The Complete Guide to Mallorca Events 2026: Festivals, Fiestas & a Once-in-a-Century Eclipse
Mallorca has one of its richest event calendars ever in 2026, headlined by a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse on 12 August — Spain’s first since 1905. The year-round calendar spans traditional fire festivals, international music, holy week processions, sailing regattas, and centuries-old village fiestas. Key dates include Sant Antoni (January), Semana Santa (April), Moros i Cristians (May), Sant Joan Night of Fire (23 June), the Mallorca Live Festival (summer), and Dijous Bo (November). Most village events are free; the solar eclipse in August is expected to bring record visitor numbers. A hire car is the best way to reach events across the island — many are in rural towns not served by public transport.
Mallorca events in 2026 span twelve months of extraordinary celebrations, from the island’s ancient fire festivals in January to Christmas markets in December — and this year, one event stands above all: a total solar eclipse in August that is already being called the astronomical event of the decade. Whether you are planning a summer holiday, a long weekend escape, or a cultural road trip, this complete guide covers every major festival, fiesta, sporting event, and local celebration happening on the island in 2026.
You will find specific dates, locations, practical parking tips, and driving times from Palma for every entry — as well as honest advice on which events genuinely require a car to reach. Mallorca’s best moments are not always in the capital; many are in mountain villages, coastal fishing towns, and rural market squares that public transport simply does not reach.
From the bonfires of Sant Antoni to the sailing regattas of June, the grape harvests of September, and the oldest fair in Spain’s history in November, this is your definitive Mallorca 2026 event calendar.
In this guide:
- January — Fire, Kings & Winter Fiestas
- February — Carnival & Almond Blossom Season
- March & April — Holy Week, Boat Shows & Photography
- May — Moors, Christians & the Start of Season
- June — Sant Joan Night of Fire & Sailing
- July — Summer Fiestas & Chopin
- August — The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse ⭐
- September to December — Harvest, Fairs & Christmas
- Full 2026 Mallorca Event Calendar
- Frequently Asked Questions
January in Mallorca: Fire, Kings & Winter Fiestas
January in Mallorca is one of the most atmospheric months on the island’s calendar — and one of the most underrated. Two of Mallorca’s most visually spectacular celebrations happen within the first three weeks of the year, making it an excellent time to visit with far fewer crowds than peak summer.
On 5 January, the Three Kings Parade (Cavalcada de Reis) brings thousands of families to Palma’s waterfront as the Magi arrive by boat and process through the city streets. Parc de la Mar is the best free viewing spot. City centre roads close from around 6pm — arrive early and use the underground car park on Passeig Marítim, a five-minute walk from the action.
Then on 16–17 January, the Sant Antoni Festival lights bonfires across the island to ward off evil spirits in a tradition stretching back centuries. The most atmospheric celebration is in Sa Pobla, 40 minutes north of Palma on the MA-13 — expect fire-breathers, demons in costume, roasting sobrasada over open flames, and a genuine sense of Mallorcan identity that no tourist brochure can quite capture. Park at the town sports ground and walk in. In Palma itself, the Sant Sebastià Festival (19–20 January) follows days later with open-air concerts and bonfires; road closures apply throughout the Old Town.
🚗 Car hire tip — January: Sa Pobla and Palma both host Sant Antoni events on the same weekend. With a hire car, you can attend both — join the early evening bonfires in Palma, then drive north for the Sa Pobla midnight celebrations Book ahead.
February in Mallorca: Carnival & Almond Blossom Season
February is the month Mallorca reveals one of its most beautiful and least-known faces. Two very different experiences define the month — urban carnival energy in Palma, and a natural spectacle across the island’s hillsides that draws photographers from across Europe.
Carnival (Rua de Carnaval) takes over Palma in the week before Lent, filling Passeig del Born with elaborate costumes, dancing, and street parades. Road closures across the city centre apply on parade days — the most practical approach is to park at CC Festival Park on the ring road and walk or take a bus in.
