San Sebastián festival today in Palma: concert schedules, events and special public transport

PalmPalma is experiencing today, Monday, January 19th, the San Sebastián festivalThe most popular night of the patron saint festivities features the lighting of bonfires, the Drac de na Coca parade, free concerts in various squares in the town center until the early hours, and the parallel celebration of the alternative Ses Sant Kanuteres festival. Below you will find all the planned events, schedules, and special services.

Official program of the San Sebastián festival

Monday, January 19

6:30 p.m. - Plaza Mayor

Start of the festival with a popular glossada and traditional dance by popular culture groups, with the participation of xeremiers, giants and dancers.

7:50 p.m. – Court in the Plaza Mayor

The Dragon of na Coca departs from Cort, accompanied by a batucada, to the Plaza Mayor.

Approximately 8:00 p.m. – Plaza Mayor

Lighting of the central bonfire, which marks the official start of the night of toasts and bonfires throughout the city center.

Official concerts by stage

Plaza de España

Electrolatino, urban pop and dance music

• 8:15 p.m. – José de Rico (electrolatino/dance)
• 9:15 p.m. – Henry Méndez (urban / electrolatino)
• 10:15 p.m. – Danny Romero (urban pop/dance)
• 23.30 h - 03.00 h – Alex Martini (DJ set, house/electro)

Court Square

Rock and cover bands

• 8:45 p.m. – UR BAD (rock / covers)
• 9:30 p.m. – Burning (classic rock)
• 10:30 p.m. – Tennessee (pop-rock)
• 23.30 h - 03.00 h – Heroes Tribut Band (rock tribute)

Juan Carlos I Square

Festive pop, rumba and fusion

• 8:15 p.m. – Mon Joan Tiquat (indie/alternative pop)
• 9:00 p.m. – Buhos (festive pop / reggae / rumba)
• 10:00 PM – Guarana (festive pop/Latin)
• 11:00 p.m. – Pelo de Gallo (festive pop-rock)
• 00:30 h - 03:00 h – Black (contemporary fusion)

Main Square

Folk and roots music

• 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. – Pichorinas (renewed Mallorcan folk)
• 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Call to Action (traditional music with modern arrangements)
• The musical atmosphere continues until well into the early hours of the morning.

Alternative party – Ses Sant Kanuteres

From 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM

The self-managed alternative celebration extends across different squares in the Canamunt and Calatrava neighborhoods, with bonfires, concerts and DJ sets.

Square Square (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

Family activities, popular toast, glossing and street performances.

Raimundo Clar Square (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM)

Boat dancing, traditional music, punk and fusion with several local bands.

Straw Weight Square (8:00 PM – 3:00 AM)

Electronic music and DJ sets.

Prince's Bastion (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM)

Scene underground with drum and bass, jungle, dub, raggatek and electronica.

San Jerónimo Square (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM)

Hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats and urban music.

Llorenç Bisbal Square (6:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.)

Cumbia, reggae, Latin and Afro sounds.

Plaza Nueva de la Ferrería (6:00 PM – 3:00 AM)

Punk, hardcore, and alternative rock concerts.

Special public transport

To facilitate mobility during the night, the City Council has arranged special services:

EMT Palma

• Reinforcement of the main urban lines.
• Night service extended until approximately 03:30 – 04:00 h, depending on the line.
• More frequent service before and after the festival, especially towards neighborhoods and outlying areas.

Metro and train (Mallorca Railway Services)

• Special metro service with extended runs until approximately 02:30 h.
• Trains with increased frequency during afternoon and evening hours.

Traffic restrictions

• Traffic disruptions in the historic center starting in the afternoon.
• The use of public transport is recommended, and access by private vehicle should be avoided.