Alcúdia welcomes autumn by throwing open the doors to its 37th Fira d’Alcúdia – a three-day celebration of agriculture, livestock, craft, cuisine, music and local heritage.
This year’s poster stars the town’s beloved Giants of Alcúdia (En Jaume, Na Aina, Na Carme & En Pere), reminding everyone this is a festival by and for the people. Expect a lively Roman Market, hands-on family workshops, equestrian shows, concerts, tastings, and community exhibitions across the town.
Dates: Friday–Sunday, 3–5 October 2025
Where: Old town & Port d’Alcúdia (Pg. Mare de Déu de la Victòria, Pg. Pere Ventayol, Plaça Carles V, Campet de les Ànimes, Can Ramis, Casa de Cultura, Biblioteca Can Torró)
Headliners & staples
- Roman world, live: “Augustalia” opening, Legio XIII Gemina camp & demos, interactive workshops (Roman writing, games, dyeing, military “probatio”, Roman cooking).
- Giants & folk: Giant dances with bagpipes (xeremies), Ballada Popular finale with Sarau Alcudienc, Es Revetlers & Música Nostra.
- Food culture: XXVI Mostra de Cuina de Casa (home-cooking showcase), showcooking with Galletes Gori de Muro (tapas & wine), Correbars (bar-hop).
- Animals & tradition: Zone with autochthonous breeds (pigs, local horses, poultry; native dog breeds).
- Stage & music: The Machins, Lipstick Groove + DJ Rocamir (Prefira), Fandango All Stars, Cirko, DJ Jessica Rulez.
- Equestrian: “Nit des Cavall” by Centre Eqüestre de Son Vivot + Sunday dressage/volteo/jumps.
- Storytelling: Rondalles & mythic tales for kids throughout the weekend.
- Community radio: Alcúdia Ràdio 94.7 FM broadcasting live from the fair.
Program highlights (by day)
Thursday, 2 Oct (pre-fair)
- 19:00 | Book launch – La història d’un port, el somni d’un poble (Alcudiamar Marina Residence). Free with limited capacity; prior registration required. Proceeds from book sales (€10) benefit “Aula de la Mar” (Alcúdia Solidària).
Friday, 3 Oct – Opening day
- 17:00 | Giants depart La Sala with Xeremiers de Lluny (parade & dances).
- 17:00 | Live broadcast from the fairgrounds (Alcúdia Ràdio 94.7 FM).
- 17:30 | Official Opening of the Fair & Roman Market (Pg. Mare de Déu de la Victòria).
- 18:00 | “Augustalia” Roman-style opening procession (from Col·legi Porta des Moll to Porta Roja).
- 18:30 | Exhibition openings (see “Exhibitions” below).
- 19:30 | Embroidery showcase (Biblioteca Can Torró, basement).
- 20:00 | Vintage lingerie exhibition (Seu de la Gent Gran).
- 20:30 | XXVI Mostra de Cuina de Casa (Plaça Carles V). Tasting €5 · Booklet €1 · Proceeds to AECC.
- 22:00 | The Machins live (Plaça Carles V).
- 22:30 | PREFIRA concert: Lipstick Groove + DJ Rocamir (Av. dels Prínceps d’Espanya).
Saturday, 4 Oct – Fair in full swing
- From 10:00 | Fairground opens.
- Metal sculpture show (Campet de les Ànimes)
- Vanrell car display; Nomad Demons motorbikes; Police & Civil Protection showcase (Av. dels Prínceps d’Espanya)*
- “No estiguis orsai, llegeix” kiosk (archive magazines for OCB; Alcúdia crossword contest)
- 10:30 | Storytime “Va de Rondalles” (Plaça Carles V).
- 10:30 | Parade – LEGIO XIII GEMINA (from Porta des Moll).
- 11:00–13:00 | Photo project “Cada rostre una història” by Sebastià Torrens (Can Domènech).
- 11:00 | Batucada with Trons del Nord (street percussion).
- 11:30 | Storytime – El viatge d’Odisseu (Plaça Carles V).
- 11:30–13:30 | Roman workshops (kids & families): paint Romans, Roman writing, Parcae “oracles”, military camp (Pg. Mare de Déu de la Victòria).
- 11:00–13:00 | Kids art “Pintam la Fira” with APIMA Porta des Moll (in front of the school).
- 12:00 | ANIMAL ZONE opens (Campet de les Ànimes): native breeds & dogs.
- 16:30–18:00 | Big-head figures (caparrots) parade with S’Estol del Rei En Jaume & Els Vilatans de Guinyent.
- 18:00–20:00 | Roman camp (Pg. Pere Ventayol) & interactive scenes.
