Fiestas in the Sóller valley
January:
Reyes Magos: 5 January, the eve of Epiphany, is the night when the Three Kings bring gifts to the Spanish children. Large processions take place in Palma passing through the main plazas in the city. In Fornalutx, the Kings arrive on horseback distributing sweets to the local kids before the much anticipated event begins…. each child being called to the stage to collect their gift.
Sant Antoni: 16 January. Island wide. In Fornalutx, we celebrate with a large bonfire in the middle of the village square and barbeques for all to enjoy. Expect to hear live music with traditional instruments and dancing. Sant Sebastia is celebrated on the 20 January giving Fornalutx another reason to come together for the second barbeque of the week.
April:
Holy week sees processions of devoted members of brotherhoods in robes and hoods. Palma has the largest number taking place throughout Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Soller’s processions, although on a smaller scale, are worth seeing.
May:
Sa Fira/Es Firo: Soller’s favourite fiesta commemorating the battle between the Moors and Christians in 1561. A fortnight of cultural events leading up to the final day of battles and victory celebrations. You will witness traditional costumes, music, battles on the beaches of Port de Soller ending in the reenactment of the final battle and the raucous victory celebrations in the main plaza. Earplugs essential!
August:
Sant Bartomeu: the patron saint of Soller is celebrated in the last weeks of August. A calendar of cultural events is published each year. The most spectacular night is the final night called nit de foc where the square in Soller comes alive to the sound of heavy drums. Witness devils with bodies smeared in mud dancing to the beat of the drums, breathing fire and spraying sparks to all in their path.
September:
The annual fiesta of Fornalutx takes place in the second week of September. Every year we enjoy 10 days of events for all the family as always accompanied by local musicians playing the traditional drum and flute. Any good fiesta ends in a good fireworks display.
November:
1 November, All Saints day is the day to remember family members by visiting graves bringing candles and beautiful flower arrangements. The small village cemetery in its stunning location is well worth a visit as is the larger municipal cemetery of Soller, set over a number of wide terraces with views to the town below and to the Port.
December:
Christmas lights everywhere. Evening visits to Palma to stroll under the lights are a treat.
New Year’s Eve is celebrated with equal enthusiasm in the village square with dj and music.
Sa Fira and Es Firó festivals.
Everything you need to know about Soller's biggest fiesta celebrated every year in May.
With the pride and excitement of those who love their roots, we are once again preparing to experience one of the most anticipated moments of the year: our Sa Fira and Es Firó festivals.
The commemoration of 1561, when our people courageously defended themselves against the landing of the Turkish-Algerian armada, continues to be much more than a historical reenactment. It is a tribute to our fighting spirit, collective strength and the sense of belonging that makes Sóller a special place.
PROGRAM 2025
MAY 04. SUNDAY
At 8 a.m. In the square: Cursa Vall de Sóller, at 8:30 a.m. start of the 27 km race and at 9 a.m. start of the 9 km race
Organized by: Sóller Mountain and Climbing Club (CMES). Collaborates: Sóller City Council.
At 11 a.m. at the Fontsana Residence:
Dance show, by Estol de Tramuntana.
Organized by: Estol de Tramuntana. Collaborated by: Fontsana Residence.
MAY 05. MONDAY
At 12 o'clock: at the Jaume Oliver municipal shooting range: School shooting of Fona from the schools of La Vall. Organized by CCDS Foners de Sóller.
Collaborates: Sóller City Council.
MAY 08. THURSDAY
At 5:30 p.m., in Plaça Teixidores: Opening of the attractions. In the Parish of St. Bartholomew INVESTITURE OF THE BRAVE WOMEN 2025 (HISTORICAL PERSONALITIES)
Playing of the investiture bolero by Estol de Tramuntana.
MAY 09. FRIDAY
At 11 a.m. At Can Dulce: Opening of the exhibition "Traditions and hopes...", by Young Artists of Sóller.
It will remain open until May 11th. HOURS:
Friday, 9, from 4 pm to 6 pm
Saturday, 10 and Sunday, 11, from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pm.
III Correplaces Fironer. Departure from the Market Square,
Plaza Espanya, Calle de Sa lluna, Plaza Constitució, Avinguda Jeroni Estades.
at the Third Age premises in Sóller: Opening of the exhibition of embroidery. It will remain on display until May 13th. Organized by: Third Age of Sóller.
