Llucmajor Fairs and Traditions 2024

At the end of September, Llucmajor is transformed into a veritable festival stronghold: for more than two weeks, the town is dominated by the Fires de Llucmajora festival that has deep roots in the history of the town. It is the time when the locals come together to celebrate the cultural, commercial and social diversity of Llucmajor. October in particular is a month full of joy and festive highlights.

The Fires de Llucmajorwhich are at the heart of the celebrations, combine ancient traditions with a modern flair and offer a varied program that focuses on the community and its cohesion. This year's program includes over two weeks of events, with the various firas (markets) forming the highlight.

The most important events at a glance:

• Saturday, September 28: Opening speech by the Fires
• First Fira: Sunday, September 29 - Sant Miquel
• Second Fira: Saturday, October 5 - V Frikijor (Festival of Geek Culture)
• Third Fira: Sunday, October 6 - IX Fira de l'Oportunitat and XXIII Fira Artesana
• Last Fira: Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13 - XLIV Mostra Llucmajorera
• Es Firó: Monday, October 14

Although the celebrations will kick off on September 27, the First Fira traditionally takes place on Sunday, September 29. This day is dedicated to the feast of the Sant Miquel and is dedicated to traditional activities.

The following weekend will be a little more unusual: on Saturday, October 5, the Frikijor-festival for geek culture the Paseo Jaume III. From 10:00 to 20:30, the city is transformed into the island's center for comics, games and fantasy culture.

On Sunday, October 6, visitors can look forward to the XXIII Fira Artesana and the IX Fira de l'Oportunitatwhere local and international handicraft products are presented. Workshops, cultural events and a colorful supporting program for the whole family are also part of the program - among other things, the Trobada de Gegants i Xeremierswhere the traditional giant figures and bagpipers perform.

The big Mostra Llucmajorera, a showcase of regional craftsmanship and entrepreneurship, begins on Friday, October 11, and runs until Monday, October 14, the day of the Es Firó. Numerous stores and craft businesses from the region showcase their best products here.

The grand finale will take place on Sunday, October 13, with the Darrera Fira or Fira Ramadera The event is a traditional agricultural fair, where sheep are not allowed to be shown this year, but a variety of tools, an agility show and an impressive presentation of different dog breeds and birds are.

In addition to the Firas, there are numerous other events and activities that take place before, during and after the festivities. The full program can be found on the official website of the town of Llucmajor.

Saturday, September 29:
At 7 p.m. dancing of the "Pferdchen" (people with cardboard horse costumes) with music by the Xeremiers (bagpipers) in front of the town hall,
at 7.30 pm Mass in the parish church and laying of flowers, folklore dancing and music.

Saturday, September 30:
At 6pm, concert by the Xeremiers (bagpipers) on the Placeta des Sabater. At 7.30 pm arias and zarsuelas in the Sant Bonaventura monastery (12 euros, tickets at ticketib.com).

Friday, October 4:
At 9pm on the Plaça d'Espanya "Pamboliada" and playback performances.
Tickets at CIJ, Carrer del Rei Jaume I.
At 9.30 pm choir concert in the Sant Bonaventura monastery.

Saturday, October 5:
Bargain market on the Passeig de Jaume III, from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm.
From 5pm "Gran Diada de la Glosa" (Mallorcan traditional improvised singing) in the Sant Bonaventura monastery. At 8.15 pm Ball de Bot (Mallorcan folk dance); at 9 pm live music with Expirafoc.cat.

Sunday, October 6:
Arts and crafts market on the Passeig de Jaume III, from 10 am.
At 10.15 a.m. parade of the "giants" (large figures) to Plaça d'Espanya and dancing.
At 7 pm concert by the group "Los Javaloyas" in the Sant Bonaventura monastery, admission 15 euros, tickets at mallorcatickets.com.

Wednesday, October 9:
At 8 pm choir concert in the Sant Bonaventura monastery.

Friday, October 11:
Holiday.
XXXIX Mostra Llucmajorera; from 10 am to 9 pm, Paseo de Jaume III with numerous stalls selling handicrafts and local products.
At 7 pm concert by the local band in the Sant Bonaventura monastery.

Saturday, October 12:
XXXIX Mostra Llucmajorera; from 10 am to 9 pm, Paseo de Jaume III with numerous stalls selling handicrafts and local products. 

Sunday, October 13:
XXXIX Mostra Llucmajorera; from 10 am to 9 pm, Paseo de Jaume III with numerous stalls selling handicrafts and local products.
Animal show of Mallorcan dogs, sheep, falcons and goats in Plaça de Rufino, Carrer del Grup Escolar and in the schoolyard from 9am.
Flea market; from 10 am to 9 pm, Ca s'Hereu.
At 10.45 a.m. large figures and bagpipers in the center.