PetraFest 2025: Wine, Dances, and a Grand Firework

Petra Comes Together: PetraFest Kicks Off Today

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When the lights on the Plaza del Centre d'Art turn on and the scent of fried cheese and churros wafts through the streets, you realize: Petra is having a festival again. In the village center, just a few steps from the church and Calle Major, the program begins at 17:00 with traditional dances. Not a big spectacle, but a matter of the heart — the women in embroidered aprons, the men in their typical shoes. You can immediately see who has been taking part for years.

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What is happening today (briefly)

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17:00 – Folklore and dance on the main stage.
19:30 – Wine Tasting on Plaza del Centre d'Art (local wines, small fees per tasting).
Live music and a craft market run parallel, Food Trucks line the Carrer d'en Xisca.
23:00 – Finale with a large fireworks display over the Plaza.

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Between market stalls and music there is plenty to discover: leather goods from neighbor Joan, handmade ceramics by Maria and small stalls with jams so good you might secretly pack jars away. For children there is a carousel and street performers who repeatedly attract small groups of spectators.

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A tip from a local

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Arrive early if you are looking for a parking space — the narrow streets around Petra fill up quickly. I usually walk from the edge of town, bring a light jacket (evening temperatures can get chilly) and a few euros in cash for the wine stand: for 2–3 tastings you typically pay under 10 euros. Oh, and do not forget the camera: the fireworks reflect beautifully in the white facades of the houses.

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There are also celebrations in other parts of the island today, for example in Inca. But Petra has this special village character: no big stages, no crowds like in the city, more chatting with neighbors, a glass of wine in hand and at the end the sky exploding in colors. See you later — perhaps I will see you on the Plaza.