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1st Fira del Variat Mallorquí (Palma)

A full weekend dedicated to one of Mallorca’s most iconic dishes.

Location: Plaça de Pere Garau, Palma
Date: Sat 27, September, 2025
Hour: 7:00 pm
- 12:00 am

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Palma is gearing up for a brand-new event that pays tribute to a jewel of Balearic gastronomy: the variat mallorquí, a traditional tapas-style recipe recognised as a true symbol of Mallorcan food culture.

On September 27 & 28Plaça de Pere Garau becomes the stage for the very first Fira del Variat Mallorquí – a lively mix of gastronomy, music, culture, and community spirit in one of Palma’s most vibrant neighbourhoods. Known for its bustling municipal market and cultural diversity, Pere Garau offers the perfect setting for a festival that blends tradition with modernity.

📅 Programme Highlights

Saturday, Sept 27 (19:00–00:00)
The fair kicks off at 7 pm inside the Pere Garau Market, with electronic music and a festive opening night.

  • 20:00–22:00 → DJ Juanmi Esteban
  • 22:00–00:00 → DJ Cirko

Sunday, Sept 28 (10:00–23:00)
A full day of activities for all ages, with culture, workshops, live music, and plenty of variats to try.

  • 10:00–11:00 → Storytelling with Conte Contat
  • 11:00 → Official opening with gegants, xeremiers & folk dances (Puig de Bonany Group)
  • 11:30–13:00 & 16:00–17:00 → 100 VARIATS book signing
  • From midday → Face painting, workshops, and family fun
  • 13:00 → Vermouth party with Estupendos Burrus
  • 14:30–16:30 → Gran Filharmònica Porrerenca
  • 16:30–19:00 → DJ Juan Campos
  • 19:00 → Concert by The Bowins
  • 20:30 → Paco Martín live
  • 22:00 → Drag queens Lolita Khaos & Chris Mental close the fair in style

📍 Plaça de Pere Garau, Palma
🔥 Free entry – come hungry and ready to celebrate!

The Calendar's Note

🥘 What is the Variat Mallorquí?

If you’ve ever stepped into a traditional Mallorcan bar, you’ve probably seen locals gathered around small plates of steaming stews, fritters, and tapas piled high on one dish. That’s the Variat Mallorquí.

The word variat literally means “varied,” and that’s exactly what you get: a mix of different bar tapas served together on one plate. It can include classics like frit mallorquí (fried potatoes, meat, and vegetables), pica-pica (octopus in a rich tomato sauce), croquetes, ensaladilla russa, calamares, and many more – depending on the bar, the season, and the chef.

Born from the island’s bar culture, the variat is the ultimate symbol of sharing, improvisation, and everyday Mallorca. Affordable, filling, and full of flavour, it’s where tradition meets community – a true taste of the island.

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