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Event Previews & Reviews from Mallorca

Read reviews of the best Mallorca events

A statue of a woman in a dress is behind a tree

New sculpture garden opens at Belmond La Residencia

Location
Deia

A trip to Deià on the north coast of Majorca is a must for anyone wishing to experience the diversity that this beautiful island has to offer.

a photo of two glasses of pimms in a garden

Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee Mallorcan Style

Location
Deia

The Diamond Jubilee celebrations may be over in the UK, but here on Mallorca, we enjoyed a quintessential English garden party at La Residencia Hotel in Deia to mark the British monarch’s 60th year on the throne.

a piece or art surrounded by cloth

50th International Plastic Art Competition

The 50th International Plastic Art’s Competition on display in Pollenca Museum.

a brightly coloured yacht in Palma marina

Super Yacht Public Opening 2014

The Superyacht Cup opened its docks to the public this year. I went down to take a look and quickly realised what a different world it is…

a food truck at Port Adrinao

Port Adriano Street Food Festival 2016

Following last year’s success, the Port Adriano Street Food Festival once again brought thousands of people to the prestigious port over Easter weekend. Locals and tourists alike flocked to the port to sample the mouth-watering food on offer.

Festivals, food & fun - Easter 2019 in Mallorca

Easter in Mallorca - festivals, food and fun

Spring has sprung and the island is coming to life as the first sun worshippers grace Mallorca’s sandy beaches. With Easter celebrations just around the corner, the island will be gearing up for the summer as seasonal restaurants and hotels start to open after a few months in hibernation.

clay heads in Valldemossa festival in 2015

Magical night of art & culture

Artdemossa is a magical evening dedicated to art and culture which takes place in the picturesque town of Valldemossa. On 22nd July from 18.00, an exciting concoction of music, dance, poetry and gastronomy will attract thousands of visitors to the Tramuntana.

What's On this Halloween 2018 in Mallorca

What's on this Halloween in Mallorca

Traditionally, Mallorcans would celebrate All Hallows' Day ('Tots Els Sants') instead of All Hallows' Eve. People would visit the local cemeteries and bring fresh flowers to their dead.

men in uniform with guns over their shoulders in palma

Changing of the Guards in Palma de Mallorca

I have been living in Palma for nearly 9 months and was surprised to stumble upon a somewhat common monthly event but still very unknown to many residents here on the island - The Changing of the Guards of Honour.

The Original Glenn Miller Orchestra 2017 Review

The Original Glenn Miller Orchestra at Palma Auditorium 2017 Review

Location
Palma de Mallorca

There was a great sense of anticipation at Palma Auditorium on Friday, as people arrived for the one night only show celebrating Glenn Miller and the golden era of swing and big band music.

A group of people are looking at a painting in a museum

Palma Nit de l'Art 2019 Review

The Nit de l'Art is the biggest art event on the island, kicking off the artistic season in the island’s capital. Each year, people flood the streets of Palma eager to sample the artistic delights on show.

Ruta Martiana Tapas Route review, Palma Centre & Marina

Ruta Martiana Tapas Route review

Location
Palma de Mallorca

On a summers evening, I headed deep into the depths of Palma’s old town to join in the fun and frolics of the city’s legendary ‘Tapas Tuesday Tour’, known and advertised as Ruta Martiana on the island.

runner at night

Ultra Mallorca Serra de Tramuntana - Runner's Report!

Location
Valldemossa

Mallorca was blessed with perfect running conditions for the Ultra Mallorca Serra de Tramuntana (UMSdT) races last Saturday – the 105km “Ultra” from Andratx to Pollenca and the 63km “Ultra Trail” from Valldemossa to Pollenca.

Billboard for Mallorca Rocks

Kasabian own Mallorca Rocks

Location
Magaluf

Last night at Mallorca Rocks in Magaluf Kasabian played the best gig of the summer, so far. The lads from Leicester took to the stage in a whirl of lights and strobes and kicked off with "Days are forgotten". Right from the start the crowd at the Majorca beach resort were looking forward to a party, this was the second birthday of Mallorca Rocks and Kasabian were a perfect choice to celebrate the anniversary.

Mallorca dresses up for Carnival 2016

Mallorca dresses up for Carnival 2016

Most towns on the island have their own Carnival over the weekend, with the largest parties to be found in Palma where the main events are the Rueta (children) and Rua (adults) parades. So do as the locals do, and pick your costume for an unforgettable weekend that both children and adults will enjoy.

the poster for Portraits of an Escape exhibition in Palma

Photography Exhibition in Palma de Mallorca

If you suddenly had to flee your home, what would be the most important thing you would take with you?

a stall with home decor at a fair in Palma

Palma Son Ferriol Agricultural Fair 2016

Last weekend saw more than 200,000 people flood the streets of Son Ferriol to attend one of the biggest agricultural fairs in Mallorca.

a girl performing tricks with a hoola hoop at nikki beach mallorca

Nikki Beach Circus Party Review

Home to the coolest pool parties on the island, Nikki Beach has a Global reputation for luxury, fine dining and it's legendary party atmosphere.