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Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances 2026

  • Annual, a Sunday in December, part of Sineu's wider winter/Sant Antoni programme
  • Plaça des Fossar, Sineu
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Sineu's winter fair is built around matances, the Mallorcan pig-slaughter tradition that once stocked larders with sobrassada and botifarró for the year ahead. The day brings live recreations of the old matances process, tastings of fried sobrassada with wine, livestock and craft stalls, and winter dishes at local restaurants and bars.

Main fair day confirmed for December 13, 2026 on the Balearic government's official fairs calendar.

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances 2026 Dates & Location

This is a recurring event: annual, a sunday in december, part of sineu's wider winter/sant antoni programme.

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances is an outdoor event held at Plaça des Fossar, Sineu in the Sineu area of Mallorca. Entry is free.

What to Eat at Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances

Food

Matances (pig-slaughter) products: sobrassada and other matances products

Drinks

Local wine, paired with fried sobrassada tastings

Cuisine: Mallorcan

Expect to find matances (pig-slaughter) products: sobrassada and other matances products among the highlights. On the drinks side, look out for local wine, paired with fried sobrassada tastings.

What to Expect at Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances

Xeremiers and gegants parade, livestock exhibitions

Live Music
Cooking Demo
Family Friendly
Outdoor

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances features live music performances throughout the event.

How to Get to Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances takes place at Plaça des Fossar, Sineu, Sineu, Mallorca, Balearic Islands.

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Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de MatancesTickets & Practical Info

PriceFree
Settingoutdoor
Family friendlyYes

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances FAQ

When is Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances 2026?

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances is a recurring event: annual, a sunday in december, part of sineu's wider winter/sant antoni programme.

Where is Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances held?

Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances is held at Plaça des Fossar, Sineu, Sineu, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, in the Sineu neighbourhood of Mallorca.

How much are Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances tickets?

Entry to Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances is free.

What food and drinks are at Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances?

Food highlights include matances (pig-slaughter) products: sobrassada and other matances products. On the drinks side, expect local wine, paired with fried sobrassada tastings. The cuisine focus is Mallorcan.

Is Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances kid-friendly?

Yes, Fira de Sant Tomàs - Mostra de Matances is family-friendly and welcomes children. It's a good option for a family day out in Mallorca.

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