The local music scene is also worth checking out, especially if you are into more intimate parties. Many bars in Palma and around the island feature live music acts throughout the year playing pop, rock, reggae, blues, funk and soul, whilst others host dance and electronic DJs which bring in both locals and tourists alike. Look out for special events like folk and flamenco nights which take place at various venues around the island, the perfect opportunity to give it a go and join in with some Spanish dance moves.
Alternatively, you can dive into Mallorca’s traditional music culture as summer fiestas often involve some customary local live music and dance acts. The 'Ball dels Cossiers' is the island's traditional dance. Imported from Catalonia in the 14th century, it’s well worth watching as men and women often dress up in traditional costume and you will feel like you have been transported back a couple of hundred years. You might also notice a number of local musicians play an instrument similar to the Scottish bagpipe at these events. This instrument is, in fact, called a ‘xeremía’ and is a traditional Mallorcan instrument dating back hundreds of years.