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Sant Gaietà Llucmaçanes, Maó 2026

Surrounded by the Menorcan countryside, the residents of Llucmaçanes open their barriers to share their beloved festivals

Festivals of Sant Gaietà 2026, Llucmaçanes, Maó

Main dates of the festival programme in Menorca for Sant Gaietà, the patron saint festivals of Llucmaçanes, Maó in the year 2026.

  1. Day Vigília de Sant Gaietà
  2. Day Dia de Sant Gaietà
  3. Fi de Festes de Sant Gaietà

Calendar ofCalendar of August, 2026

Programme of festival in Llucmaçanes, Maó 2026

The most highlighted dates of the Fiestas of Sant Gaietà in Llucmaçanes, Maó (Menorca) are the days 8 and 9 of August of 2026.

 Vigília de Sant Gaietà

It will all begin with the ringing of bells and mortar fire, followed by the departure of the giants of Llucmaçanes, accompanied by the Maó Music Band. During this event, the First Toc de fabiol and the delivery of the flag will take place. Later, the departure of the Colcada will take place, which will run through the streets of the town. In honour of the patron saint, the Compline will be held in the church of Sant Gaietà. One of the most anticipated moments will be the Jaleo in the Pla de Sant Gaietà, which will be animated by the Maó Music Band. Finally, you can enjoy the verbena.

  1. Pla de Sant Gaietà
    Jaleo

 Dia de Sant Gaietà

In the morning the departure of the Colcada will take place. In the church of Sant Gaietà, the Mass of Caixers will be celebrated, followed by the distribution of the typical aigua-ros. One of the most anticipated moments will be the Jaleo in the Pla de Sant Gaietà, which will be animated by the Maó Music Band. The Caixers will be able to enjoy their traditional Beguda de Caixers. In addition, the giants of Llucmaçanes, Maó and the rest of the invited groups will be leaving, accompanied by the Maó Music Band and the Band of Cornets and Drums. In the Pla de Sant Gaietà, a musical performance will be held. Everything will culminate with a large fireworks display.

  1. Castell de focs artificals
  2. Pla de Sant Gaietà
    Jaleo

beginning of August Fi de Festes de Sant Gaietà

For the little ones, there will be popular children’s games and a musical performance. In addition, the traditional sardine will be performed. In the evening, you can enjoy a musical performance and dancing. Finally, as a closing of the festivities, the firing of a powerful firecracker will take place.

  1. Sa Plaça
    Potent traca

Map of Llucmaçanes, Maó

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

Map of Llucmaçanes, Maó
Map of Llucmaçanes, Maó

Sant Gaietà kicks off the August festivities in Menorca

Today, Llucmaçanes is one of the urban centres of Mahon that is characterised by its tranquillity. To live in this endearing town is to enjoy nature and its simple and friendly people. In Plaça de Sant Gaietà we find the church of the same name, flanked by two small squares. In one there is a boundary cross and in the other a small playground.