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Sant Sebasti\u00e0 2026: the great winter festival in Palma, Mallorca<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Every January, Palma de Mallorca is transformed. Its squares and streets fill with music, fire, dance, and tradition to honor Sant Sebasti\u00e0 (Saint Sebastian), the city\u2019s patron saint. In 2026, this celebration\u2014one of the most beloved in Mallorca\u2019s festive calendar\u2014returns from January 10 to 24<\/strong>, with a program that blends religious elements, family activities, and popular events for all audiences.<\/p>\n

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A bit of history<\/h3>\n

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Devotion to Saint Sebastian in Palma has deep roots. According to tradition, during a plague epidemic in 1523\u20131524, a ship carrying a relic of the saint was forced to remain in Palma\u2019s bay due to a storm. Shortly afterward, the epidemic began to subside. Since then, Saint Sebastian has been venerated as the city\u2019s protector, and his feast day on January 20 has become one of the most important celebrations in Mallorca.<\/p>\n

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Key dates of the 2026 festivities<\/h3>\n

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The Sant Sebasti\u00e0 2026 program in Palma follows the traditional format of previous years:<\/p>\n

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