The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró are an annual event that transforms this charming village in the comarca of Raiguer into a centre of cultural, sports, and festive activities. Celebrated in honour of Sant Roc, these festivities are a deeply rooted tradition within the community, attracting both locals and visitors who seek to enjoy the varied programme. This year, the celebrations culminate on 16th August, the Day of Sant Roc, with a wide range of activities.

One of the most anticipated and emblematic events is the Desfilada de Carrosses, which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. This parade, taking place on 15th August at 19:00, is a tribute to half a century of tradition and local creativity. The floats, meticulously and originally decorated, parade through the streets of Alaró accompanied by proud alaroners in costume, offering a visual spectacle that highlights the artistic skill of the participants and the cohesion of the community.

Activities for All Ages

Among the highlighted events, on 6th August, there is the concert by Maika Makovski at the Hostatgeria del Castell de Alaró, promising a magical night with her unmistakable musical style. On 8th August, the documentary Alaró soim carrosses will be presented at the Teatre d’Alaró at 19:00, followed by the Festa Verbal L’espera de la letargia at 22:00, an event that combines poetry, music, and reflection, highlighting the participation of the poet Maria Teresa Ferrer and other artists.

The weekend is also packed with activities: on Saturday, 10th August, the GamingCat video game workshop for young people at the Teatre d’Alaró stands out, as does the Revetlla jove at 23:00 in the Plaça de la Vila, featuring performances by various bands and DJs. On Sunday, 11th August, the water games at the municipal pool at 10:30 promise fun for the little ones, and the night of humour with Rubén García at 22:00 at the Teatre d’Alaró guarantees laughs for those over 16.

The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró extend until 16th August, the Day of Sant Roc, when the traditional Ball dels Cossiers is celebrated at 10:00, followed by the Missa Major at 19:30, and concluding with the Correfoc de fi de festes at midnight, a pyrotechnic spectacle by the Ball de dimonis d’Alaró and na Marranxa.

The 2024 Festes de Sant Roc of Alaró Programme

Check out the complete programme at this link.

Tuesday, 6th August

  • 9:30 to 13:30. Children’s game Cerca qui cerca. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 17:30. Semifinal and final of the Sant Roc Beach Volleyball Tournament (children). Camp d’Esports.
  • 18:30. Bicycle ride. Camp d’Esports.
  • 20:00. Semifinal and final of the Sant Roc Beach Volleyball Tournament (seniors). Camp d’Esports.
  • 21:00. SONSDENIT: concert by Maika Makovski. Hostatgeria del Castell de Alaró.

Wednesday, 7th August

  • 10:30. Traditional and popular games. Plaça de la Vila
  • 19:00. Final of the Sant Roc Tennis Tournament. Camp d’Esports.
  • 20:00.
    • Magic show Els llibres màgics del Gran Cassanyes. Amfiteatre del Parc de Son Tugores.
    • Final of the 7-a-side Football Tournament. Camp d’Esports.
  • 21:30. Capell de copes, with a performance by the group Swing From Paris. S’Escorxador.

Thursday, 8th August

  • 19:00. Presentation of the documentary Alaró soim carrosses. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 20:00. Final of the Sant Roc Futsal Tournament. Camp d’Esports.
  • 22:00. Festa Verbal L’espera de la letargia, by the poet Maria Teresa Ferrer, soprano Nadia Akaarir, and pianist Francesc Balnco. Bus service from Carrer Ermità Mir (sign up at Son Tugores or email sontugores@ajalaro.net). Bodega Son Antem (Ctra. Santa Maria/Alaró, km. 4).

Friday, 9th August

  • Storytelling marathon.
    • 10:00. Sa Someriua i els colors – Marga Mateu. Plaça de Sebastià Jaume.
    • 11:00. The very hungry caterpillar from Alaró – Hannah García. Placeta del tren.
    • 12:00. Sollerics, l’ajuda està en camí! – Biel Far “Mandingo”. Municipal pool.
    • 18:00. El castell màgic – Hugo Soler. Placeta de Son Vidal (Carrer de la Síquia, 23).
  • 18:30. Final of the Sant Roc Padel Tournament. Camp d’Esports.
  • 19:00. Presentation of the story 15 d’Agost? 50 anys de Carrosses, by Tal com Soim Teatre. Written by Silis Campins and Biel Simonet. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 21:00. Alatribu. Groups of 6 or more people over 18. Sign up by 7th August on Alatribu’s Facebook page. Followed by music with DJs Cappuccinno & Machiatto. Plaça de la Vila.

Saturday, 10th August

  • Weekly market at Plaça de la Vila.
  • 10:30. GamingCat. Video game workshop in Catalan for children between 3 and 15 years. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 11:30. Els Matins de l’orgue. Concert by cellist Mique Bennàssar Bonnín. Parish church.
  • 17:00. Playgav. Musical show by WepAlaró in aid of the Sant Joan de Déu Hospital in Inca. Donation €5. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 18:30. Final of the Sant Roc Padel Tournament. Camp d’Esports.
  • 19:00. Line dancing meeting. Plaça del Rosari.
  • 23:00. Revetlla jove. Performances by d’On-Erra, Gintonics Band, and DJ Deoss. Plaça de la Vila.

Sunday, 11th August

  • 10:30. Water games for children aged 6 to 13. Municipal pool.
  • 22:00. Nit d’humor: The Plan! by comedian Rubén García. For ages 16 and up. Teatre d’Alaró.

Monday, 12th August

  • 17:00. III Children’s Parcheesi Tournament. For children aged 6 to 15. Sign up by Friday, 9th August at the municipal offices. Teatre d’Alaró.
  • 20:00. III Senior Parcheesi Tournament for pairs. For ages 16 and up. Cost €20/pair. Sign up by Friday, 9th August at the municipal offices. Plaça de la Vila.
  • 21:00. Choral concert. Sant Roc concert by the Alaró Choir. Parish church.

Tuesday, 13th August

  • 10:30. Street painting. Avinguda de la Constitució.
  • 20:00. Sant Roc BINGO. For ages 18 and up. Plaça de la Vila.

Wednesday, 14th August

  • 20:00. Family theatre: Les aventures d’en Tintín. Amfiteatre del Parc de Son Tugores.

Thursday, 15th August

  • 19:00. XLVIII Desfilada de Carrosses. Celebrating 50 years of the first Carrosses Parade of Alaró.
  • 22:30. Revetlla de Carrosses. With DJs Gela and Marieta. Plaça de la Vila.

Friday, 16th August. Day of Sant Roc.

  • 10:00. Ball dels Cossiers. The first dance will take place in front of the Town Hall. Further dances will take place at various points around the village (see full programme).
  • 13:00. Corregudes de joies. Avinguda de la Constitució.
  • 19:30. Missa Major de Sant Roc. Parish church.
  • 22:00. Theatre. Performance of Efectes Secundaris by Miquel Fullana. Plaça del Rosari.
  • 00:00. Correfoc de fi de festes, by the Ball de dimonis d’Alaró and na Marranxa. Route: Carrer d’Enmig, de Can Xalet, and Plaça de la Vila.