Almond blossom season is the real highlight of February. As temperatures creep upwards, thousands of almond trees across the Serra de Tramuntana and the plains around Campos and Llucmajor burst into white and pink flower. This is one of Mallorca’s great under-appreciated travel experiences — and it is completely impossible to experience properly without a car. The blossom routes are not served by public transport. A self-drive loop from Palma through Sóller, Fornalutx, and back via Biniaraix takes around three hours and passes through some of the finest scenery the island offers. Early morning light is best for photography.
🚗 Car hire tip — February: The almond blossom routes are only accessible by car. The Tramuntana roads are narrow but well-maintained, and a compact car is ideal. February rates are among the best of the year.
March & April in Mallorca: Holy Week, Boat Shows & Photography
April is one of Mallorca’s richest months for events, bringing together religious tradition, international marine culture, and a landmark new photography festival all at once. March opens the spring season with cycling events, art fairs, and the first agricultural markets of the year in rural towns.
Semana Santa (Holy Week, 13–19 April) is Mallorca’s most spiritually significant event of the year. Solemn processions of robed penitents wind through the streets of Palma, Pollença, Sineu, and other historic towns. Pollença’s Good Friday torchlight procession up the 365 steps of the Calvari hill is widely considered the most moving spectacle on the island — it fills the town completely. Park at the football ground off Carrer de les Palmeres and walk ten minutes into the old town.
The Palma International Boat Show (29 April–2 May) brings the Mediterranean yachting world to Moll Vell marina — a major draw for anyone connected to the marine industry. Meanwhile, from 25 April through to 30 August, the Mallorca PhotoFest 2026 stages exhibitions, workshops, and talks across more than 35 venues island-wide. With locations from Palma to Pollença, Binissalem to Artà, this is the event that truly rewards having your own transport. Explore the official Visit Palma events agenda for the full PhotoFest programme.
🚗 Car hire tip — April: The PhotoFest spans 35+ venues across the whole island for four months. Book a hire car for your April visit and plan a different venue each day — it turns a single event into a full island road trip.
May in Mallorca: Moors, Christians & the Start of Season
May is when Mallorca truly wakes up for the year, and the island’s most spectacular traditional fiesta takes centre stage. The Moros i Cristians festival in Port de Sóller (11 May) is one of the most dramatic and authentically Mallorcan celebrations anywhere in Spain. Locals re-enact the 16th-century battle between Moorish pirates and Christian defenders on Repic Beach — with mock cannon fire, thunderous drumming, elaborate historical costumes, and a final Christian victory celebrated in the town square. This is not a tourist show; it is a genuine community fiesta rooted in real local history.
Port de Sóller is 50 minutes from Palma via the scenic MA-10 coastal road — allow extra time and enjoy the mountain drive. The town fills completely on festival day, so arriving before noon is advisable. There is no practical public transport option from Palma that gives you the flexibility to stay for the full evening celebrations.
Also in May: the Ironman 70.3 Mallorca triathlon (9 May) brings major road closures around Port d’Alcúdia (55 minutes from Palma). The Festival Palma Dansa (29 April–3 May) transforms Palma’s Old Town courtyards into free open-air dance stages — park at Parc de la Mar and walk.
🚗 Car hire tip — May: Port de Sóller is best reached by car on the MA-10 mountain road — the historic Sóller train is a lovely experience, but it won’t give you the flexibility to explore the bay before and after the festival. Pick up your hire car at Palma Airport and head straight to Sóller.
June in Mallorca: Sant Joan Night of Fire & Sailing Regattas
Sant Joan — the Nit del Foc (Night of Fire) on 23 June — is the single night every visitor to Mallorca should experience at least once. This is Mallorca’s midsummer celebration of the feast of Sant Joan (Saint John the Baptist), and it is unlike anything else on the island. Bonfires blaze on beaches and in parks across the entire island, fireworks light up the sky above the Cathedral, and locals celebrate until dawn with music, dancing, and the tradition of leaping over flames for good luck.
