Dijous Bo 2026 in Inca: programme for Mallorca's "fair of fairs"

Every November, Inca becomes Mallorca’s main meeting point with the celebration of Dijous Bo (Good Thursday), one of the island’s most popular and best-attended fairs. Known as the “fair of fairs“, the event attracts thousands of visitors every year and keeps the city’s agricultural, livestock farming and trading traditions alive. Dijous Bo 2026 takes place on Thursday 19 November, although the festivities begin the day before with Dimecres Bo (Good Wednesday).

A previous edition of Dijous Bo. Photo: Aj. d’Inca.

Throughout both days, Inca’s streets and squares host a traditional farmers’ market, livestock exhibitions, trade displays, equestrian demonstrations and numerous cultural and musical activities. The porc negre mallorquí (Mallorcan black pig) competition, Wednesday’s festivities and Thursday’s performances form part of a programme that combines the fair’s traditional roots with entertainment and community participation.

Dijous Bo 2026 programme in Inca

Dimecres Bo, Wednesday 18 November

The day before Dijous Bo begins with markets and exhibitions in the morning, followed by cultural and musical activities throughout the afternoon and into the early hours.

Markets, exhibitions and traditional activities

10:00–20:00. Agricultural machinery exhibition on Gran Via de Colom.
10:00–20:00. Exhibition of antique tools at plaça del Mercat Cobert and carrer de la Pau.
10:00–20:00. Exhibition of traditional carts, carriages and antique tools in the main shopping streets and plaça de l’Ajuntament.
10:00–22:00. Traditional farmers’ market across plaça del Bestiar, plaça d’Orient, plaça de Santa Maria la Major, plaça de la Quartera and numerous streets in the town centre.
From 12:00. Livestock exhibition at plaça del Bestiar.
13:00. 33rd Mallorcan Black Pig Conformation Competition at plaça del Bestiar.
16:00–20:00. 47th Philatelic Exhibition, dedicated to the siurell (traditional Mallorcan clay whistle), at the Centre Parroquial de Santa Maria la Major (Santa Maria la Major Parish Centre).
17:00–22:00. Exhibition of vehicles, lorries and heavy machinery at the industrial estate.
17:00–20:00. Children’s activity area on avinguda dels Reis Catòlics.

Official openings and cultural activities

16:30, 18:00 and 19:30. Teatralitats. Una visita per la casa dels somnis (Theatrical Performances: A Visit to the House of Dreams), a theatrical tour of the Teatre Principal d’Inca (Inca’s Main Theatre) to mark the fifth anniversary of its reopening. Free admission, with a maximum of 30 people per session.
17:30. Official opening of Dijous Bo at plaça del Bestiar, featuring xeremiers (traditional Mallorcan bagpipers) and the Revetlers des Puig d’Inca. This will be followed by a musical parade to plaça d’Espanya.
18:00–20:00. Horse dressage demonstration at plaça de la Font Vella, organised by Club Hípic Es Raiguer (Es Raiguer Riding Club).
18:00. Opening of the trade exhibition at plaça de Mallorca.
19:00. Screening of the film Soy Nevenka (I Am Nevenka), directed by Icíar Bollaín, in the adjoining auditorium of the Teatre Principal.
19:30. Awards ceremony and opening of the exhibition for the 17th Certamen d’Arts Plàstiques La Constancia Centro Instructivo Dijous Bo 2026 (Visual Arts Competition), at Sa Quartera Centre d’Art (Sa Quartera Art Centre).
19:30. Dimecres Bo opening speech and ceremonial firework launch on carrer del Born.

Dimecres Bo music and nightlife

The evening’s music programme is concentrated mainly in Inca’s bars and nightlife venues, with sessions starting at 17:00 and, in several cases, continuing until 05:00 the following morning.

17:00. Especial Tardeo (Afternoon Party Special), featuring David Balboa, Schettini, Bimba i Lola and Paco Belucci, at Pub Nits.
17:00–05:00. Especial Dimecres Bo (Good Wednesday Special), featuring Clandestino, Antarctic & Butxe, Red Velvet, Charming Man and Martins in Room 1, and Toni Joan, Christian de la Rosa, Salva RL and Martc in the Music Lover room at Sa Lluna.
17:00–05:00. Kingtardeo, featuring Anabella Arregui and Esteban Lopez, at Aqua Pub.
17:00–05:00. Atàvik Sound System, with a selection of ska, rocksteady and reggae outside Pub Es Pou.

Dijous Bo 2026, Thursday 19 November

Thursday is the main day of the fair, featuring the traditional market, livestock exhibition, trade displays, children’s activities and equestrian demonstrations. The programme begins at 09:00 and concludes at 20:30 with a closing parade.

Markets, exhibitions and trade displays

09:00–14:00. European wildlife exhibition organised by Club Social Pájaro Silvestre d’Inca (Inca Wild Bird Social Club), at plaça del Mercat Cobert.
09:30–17:30. Livestock exhibition at plaça del Bestiar, featuring porc negre mallorquí (Mallorcan black pigs), animals from local breeders, native birds and birds of prey, along with flying demonstrations.
10:00–20:00. Traditional farmers’ market throughout the main streets and squares of central Inca.
10:00–20:00. Trade exhibition at plaça de Mallorca.
10:00–20:00. Exhibition of antique tools at plaça del Mercat Cobert and carrer de la Pau.
10:00–20:00. Exhibition of traditional carts, carriages and antique tools in the main shopping streets and plaça de l’Ajuntament.
10:00–20:00. Exhibition by vehicle dealerships, featuring cars, lorries and heavy machinery, at the industrial estate.
16:00–20:00. 47th Philatelic Exhibition dedicated to the siurell (traditional Mallorcan clay whistle), at the Centre Parroquial de Santa Maria la Major.

Demonstrations, family activities and performances

10:00–13:30. Horse dressage exhibition and demonstration at plaça de la Font Vella, organised by Club Hípic Es Raiguer. Includes classical, Menorcan and Western-style dressage, jumping, vaulting and other disciplines.
10:00–14:00. Children’s activity area on avinguda dels Reis Catòlics.
10:00, 11:30 and 13:00. Theatrical tours, Teatralitats. Una visita per la casa dels somnis (Theatrical Performances: A Visit to the House of Dreams), at the Teatre Principal d’Inca. Free activity, limited to 30 people per session.
11:00–13:00. Parade of xeremiers (traditional Mallorcan bagpipers) and balladors (traditional dancers) through the fairground, gathering at plaça d’Espanya.
12:00. Awards ceremony for the 33rd Mallorcan Black Pig Conformation Competition at plaça del Bestiar.
20:30. Dijous Bo closing celebrations with a fire parade and batucada (Brazilian-style percussion performance) by Dimonis de Foc (Fire Demons) and Batucada Fieres d’Inca, following the fair route.

In addition, a blood donation bus will be stationed at plaça de l’Orgue from 10:00 to 20:00 as part of the “Per un Dijous Bo solidari” (For a Charitable Dijous Bo) initiative.

The origins of Dijous Bo in Inca

The history of Dijous Bo is closely linked to Inca’s Thursday markets and autumn fairs, whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. The earliest known documentary reference to the celebration dates from 1807, when it was already described as a major trading day marking the end of the fair season, during which numerous business agreements were concluded.

Over time, what began as an event centred on agriculture, livestock farming and trade has become one of Mallorca’s major social and festive occasions. Despite its evolution, Dijous Bo retains its original character as a meeting place and a showcase for Inca’s economic activity and traditions.

The official programme also includes activities before and after the two main days, which can be found in the full Dijous Bo 2026 programme published by the Ajuntament d’Inca (Inca Town Council).