Parade of the Batucada "Batu-al món" from Carrer de Sa Lluna and surroundings of the Plaza.
in the square and surroundings: Started with bursts of smoke, colors and joy to give the "SUS" to the HOLIDAYS!
in front of the City Hall: Concert with the groups: - Animacústica Quartet
- Valnou and Dirty Jobs
MAY 10. SATURDAY
At 11 a.m. in the square and surroundings:
Parade and dance with the historical Caparrots, Colla de Gegants dels Comerciants from Carrer de Sa Lluna, Tamborers and Xeremiers de Sóller with the presence of the Valentes Dones and authorities. Departure from Can Prunera.
At 5 p.m. in the square: SOLEMN PROCESSION
Transfer of Our Lady of Victory to the Parish of Sant Bartholomew. Offer flowers to Our Lady of Victory in the atrium of the Parish of St. Bartholomew.
NEW MEETING POINT:
Start of the line from C/ Palou (towards the market), C/ Bàlitx C/ Hospici, C/ De sa Lluna, C/ Batac, C/ Sant Bartomeu, C/ Bon Any, Plaça Constitució.
The offering will close with the HANGING OF THE FLAG OF THE COLLECTIVE OF PAGESOS SANT PONÇ 1561. Dance by Aires Sollerics.
After the offering of flowers, we enter the church with the image of the Virgin Mary with a laurel wreath carried by the Brave Women and with the historical figures. This Virgin Mary was the one who was mutilated by pirates when they ransacked the church, and is venerated under the invocation of the Queen of Peace.
At the Casal de Cultura-Museu de Sóller: Opening of the exhibition of plants and flowers, from the painting exhibition "Ses flors com a proces sanador» by Aina Rullan and crepe paper flower craft (cardi)
by Teresa Leiva Reyes.
HOURS:
Saturday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday, from 10 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm. Monday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Organized by: Promotion of Women's Culture. Collaborates: Sóller City Council.
At 10 p.m. in front of the City Hall: Music by the groups: - Marblau Duo
- Tomeu Penya
- Na Pipona
- (Freedom) by Joan Atienza
MAY 11. SUNDAY
on Carrer de Cetre: Car exhibition, on Gran Via: Exhibition of old motorcycles,
in the car park on Cetre Street: Livestock Show.
in the parking lot on Carrer de Cetre, equestrian show. Organized by: Sóller Livestock Show Association. Collaborates: Sóller City Council.
at the Parish of Sant Bartomeu: High Mass with the attendance of the Valentes Dones, historical figures and authorities.
Offering dance by Aires Sollerics. in the square: Concert by the Music Band.
at the Cultural Center-Museum of Sóller: Award ceremony for the flower exhibition competition organized by the Promotion of Women's Culture.
in the square: Popular dance by Aires Sollerics and Estol de Tramuntana
in the Market Square: Revetlla d'armes. Burning of rum, music and popular songs by Estol de Tramuntana and Xeremiers de Sóller.
in front of the City Hall: Concert by PITXORINES, nine performers on stage who want to share the songs we listened to when we were young that belong to the popular Mallorcan songbook, from an innovative point of view with our own arrangements that have touches of traditional, jazz and classical music.
MAY 12. MONDAY "ES FIRÓ"
At 3 p.m. Bells ring. Enemy ships have been spotted. The peasants gather in the Plaza dels Estiradors to go to the fight.
in the square: the speech of the Valentes Dones.
in the square, Captain Angelats entrusts himself to the Virgin of the Victory and encourages the pagesos: "Fight, Sollerics!" The arrival of the bandits to help defend the town of Sóller.
They will then receive the Royal Pardon.
on the beach of Can Generós, the Saracen troops try to land,
but after a hard fight they are repulsed by the sollerics.
at the beach of Repic, the Saracens try to land again and they achieve their goal.
at Pont d'en Barona, once the Soller troops had withdrawn, They face the invaders again in a tough battle.
in the square, the Saracen troops who had landed at Ses Puntes entered the town through the Camp de s'Oca. They looted the houses and the church.
King Ulutx Ali, who believes himself victorious, arrives to take possession of the Town Houses and thus proclaim their victory.
The farmers who return find the town taken and plundered. They regroup on Sa Lluna Street and encouraged by Captain Angelats, they fight bravely and, in the end, definitively defeat the enemy.
Captain Angelats proclaims the victory of the Sollerics and takes thanks to Our Lady of Victory.
Song of the Balanguera.
Then, transfer of the Virgin of Victory to the Hospice Church, accompanied by historical figures and the participants of the Firó. Respect the order of the procession.
MOLTS D’ANYS...A LONG LIFE..... and BONES FESTES.....HAPPY HOLIDAYS!