Palma heats up January with Sant Sebastià, the city’s patron saint. When demons roam the streets, bonfires light up the nights, and concert stages spring up between Gothic facades. At around the same time though, Sant Antoni takes over in the villages and other towns on the island. With individual festivals that are not only an important annual event for the locals but also a piece of their identity. Because every village celebrates in its own unique way. The Patron Saint of Animals Sant…
Sant Sebastià 2026: The Dragon Has Awakened
++++ Palma cancelled all celebrations on January 19 and 20 out of grief and solidarity with the victims of the serious train accident in Córdoba. ++++ Not even the icy wind sweeping across Plaça Cort this morning could cool the excitement. Children and parents packed the square, waiting for the Drac de na Coca to awaken from his long winter sleep. And awaken he did. Gegants and Capgrossos welcomed Palma’s beloved dragon back, with stories, dance, and the rousing rhythm of the batucadas. It’s…







