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Sant Antoni Fornells, Es Mercadal 2026

The Fornells festivities celebrate, practically on the sea, the most exciting and special days of the summer in the rural marine nucleus

Festivals of Sant Antoni 2026, Fornells, Es Mercadal

Main dates of the festival programme in Menorca for Sant Antoni, the patron saint festivals of Fornells, Es Mercadal in the year 2026.

  1. Day Vigília de Sant Antoni
  2. Day Dia de Sant Antoni
  3. Dilluns de Sant Antoni

Calendar ofCalendar of July, 2026

Programme of festival in Fornells, Es Mercadal 2026

The most highlighted dates of the Fiestas of Sant Antoni in Fornells, Es Mercadal (Menorca) are the days 25 and 26 of July of 2026.

 Vigília de Sant Antoni

After the fabioler asks permission and sounds the first toc de fabiol, the withdrawal of caixers will begin. At the same time, the Es Mercadal Band will tour the streets of the town. After taking a walk around the town, the solemn Compline will be held in honour of Sant Antoni Abad. Then, the Jaleo will begin.

  1. Plaça de s’Algaret
    Jaleo

 Dia de Sant Antoni

As the day before, the departure of the fabioler will begin the withdrawal of caixers to attend the Solemn Mass in which the aigua-ros will be distributed. Next, the Jaleo, which will end with the delivery of the green canyes and the silver culleretes. After the Beguda , the last toc de fabiol will be made and the youngest caixers will go to distribute the aigua-ros in the houses of the village. And at night, there will be musical performances and a verbena at midnight.

  1. Plaça de s’Algaret
    Jaleo

end of July Dilluns de Sant Antoni

Monday morning begins with mass in memory of the deceased. Then, several activities will be carried out for the children. In the afternoon, in addition to a summer market , there will be musical performances that will liven it up. And as a culmination, the water fireworks will take place from the Castell de Sant Antoni, and later the Revetla de fi de festes.

  1. Castell de Sant Antoni
    Focs aquàtics

Map of Fornells, Es Mercadal

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the Fornells, Es Mercadal map so that you can find your way around once you are at the traditional festival.

Map of Fornells, Es Mercadal
Map of Fornells, Es Mercadal

Very lively atmosphere in Fornells

On the fourth Sunday of July, the festivities of Sant Antoni, patron saint of this small town belonging to the municipality of Es Mercadal, are celebrated. In addition to the invaluable presence of the horses and the traditional jaleo, the Fornells festivities offer activities for all generations. From chocolate and coca bamba (coca de sant joan) snacks for retirees, to charity auctions, concerts, children’s workshops, outdoor dinners in the central streets of the town, night markets, …