Costitx celebrates its festivities 2024 with a varied programme

The Festes de Costitx 2024 are just around the corner, and they come packed with activities for everyone to enjoy. This annual celebration brings together the residents of the picturesque Mallorcan town in honor of the Mare de Déu Nostra, a symbol of tradition and devotion that has been present in the most important moments of the constitxers.

This year’s program offers a mix of cultural, sports, and musical activities, designed to ensure that every family member can enjoy the celebration.

Festes de Costitx 2024 Program

Photo: Mancomunitat Pla de Mallorca.

Saturday, August 24

12:00 PM – Quintades Lunch (see separate poster).
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
Organized by: Joves per Costitx.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Sunday, August 25

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Guided tour of Es Turassot (see separate poster).
Organized by: Ruta Arqueológica Costitx-Sencelles.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Friday, August 30

6:00 PM – Xaranga “Els Autèntics Valencians” to warm up the evening before the opening speech.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
7:00 PM to 7:45 PM – Opening speech by sa Tia Xiroia, delivered by Toni Jofre de Can Gall.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
8:30 PM – Outdoor dinner. Each attendee reserves their table and brings their own food and drinks.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
Note: Table reservations until August 28 at the Ajuntament. The evening will feature a performance by the musical group “Expr3ssion”.

Saturday, August 31

10:00 AM to 1:00 PM – Water games.
Location: Costitx Municipal Pool.
In collaboration with: Consell de Mallorca.
5:00 PM – Children’s activity “Món de Colorins”.
Location: Carrer Sol.
Organized by: Ajuntament de Costitx.
9:00 PM to 12:00 AM – 16th Edition of the Nit de les Espelmes (see separate poster).
Locations: Plaça de la Pesadora, Carrer des Racó, and Plaça del Morer.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Sunday, September 1

10:00 AM – Volta Cavallista (see separate program). Gathering and breakfast for participants at 9:00 AM.
Location: Casal de Cultura.
Organized by: Agrupació Cavallista de Costitx.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
12:00 PM – Flag raising with Els Xeremiers de Sencelles.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
5:00 PM – Olimpíada Pagesa.
Location: Sa Comuna.
Organized by: Quintos 2004-2005.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
7:30 PM – Ball de Bot with the groups El Raiguer and Cofre Antic.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
Organized by: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Monday, September 2

5:00 PM – Children’s futsal (Registration until August 30 at the Ajuntament).
Location: Pati Escola Nova.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
7:30 PM – 3rd and 4th place futsal match.
Location: Poliesportiu Municipal.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
8:30 PM – Futsal final.
Location: Poliesportiu Municipal.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Tuesday, September 3

5:00 PM – Inauguration of the Petanque Courts.
Location: Poliesportiu Municipal.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
6:00 PM – Night bike ride.
Location: Start and finish at Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
Organized by: Grup Ciclista Costitx.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
8:30 PM – Ronda Tournament finals.
Location: Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Wednesday, September 4

6:00 PM – Padel Tournament finals.
Location: Poliesportiu.
Organized by: Club Pádel Costitx.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Thursday, September 5

6:00 PM – Triangular match between singles, married, and separated.
Location: Poliesportiu.
8:30 PM – Children’s festival by the monitors of the Summer School.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
Organized by: Escola d’Estiu de Costitx.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.
10:00 PM – Comedy night with Jesús Manzano (Guionista del Hormiguero 3.0) and Miguel Moraga.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.

Friday, September 6

5:00 PM – Davallada dels Inferns (Registration until August 30 at the Ajuntament).
Location: Costa del Cementiri.
Organized by: Ajuntament de Costitx.
11:00 PM
– Night of concerts featuring Suc i Sopes, Replegats, Madona, and DJ Salva Simó.
Location: Sa Comuna.
In collaboration with: Ajuntament de Costitx.

Saturday, September 7

6:30 AM – Morning with the Ximbombes, l’Esperit Sant, and drums.
10:30 AM – Street parade by the Xeremiers de Sencelles and the Giants.
12:00 PM – Holy Mass and solemn procession of the Mare de Déu with a concert by the Costitx choir.
1:00 PM – Group photo of the village in front of the church, followed by a vermouth party.
5:30 PM – Dance of the Giants with the Grallers de Costitx.
6:00 PM – Passacaglia by the Costitx Giants with the Colla de Gralles de Costitx and the collaboration of the Geganters de Llucmajor.
7:00 PM – Church Square “Costitx” Local Children’s Dance and Piggy Bank Smash.
7:30 PM – Foc i Fum show by Esclatabutzes from Sóller.
8:30 PM – Ball de Bot with the groups Cofre Antic and Es Revetlers.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
11:30 PM – Concert by the group “Simó, Pau i els Pauets”.
1:00 AM – DJ Javi Lazaro (t-shirt launch included).
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.

Sunday, September 8

12:30 PM – Meeting of traditional costume dancers in the Church Square, with the participation of the Cofre Antic and Es Revetlers dance groups.
Location: Plaça de la Mare de Déu.
5:00 PM – Card game competitions with the presence of former villagers and municipal representatives.
Location: Casal de Cultura.
8:30 PM – Solemn procession with the statue of the Mare de Déu accompanied by the Xeremiers de Sencelles and the Costitx Choir.
11:00 PM – Closing with a fireworks display at the old sports center.

Saturday, September 14

9:00 AM – Excursion to the area where Es Pla de Mallorca meets Es Raiguer. Participation in a mixed gender paddle tennis tournament.
Organized by: Ajuntament de Costitx.