In Palma, the main event is at Parc de la Mar below the Cathedral. It is one of the busiest nights of the year in the city — roads into the centre close at around 8pm. The practical advice is to park at Estació Intermodal and walk in, or consider basing yourself at a coastal town outside Palma — Portixol, Portals Nous, or Cala Major all hold their own beachside bonfires with far less congestion.
June also brings the Copa del Rey de Vela — the King’s Cup Sailing Regatta — to the Bay of Palma, one of the most prestigious sailing events in the Mediterranean. The best free vantage point is the Passeig Marítim seafront; arrive before 9am on race days.
🚗 Car hire tip — June: For Sant Joan, drive to a coastal village outside Palma — the bonfires are equally spectacular and the parking far easier.
July in Mallorca: Summer Fiestas, Moors & Chopin
July is peak fiesta season across the whole island, with celebrations happening in almost every town and village. The month’s standout event is La Patrona: Moros i Cristians in Pollença (late July) — a dramatic re-enactment of the town’s 1550 victory over Ottoman pirates, staged in the ancient streets and squares of the old town with hundreds of costumed participants. Pollença fills completely — park at the football club off Carrer de les Palmeres and walk ten minutes.
The Sant Jaume Festival (25 July) brings Alcúdia’s old walled town to life with music, processions, and street parties. The old town is pedestrianised during fiestas; park outside the town walls and walk through the Roman ruins. On 16 July, the Verge del Carme maritime procession is best witnessed at Port de Pollença or Cala Rajada — fishing boats adorned with flowers process through the harbour to honour the patron saint of fishermen.
For something more refined, the Chopin Festival in Valldemossa runs through July and August, staging classical concerts in the monastery cells where Frédéric Chopin famously wintered in 1838. Valldemossa is just 17 minutes from Palma on the MA-1110; limited parking means arriving before 7pm for evening concerts is essential.
🚗 Car hire tip — July: July is one of the busiest months for car hire on the island. Book your summer hire car well in advance — vehicles and the best rates go quickly. A car gives you the freedom to combine a morning in Valldemossa with an afternoon on the Pollença coast.
⭐ August in Mallorca: The 2026 Total Solar Eclipse
Wednesday 12 August 2026 · Palma de Mallorca Spain’s first total solar eclipse since 1905 Partial phase begins: 19:38 · Totality: 20:31 · Duration: 1 min 36 sec · Ends: 20:49
The total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is the most significant event in Mallorca’s modern tourism history. On this evening, the moon will align perfectly with the sun, plunging parts of the island into totality for approximately 1 minute and 36 seconds. What makes this eclipse uniquely spectacular is when it happens: at sunset, over the Mediterranean Sea. Totality occurs with the sun just 2.5 degrees above the western horizon — meaning the sky will turn dark, the stars will appear, and the sun’s corona will blaze over the sea as the island simultaneously moves into twilight. Astronomers are calling it one of the most visually dramatic eclipse events anywhere in the world this decade.
In Palma, the partial eclipse begins at 19:38 local time, with totality reaching its peak at 20:31. A clear, unobstructed western view is absolutely essential. The best viewing locations are:
- Bellver Castle — elevated hilltop with a full western panorama over the bay
- Passeig Marítim seafront — wide promenade with unobstructed sea views
- Serra de Tramuntana west coast — particularly Port de Sóller, Deià, and Banyalbufar
- Campos / Ses Salines (south) — southern areas experience the fullest totality conditions
- Western breakwater (Dic de l’Oest) — excellent 360° horizon views
Hotel bookings for the week of 12 August are already at extraordinary levels. Car hire availability is under significant pressure. This is not a last-minute booking — if you want to position yourself at the best viewpoints, especially along the Tramuntana west coast, you need your transport arranged well in advance.
