The Son Macià Festivities 2026 will officially take place from Friday, 31 July to Saturday, 15 August, although the programme includes an opening event on Thursday, 30 July. For more than two weeks, this village in the municipality of Manacor will host children’s activities, sport, music, folk dancing, gastronomy and some of its best-known traditions.
Highlights include the Diada de Fogons, the Nit de la Cervesa, the Gran Revetla, the Campionat Mundial d’Estràngol, the Cercada de Gambosins and the 40th Fira de Son Macià, which will take place on Friday, 14 August.
When are the Son Macià Festivities 2026?
The festivities will run from 31 July to 15 August 2026, with the final day coinciding with the feast of the Mare de Déu Assumpta.
The programme will, however, begin on Thursday, 30 July with the traditional decoration of the square, houses and streets of Son Macià.
Son Macià Festivities 2026 programme
Monday, 3 August
18:00. 3×3 basketball tournament
Venue: sports area.
Tuesday, 4 August
18:30. Children’s party
Workshops, traditional games and an area for children aged between zero and three.
Organisers recommend bringing a bicycle and clothes that can get dirty.
Wednesday, 5 August
18:00. Family foam party
Participants should wear suitable clothes and footwear to prevent slipping and bring their own water pistols.
Venue: sports courts.
20:00. Talk on mental health
The session, entitled Dialoguem Obertament de Salut Mental —“Let’s Talk Openly About Mental Health”— will be led by:
- Valeria Fassina, pharmacist.
- Sandra Gálvez, clinical psychologist.
- Jasmine Morgan, psychiatrist.
Venue: Centre Cívic.
Thursday, 6 August
20:00. Gymnastics and line-dancing exhibition
Demonstration by the Associació de Persones Majors de Son Macià.
The evening will also include a Nit de Tapes.
22:00. Line dancing
Performance with Pepa Guardiola.
Food will be available from the festival bar.
Friday, 7 August
20:30. Nit de la Cervesa
The beer night will feature:
- Island Brew Mallorca.
- Forastera Cerveza Artesana.
- Breaking Brou.
- Brusca Brewpub.
- El Búho Hidromiel.
Music will be provided by 1na Més. Food will also be available from the festival bar.
Saturday, 8 August
08:00. Pétanque
Venue: pétanque courts.
16:00. Clay pigeon shooting
Venue: Sa Marina shooting range.
Participants must hold a valid federation licence.
20:00. Dance show
Performance by Estudi Dansa Rensi Limani.
22:30. Gran Revetla de Son Macià
The main open-air dance night will feature performances by:
- The Margarettes.
- 4L.
- Aftersuns.
- DJ Lozano.
Food will be available from the festival bar.
Sunday, 9 August
17:30. 26th Campionat Mundial d’Estràngol
A new edition of one of the most unusual competitions in the Son Macià festivities programme.
Venue: Carrer de Sant Jaume.
Monday, 10 August
18:00. Son Macià football get-together
A friendly football match open to children and adults.
Venue: football ground.
21:00. Presentation of the book Memòries de Son Macià. Son Macià i jo
Presentation of the book by Francesc Vaquer Nicolau.
Images from festivals and fairs held in previous years will then be screened.
Tuesday, 11 August
19:00. Children’s entertainment
Show by Colla Pirata.
Wednesday, 12 August
18:30. Cercada Popular de Gambosins
A new edition of this popular community search associated with the Son Macià festivities.
Friday, 14 August
19:00. 40th Fira de Son Macià
The Son Macià fair celebrates its 40th edition in 2026.
19:30. Parade of giants and smaller giant figures
The Gegantons de Son Macià will take part, accompanied by the Gegants de Manacor and the Colla de Xeremiers i Fabioleres de Son Macià.
21:00. Ball de bot
Mallorcan folk dancing with performances by Jai de sa Barraqueta and Guitarró Esqueixat.
Saturday, 15 August
20:00. Solemn Mass in honour of the Mare de Déu Assumpta
The celebration will be attended by Macià and Maciana and the Colla de Xeremieres i Fabioleres de Son Macià.
20:30. Tribute to senior residents
Recognition of Son Macià residents aged over 70.
Sponsored by the Associació de Persones Majors de Son Macià.
21:30. Theatre
Performance of the comedy Sa fosca de s’univers by Argelagues Teatre.
The programme will conclude with a refreshing and sweet finale.
Where will the activities take place?
Unless another venue is specifically stated in the programme, all events will take place in Son Macià’s main square.
Other activities will be held at the Centre Cívic, the sports area, the pétanque courts, the football ground, the Sa Marina shooting range, Carrer de Sant Jaume and the sementer field.
Highlights of the Son Macià Festivities
The programme brings together activities for a wide range of audiences. These are some of the main dates:
- 1 August: Diada de Fogons and Horabauxa.
- 7 August: Nit de la Cervesa.
- 8 August: Gran Revetla.
- 9 August: Campionat Mundial d’Estràngol.
- 12 August: Cercada Popular de Gambosins.
- 14 August: 40th Fira de Son Macià.
- 15 August: Mare de Déu Assumpta celebrations and closing events.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Son Macià Festivities 2026?
The festivities will officially take place from 31 July to 15 August 2026, although the programme begins on 30 July with the Empaperinada de la plaça.
When is the Fira de Son Macià 2026?
The 40th Fira de Son Macià will take place on Friday, 14 August from 19:00.
When is the Gran Revetla de Son Macià?
The Gran Revetla will take place on Saturday, 8 August at 22:30, with The Margarettes, 4L, Aftersuns and DJ Lozano.
Are there activities for children?
Yes. The programme includes a children’s party on 4 August, a foam party on 5 August, a performance by Colla Pirata on 11 August and the Cercada Popular de Gambosins on 12 August.
Where will the events take place?
Unless another venue is specifically indicated, the activities will take place in Son Macià’s main square.
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