Here comes the Festa des Vermar 2025 (Grape Harvest Festival) in Binissalem, the grand celebration of wine, tradition and local culture that transforms the town into a lively stage full of music, gastronomy, culture and joy. From 5 September to 3 October, residents and visitors can immerse themselves in a unique experience, coinciding with “Sa Vermada” (the grape harvest) and enjoying the richness of the wine heritage, recognised by the prestigious DO Binissalem Mallorca. The Binissalem Town Hall has prepared a comprehensive programme of activities for all ages, offering moments to share, feel inspired and celebrate a tradition that unites generations.

Festa des Vermar

Photo: Binissalem Town Hall.

This year, the traditional events that make this celebration unique will not be missing: the Diada d’Estocs on 7 September at 10:00 in the Plaça de l’Església, a lively shopping and local products tour; the Tast de Vins on 9 September at 21:00 in Can Gelabert, an exclusive wine tasting experience; the Diada ciclista Festa des Vermar on 13 September at 09:00, a joyful bike ride through the town; the Gran Batalla de Raïm on 20 September at 12:00 in the Polígon, followed by the Dinar i Festa dels Trepitjadors at 14:00 in the Plaça de l’Església, featuring the traditional fideus de vermar; the Grape Stomping Contest on 21 September at 17:00 in Cantó de Can Mequis, a spectacle of tradition and popular music; the Carrosses Parade on 27 September at 17:00 through the main streets of the town, showcasing creativity and tradition; the Grand Revetlla on 27 September from 22:00 in the Plaça de l’Església, with live music and a party until dawn; and the Wine Fair on 27 and 28 September in the Parc de la Rectoria, where visitors can taste the finest wines of DO Binissalem Mallorca.

News and highlighted activities

Among the novelties of Festa des Vermar 2025 are the performance of the play “POBRES CASATS” at the Teatre Municipal, and the Sa Batummm 2025 experience, which will allow participants to relive the music and rhythm learned during the diada. Additionally, the bicycle decoration on 12 September at the Parc de la Rectoria will foster creativity among the little ones and family participation. The Maria del Mar Bonet concert on 13 September at 21:00 in Can Gelabert promises to be one of the highlights, featuring her unmistakable voice and a repertoire that blends tradition and modernity, accompanied by Toni Pastor on the lute and Marc Grasas on guitar. Furthermore, on 20 September from 15:30, the groups Coolcab, Cirko, Tardes en el Café, Val 9 and DJs Biel Castell, Anto Cabanellas and Peptronik will enliven the Plaça de l’Església with music and dance, completing a programme that combines tradition, fun and creativity in every corner of the town.

Festa des Vermar 2025 Schedule

Festa des Vermar 2025Friday 5 September

  • Premiere of the play POBRES CASATS (Poorly Married)
    Teatre Municipal – 19:30 h
    Organised by l’Associació d’Amics de la Tercera Edat. Donation: €5.

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu (Passeig des Born, 2) – 20:00 h
    4 short plays about wine and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

Saturday 6 September

  • Performance of the play POBRES CASATS (Poorly Married)
    Teatre Municipal – 19:30 h
    Organised by l’Associació d’Amics de la Tercera Edat. Donation: €5.

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
    4 short plays and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

  • Opening of the exhibition “Enigma” by Luis Maraver
    Can Gelabert – 20:30 h

Sunday 7 September

  • III Exhibition of Classic Cars, Motorcycles and Tractors
    Plaça de l’Església – 10:00 h

  • Diada d’Estocs (Stocks Day)
    Local shops – from 10:00 to 14:00 h

  • Car Exhibition
    Polígon – 15:30 h

  • Expo Show Drift and Competitions
    Polígon – 17:00 h

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
    4 short plays and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

Tuesday 9 September

  • Sa Batummm 2025
    Teatre Municipal – 19:00 h
    Screening of the official video of the trobada (percussion gathering) held on 26 July in Binissalem.