⚠️ Important: August 2026 is expected to see unprecedented visitor numbers. Car hire vehicles are booking up months in advance. Do not leave this until the last minute — the best eclipse viewpoints are inaccessible without your own transport.
🚗 Car hire tip — August eclipse: The finest eclipse viewpoints — the Tramuntana coast, Bellver, Campos — are all inaccessible by public transport on the evening of 12 August. A hire car is not optional for this event; it is essential.
August also brings the Mallorca Live Festival — featuring The Prodigy, Cypress Hill, The Libertines, The Wombats, and Aitana — and the public holiday of Festes de la Mare de Déu d’Agost (15 August), when coastal towns across the island hold their own fiestas. The Chopin Festival in Valldemossa continues through the month.
September to December in Mallorca: Harvest, Fairs & the Festive Season
Autumn is Mallorca’s most underrated season, and its events calendar reflects that. The crowds thin, the temperatures drop to a perfect 22–26°C, and the island’s rural heart comes alive with harvest celebrations, ancient fairs, and food festivals that most summer visitors never see.
September brings the Es Vermar Wine Harvest Festival in Binissalem — 25 minutes from Palma on the MA-13, this is a full day of wine tastings, traditional grape-treading, live music, and local food in the heart of the island’s wine country. This is a designated-driver event by nature — and the perfect use case for a hire car. The Mallorca Marathon in late September or early October closes the Palma seafront for race day; park inland and use the metro or bus.
October brings two of Palma’s most loved cultural events. TaPalma is a self-guided tapas and cocktail festival through 50+ bars and restaurants — park once in central Palma and spend the day on foot. Nit de l’Art (Night of Art) sees Old Town galleries open late into the evening for free — pedestrian zones restrict driving after 8pm, so park at Son Cotoner and walk in through the Cathedral quarter.
November’s centrepiece is Dijous Bo (19 November 2026) in Inca — the largest and oldest fair in Mallorca, running continuously for over 700 years. The entire town centre closes to traffic on fair day. Park at the Polígon Industrial on the ring road (clearly signed from the main road) and walk ten minutes into town. Also in November, the Fira de l’Oli (Olive Oil Fair) in Caimari — 40 minutes from Palma in the Tramuntana foothills — is one of the most genuinely local events on the island and a beautiful autumn drive to reach it.
December closes the year with Christmas markets in Plaça Major and Plaça de la Reina, the UNESCO-recognised Sa Sibil·la carol sung in Palma Cathedral on Christmas Eve, and fireworks over the bay on New Year’s Eve. For Cathedral events, park at Passeig Sagrera and walk five minutes through the old town — the atmosphere in December Palma is magical.
🚗 Car hire tip — autumn & winter: The harvest and olive oil festivals of September–November are all in rural towns outside Palma. A hire car turns a single-event day trip into a scenic island loop.
