The most magical night of the year will once again bring thousands of people together in Parc de la Mar. The celebration of Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma (St John’s Eve, Mallorca’s traditional midsummer celebration), organised by the Federació d’Associacions de Veïns with the collaboration of Palma City Council, will take place on 23 June and feature a programme combining popular culture, fire shows, music and activities for all ages.
The celebration will begin at 8:00 pm with the lighting of the traditional fogueró (bonfire) using the Flama de la Llengua and will continue with a programme designed for all ages. Children will have their own space with a children’s correfoc (fire parade) featuring the colles (troupes) Enfocats, Kinfumfa, Patits Encabritats and Realment Cremats.
Correfoc during Nit de Sant Joan in Parc de la Mar. Photo: Palma City Council.
As the evening progresses, the spotlight will fall on some of the most deeply rooted expressions of Mallorcan popular culture. The group Al-Mayurqa will bring rhythm to the evening with a performance of ball de bot (traditional Mallorcan folk dance), while this year’s opening speech will include a touch of humour thanks to a satirical monologue by Santi Liébana.
The correfoc and Xanguito will bring the night to a close
One of the most eagerly awaited moments will arrive with the traditional correfoc, which will once again fill the surroundings of Parc de la Mar with sparks, drums and dimonis (devils). This year’s edition will feature the colles Enfocats, Realment Cremats, Kinfumfa, Ses Germanies, Illa Galera and Maleïts Encabritats. Alongside them will parade some of Mallorca’s most emblematic bèsties de foc (fire beasts), including Drac i Guardians de Sant Jordi, Òliba de la Real and Es Drac de na Coca, the stars of a spectacle that attracts thousands of people every year.
Music will provide the finale to Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma. Mallorcan band Xanguito will bring the celebration to a close with a concert that will round off a night marked by fire, tradition and a festive atmosphere. With an established career on the Balearic music scene, the group has become one of the most recognisable names on the islands and will accompany the audience until the end of the celebration.
Programme for Nit de Sant Joan 2026 in Palma
- 8:00 pm – Lighting of the fogueró using the Flama de la Llengua
- 8:15 pm – Children’s correfoc
- 9:00 pm – Ball de bot performance by Al-Mayurqa
- 10:00 pm – Opening speech and satirical monologue by Santi Liébana
- 10:30 pm – Correfoc
- 11:30 pm – Concert by Xanguito
Safety measures for the correfocs
- The use of private pyrotechnics that are not controlled by the organisers is strictly prohibited.
- A minimum distance of 2 metres must be maintained around the fire beasts.
- Participants should wear cotton clothing, long trousers and long sleeves, suitable footwear, a hat or headscarf, earplugs and protective glasses to protect their eyes.
- Please note that sparks may damage the lenses of glasses and cameras.
- Throwing water is not permitted.
- Do not touch, pick up or handle any pyrotechnic devices.
- Smoking or lighting fires near the storage containers is prohibited.
- To watch the performance, spectators should remain at a safe distance.
- Children and people with reduced mobility should avoid standing in the front rows.
- You may dance with the dimonis, but always in a festive spirit.
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