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Festes de la Beata, Valldemossa

Valldemossa has the island's only saint born in the town, and honours her in July: in 2026 the festivities ran from 17 to 28 July, and the highlight is the Carro Triomfal, a procession of a chariot with the little Beateta and a choir of little angels on the night of 28 July.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 7Sources 2

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2026 dates
17 July - 28 July
From Palma by car
24 min
Festes de la Beata, Valldemossa from above, visualisation from the 3D island model
Visualisation from the 3D model of the island (a render, not a photo). Imagery: PNOA cedido por © Instituto Geográfico Nacional (CC BY 4.0), Sentinel-2 cloudless 2016, EOX (CC BY 4.0); terrain: Terrarium (SRTM); buildings: © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).

Key facts

Main day28 July1,2 2+ sources agree
Start of the 2026 programme17 July1 1 source
2026 dates17 July 2026 - 28 July 2026 (27 July Mass, procession and a Tomeu Penya concert; 28 July cercavila, Mass and the night-time Carro Triomfal)
How the date is setFixed dates: 28 July as the saint's day, with festivities lasting a dozen or so days around it (in 2026: 17-28 July).
TicketsThe procession and celebrations take place in public space; the sources give no charges. Concerts may have separate rules.
Best time to goJuly; 28 July: cercavila and Mass in the morning, Carro Triomfal at night
Crowdsvery high on the night of 28 July

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source

Getting there

  • By car from Palma: about 24 min, 18.5 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
  • During the festivities getting to Valldemossa is difficult, and the car parks on the edge of the town fill up early.
  • Parking: Paid car parks on the edge of the town (rates to be checked).
  • Restrictions: Street closures during the procession.

Questions and answers

When are the Festes de la Beata in Valldemossa?

Around 28 July; in 2026 from 17 to 28 July. The most important are 27 July (Mass, procession, concert) and the night of 28 July with the Carro Triomfal.

Are the Festes de la Beata in Valldemossa free?

The procession and street celebrations are open; the sources list no charges. Check the Ajuntament de Valldemossa programme for concerts.

How do I get to the Festes de la Beata in Valldemossa and where do I park?

By TIB bus from Palma, or by car with parking on the edge of the town; on the night of the procession arrive early.

What should I watch out for at the Festes de la Beata?

July heat and crowds in the narrow streets: bring water, keep an eye on children along the procession route and plan your return, because buses may not run after midnight.

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Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.