Events calendar
Events calendar for Mallorca
Twelve months, twelve characters: which festivals, music festivals and markets take place when.
Quick answer
When is it worth travelling for the festivals?
The strongest festival months fall outside the swimming season: January with Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià, May with Es Firó and November with the Dijous Bo. June and July belong to the music festivals, while April and October mark the start and end of the party season on the coast.
Months
Month-by-month calendar
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January
A festival month without the beach crowds: Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià define January, accommodation is cheap and Palma belongs to the locals. Sant Antoni Sant Sebastià Palma Christmas Market
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February
The quietest month of the year, with almond blossom in the centre of the island. Few major events, but good hiking conditions. Fira del Ram
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March
Spring begins: the first village festivals, Easter preparations and settled hiking weather while the sea is still cool. Fira del Ram Easter in Mallorca Semana Santa Mallorca
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April
The season starts on the coast: the openings at Playa de Palma mark the beginning of the party season, and the island slowly fills up. Bierkönig & Megapark Opening/Closing Fira del Ram Easter in Mallorca
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May
The best month to travel for culture and nature: Es Firó in Sóller, warm days and no high-season prices yet. Es Firó BCM & Magaluf clubs Moros i Cristians
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June
Music festival month: Mallorca Live Festival in Calvià and the Nit de Sant Joan as an island-wide beach night. Nit de Sant Joan Mallorca Live Festival Origen Fest
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July
High season with crowded beaches and the highest density of events of the year – music festivals, clubs and village festivals all at once. Origen Fest Reggaeton Beach Festival BCM & Magaluf clubs
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August
The hottest and busiest month. Lots of village festivals, but high prices and limited parking at the beaches. Origen Fest BCM & Magaluf clubs Moros i Cristians
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September
The best compromise: a warm sea, the grape harvest in the centre of the island and the Nit de l'Art in Palma. BCM & Magaluf clubs Festa des Vermar Nit de l'Art
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October
The end of the season on the coast, pleasant temperatures for hiking and the closings at Playa de Palma. Bierkönig & Megapark Opening/Closing BCM & Magaluf clubs Rosaris Ensucrats
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November
The Dijous Bo in Inca is the biggest single event of the year – otherwise a quiet, inexpensive month. Dijous Bo Palma Christmas Market Rosaris Ensucrats
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December
Christmas markets in Palma, mild days and the Three Kings parade on 6 January to round off the season. Palma Christmas Market New Year’s Eve in Mallorca Cant de la Sibil·la
Frequently asked questions
Which month is the busiest in Mallorca?
July and August have the highest density of village festivals and music festivals, but also the highest prices. If you want festivals without the high season, travel in January, May or November.
Are there events in Mallorca in winter?
Yes. Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià in January are two of the biggest festivals of the year, plus the Christmas markets in Palma in December and the Three Kings parade on 6 January.
How reliable are the dates here?
We only give a date when it has been officially confirmed. Everything else is clearly marked as “yet to be officially confirmed”.