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Mercat Medieval | Medieval Market 2025, Capdepera

16 -18 May

Each May, the quaint village of Capdepera, nestled in the northeastern corner of Mallorca, transforms into a living tapestry of the Middle Ages. The Mercat Medieval—Capdepera’s beloved Medieval Market—is more than a fair; it’s a full-scale historical celebration that invites locals and visitors alike to walk through time.

By Claire Miller

First held in 2000, the Mercat Medieval was created to commemorate the founding of Capdepera's castle in 1300 by King Jaume II of Mallorca. This fortress, which still dominates the skyline, served as a strategic defence post against pirate attacks and a safe haven for the town's inhabitants. Over the years, the market has grown into one of the most popular medieval-themed festivals in the Balearic Islands, showcasing centuries-old traditions, artisan crafts, and folkloric performances.


Set within the walls of the castle and the cobblestone streets of the village, the market captures the essence of medieval life with costumed performers, falconry displays, fire eaters, and stalls selling handcrafted wares, traditional foods, and local delicacies.

Mercat Medieval 2025:


Friday, May 16 – Opening Day


  • 10:00 – 14:00 | Student visits to the market
    Local school groups tour the Mercat Medieval.


  • 18:00 | Official Opening Parade
    Opening ceremony in front of Capdepera City Hall with a festive parade by IXERA.


  • 19:00 | Inaugural Address and Concert
    Chapel of the Castle

    • Inaugural Pregó by Climent Alzina

    • Followed by a concert by Coral S’Alzinar


  • 20:30 | Traveling performance by BEN GALA company


  • 21:00 | Concert by the group SEDAÇ
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua


  • 21:30 | “Foe Viking” show by IXERA
    Location: Plaça de l’Orient


  • 22:30 | Fire show by SA SOLERA GABELLINA
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 23:30 | Concert by the group BOC
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua


  • 01:15 | Concert by PETXANDONGOS
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua


Saturday, May 17 

  • 10:30 | Morning parade led by SA XEREBANDA
    Departure from Plaça de l’Orient


  • 11:15 | Parade by IXERA


  • 12:00 | Children’s theatre performance: “Rondalles” by TEATRITX
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 12:15 | Knight parade from the Castle by MILITES MAIORICARUM


  • 12:30 | Theatrical performance: “El Castell” by BEN GALA
    Location: Castle


  • 13:45 | Traveling show: “Let’s Go to Lunch” by BEN GALA


  • 16:00 | Dance performance by NEFTIS PALOMA: “Gawazzi”
    Location: Plaça de l’Orient


  • 17:00 | Theatre performance: “El somni d’un joglar” by BEN GALA
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 18:00

    • Meeting of Xeremiers

    • Medieval wrestling performance by the Order of the Dawn
      Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 19:00

    • Parade by the BANDA DE MÚSICA DE CAPDEPERA (from the Castle to the East)

    • Parade by IXERA (from the East to the Castle)


  • 19:45 | Parade by BATUCAP BATUCADA
    Departure from the Castle


  • 21:00 | “Foe Viking” show by IXERA
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua


  • 21:45 | Concert by the COANEGRA group
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua


  • 22:00 | Medieval wrestling and fire show by ORDER OF THE DAWN
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 23:30 | Concert by the Catalan group EBRI KNIGHT
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 01:15 | Concert by LA BARRAKA SKA
    Location: Plaça de sa Menjua

Sunday, May 18 


  • 10:30 | Parade with SA XEREBANDA and Capdepera’s Caparrots
    Route: From Plaça de l’Orient to Plaça des Sitjar+


  • 11:15 | Knighting ceremony at the Castle chapel
    Led by MILITES MAIORICARUM


  • 11:30 | Parade by IXERA
    From the Castle to Plaça des Sitjar


  • 12:00 | Dance of the Gegants of Capdepera
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 14:00 | Circus show: “From the Tavern to the Circus” by BEN GALA
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 14:30 | Almogaver parade by IXERA


  • 16:30 | Knight parade by MILITES MAIORICARUM
    Departure from the Castle


  • 17:00 | Theatre show: “The Journey Continues” by BEN GALA
    Location: Plaça des Sitjar


  • 18:30 | Parade by BANDA DE MÚSICA DE CAPDEPERA
    Route: From the Castle to the East


  • 19:15 | Parade by BATUCAP BATUCADA
    Route: From the Castle to Plaça de l’Orient


  • 20:00 | Closing of the market
    Location: Church of Sant Bartomeu
    Featuring a medieval concert by Coral Gabellina and STYLO Dance Studio


Note: Exact times and programming may be confirmed closer to the event. Visitors are advised to follow the Capdepera municipal website (www.ajcapdepera.net) and social media channels for updates.

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