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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
By Jose Maestro · Editor · MadridFact-checked by Suites & Sunsets editorial desk
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Religious festival · Valldemossa
Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs
Last Sunday of July 2026 (26 July)
2026
Last Sunday of July 2026 (26 July)
2027
Dates confirmed later — moveable feast
Where
Valldemossa
What it is
Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs explained
The village that gave Mallorca its only saint stages a costumed parade of decorated carts, with a local girl playing Catalina Thomàs among angels and devils.
Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Valldemossa tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.
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Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs: the questions travellers actually ask
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Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs, explained
What is Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs?
The village that gave Mallorca its only saint stages a costumed parade of decorated carts, with a local girl playing Catalina Thomàs among angels and devils. It's a religious event held in Valldemossa.
When is Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs in 2026?
Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs runs Last Sunday of July 2026 (26 July) in Valldemossa. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.
Is Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs free to attend?
Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.
Where should I stay for Festa de la Beata Catalina Thomàs?
Book a room in Valldemossa itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Valldemossa also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.
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