Nit de Sant Joan – Midsummer Fire Festival
Dates: 23 June (night of Saint John’s Eve)
Where: Palma (biggest events), plus beaches and towns across Mallorca
One of the most spectacular nights of the year in Mallorca is the Nit de Sant Joan, held on 23 June to celebrate the summer solstice and the feast of Saint John. This fiery festival blends pagan and Christian traditions, filling the island with bonfires, fireworks, music, and midnight swims. In Palma, thousands of people gather on Platja de Can Pere Antoni and the Parc de la Mar by the cathedral for concerts, street parties, and the famous Correfoc (fire-run), where costumed “dimonis” (devils) rush through crowds with sparklers and fireworks.
All over the island, towns and villages celebrate with foguerons (bonfires) on beaches and squares, while families and friends enjoy torradas (outdoor barbecues). At midnight, many people run into the sea — a symbolic cleansing ritual believed to bring good luck for the year ahead. For visitors, Nit de Sant Joan offers a unique chance to join Mallorcans in one of their most magical and communal celebrations: a night where fire, water, music, and tradition combine under the stars.
Summer Patron Saint Festivities – Sant Joan & Sant Pere
Dates: Late June (24 June for Sant Joan, 29 June for Sant Pere)
Where: Port towns such as Palma, Port d’Alcúdia, Port de Sóller, and Andratx
Alongside Nit de Sant Joan, late June also brings traditional patron saint fiestas linked to the sea. The feast of Sant Joan (24 June) and Sant Pere (29 June) are both important in coastal towns, particularly those with strong fishing traditions. Celebrations usually include religious masses, parades, live music, maritime processions, and fireworks displays.
The Sant Pere festivals, dedicated to Saint Peter, patron saint of fishermen, are especially lively in ports like Port d’Alcúdia and Port de Sóller, where fishing boats are decorated and blessed in colourful maritime ceremonies. Visitors can enjoy local seafood fairs, open-air concerts, and late-night firework displays over the harbours. These fiestas mark the true start of summer, combining faith and festivity in a way that’s deeply rooted in Mallorca’s coastal culture, while remaining welcoming and entertaining for tourists.