  • XVII Tast de Vins (Wine Tasting)
    Can Gelabert – 21:00 h
    Wines from the Puglia region. Led by Adan Perjal. Price: €10 (limited places).
    Organised by Enofiles de la Parra.

Thursday 11 September

  • Dramatised Reading of Poems by Antonina Canyelles
    Can Gelabert – 19:00 h
    With music by Margalida Moyà (cello) and wine tasting from Soca-rel. Organised by Binidones.

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
    4 short plays and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

Friday 12 September

  • Bicycle Decoration
    Parc de la Rectoria – 18:00 h
    Activity for children and families to encourage creativity and participation in the Diada Ciclista (Cycling Day). No materials needed.
    New: the best-decorated bicycle participating on 13 September will receive a prize.
    Tribute to Catalina Wray, who promoted this activity for many years.
    Organised by Ajuntament de Binissalem and Club Ciclista Binissalem.

  • Heritage Walk: “Binissalem. A Stroll in Vendimia Time”
    Historic centre – 18:00 to 20:30 h
    Guided tour by Maria Coll i Borràs (Heritage Promotion). Free activity. Limited places.
    Registrations: 629 57 31 14 (WhatsApp).

  • Biniminicinema: Screening of the film “Vaiana 2”
    Teatre Municipal – 19:00 h
    Organised by Consell d’Infants.

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
    4 short plays related to wine and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

  • Goletart
    Carrer Goleta – 20:00 to 00:00 h
    Neighbourhood initiative where different houses open their doors to host exhibitions of local and regional artists.

  • La Lluna en Vers – “The Words That Have Brought Me to the Village”
    Jardí de la Casa Llorenç Villalonga – 21:00 h
    Theatre/literature performance in tribute to Josep Maria Llompart.
    Tickets: €10 in advance / €12 at the door / €8 for residents in Binissalem.
    More info and tickets: www.lallunaenvers.cat.

Saturday 13 September

  • XLIV Diada Ciclista Festa des Vermar (Cycling Day)
    Ajuntament de Binissalem – 09:00 h start
    Popular bike ride finishing at Can Arabí.
    Activities:

    • 10:00 h Games and gymkhana

    • 10:30 h Snack

    • 11:00 h Raffle of dinners, snacks, gifts and a bicycle
      Donation: €1 (includes snack and raffle). Tickets available from 8 to 12 September at the Ajuntament.
      Prizes: best-decorated bicycle and oldest participant.
      Organised by Ajuntament de Binissalem and Club Ciclista Binissalem.

  • Correguda de botes (Boot Race)
    Vins Nadal – 18:00 h
    Organised by Vins Nadal. In collaboration with Ajuntament de Binissalem.

  • Microvermada 2025
    Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
    4 short plays and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
    Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

  • Goletart

    Sunday 14 September

    • Aerial Exhibition and Activities
      Camí de Son Roig km 2 (Binissalem Aerodrome) – 10:00 h
      Exhibition of ULM aircraft and models, birds of prey and falcon flights, helicopter from the Mountain Rescue Group, SAR equipment and “air baptisms” for children and youth (accompanied by an adult). Also baptisms in Blokart.
      It is recommended to bring a hat and water.

    • Festa de Sant Gall in Biniagual (Saint Gall Festival)

      • 17:45 h Caparrots dance with Xeremiers de Binissalem

      • 18:00 h Mass officiated by Mn. Josep Ramon Ortega

      • Afterwards: ice cream for everyone and traditional games (Grup d’Esplai Binitrui)

      • 20:00 h Musical performance by Sa Revetla

    • Microvermada 2025
      Casal Ca Don Andreu – 20:00 h
      4 short plays and live music. Price: €23 (includes a glass of wine).
      Reservations & info: 653 08 74 29 (WhatsApp).

    Monday 15 September

    • The World of Tales (El món de les Rondalles)
      Municipal Library – 17:30 h
      Children’s activity (3 to 12 years) with Daniel Domínguez and Guillem Sansó.
      Registrations: WhatsApp 686 334 394 (limited places).
      Supported by CACIM.

