Traditional Fiestas in the village of Forada

Days of joy and good ol' times in a rural Ibiza setting.

Every Sat, Sun from 14 November 2026 until 23 December 2026
Tue 8 Dec, 2026, from 12:00
Wed 23 Dec, 2026, from 19:00

Where: San Antonio, Ibiza

The Forada Festivities in Ibiza are a series of traditional activities organised by the local community living in this picturesque area throughout the year. This year it takes place from 14 November until 23 December.

San Antonio Town Council invites residents of the municipality and the whole island to join these patron saint festivities and enjoy a programme that celebrates the traditions, culture and community spirit of Forada and Buscastell.

Here some of the highlights:

November

Saturday 14

  • 5th Festa Pagesa de la Venda de Forada: traditional games, ball pagès (Ibizan folk dance), raffles and paella at affordable prices, organised by Sa Colla de Buscastell
  • Nordic walking outing from the community centre

Sunday 15

  • Traditional dinar de matances (pig slaughter feast)

Saturday 21

  • Festa Mamis & Papis: a fun day for all ages in aid of pupils at Buscastell school, with creative workshops, music, a second-hand market and food stalls

Sunday 22

  • 11th Bicykids Forada: children’s cycling race around the community centre

Sunday 29

  • Mass in honour of the elderly
  • 16th Mostra Folklòrica Arrels Vives, with Sa Colla de Buscastell and the Agrupación Folclórica y Cultural Guarache from Tacoronte (Tenerife)
  • Tribute lunch for the elderly at Es Cruce restaurant, Sant Rafel

December

Saturday 5

  • Activa-t & Tardeig: cardio combat and yoga classes, with food, live music and leisure activities

Sunday 6

  • Excursion to Sa Caleta and Ses Salines
  • Lunch at Es Cruce restaurant

Tuesday 8 (Feast of the Immaculate Conception)

  • Traditional solemn Mass
  • Ball pagès - traditional dance - display by Sa Colla de Buscastell
  • Play Ses matances by Grup de Teatre des Cubells
  • Hot chocolate
  • Concert by Blue Yatoo: rock and blues played entirely by Ibizan musicians

Sunday 13

  • Walk through Es Broll de Buscastell

Wednesday 23

  • Traditional Christmas salsa and bescuit competition at the community centre