla dance performances by local academies.
  • Guided tour: Porto Cristo. The Sea, Our Culture.
  • Traditional Mallorcan Ball de Bot with Tramudança and Galivança.

Saturday, 18 July

  • Second-hand market.
  • 10:00 pm – 4:00 am – Grand Revetla party featuring Aftersuns, Lola’s and Felip Duran.

Sunday, 19 July

The festival concludes with one of the most anticipated nights of the summer.

  • 9:30 pm – Children’s Correfoc.
  • 10:30 pm – Main Correfoc by Manafoc.
  • 11:45 pm – Grand fireworks display.

Festival highlights

The programme includes several must-see events, including the traditional maritime procession on 16 July, the Tutto Opera concert inside the spectacular Drach Caves, the Night Fair, the Remember the 80s concert, the Grand Revetla and the spectacular Correfoc with fireworks that brings the celebrations to a close.

Things to do in Porto Cristo during the Carme Festival 2026

If you’re looking for things to do in Mallorca in July 2026, the Porto Cristo Carme Festival is a fantastic opportunity to experience the island’s maritime traditions while enjoying concerts, family-friendly activities, markets, sports and local culture in one of Mallorca’s most picturesque seaside towns.

With a programme designed for all ages and a festive atmosphere by the sea, the Porto Cristo Carme Festival once again stands out as one of the must-attend summer celebrations in Mallorca.