The Festes de Sant Antoni 2025 in Manacor are one of the most eagerly awaited events on Mallorca’s festive calendar. These celebrations, combining tradition, music, gastronomy, and popular culture, attract thousands of residents and visitors every year. In 2025, Manacor will once again come alive with an extensive program of activities, including barbecues, traditional dances, bonfires, and the iconic Beneïdes parade. Discover all the details here!
Program of the Festes de Sant Antoni 2025 in Manacor
Saturday, January 4
The official opening of the Festes de Sant Antoni 2025 will take place on Saturday, January 4, at 6:00 p.m. at Ca Na Vallespina, with the presentation of the program and a tribute to Damià Bauçà Puigserver “Pastureta”.
Tuesday, January 7
At 8:30 p.m. in Plaça Ramón Llull, the Patronat de Sant Antoni will host a popular barbecue, marking the start of the first festive activities. During this event, the dimonis will perform their first traditional dance, setting the festive mood for the celebrations.
Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10
The Teatre de Manacor will host two performances of the traditional Comèdia de Sant Antoni on Thursday, January 9, and Friday, January 10, at 7:30 p.m.
On Friday, January 10, the highly anticipated assaig dels goigs de Sant Antoni and a popular ximbombada will take place in Plaça de la Concòrdia. The Patronat will offer wine and mistela to attendees, who are encouraged to bring their ximbomba, bread for toasting, and a snack bag.
Saturday, January 11
Saturday, January 11, will be a family-oriented day, celebrating local culture. From 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the Claustre de Sant Vicenç Ferrer will host the 12th Children’s Drawing Exhibition and the 6th Paper Flower Workshop.
At 11:15 a.m., the cercavila dels sonadors de Sant Antoni will parade through the streets of downtown Manacor.
In the evening, at 7:00 p.m., another performance of the Comèdia de Sant Antoni will take place at the Teatre de Manacor.
Sunday, January 12
On Sunday, January 12, the Auditori de Manacor will host Les músiques de Sant Antoni IV, a concert by the Banda de Música de Manacor in collaboration with the Agrupació Sa Torre. There will be two performances: at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Monday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 15
On Monday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 15, following mass, the assaig de completes will take place at the Parròquia de la Mare de Déu dels Dolors, a tradition that prepares the community for the main celebration.
Thursday, January 16
Thursday, January 16, is one of the most important days of the Festes de Sant Antoni. At 2:15 p.m., the dimonis will leave Cas Baciner, marking the start of an exciting afternoon.
At 2:30 p.m., the ringing of bells and the dance of the dimonis will take place in front of the town hall. Afterwards, the dimonis and Patronat members will visit the participating bonfires.
At 7:30 p.m., the Cant de completes and the goigs de Sant Antoni will be held at the Parròquia de la Mare de Déu dels Dolors, accompanied by local choirs and the Banda de Música.
The day will end with the lighting of the first bonfire in front of the rectory and the ball de bot starting at 10:00 p.m. in Plaça Ramón Llull, featuring the group Galivança.
Friday, January 17
On Friday, January 17, Sant Antoni’s Day, the festivities will begin with the gathering of participants for the Beneïdes parade at 9:30 a.m. on Avinguda de Baix des Cós.
The Beneïdes parade will march through several streets in the town center, and the bonfire and Children’s Drawing Exhibition awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in Plaça Ramón Llull.
In the afternoon, the dimonis will visit the Hipòdrom de Manacor at 4:00 p.m. before starting their final round through the town streets.
The day will end with the last dance of the dimonis at 8:00 p.m. in Plaça de sa Bassa and the solemn mass in honor of Sant Antoni at 8:30 p.m. at the Parròquia de la Mare de Déu dels Dolors.
Experience the Festes de Sant Antoni 2025 in Manacor
The Festes de Sant Antoni 2025 in Manacor are a unique experience that blends tradition, music, and popular culture. Don’t miss the bonfires, the dances of the dimonis, and the Beneïdes parade, which are some of the most exciting moments of this celebration.
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