La Patrona – Pollença’s Moors & Christians
Dates: 27 July – 2 August (main day on 2 August)
Where: Pollença
The most famous July fiesta in Mallorca is La Patrona, held in Pollença in honour of the Virgin of the Angels, the town’s patron saint. The week-long celebrations build towards the spectacular Moors and Christians re-enactment on 2 August, which commemorates the town’s victory over invading Ottoman corsairs in 1550. The dramatic battle is staged throughout Pollença’s old town, with locals dressed as Christian defenders and Moorish warriors, creating a thrilling atmosphere of drums, musket fire, and triumphant cries.
In the days leading up to the battle, the town enjoys open-air concerts, dances, children’s activities, religious ceremonies, and parades, filling every square with life. The final night ends with an impressive fireworks display that lights up the summer sky. For visitors, La Patrona is one of Mallorca’s most iconic fiestas — a mix of history, passion, and spectacle that captures the spirit of the island’s traditions.
Sant Jaume – Alcúdia & Manacor
Dates: Around 25 July
Where: Alcúdia, Manacor, and other towns
The feast of Sant Jaume (Saint James) is another major highlight of July, celebrated in towns across Mallorca but especially in Alcúdia and Manacor. The week-long programme includes concerts, sporting competitions, exhibitions, children’s activities, and traditional dances, bringing whole communities together. On the saint’s day itself, 25 July, the celebrations culminate in religious services, processions, and spectacular fireworks displays.
In Alcúdia, the festivities are especially vibrant, filling the historic old town with colour and sound. Streets and squares are decorated, and visitors can enjoy artisan markets, folk performances, and lively music late into the night. For tourists, Sant Jaume offers a wonderful chance to experience Mallorca’s community spirit in two of the island’s most historic towns, combining heritage with fun and summer celebration.
Festes Verge del Carme – Virgin of Carmen Festival
Dates: 16 July
Where: Coastal towns including Port de Sóller, Puerto de Pollença, and Porto Cristo
The Virgin of Carmen Festival honours the patron saint of sailors and fishermen, and it’s one of the most picturesque fiestas of the summer. On 16 July, coastal communities hold processions carrying the Virgin’s statue through the streets and down to the harbour, where it is placed on a decorated boat. From there, a maritime procession takes the Virgin to sea, accompanied by a flotilla of fishing and leisure boats.
The event blends solemnity with celebration — fireworks light up the harbour, music fills the streets, and local restaurants and bars spill over with people enjoying the evening. For visitors, the Virgin of Carmen celebrations in places like Port de Sóller and Puerto de Pollença are among the most atmospheric, offering both religious tradition and seaside spectacle.
Festes de la Beata Catalina Tomàs – Valldemossa
Dates: 28 July
Where: Valldemossa
The picture-postcard village of Valldemossa comes alive each 28 July to honour Santa Catalina Tomàs, the only Mallorcan-born saint. The day features parades, religious ceremonies, and processions, with the saint’s relics carried through the cobbled streets. Locals decorate balconies and windows with flowers and religious symbols, adding colour to the already beautiful village.
Although more low-key than Pollença’s La Patrona, this fiesta is deeply moving and gives visitors a real insight into Mallorca’s religious traditions. For tourists passing through Valldemossa, it’s a wonderful chance to see the village at its most authentic, blending spiritual devotion with cultural pride.
Festival Bellver – Palma
Dates: 26 June – 17 July 2025
Where: Bellver Castle, Palma
One of the most magical cultural events of summer is the Festival Bellver, held at Palma’s iconic 14th-century castle. Throughout late June and July, the castle courtyard becomes an open-air concert venue, hosting orchestral and classical music performances under the stars. The combination of world-class musicians, the Gothic architecture of Bellver, and sweeping views over Palma Bay make it a truly unforgettable experience.
For visitors, Festival Bellver is a chance to enjoy Mallorca’s high culture in a spectacular historic setting. It’s perfect for couples, culture lovers, or anyone wanting to mix music with a romantic summer evening.
Inca Jazz Festival
Dates: Throughout July and August
Where: Inca
The industrial town of Inca may be best known for its leather shops and weekly market, but in summer it becomes a hotspot for live music thanks to the Inca Jazz Festival. Running through July and August, the festival brings together talented jazz musicians from Mallorca and abroad for intimate, open-air concerts.
For visitors, it’s an atmospheric way to spend a summer night, combining great music with the warm evening air. The festival is laid-back and welcoming, perfect if you’re staying in central Mallorca and want to enjoy an authentic cultural evening.
Deià International Music Festival
Dates: July (weekly concerts)
Where: Son Marroig, Deià
Every summer, the picturesque mountain village of Deià hosts the Deià International Music Festival, a classical music series set in the former estate of Archduke Luis Salvador, Son Marroig. The concerts, held weekly through July, feature internationally acclaimed performers, with genres ranging from chamber music to opera recitals.
The setting is as much a draw as the music — the sun setting over the Tramuntana Mountains and Mediterranean Sea creates one of the most beautiful backdrops on the island. For visitors, it’s a perfect blend of culture and natural beauty, ideal for those seeking something refined and memorable.
Artdemossa – Valldemossa
Dates: Mid to late July (one evening)
Where: Valldemossa
Artdemossa is a charming evening fair held in the village of Valldemossa, dedicated to art, music, dance, and crafts. For one night only, the streets fill with local artists displaying their work, musicians performing live, and food stalls offering traditional bites. The event is small but atmospheric, with the cobbled streets and stone houses of Valldemossa providing a magical setting.
For tourists, it’s a relaxed and cultural evening — perfect if you’re staying nearby or want to enjoy a summer night in one of Mallorca’s prettiest villages. It offers an authentic glimpse into local creativity, in a setting that already feels like a work of art.