Full Mallorca Events 2026 Calendar
| Month | Event | Date | Location | Car Hire Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Three Kings Parade | 5 Jan | Palma | Park Passeig Marítim underground. Roads close 6pm. |
| January | Sant Antoni Bonfires | 16–17 Jan | Sa Pobla & Palma | Sa Pobla 40 mins from Palma (MA-13). Park at sports ground. |
| January | Sant Sebastià Festival | 19–20 Jan | Palma | Old Town road closures. Use Avenida Argentina car parks. |
| February | Carnival (Rua de Carnaval) | Week before Lent | Palma | Park CC Festival Park, walk or bus to centre. |
| February | Almond Blossom Season | Feb–Mar | Tramuntana / Campos | Car essential. Self-drive loop: Palma–Sóller–Fornalutx–Biniaraix. |
| April | Semana Santa (Holy Week) | 13–19 Apr | Palma, Pollença, Sineu | Pollença fills completely. Park at football ground, walk 10 mins. |
| April | Palma International Boat Show | 29 Apr–2 May | Moll Vell, Palma | Palma Arena overflow parking (5km). Easy bus connection. |
| Apr–Aug | Mallorca PhotoFest 2026 | 25 Apr–30 Aug | 35+ venues island-wide | Car essential to visit multiple venues across the island. |
| Apr–May | Festival Palma Dansa | 29 Apr–3 May | Palma (FREE) | Park Parc de la Mar, walk to Old Town venues. |
| May | Moros i Cristians | 11 May | Port de Sóller | 50 mins from Palma via MA-10. Arrive by 1pm. |
| May | Ironman 70.3 Mallorca | 9 May | Port d’Alcúdia | Major closures around bay. Check official route before driving. |
| June | Copa del Rey de Vela | June (TBC) | Bay of Palma | Passeig Marítim free viewing. Arrive before 9am. |
| June | Sant Joan — Nit del Foc ⭐ | 23 Jun | Palma & island-wide | Roads close 8pm. Drive to coastal village for easier parking. |
| June | Sant Pere Fishermen’s Festival | 29 Jun | Port d’Andratx / Alcúdia | Andratx 40 mins south of Palma. Arrive before 10am for parking. |
| July | La Patrona: Moros i Cristians | Late July | Pollença | Park at football club, walk 10 mins into old town. |
| July | Sant Jaume Festival | 25 Jul | Alcúdia | Old town pedestrianised. Park outside the town walls. |
| July | Verge del Carme | 16 Jul | Port de Pollença / Cala Rajada | Drive the east coast and combine two locations in one day. |
| July–Aug | Chopin Festival | July–Aug | Valldemossa | 17 mins from Palma (MA-1110). Arrive before 7pm. |
| August ⭐ | TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE | 12 Aug | Palma & West Coast | Book car hire months ahead. Best spots: Bellver Castle, Tramuntana coast. |
| August | Mallorca Live Festival | Summer TBC | Palma | Festival shuttles from city centre. Hire car ideal for festival week. |
| August | Mare de Déu d’Agost | 15 Aug | Island-wide | Public holiday. Drive to coastal towns for local fiestas. |
| September | Es Vermar Wine Festival | September | Binissalem | 25 mins from Palma (MA-13). Perfect designated-driver day trip. |
| October | TaPalma Tapas Festival | October | Palma | Park once, walk all day across 50+ venues. |
| October | Nit de l’Art (Night of Art) | October | Palma Old Town (FREE) | Park Son Cotoner. Pedestrian zone active after 8pm. |
| November | Dijous Bo ⭐ | 19 Nov | Inca | Park Polígon Industrial (ring road, signed). Walk 10 mins. |
| November | Fira de l’Oli (Olive Oil Fair) | November | Caimari | 40 mins from Palma in the Tramuntana. Beautiful autumn drive. |
| December | Christmas Markets | December | Palma (Plaça Major) | Park Parc de la Mar underground, walk through Cathedral quarter. |
| December | Sa Sibil·la — UNESCO Heritage | 24 Dec | Palma Cathedral | Park Passeig Sagrera. Walk 5 mins to Cathedral. |
| December | New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 31 Dec | Palma seafront | City centre closed from 9pm. Book return hire for 1 January. |
Key Takeaways — Mallorca Events 2026
Mallorca’s 2026 calendar is the richest in recent memory, anchored by a total solar eclipse on 12 August that is drawing visitors from across the globe. January and June deliver the island’s most atmospheric fire festivals — Sant Antoni and Sant Joan — while April’s Holy Week processions in Pollença rank among the most moving spectacles in Spain.
Summer brings international music with the Mallorca Live Festival, world-class sailing with the Copa del Rey de Vela, and the PhotoFest running island-wide from April to August. Autumn is the most underrated season — Es Vermar wine festival in September, TaPalma in October, and the 700-year-old Dijous Bo fair in November reward visitors who stay beyond peak summer.
Most traditional fiestas are free. Most require a car to reach properly. And for August 2026 specifically — book everything early. There will not be another year like it.
