Program of Virgin of Carmen in Mahón

Year 2023

It celebrates: 15th July

Place: Maó (Baleares)

Enjoy the festivity of the Virgin of Carmen in Mahón with the moving boat procession, music concerts, and the charming atmosphere of the port. A maritime celebration full of tradition and devotion.

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Virgin of Carmen Program 2023

Port of Maó

From 19:00h to 21:00h Boat procession

Org.: Maó Yacht Club

Port Authority Area (in front of the slope of Ses Voltes)

20:00h Concert by the Maó Music Band.
21:00h Minorcan and maritime songs, with Joana Pons i Ses Guiterres.

Collaborating entities: Balearic Port Authority, Maritime District of Maó, Naval Station of Maó, Maó Yacht Club, and Associació Musical de Maó.

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