Sineu celebrates the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2023 with its big day on the 10th of December, which can be visited until the 20th of January, passing through Sant Antoni 2024. The annual event features a multitude of activities related to Christmas and Epiphany. Dancing, parades and gastronomy, as well as stalls, concerts and workshops, provide the atmosphere in the streets of Sineu during these days.

 

Sunday 10th December

Sant Tomàs Fair 2023. XVI ‘Mostra de matances’. Recreation of traditional slaughters and tasting of ‘sobrassada’ and wine. Tasting of slaughter and winter gastronomy in the restaurants.

  • 9.30 h. Parade of ‘xeremiers and gegants’.
  • 11:00 h. ‘Mostra de ball’ with the group Copeo de Sineu.
  • 12:00 h. ‘Mostra de ball’ amb el grup Brot d’Alfabaguera (Dance show with the group Brot d’Alfabaguera).
  • 12:00 h. ‘Porcs grass’ competition.
  • 12:00 h. ‘Sonada’ a Sa Plaça with Xeremiers de Sineu.
    -Show by the Ca Rater, Ca Mè and Ca de Bestiar clubs.
    -Hunting show of the hunting society of Sineu.
    -II international poultry competition of Sineu.
    -II international poultry breeding competition in Sineu.
    -Exhibition of native birds of the Balearic Islands.
    -Exhibition and sale of animals.
    -Exhibition and sale of crafts and local products, decorations and Christmas products.
Fira de Sant Tomàs 2023

Fira de Sant Tomàs 2023. Ajuntament de Sineu.

Thursday 14th December

  • Christmas storytelling and workshop. For families. At 5 p.m., in the Library.

Friday 15th December

  • “Tourism or no tourism? This, unfortunately, is the only question. Challenges for 21st century Mallorca”. Presentation of the book by Joan Enric. “What does Mallorca want to be when it grows up, and what role should Sineu play? At 7 p.m. in the assembly hall of the Town Hall.

Saturday 16th December

  • Christmas tree decoration with Lila-Jocs Reciclats. From 10 a.m., in Sa Plaça and placeta de Sant Marc.
  • Christmas concert by the Cor Parroquial de Sineu (Sineu Parish Choir). At 8 pm, in the church of Santa Maria de Sineu.

Monday 18th December

  • Christmas Rhythmic Gymnastics Festival. At 7 p.m., in the IES Sineu sports hall.

Wednesday 20th December

  • “Els llibres màgics del Gran Cassanyes”, magic and reading show. At 5 p.m., in the Teleclub.

Friday 22nd December

  • “Cada cosa a son temps i per Nadal, neules”. Presentation of the book by Tomàs Martínez with the participation of the Sineu ‘neuler’ Joan Bonnín. At 8 pm, in the Assembly Hall of the Town Hall.

Saturday 23th December

  • Garden Toy Library. Experimental and manipulative games, balance, motor skills, construction, symbolic and board games. At 10 a.m., at the Sa Quintana sociocultural centre.
  • 2nd edition of the Vila de Sineu night-time urban cross. Race to benefit the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC) Sineu. At 7 pm, in Sa Plaça.

Sunday 24th December

  • Bernat Alzamora Brunet Memorial Football Tournament. From 9:45 a.m. at the Son Magí sports centre.
  • Solemn ‘matins’ service. Cant de la Sibil-la and the Parish Choir. At 7 pm in the church of Santa Maria de Sineu.

Tuesday 26th December

  • Bingo and Christmas chocolate party. At 6 p.m., in the Teleclub.

Wednesday 27th December

  • “El cas d’en Cosme Monroig”, presentation of the book by Cati Bordoy. At 7 p.m., in the Town Hall auditorium.
  • Pilgrimage of nativity scenes around the church of Santa Maria de Sineu. From 27th to 31st December, from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Thursday 28th December

  • Christmas sweets and chocolate workshop. Family audiences. Registration by calling 686 860 540 (Francesc). At 4:30 pm at the Sa Quintana sociocultural centre.

Friday 29th December

  • “Na Marina i el misteri de les profunditats”, family theatre by Giraombres, Teatrix. At 6.30 p.m. in the Teleclub.

Saturday 30th December

  • Royal page boy’s party. Children’s performances. There will be chocolate and cakes for everyone. At 5 pm in Sa Plaça.
  • Concert “Amanecer flamenco fusión”. At 8.30 pm, in the church of Santa Maria de Sineu.

Sunday 31st December

  • Chimes and New Year’s Eve party. At 23:45 h in Sa Plaça.

Tuesday 2nd January

  • Inter Escola children’s tennis tournament. From 2nd to 5th January.

Friday 5th January

  • Cavalcade of Their Majesties, the Three Kings of the Orient.
    Route: Lloret road, Bous, Bons Aires, Concòrdia, Estació, Gran, Fossar, Avall, Concòrdia, Bous, de la Rosa and Sa Plaça.
    You can collaborate in the assembly and organisation by contacting the Town Hall on 627 368 342.

Saturday 13th January

  • Workshop on ‘espinagades pobleres’.
    Registration at the Associació de s’Empenta. Limited places. Price per person: 22 euros. At 10 am, in the Sa Quintana sociocultural centre.

Wednesday 17th January

  • Storytelling and ‘dimonis’ workshop. Family audiences. At 5 p.m., in the Library.
  • Mass in honour of Sant Antoni. At 7 pm in the church of Santa Maria de Sineu.
  • Lighting of the municipal bonfire. With the participation of the Dimonions de Sa Cova d’Es Fossar. There will be ‘llonganissa’, ‘botifarró’, bread and wine for everyone. At 8 p.m. in the Plaça d’Es Fossar.

Saturday 20th January

  • ‘Beneïdes’ of Sant Antoni. At 4.30 p.m. in Plaça d’Es Fossar. ‘Cercavila de xeremiers i caparrots’.
  • ‘Fogueró’ (bonfire) of the ‘quintos’. From 8 p.m. onwards.
  • Night of fire with the Dimonis de Sa Cova d’Es Fossar. At 22.30 h.

Here you can consult the complete programme that runs until 20th January 2024.