The next Sunday, December 8th, Sineu is preparing to host a new edition of the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024, one of the most anticipated events in its festive calendar. This event, which includes the XVII Mostra de Matances (Slaughter Fair), highlights local traditions and the products derived from the “matanzas”, which are essential to Mallorca’s gastronomy and culture.

sobrasada, bread with sobrasada

The fair offers a full programme of activities for all the family, including recreations of the traditional matanzas, fried sobrasada and wine tastings, as well as typical winter dishes in the local restaurants and bars. Visitors will be able to enjoy special menus that highlight the star products of the fair. Consult this link to discover the complete list of dishes and restaurants.

In addition to the XVII Mostra de Matances, the Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024 offers a varied programme that covers activities for all tastes. Attendees can enjoy a parade of xeremiers and gegants at 9:30 am, filling the streets of Sineu with traditional music and the majestic presence of the giants. Throughout the day, there will also be dance performances by the groups Copeo de Sineu and Brot d’Alfabaguera, showcasing the most representative folk dances of the island. For animal lovers, there will be a hunting exhibition organised by the Societat de caçadors de Sineu, as well as exhibitions of native birds and the III International Pigeon Breeding Competition.

Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024 in Sineu. Sunday, December 8th.

XVII Mostra de Matances.

  • Recreation of traditional matanzas.
  • Tasting of fried sobrasada and wine.
  • Tasting of matanza and winter dishes in the local restaurants. Consult this link to discover the complete list of dishes and restaurants.

Programme of Fira de Sant Tomàs 2024

  • 9:30 am Parade of xeremiers and gegants.
  • 10:00 am – 2:00 pm At Sa Plaça, Sa Ludo d’en David.
  • 11:00 am Dance performance by the Copeo de Sineu group.
  • 12:00 pm
    • Dance performance by the Brot d’Alfabaguera group.
    • Fat pigs competition. During the award ceremony, a tribute will be paid to Arnau Fuster i Oliver “Canyaret”.
    • Musical performance in Sa Plaça by the Xeremiers de Sineu.
  • Exhibition of Ca Rater and Ca Mè dogs.
  • Hunting exhibition organised by the Societat de caçadors de Sineu.
  • III International Pigeon Breeding Competition of Sineu.
  • Meeting of the Ca de Bestiar dogs registered in the genealogical book.
  • Exhibition of native birds from the Balearic Islands.
  • Exhibition and sale of animals.
  • Exhibition and sale of local crafts, decoration, and Christmas products.

Consult the complete programme of all the festivities, which will be celebrated from December 5th to January 18th, at this link.