Fiestas – Parties

There are many fiestas in Alcudia during all year round, but here we have focussed on fiestas during the Summer season. This is because this website about things to do in Alcudia is more focused on tourists coming on holiday to Alcudia.

29th of June: FIESTAS SANT PERE:

On June 29 the popular festivals are celebrated in St. Peter, patron saint of sailors.That day is a procession at sea in the Port of Alcudia with decorated boats to accompany the image of his employer. During the previous week for cultural activities and leisure.
 
 
 

July and October: VIA FORA – Activities Programme
The Via for a is a cultural activity organised by the town council and the talented players who are all locals.
There are several stories ranging from the history of the construction of Alcudias walls to the plight of a family trying to enter the city during the epidemic of 1870.

The via Fora are several plays that are presented to the public in and around the walls of the town,
The stories are played out in traditional costume and in the local language, This means that although it won’t necessarily be understood you will get the general idea. And it’s the real thing. Its not made up for the tourists.
They include the following stories:
The Construction of the walls by the king because of imminent attack
The siege of Alcudia by the Brotherhood and the economic struggle of the 16th century.
The Turkish Pirate attacks of the 16th century and the local efforts and battles to thwart this menace.
The crisis and struggles of the local people under foreign rule in the 16th century
The demolition of the city walls to provide work for the impoverished people of the city

The city walls are a unique factor in Alcudia´s history. Throughout time, in one way or another, they have had a great influence over the lives of the town´s inhabitants.
These guided visits take us back to a different era performed by real actors who
will bring history to life.
 

1st of July: FIESTAS DE LA MARE DE DEU DE LA VICTORIA
Just finished the festival of Sant Pere, which ends on June 29, begin the followingJuly 1. From the sea to the mountain pass, specifically to the Hermitage of La Victoria. The beginning of the party coincides with the kick off of the popular careerascension to the Hermitage. With the fall of the sun will rise alcudienses setting the tables where they spend the evening eating, drinking and dancing.

Local groups of traditional music and Tacàritx Alcudienc Sarau put alcudienses sound and rushing to do the rest bot Ball dance typical of the earth. And he who does not dance prepares rum burned.

On 2 July at 8.30 pm The morning rocket released from the City Council and then start a musical parade by the Band that reminds us that we are celebrating. That same morning Mass is celebrated in the hermitage of La Victoria where is the traditional offering bouquets of chamomile. After the religious ceremony, the music returns, racing and fun.

25th July: SAN JAIME FIESTAS
San Jaime is the Patron saint of Alcudia, and its celebration is on the 25th of July. During the week, there are many activities in Alcudia old town such as music concerts,and a roman party…
The week is the third in July and begins with a procession of local dignitaries and the political parties accompanied by the security forces of the municipality.

We enjoy this fiesta as there are many things to do in and around the port of alcudia.
There are night markets and the week culminates in a spectacular firework display.

AGOST A LA FRESCA
In August the Alcudia town hall organises “agost a la fresca” which we could translate into “August in the cool”. There are many activities such as workshops, live concerts, outdoor films and theatre plays.
These activities are held in the Roman theatre and the Gothic courtyard in the library Can Torró which are the ideal venues for these activities.

As a matter of interest the name comes from something that our grandmothers do…called “Nits a la fresca”: on an evening as the sun is going down and the temperature starts to drop, in each old town or village the old people bring a chair outside and sit on the street facing their own front door. They chat with the people who are out for an evening stroll and with their neighbours who are sitting outside their own front doors. This tradition is still going strong in Alcudia old town and adds an interesting flavour to the atmosphere.

October: THE FIRA D’ALCUDIA (THE CITY FAIR)
During the first weekend in October the Fira D’Alcúdia takes place, This event is an exhibition of Mallorcan culture and products. Three days of concerts, Mallorcan gastronomy, craftsmanship and industry, equestrian shows, and a lot more.

There’s an interesting parade of giants on Saturday named S’Estol del Rei en Jaume, a group of figures with an enormous heads that represent popular Mallorcan characters. They only come out once a year, don’t miss it.
During the event there are many arts and crafts demonstrations and a wine tasting that is allways popular.
There is usually a fun fair for families and lots of rides and laughs to be had.
If you are interested in machinery and motorized things you can usually find the local traders with their wares lined up ready to sell, Tractors, new cars, quad bikes and nearly everything else.

Many local businesses take this opportunity to show off their products and we find this very interesting as you can find many things there under one roof as they say.