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.

FESTES DE FORNALUTX 2025

Friday 29/08
5pm. Truc Tournament at the main square, in the memory of Joan Albert Sastre.
7pm. Night of art on Carrer de Sa Font and in the patio of Can Xoroi.
10pm. Live music Knela Lounge, food trucks, family circus workshop.

Saturday 30/08
10pm. Summer Carnival at the main square with DJs J. Atienza and Dirty Jobs.

Monday 01/09
8pm. ‘Fideuá Solidária’ at the main square. Fideua is a traditional dish, similar in style to paella but made with noodles.

Thursday 04/09
7pm. Petxandongos comedy band.

Friday 05/09
8am. The young bull is walked through and welcomed to the village accompanied by the Xeremiers of Fornalutx, traditional Mallorcan musicians.
10.30am. ‘Txaranga’ will perform in the square.
8pm. At the main square, party with DJs J. Atienza, Dit i Fet, RACOON DJ, followed by the band VALNOU, and closing with DJ Tenti.

Saturday 06/09
12pm. Vermutada (aperitif) with Mallorcan snacks, provided by Rafal Negre, with performance by the Sóller Brass Band.
22pm. Gran Verbena (street party) at the main square with Gran Orchestra Mallorca, Gasbutano, and DJ Dirty Jobs.

Sunday 07/09
10.30am. Mass in the church in honor of our elders.
11.30am. At the main square, musical performance by the children of Fornalutx. Followed by a Tribute to the Elderly.
4pm. At the main square, traditional dance performance and popular dancing with the Aires Sollerics band.
10pm. At the main square, ABBA Tribute.

Monday 8/09
10am. Street parade by the Sóller Music Band.
10.30am. Solemn Mass in honor of the Nativity of Our Lady Maria Verge, Patron Saint of this town.
8.30pm. Residents open-air dinner with performances by Xavi Canyelles and magician Cloquell at the car park on Calle Arbona Colom. The Town Hall will provide soft drinks and ice cream fortocket holders.

Sa Fira 2026

Each May, the town of Sóller comes alive with one of Mallorca’s most vivid and theatrical celebrations: Sa Fira and Es Firó. Blending history, pageantry, and community pride as they commemorate the events of 1561, the festival transforms the streets into a living story of courage and tradition.

The main festivities begin on 7 May at 20:00 with the Investiture of the Brave Women, who confronted the invading hordes, a moment of elegance and symbolism in the church in Soller's main square. The main characters of the celebration appear in beautifully immaculate traditional dress, their fine garments reflecting the heritage and dignity of Sóller. It is a scene that feels almost timeless, as if the past has stepped directly into the present.

On 8 May, culture takes center stage. At 19:30, the Can Dulce Cultural Centre hosts an art exhibition, offering a quieter but equally rich expression of local creativity. Later, at 23:30, the energy rises again with a live concert in the town square, where music fills the warm night air and brings residents and visitors together.

The following day, 9 May, carries a more ceremonial tone. At 17:00, a procession winds through the streets toward the square, where flowers are offered in a gesture of devotion and unity. By 22:00, the mood shifts once more to celebration, with live music from various bands echoing through the town.

On 10 May, tradition and performance intertwine. At 12:00, the Sóller band performs a concert, setting a festive rhythm for the day and celebrating the musical talent of today's Soller reisdents. At 18:00, the local group Aires Sollerics presents traditional dances, their movements preserving generations of Mallorcan folklore. The evening concludes at 22:00 with more live music, ensuring the spirit of the festival continues well into the night.

Finally, 11 May marks the highlight: the day of Es Firó. At 15:30, the bells of Sóller’s main square ring out dramatically, calling the townspeople together. Their tolling is not merely symbolic—it signals the reenactment of a historic moment, warning of an imminent attack at the port and summoning everyone to defend their town. What follows is a thrilling and immersive spectacle, where locals relive the legendary battles on the beaches of Port de Soller with passion and intensity. Expect lots of noise, smoke and loud bangs from the gun powder. Ear plugs.

The final battle takes place back in the main square of Soller but is only accessible to those wearing wristbands previously applied for. There are no more available. The leader of the Christians, Captain Angelats congratulates the Soller people for their bravery and declares victory against the Moors and the long day concludes with a rousing chorus of townsfolk singing in unison the islands national anthem, La Balenguera. Visca Soller! Long live Soller!

Sa Fira in Sóller is more than a festival—it is a powerful blend of history, culture, and community, where every sound, costume, and performance tells a story that continues to resonate year after year.