    Tuesday 16 September

    • Open Doors Espai Meumoix
      Carrer Sa Creu (Binipetit, former Trinitàries nursery) – 16:00 to 18:00 h
      Activity for families with babies from 4 to 18 months.

    Wednesday 17 September

    • Open Doors Espai Nadó (Baby Space)
      Can Gelabert – 10:15 to 12:15 h
      Activity for families with babies from 0 to 12 months.

    • Chi Kung Workshop
      Ca Don Andreu (Passeig des Born, 2) – 18:00 h

    Thursday 18 September

    • Patchwork Exhibition
      Passeig des Born – 18:00 h
      Organised by the students of Francisca Rosselló.

    • DOcktails Binissalem – Wine and Cocktail Tasting Workshop
      DO Binissalem (C/ Celler del Rei, 9) – 19:30 h
      Tasting of 2 wines and preparation of 2 cocktails. Price: €20 (over 18s).
      Prior registration required: TicketIB.

    • Awards Ceremony for the Visual Arts Competition and Catalogue Presentation
      Can Gelabert – 21:00 h

    Friday 19 September

    • Welcome to Sa Vermada (Welcome to the Harvest)
      Gathering in front of Can Novell – 17:30 h
      Parade through the streets with dances at various points.
      Organised by: Tall de Vermadors, Amics dels Cavalls and Associació Arròs amb Salseta.

    • Reception of the Vermadores and Vermadors (Harvesters)
      Town Hall – 19:30 h
      Presentation of sashes with performance by Xeremiers de Binissalem.

    • Opening Speech of the Festivities
      Church – 20:30 h
      By Daniel Barjacoba with Coral 3×4. Hosted by Pepa Ferrà.

    • Concert “La Oreja de Van Gogh Simfònic”
      Covered Courtyard of Escola Graduada – 22:00 h
      Binissalem Music Band and Filharmònic Group of Ateneu de Maó. Price: €5.

    Saturday 20 September

    • Voltant Voltant – Popular Parade
      Plaça de l’Església – 10:00 h
      Musical parade prior to the “xupinasso” of the Festa dels Trepitjadors (Grape Stompers Festival).

    • Opening Speech of the Festivities
      In front of the Town Hall balcony – 12:00 h
      Collaborates: Xamo Xamo.

    • Gran Batalla de Raïm (Grand Grape Battle)
      Polígon – approx. 12:00 h

    • Dinar i Festa dels Trepitjadors (Lunch and Grape Stompers Festival)
      Plaça de l’Església – 14:00 h
      Traditional fideus de vermar pasta meal. Organised by: Joves des Trui.

    • Performance by Music Groups and DJs
      From 15:30 h
      Coolcab, Cirko, Tardes en el Café, Val 9, DJ Biel Castell, Anto Cabanellas and Peptronik.
      Collaborates: Binissalem Town Hall.

    Sunday 21 September

    • Homenatge a la Vellesa (Tribute to the Elderly)
      Gathering in front of the Town Hall – 10:30 h
      Procession to the church accompanied by Xeremiers de Binissalem and the giants Jaume and Aina.
      Honor Mass at 11:00 h.
      Afterwards: meal for the honourees in the covered courtyard of Escola Graduada.

    • Concurso de Trepitjar Raïm (Grape Stomping Contest )
      Cantó de Can Mequis – 17:00 h
      With the presence of Dionís, Greek god of wine, Xeremiers and Tall de Vermadors.

    • Passacarrers endimoniat infantil (Children’s Demon Parade)
      Route through Carrer de Sa Creu, Carrer d’en Laparra, Carrer Dr. Jaume Terrassa and Carrer de Maria to Plaça de sa Quartera – 20:15 h
      Participants: children and youth aged 8 to 17.
      Safety recommendations: cotton clothing, suitable footwear, head and eye protection, follow instructions from the “dimonis” and public order services.

