Mahón Fiesta Good to know
Also known as festes de Gràcia Maó Ferry
NOT a tourist event but a tradition much loved by the locals and a chance to cheer on their riding friends who've been chosen to ride for the first time. Menorquiens enjoy their fiesta street parties and enjoy live music with a spectacular fireworks finale on the last night.
- "Cargols" = when Horse riders circle specific points along the route
- "Jaleos" = where riders bring their horse onto their rear legs - 'Touch the heart'
- Jocs des Pla des matí = Games showcasing rider horsemanship on Pla Sant Joan
- 'Día des Be' = Day of the Lamb a ritualed ceremony to annouce the coming Fiesta
Mahon Fiesta for Kids
Children can experience bits of the Mahón fiesta ... with sensible precautions.
On June 23 /24 on Placa Born main square there is a fun fair. Horses and Riders can be watched / photographed in quieter moments with a lot more space when they gather at start or end of a parade ('cargols') for example Palm square , Placa Alfonso .
Mahón Fiesta Agenda
Timings may vary each year but this a good guide to know when to visit for what interests you.
⭐ Mahón Fiesta Agenda(Times may vary slightly each year, but this agenda reflects the generral Agenda schedule.)
📅 Day 1 – Opening Day
- 10:00 – Official Opening of the Festivities - Bells ring throughout Mahón
- 12:00 – Arrival of the Giants (Gegants) - Parade of traditional giants accompanied by pipers and drummers
- 18:00 – First Horse Procession - Riders (caixers) gather in traditional attire - Horses parade through the historic centre
- 19:00 – Opening Jaleo - The famous Menorcan horse spectacle, where horses rear up ('Jaleo') among cheering crowds
- 22:00 – Concerts in the Main Square - >Live local bands perform until late.
📅 Day 2 – Main Celebration Day
- 09:30 – Morning Procession & Religious Ceremony The statue of the Virgin of Grace is carried from the sanctuary.
- 11:00 – Second Jaleo in Plaça de la Constitució - Horses perform among crowds with live band music
- 14:00 – Community Lunch - Popular dishes: sobrassada, formatge de Maó, grilled meats, pastries
- 17:00 – Kids’ Activities & Fairground - Puppet shows, bouncy castles, and children’s workshops
- 20:00 – Folk Dance Performances - Traditional Menorcan dance groups perform in the old town squares
- 23:00 – Big Night Concert - Major live acts fill the harbour area
- 00:30 – Fireworks Show - Colourful display reflecting over Mahón’s iconic port
📅 Day 3 – Closing Events
- 18:00 – Closing Parade : Final procession with musicians, dancers and traditional costumes
- 21:30 – Farewell Concert : Final musical performance marking the end of the fiesta
- 23:00 – Final Fireworks & Official Closure
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