Cultural calendar and festivals in Sóller

• January: Sant Antoni, a night of fire and devils in the square.
• March or April: Holy Week, with the Sant Crist de la Sang procession on Maundy Thursday and the Davallament on Good Friday.
• April and May: Fira de la Taronja, the orange fair.
• May: Es Firó, with Sa Fira on Sunday and the battle on Monday.
• 23 June: the night of Sant Joan, with fire.
• Late June: Sant Pere in the Port, the fishermen's festival.
• August: Sant Bartomeu festivities, with concerts, sports, cinema and the final night of fire.
• September: Trobada d'Havaneres in the Port.
• October: Port de Sóller Classical Music Festival and Les Journées du Modernisme.

The Ajuntament de Sóller publishes the exact dates for each edition. If your trip depends on a festival, confirm it there before you book.

Es Firó remembers the pirate attack of 11 May 1561, when a fleet landed at the Port and the people of Sóller, helped by the brave men of the valley, defeated them. Ever since, the town has commemorated it with a Moors and Christians festival that is the most important of the year.

The festival runs over several days in mid-May, and its main day is the Monday after the second Sunday of the month:

• Thursday: the Valentes Dones, who represent the women who helped in the defence, are honoured at the church of Sant Bartomeu on the square.
• Saturday: procession with the image of the Mare de Déu de la Victòria, flower offering and the 1561 Sant Ponç flag.
• Sunday (Sa Fira): stalls along the streets and many people in traditional Mallorcan dress.
• Monday: the big re-enactment. In the afternoon crowds gather at the Port to watch the landing, and the battle then moves up through the town to the square, where the attackers are defeated. At the end the Cant de la Balanguera is sung.

Tips: get to the Port early if you want to see the landing; the town fills up and the central streets close to traffic. If you are staying here, see where to stay in Sóller and book ahead. More on the bay in the Port de Sóller guide.

Sant Bartomeu is Sóller's patron saint and his church dominates the square, and the August festivities are the longest of the year. According to recent programmes they run roughly from 13 to 24 August.

The programme mixes events for all audiences: a petanque tournament, open-air cinema, storytelling, concerts and open-air dances in the square, the Valle de Sóller literary awards, music nights in the Alameda and craft beer tastings. The finale is the highlight: the fire show by the Esclatabutzes, a local group of devils formed in 1997 that mixes pyrotechnics, drums and dance. It is usually followed by a water party next to the market.

• Where: almost everything happens in the plaça de sa Constitució and around it.
• The correfoc: if you get close to the devils, cover your skin and wear a hat and goggles, because there are sparks.
• When to go: the last weekend, with the fire, is the busiest.

For food and drink near the square, see the bars and cafés of Sóller and the food and drink overview.

Sant Antoni is Mallorca's big winter festival, with bonfires, devils and fire in the street around 16 and 17 January. In Sóller it is celebrated with the devils in the plaça de sa Constitució, with the Esclatabutzes taking part. It is a night of fire, drums and people of all ages.

It is a good excuse to visit Sóller in winter, when the valley is quiet. Wrap up warm and go early to find a spot in the square.

Holy Week in Sóller is sober and local in feel. On Maundy Thursday evening the Sant Crist de la Sang procession leaves the plaça de sa Constitució, with the town's brotherhoods walking to the parish church. On Good Friday the Davallament takes place at the parish church of Sant Bartomeu, followed by the procession.

The parish of Sóller and the Diocese of Mallorca publish the times each year. If you travel on those days, note that many shops change their hours, and that the week is high season for the train and tram: see the Sóller train guide.

The Fira de la Taronja celebrates the fruit that made the valley famous. In 2024 it was held on 13 April in the plaça de sa Constitució, with a crafts market and a food showcase, according to the town hall programme. Between April and May, restaurants in Sóller and the Port often prepare special menus built around the orange.

For menus, food weeks and other food events, see our guide to food events, and for the weekly market, the Sóller market guide.

• Sant Joan (night of 23 June): a night of fire, witches and magic that marks the start of summer. Attendees are asked to bring their own reusable cups and tableware and leave no waste.
• Sant Pere (late June, in the Port): the fishermen's patron festival, around 29 June, with a sea procession by the harbour. The day of the events varies.

The Port is the best place to enjoy Sant Pere; take the tram from the town to avoid looking for parking.

• Trobada d'Havaneres (September): every year the Port de Sóller hosts a weekend of habanera songs, with free concerts on the platja d'en Repic and artists from Mallorca, other islands and beyond. In 2026 the 14th edition took place on 18 and 19 September.
• Port de Sóller Classical Music Festival (October): concerts on the Saturdays of October, with its main venue in the Port church and international artists. It has been directed for more than twenty years by Jos Kuiper.

If you want to attend a concert, check tickets and capacity on the event website, because church concerts have limited seats.

In autumn, Sóller holds a cultural programme about its history and Modernist architecture, with routes, exhibitions, workshops and music. The second edition took place in October 2026 and is covered in our article on Les Journées du Modernisme, which includes a walking route through the Modernist heritage.

• For the most spectacular festival: May, with Es Firó.
• For fire and summer atmosphere: August, with Sant Bartomeu.
• For fewer crowds: January and October, with Sant Antoni and the classical concerts.
• To combine with nature: April and May, when the valley is green and the oranges are around.

• Book ahead: accommodation and restaurants fill up for Firó and Sant Bartomeu.
• Parking: park outside the centre and walk; see the guide to parking in Sóller.
• Train and tram: the most comfortable way to reach the town and the Port; see the Sóller train and the tram.
• The tunnel and the road: road access can have works or closures, so check getting to Sóller before you set off.
• Street closures: on the big days the central streets close to traffic.
• Crowds: arrive early for the key events and have a plan in case you need to wait.