    Tuesday 23 September

    • Sopar per a la Gent Gran (Dinner for the Elderly)
      Covered Courtyard of Escola Graduada – 20:30 h
      For residents over 60 in Binissalem. Dinner and musical entertainment by Quartet VINTAGE.
      Collection of tickets at the Friends of the Elderly Association.
      ID required, bring plate, cup and cutlery.

    Wednesday 24 September

    • Cursa Rural Intervinyes (Rural Inter-Vineyards Race)
      Start: Bodega Jose Luis Ferrer – Distance: 6.5 km

    • Dance Showcase Tall de Vermadors
      Plaça de l’Església – 20:00 h
      Followed by open dance for everyone.

    Thursday 25 September

    • Festa de Fideus de Vermar (Harvest Pasta Festival)
      Can Arabí – 21:00 h
      Community meal of harvest pasta with performance by Xeremiers de Binissalem and Calypso Orchestra (Divas sing: Marga Pocovi, Marisa Rojas, Esperança Sureda).
      Recommendation: go on foot and bring your own plates and cutlery. Sale of coques by Agrupament Escolta Pedra Viva. Wine provided by Celler José L. Ferrer. Organised by: Amics Tercera Edat.

    Friday 26 September

    • Weekly Market
      Plaça des Rasquell – 08:00 h

    • Sopar a la fresca (Dinner Outdoors)
      Streets of the town – 20:30 h
      Open-air community dinner accompanied by Xeremiers de Binissalem.
      Information about wine collection and street closures in the participatory activities section.

    • Correfoc “Realitat d’Estiu Augmentada” (Fire Run “Augmented Summer Reality”)
      Start: 01:00 h
      Safety recommendations: cotton clothing, suitable footwear, head and eye protection, follow instructions from the dimonis and public order services. Only children and young people up to 16 years old may participate dancing with the dimonis.

    Saturday 27 September

    • Desfilada de Carrosses (Parade of Floats)
      17:00 h
      Accompanied by the Friends of the Elderly Association and Xeremiers de Binissalem.

    • Information Point “No siguis ase” and “No i punt”
      Carrer Sa Mostra – 19:00 to 00:00 h
      Information about responsible alcohol consumption and prevention of sexist aggression.

    • Opening XX Fira del Vi (Wine Fair)
      Parc de la Rectoria – 20:00 h (open 17:30 to 22:00 h)
      Organised by: Agrupació de Fires i Festes de Binissalem. Sponsored by: Binissalem Town Hall.

    • Gran Revetlla (Grand Evening Party)
      Plaça de l’Església – 22:00 to 05:00 h
      Performance by Gintonics, Tomeu Penya and Avalanx.

    Sunday 28 September

    • Reception of Authorities
      Town Hall – 10:00 h
      With Xeremiers de Binissalem, Tall de Vermadors and giants Jaume and Aina.

    • Solemn Mass
      Església de Santa Maria de Robines – 10:30 h
      Officiated by Mn. Tomeu Villallonga. Includes Ball de l’Oferta by Tall de Vermadors.

    • Ofrena de most novell a Santa Maria de Robines (Offering of New Wine to Santa Maria de Robines)
      Vasos de l’Església – 11:15 h
      With participation of Vermadors and Vermadores 2025. Dance of giants Jaume and Aina and performance by Tall de Vermadors, Maria Cànoves and Maria Rosa Salas. Host: Nofre Pasqual. La Balanguera and the Binissalem anthem will be sung.

    • Fira dolça i de la segona vida (Sweet and Second-Hand Fair)
      Can Cassot – 11:30 to 17:30 h
      Homemade sweets, objects, books, second-hand clothes, family workshops and live music.

    • XX Fira del Vi (Wine Fair)
      Parc de la Rectoria – 16:30 to 20:30 h

    • End of Festival Photo and Popular Dance
      Sa Rectoria – 19:00 h
      Entertainment with groups Da-li Cebes and S’estol Porrerenc. Wine provided by José L. Ferrer.

    Friday 3 October

    • Certamen de gloses (Poetry Competition)
      Teatre Municipal – 20:00 h

    Consult the full programme and sports activities at this link.