- 18:00–18:30 | Probatio (join the Roman army) · Fullonica dyeing workshop.
- 19:00–19:30 | Provocatio ad populum (Roman trial).
- 19:00–20:00 | Catillus ornatus (Roman cooking) (Pg. Mare de Déu…).
- 19:00–22:00 | Showcooking by Galletes Gori de Muro + tapas & wine (with Restaurante El Jardín & Lunas Grill). Host: Koldo Royo (Patio Can Torró).
- 19:30 | NIT DES CAVALL equestrian show (Campet de les Ànimes).
- 20:00 | Theatre – “Aristac de Tegea. La tragèdia a l’antiga Grècia” (Fossar de la Porta Roja).
- 22:00 | Big open-air dance with Fandango All Stars, Cirko & DJ Jessica Rulez (Plaça Carles V).
Sunday, 5 Oct – Family day & folk finale
- 10:00 | Pompa Romana (procession of ancient characters with musicians).
- 10:00 | ANIMAL ZONE open (Campet de les Ànimes).
- 10:00 | Vintage motorbikes (Tourist Office porch, Can Ramis) & Police/Civil Protection showcase; Nomad Demons bikes (Av. dels Prínceps d’Espanya)*.
- 10:00 | “No estiguis orsai, llegeix” kiosk & crossword contest.
- 10:30 | Storytime – “Contam Rondalles” (Plaça Carles V).
- 11:00 | Equestrian show: classical dressage, alta escuela, vaulting, jumping (Campet de les Ànimes).
- 11:00–13:00 | Kids art “Pintam la Fira” (Porta des Moll school).
- 11:30 | Storytime – Les pomes d’Atalanta (Plaça Carles V).
- 11:30–13:30 | Roman workshops (Roman games, camp, paint Romans, writing) (Pg. Mare de Déu…).
- 16:00 | Roman demos (Pg. Pere Ventayol): military probatio, gladiator school intro, captio vestalium.
- 16:00–18:00 | Legio XIII Gemina camp (Pg. Pere Ventayol).
- 17:00–19:00 | “Cada rostre una història” (Pg. Mare de Déu…).
- 17:00 | Roman scenes: Fullonica (dyeing), Saga, Gresca a la taverna (Pg. Mare de Déu…).
- 18:30 | BALLADA POPULAR folk dance finale with Sarau Alcudienc, Es Revetlers & Música Nostra (Plaça Carles V).
*Security forces showcase is subject to operational needs.
Exhibitions (special fair hours)
Biblioteca Can Torró (C/ d’en Serra, 15)
- Embroidery by Port d’Alcúdia autumn-culture students (2025).
- Photography “La Tardor” by Mussols de Llubí. Open 3 Oct–30 Nov.
- Fri 16:00–20:00 · Sat/Sun 10:00–14:00 & 16:00–20:00.
Casa de Cultura (C/ de l’Hostal, 9)
- Embroidery by Alcúdia autumn-culture students (2025).
- Fri 19:00–21:00 · Sat 11:00–13:00 & 17:00–19:00 · Sun 11:00–13:00 & 17:00–19:00.
Can Ramis (Pg. Pere Ventayol)
- Pol·lèntia architectural models (Toni Salort “Comaro”, Jaume Torelló & Joan Bonnín).
- Nancy doll collection in support of ULEM “Un Lazo en Movimiento”.
- Fri 18:30–22:00 · Sat 10:00–13:00 & 17:00–20:00 · Sun 10:00–13:00 & 16:00–18:00.
Seu de la Gent Gran d’Alcúdia (Pg. Pere Ventayol)
- Vintage underwear exhibition.
- Sat 10:00–13:00 & 16:00–19:00 · Sun 10:00–13:00 & 16:00–19:00.
Nice-to-know
- Mostra de Cuina de Casa: tasting €5 · booklet €1 · proceeds to AECC.
- Book sale: La història d’un port, el somni d’un poble (€10) at Can Torró during the fair; proceeds to Alcúdia Solidària – “Aula de la Mar.”
- Fair T-shirts: €4; proceeds to PRODIS.
- Sales: Fri 10:00–13:00 & 15:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00 (in front of the Fires i Mercats office).
- Alcúdia Ràdio 94.7 FM live from the fairgrounds:
- Fri from 17:00 (opening) · Sat 10:00–13:00 & 17:00–19:00 · Sun 10:00–14:00.
- Kids zone: Roman games ludoteca at C/ Pollentia (Bastió de Santa Maria).
- Accessibility & families: central locations, lots of stroller-friendly spaces, many free activities.
- Getting there: park by the Port or outer car parks and stroll in; buses to the old town; follow temporary signage for the fair perimeter.
