The Correfoc 2026 will once again be the most intense and spectacular event in the festive calendar of Palma, bringing the festivities of Sant Sebastià to a powerful close with fire, gunpowder and popular tradition. The event will take place at 7:00 pm, when the dimonis and fire beasts will simultaneously take over different points of the city centre.
A collective ritual that brings together thousands of people every year and has become one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events of the winter in Mallorca.
Three simultaneous starting points for Correfoc 2026 in Palma
Correfoc of Sant Sebastià in Palma. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.
The Correfoc of Sant Sebastià 2026 will unfold with simultaneous ignitions and departures from several emblematic locations across the city, reinforcing the collective and immersive nature of the spectacle.
Plaça de la Reina: fire beasts and emblematic figures
From Plaça de la Reina the ignition of the fire beasts will take place, featuring some of the most iconic figures of Palma’s festive imagination:
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Drac i Guardians de Sant Jordi
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Realment Cremats
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S’Òliba de la Real
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Es Drac de na Coca
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Ses Germanies
This area will be one of the main focal points at the start of the Correfoc, with fire as the absolute protagonist.
Pont de la Riera and Jaume III: dimonis and colles in motion
At the same time, fire and music will also begin from two other key locations:
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Pont de la Riera
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Avinguda Jaume III
From these points, the following colles of dimonis will set off:
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Enfocats
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Trabucats
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Es Cau des Boc Negre
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Encabritats
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Kinfumfà
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Incubus
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Illa Galera
The simultaneous advance of the colles turns the centre of Palma into a huge stage of fire, rhythm and percussion.
A traditional and vibrant finale for Sant Sebastià 2026
The Correfoc represents much more than a pyrotechnic spectacle. It is an act of collective identity, rooted in Mediterranean popular culture, where fire symbolises purification, strength and renewal.
Each edition brings together hundreds of dimonis, thousands of pyrotechnic devices and massive public participation, from both residents and visitors seeking to experience the festivities in their most authentic form.
Tips for enjoying the Correfoc safely
To experience the Correfoc with intensity and safety, it is advisable to keep a few basic recommendations in mind:
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Wear cotton clothing, long sleeves and closed footwear
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Protect your head and neck with a cap or scarf
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Do not touch the fire beasts or pyrotechnic devices
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Always follow the instructions of the organisers and the dimonis
Respecting these guidelines allows you to fully enjoy one of the most spectacular events in Palma’s festive calendar.
The grand finale of the Sant Sebastià festivities in Palma
With Correfoc 2026, Palma will officially bid farewell to the festivities of its patron saint on a night marked by fire, the thunder of drums and collective emotion. A powerful closing to celebrations that combine music, popular culture and tradition.
An essential Sant Sebastià 2026 plan for those who want to experience Palma at its most intense and authentic.
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