Palma is starting to warm up for its major winter celebrations. The Sant Sebastià 2026 festivities, the city’s patron saint celebrations, already have an official poster and a first preview of the calendar, while the full programme of concerts, afternoon sessions and popular events is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.
The poster for this edition has been created by Belén Pez, an artist based in Mallorca, and marks the starting signal for a celebration that will once again fill the city with music, culture and tradition throughout January.
Belén Pez, designer of the Sant Sebastià 2026 poster
Illustrator and creator Belén Pez (Toledo, 1984) is the author of the Sant Sebastià 2026 festival poster. An artist with a multidisciplinary profile, she currently lives in Mallorca and regularly collaborates with cultural institutions and public administrations.
Trained in Artistic Baccalaureate studies, acting, film, theatre and music —with studies in piano and modern music— Pez has developed a career that combines visual, performing and graphic arts. On the island, she held her first exhibition at HyM Borne and currently works on a regular basis with Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma, taking part in graphic campaigns, installations and cultural projects.
Her visual proposal will be the image accompanying Palma’s festivities throughout the winter.
First confirmed dates for Sant Sebastià 2026 in Palma
Although the final programme will be announced later, the City Council has already confirmed the key dates of the festivities:
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10 January – Pregonet
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11 January – Sant Sebastià Petit
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16 January – Concert scheduled in Plaça d’Espanya
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17 January – Afternoon sessions and musical proposals
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19 January – Revetla de Sant Sebastià
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24 January – Correfoc, official closing of the festivities
These events will once again turn Palma into the festive epicentre of winter in Mallorca, combining family-friendly activities, live music and popular traditions.
Sant Sebastià Correfoc in Palma. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.
Smaller budget, but key events maintained
Looking ahead to 2026, the budget for the patron saint festivities will be reduced by approximately 40%, a decision that follows a year marked by changes in the large-concert model.
In Sant Sebastià 2025, the main concert did not take place as the call was left vacant. However, during the Patron Saint festivities in September, a large electronic music concert at Parc de la Mar was held with a high turnout. This context largely explains the budget adjustment for the January celebrations.
Despite this, the City Council will maintain the core elements of the programme, such as:
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The concert marking the sus of the festivities
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The two planned afternoon sessions
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The Revetla and the Correfoc, symbols of Sant Sebastià
A programme to be expanded in the coming weeks
For now, the Sant Sebastià 2026 festivities are presented with a continuity-based approach, combining music, tradition and activities for different audiences. In the coming weeks, the full programme is expected to be published, with details on artists, schedules, venues and possible new features.
This preview allows residents and visitors to start planning their January agenda in Palma, one of the city’s most distinctive festive months.
Frequently asked questions about Sant Sebastià 2026 in Palma
When are the Sant Sebastià 2026 festivities held?
The festivities will take place between 10 and 24 January 2026, with events spread across several days.
Will there be concerts at Sant Sebastià 2026?
Yes. At least one concert is scheduled for 16 January, in addition to the concert marking the sus of the festivities and other musical and afternoon events.
Is the Revetla de Sant Sebastià being maintained?
Yes. The Revetla will take place on 19 January, as one of the central events of the festivities.
Who designed the Sant Sebastià 2026 poster?
The poster was designed by Belén Pez, an artist based in Mallorca and a regular collaborator with cultural institutions.
Where are the main events held?
The events are spread across different areas of Palma, such as Plaça d’Espanya, urban spaces for the afternoon sessions and the route of the correfoc.
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