Festivals & Events
Fira del Ram in Palma: the spring funfair
From the end of February into April, a large funfair sets up on the edge of Palma.
The Son Fusteret site is within the city and can be reached by bus.
Quick answer
What can visitors expect at the Fira del Ram?
The Fira del Ram is Palma’s spring funfair and the largest fairground in the Balearic Islands. It usually runs from the end of February to mid-April on the Son Fusteret exhibition grounds in the north of the city. Entry to the grounds is free; you pay for the individual rides.
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Quick facts
- When
- End of February to mid-April
- Where
- Son Fusteret, Palma de Mallorca
- Duration
- afternoon until night, several weeks
- Admission
- grounds free, rides charged
- Audience
- Families, teenagers, locals
- Special feature
- Over a hundred rides and stalls on the Son Fusteret grounds
Note on currency
This information is updated before each season, in particular start and end dates, prices for ride tokens and the dates of the low-noise days.
Note on the date
The period depends on the date of Easter: traditionally the Fira del Ram ends around Palm Sunday. The City of Palma announces the exact start and end dates anew each year.
Location: Son Fusteret, Palma de Mallorca.
What is the Fira del Ram?
The Fira del Ram is Palma’s spring funfair and one of the city’s oldest events. Its name refers to Palm Sunday (“Ram” = palm branch), around which it traditionally ends.
The attractions range from children’s carousels, dodgems and a Ferris wheel to big looping rides, plus stalls with churros, candyfloss and turrón. For families with children, it is the most important event of the spring in Palma.
Venue, period and opening hours
The venue is the Son Fusteret exhibition grounds in the north of Palma, the same site where open-air concerts are held in summer. It usually opens from late afternoon, much earlier at weekends and during the Easter holidays.
The period falls between the end of February and mid-April and shifts with the date of Easter. The City of Palma publishes the binding dates shortly beforehand each year.
What does a visit cost?
Entry to the grounds is free. You pay per ride; depending on the ride, prices are mostly in the low single-digit euro range, and big rides cost more. Many operators offer discount days (“día del niño”) with reduced fares.
Cash is handy: not all ticket booths take cards.
Getting there without a car
Son Fusteret is within the city and can be reached by city bus – usually line 10, as well as metro line M1 to Son Fuster with a short walk. If you are staying in Palma, you do not need a car.
By car, parking at the grounds quickly runs out on weekend evenings; the access road then backs up as far as the ring road.
Families and low-noise days
For children with autism or noise sensitivity there are usually dedicated dates on which music and light effects are significantly reduced. These days are scheduled anew each year and announced by the City of Palma.
Outside these dates: early evenings during the week are quietest, Friday and Saturday evenings are busiest.
Tips for your visit
- Come early in the evening during the week – at weekends it is very crowded.
- Travel by bus or metro instead of by car.
- Bring cash for ride tokens and stalls.
- Ask about discounted children’s days and low-noise dates; they are set anew each year.
- For small children, head for the area with the gentle carousels at the edge of the grounds.
Who is it worth it for?
A good fit for:
- Families with children
- Travellers who want to experience Palma in spring away from the sights
- Teenagers
Less suitable for:
- Anyone looking for peace and quiet
- Travellers with no interest in funfairs
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Fira del Ram take place?
Usually from the end of February to mid-April; the end is linked to Palm Sunday. The City of Palma announces the exact dates anew each year.
How much does the Fira del Ram cost?
Entry to the grounds is free. Each ride is paid for separately; on discount days fares are reduced.
How do you get to the Fira del Ram?
Son Fusteret is in the north of Palma and can be reached by city bus (line 10) and by metro M1 to Son Fuster. Parking at the grounds is scarce in the evening.
Are there low-stimulus times for children?
Yes, there are usually dedicated days with reduced music and lighting for noise-sensitive children. The dates are published anew each year.
Next steps
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Image credits: Flags on the Plaça in Sóller during the Firó: Photo Joan Gené, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons