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Sant Antoni in Manacor

Sant Antoni a Manacor

Manacor celebrates Sant Antoni on 16 and 17 January: the colcada, completes, the first bonfire by the Rectoria, and on Saturday the beneïdes (blessing of animals) and the last dance of the dimonis (devils). A large town in eastern Mallorca, so the programme is long but packed into a few hours in the evening.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 9Sources 3

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2026 dates
16 January - 17 January
From Palma by car
48 min
Sant Antoni in Manacor 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

Colcada on Friday, 202619:001 1 source
First bonfire (fogueró) on Friday, 202620:001,2 2+ sources agree
Beneïdes on Saturday, 202611:001 1 source
Eve of the festival16 January1,2 2+ sources agree
2026 dates16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026 (Friday and Saturday)
How the date is setFixed dates every year: 16 January (the eve) and 17 January (the day of Sant Antoni Abat).
TicketsStreet celebrations; the sources give no charges.
Best time to goJanuary; Friday 19:00-22:00, Saturday late morning and evening
Crowdshigh on Friday evening

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

Getting there

  • By car from Palma: about 48 min, 50.9 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
  • Manacor is in the eastern part of the island; on the evening of the festival the centre can be crowded, so park on the outskirts.
  • Parking: Car parks on the outskirts; no data on the number of spaces.
  • Restrictions: The area around Plaça del Rector Rubí and the Rectoria may be closed during the celebrations (to be confirmed).

Questions and answers

What time should I come to Manacor for Sant Antoni?

On Friday 16 January around 19:00-20:00, when the colcada, completes and the lighting of the first bonfire take place; on Saturday 17 January come for the beneïdes at 11:00 or in the evening for the last dance of the dimonis (times from 2026).

Is Sant Antoni in Manacor free?

The street part is open to everyone; the sources list no charges. For concerts in enclosed venues check the Ajuntament de Manacor programme.

How do I get to Sant Antoni in Manacor and where do I park?

From Palma by SFM train or by car; on Friday evening the centre is crowded, so leave the car on the outskirts and walk. Check the current train timetable before you travel.

What should I watch out for at the Manacor bonfires and devil dances?

Sparks fly near the foguerons and the devil dances; wear clothing without synthetic fibres, keep children close and dress warmly for the evening.

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Sources

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