The rural communities of Forada and Buscastell are preparing for their annual patron-saint festivities, with a programme of activities running from 14 November to 23 December 2026. Organised around local traditions and community participation, the celebrations will bring together traditional Ibizan culture, sport, gastronomy, live music and family-friendly activities across the area of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
The programme was presented on Wednesday, 11 November, with the participation of Pepita Torres, councillor for Forada and Buscastell, Miguel Tur, councillor for Tourism and Festivities, and representatives of the Associació de Vesins de Buscastell.
The organisers highlighted the importance of keeping local traditions alive and encouraging residents to take part in the festivities, while also recognising the contribution of the associations and individuals involved in organising the programme.
Festivities Begin on 14 November with the Festa Pagesa
The celebrations open on Saturday, 14 November, with the fifth Festa Pagesa de la Venda de Forada, organised by Sa Colla de Buscastell.
The event will celebrate rural Ibizan culture through traditional games, ball pagès, raffles and a popular paella gathering. The day will also include a Nordic walking outing departing from the social centre.
On Sunday, 15 November, the programme continues with the traditional dinar de matances, a community meal associated with the island's rural customs and the traditional slaughter season.
Family Activities, Cycling and Traditional Folklore
On Saturday, 21 November, the Festa Mamis & Papis will bring a day of activities open to the public, organised to raise funds for pupils at Buscastell school. The programme includes creative workshops, music, a second-hand goods market and food.
The following day, Sunday, 22 November, the area around the social centre will host the 11th Bicykids Forada, a cycling event for children.
One of the main cultural highlights arrives on Sunday, 29 November, with a Mass in honour of older residents, followed by the 16th Mostra Folklòrica Arrels Vives.
The folklore gathering will feature performances by Sa Colla de Buscastell and the Agrupación Folclórica y Cultural Guarache, from Tacoronte in Tenerife. The day will conclude with a tribute meal for older residents at Es Cruce restaurant in Sant Rafel.
December Brings Music, Outdoor Activities and Local Traditions
The programme continues on Saturday, 5 December, with Activa-t & Tardeig, combining cardio combat and yoga classes with food, live music and leisure activities.
On Sunday, 6 December, participants can join an excursion to sa Caleta and ses Salines, followed by a meal at Es Cruce.
Tuesday, 8 December, marks the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the patron celebration of Forada's chapel. The day will begin with a solemn Mass, followed by a ball pagès performance by Sa Colla de Buscastell.
The afternoon programme will include the theatre performance Ses matances, presented by Grup de Teatre des Cubells, followed by hot chocolate and a live concert by Blue Yatoo, whose programme will feature rock and blues with an entirely Ibizan identity.
The festivities will continue on Sunday, 13 December, with a walk through the Broll de Buscastell, offering an opportunity to explore the area's rural landscape.
The final event is scheduled for Wednesday, 23 December, when the social centre will host the traditional Christmas sauce and bescuit competition, bringing the 2026 celebrations to a close.
Celebrating Forada and Buscastell's Community Heritage
The annual festivities reflect the importance of local associations, traditional customs and community life in the rural areas of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
With activities ranging from ball pagès and folklore performances to children's cycling, outdoor excursions, gastronomy and live music, the programme offers residents and visitors several opportunities to experience the cultural traditions of Forada and Buscastell throughout November and December.