Sant Sebastià (January 19-20) is Palma's patron saint festival, with bonfires, folk music, and street food filling the old town over several nights in mid-January.
Setmana Santa (Holy Week), in March or April, brings solemn processions through Palma's old streets, among the most elaborate in the Balearics.
Sant Joan (June 23-24) is celebrated island-wide with beach bonfires and midnight swims marking the summer solstice.
In late June, Es Firó in Sóller reenacts a 16th-century battle against Barbary pirates with mock combat and costumed processions through town.
September brings grape harvest festivals in Binissalem, while towns across the island hold local patron-saint fiestas (festes patronals) throughout summer with concerts, fireworks, and traditional dances.