Sant Jaume Festival in Alcúdia: Tradition, music and summer in Mallorca

The Sant Jaume Festival is Alcúdia’s most important patron saint celebration—an unmissable annual event that fills the city’s majestic old town with life, light and colour during the week of July 25. If you’re planning a getaway to Mallorca to experience authentic Balearic culture up close, we suggest securing your rest by booking one of the best accommodations in Alcúdia. Staying in one of our villas or apartments will give you the perfect base to combine festive nights with total relaxation by the sea. Plus, to make the most of your holiday, don’t miss our complete Alcúdia travel guide, where you’ll discover the hidden corners of this unique municipality.

What can you expect at the Sant Jaume Festival? For about a week, the iconic walled city transforms with a programme packed with activities for everyone:

• Fire shows and correfocs: One of the most anticipated and spectacular moments of the week (usually on Thursday), when attendees feel the thrill and run beneath the sparks of the traditional colles de dimonis.
• Concerts and the Grand Street Party: The squares in the historic centre turn into open-air stages with live music and popular street parties that go on until the early hours of the morning.
• Local food traditions: You can’t miss popular events like the “Horabauxa” in the Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victòria area—the ideal place to share a typical Mallorcan snack, ensaïmadas and good music.
• Culture and traditional events: The programme includes art exhibitions, theatre performances, children’s activities and the solemn mass in honour of the patron saint at the Parish of Sant Jaume, rounding off the festivities with a big fireworks display.

The big advantage is that entry to the vast majority of events organised by Alcúdia Town Hall is completely free.