Sant Llorenç Alaior 2026
A feeling of brotherhood and union invades the houses and streets of Alaior ready to enjoy these beloved festivities
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Festivals of Sant Llorenç 2026, Alaior
Main dates of the festival programme in Menorca for Sant Llorenç, the patron saint festivals of Alaior in the year 2026.
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Programme of festival in Alaior 2026
The most highlighted dates of the Fiestas of Sant Llorenç in Alaior (Menorca) are the days 15 and 16 of August of 2026.
Vigília de Sant Llorenç
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In the morning, the visit of the Gloriós Sant Llorenç and a musical parade will encourage the population. In the afternoon, the procession on horseback will depart from the church of Santa Eulàlia to the hermitage of Sant Pere Nou, where the Compline and the Beguda dels Caixers will be celebrated. The Alaior Music Band will liven up the journey and then in sa Plaça will perform the music for the celebration of the Jaleo. Afterwards, refreshments will be offered and at midnight the verbena will be held.
- Sa PlaçaJaleo
Dia de Sant Llorenç
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A lively parade will announce the resumption of the party. The image of Sant Llorenç will be transferred to the church of Santa Eulàlia, followed by the Mass of Caixers. Afterwards, the caixers will take a tour of the town and go to sa Plaça to start the Jaleo, followed by the delivery of the canya and the cullereta. In the afternoon-evening, there will be a parade of floats and musical performances. After midnight, a fireworks show will be held.
- Centre de SalutFocs artificials
- Sa PlaçaJaleo
- carrers des poblesCaragol
mid-August Corregudes de Sant Llorenç
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To conclude the festivities, the Corregudes de Sant Llorenç will be held, a set of horse races that are traditionally organized, where participants compete for significant prizes and trophies awarded by the Alaior City Council.
- CósCorregudes de St Llorenç
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We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the Alaior map so that you can find your way around once you are at the traditional festival.
During the Alaior festivities the jaleos, horses, fair and floats populate the streets
Alaior is the third most important town in Menorca, after Maó and Ciutadella. The Alaior festivities are dedicated to the ecclesiastical patron saint Santa Eulàlia, these major festivals are celebrated in honour of Sant Llorenç during the weekend after 10 August (Sant Llorenç festivities).
The origin of these festivals dates back to the conquest of Menorca by King Alfonso III “El Liberal” in 1287.
The tradition of horse racing during the town’s festivities has made the stone walls of Es Cós an ideal place to enjoy an afternoon of races on the Monday of the festivities.
Since 1972, the festivities of Sant Llorenç have included a spectacular parade of floats on the Sunday afternoon of the festival. The giants and big-heads of Alaior also participate in this parade, even giants from other towns are usually invited.