Explore More of Mallorca While You’re Here
Hiring a car for the festivals is just the beginning. Mallorca has some of the most stunning beaches, beach clubs, and rooftop bars in the Mediterranean — and with your own wheels, every corner of the island is within reach. Here is where to head between celebrations:
🏖️ The Best Beaches in Mallorca — Your Complete Guide From hidden coves to long sandy stretches — the beaches that are worth the drive.
🍹 Mallorca Beach Club Guide 2026 — Find Your Perfect Beach Club Sun loungers, cocktails, and sea views — the best beach clubs on the island this year.
🌆 Best Rooftop Bars in Palma, Mallorca End your event day with a sundowner above the city — the rooftop bars worth knowing about.
Ready to Book Your Hire Car?
All of the above — the festivals, the beaches, the beach clubs, the rooftop bars — are easier with your own transport. Pick up your car at Palma Airport and start exploring from the moment you land.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mallorca Events 2026
What is the biggest event in Mallorca in 2026? The total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is the biggest event — Spain’s first since 1905. Totality lasts 1 minute 36 seconds in Palma at sunset over the Mediterranean. Sant Joan Night of Fire (23 June) and Dijous Bo (19 November) are the island’s most beloved annual celebrations.
When is the Mallorca Live Festival 2026? The Mallorca Live Festival 2026 takes place in summer 2026 in Palma, featuring The Prodigy, Cypress Hill, The Libertines, The Wombats, and Aitana.
Do I need a car to get around Mallorca during events? For events in central Palma, public transport is fine. However, many of the island’s best events — including the Moors and Christians festival, the solar eclipse viewpoints, and the autumn harvest festivals — are in rural towns with no bus service. A hire car is the only practical option for reaching them.
What is the Nit del Foc in Mallorca? Nit del Foc — the Night of Fire — is Mallorca’s midsummer celebration on 23 June, marking the feast of Sant Joan. Bonfires are lit on beaches and parks island-wide, fireworks fill the sky, and locals celebrate until dawn. The main event in Palma is at Parc de la Mar beneath the Cathedral.
When is Semana Santa in Mallorca 2026? Semana Santa (Holy Week) 2026 runs from 13 to 19 April. The most spectacular processions are in Palma, Pollença, and Sineu — Pollença’s Good Friday torchlight procession up the 365-step Calvari hill is considered the finest on the island.
Are festivals in Mallorca free to attend? Yes — most traditional fiestas are completely free, including Sant Antoni, Sant Joan, Nit de l’Art, and most village celebrations. Major music festivals like Mallorca Live require tickets. The solar eclipse on 12 August is free to watch, though premium viewpoint experiences are ticketed.
Where is the best place to watch the 2026 solar eclipse in Mallorca? The best viewing spots are Bellver Castle, the Passeig Marítim seafront, and the Serra de Tramuntana west coast — particularly Port de Sóller and Deià. A completely clear western horizon is essential as totality occurs at sunset (20:31 local time). All top viewpoints require a car to reach.
What is Dijous Bo and when is it in 2026? Dijous Bo is Mallorca’s largest and oldest fair, held in Inca on 19 November 2026. Running for over 700 years, it combines a traditional farmers’ market with craft stalls, live music, and authentic Mallorcan food. The town centre closes to traffic — park at the Polígon Industrial and walk ten minutes.
What events are happening in Palma in summer 2026? Summer 2026 in Palma includes the Copa del Rey de Vela sailing regatta (June), Sant Joan Night of Fire (23 June), the Mallorca Live Festival, and the total solar eclipse (12 August). The Mallorca PhotoFest runs April through August across 35+ venues island-wide.
How far in advance should I book a hire car for Mallorca in August 2026? Book as early as possible — ideally three to six months ahead. The total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026 is expected to bring record visitor numbers to the island, and car hire for that week is already selling out. For other months, two to four weeks is usually sufficient.
