Key facts
| Eve of the festival (revetla) | 16 January1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Day of Sant Antoni | 17 January1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Dimonis and Sant Antoni set out, 2026 | 14:301 1 source |
| Beneïdes on Saturday, 2026 | 16:301 1 source |
| 2026 dates | 16 January 2026 - 17 January 2026 (the eve on Friday, the feast day on Saturday) |
| How the date is set | Fixed dates every year: the eve (revetla) on 16 January and the day of Sant Antoni Abat on 17 January. |
| Tickets | The street part (dimonis, foguerons, beneïdes) takes place in public space; the sources give no charges. Check the Ajuntament programme for any concerts. |
| Best time to go | January; Friday from 14:30 until late at night, Saturday Mass in the morning and beneïdes in the afternoon |
| Crowds | high 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 44 min, 51.9 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- The town centre is sometimes closed to traffic on the evening of the festival; park on the outskirts and walk.
- Parking: Car parks on the outskirts, with no spaces in the strict centre at peak times.
- Restrictions: Streets and squares in the centre are closed on the evening of 16 January (to be confirmed in an Ajuntament announcement).
Questions and answers
When should I come for Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla?
The busiest programme is on Friday 16 January: the dimonis set out after 14:30, the completes at 20:00, a pyromusical show in the evening and the Sa Negreta bonfire from 22:00. On Saturday 17 January there are Mass, the caparrots' dance and the beneïdes in the afternoon (2026 data; times change every year).
Is Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla free?
Watching the dimonis, bonfires and beneïdes takes place on streets and squares and the sources mention no charges. Ask the Ajuntament about any ticketed concerts.
How do I get to Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla and where do I park?
The simplest way is by SFM train from Palma via Inca, or by car with parking on the outskirts and a walk in; on the evening of the festival the centre is crowded. Check the current timetable and road closures before you travel.
What should I watch out for and what should I bring to Sant Antoni in Sa Pobla?
Fire and pyrotechnics are close to the crowd: wear clothes that can get dirty and will not melt from sparks, keep your distance from the dancing devils and bring a warm jacket, because January evenings are cold.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Coves de Campanet (Campanet Caves) 5.3 km
- S'Albufera Natural Park 6.6 km
- Mallorcan olive oil (PDO Oli de Mallorca) 10.3 km
- Quely olive-oil biscuits, Inca 11.7 km
Beaches
- Playa de Muro (Platja de Muro) 9 km
- Alcúdia beach 10.6 km
Hiking trails
- Puig de Maria hike 11.5 km
- GR 221 Stage 8: Son Amer - Pont Romà 12.5 km
- GR 221 Stage 9: Pont Romà - Port de Pollença 12.6 km
- Puig de Massanella hike 13.3 km
Towns and villages
- Inca 11.1 km
Festivals and events
- Sant Antoni and the blessing of animals in Muro 4.5 km
- Mallorca 312 cycling sportive 9.1 km
- Caimari Olive Fair 10.3 km
- Dijous Bo fair, Inca 11.2 km
Related
More in this region: Raiguer: the foothills
Sources
- ultimahora.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorcaglobalmag.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- en.arabalears.cat (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.