🎭 Carnaval on Mallorca 2026
From early February to mid-February · Celebrations across the island
Carnival (Carnestoltes) is one of Mallorca’s biggest and most joyful traditions – a mix of costumes, satire, music, parades (ruas), and community gatherings before Lent.
Instead of one single event, Carnival happens town by town, with each ajuntament organising its own programme: some are one-day celebrations, others run across several days with children’s ruetes, parades, prize-giving, DJs, and the famous Enterrament de la Sardina (Burial of the Sardine), marking Carnival’s farewell.
Expect lots of creativity: carrosses (floats), comparsas (group costumes), live music, dancing, and family-friendly daytime events – often centred around the main square.
📅 When does Carnival take place?
Carnival celebrations across Mallorca run from 7 to 17 February 2026, with most of the main parades and ruas happening on the weekends, especially on Saturday 7 February (kids parades & festivities) and Saturday–Sunday 14 & 15 February (main parades).
Some towns focus on a single parade day, while others spread events across several days, often finishing with the Enterrament de la Sardina on or around 17 February, marking the official end of Carnival.
✅ Before You Go
Carnival programmes are organised by each local ajuntament and may change due to weather or last-minute municipal decisions.
We always recommend:
- Checking your local ajuntament website or social channels for the most up-to-date information
- Allowing extra time for travel and being aware of possible road closures or traffic diversions
- Double-checking times, routes and meeting points on the day, especially for parades
ℹ️ While we do our best to keep information accurate and updated, schedules and details are subject to change beyond our control.
🗺️ Highlights Across the Island
(Selected key events — full local programmes vary by town.)
Marratxí
- Sa Rua: Sat 7 Feb (major island kick-off celebration – details announced locally)
- Sa Rueta (kids): Sun 8 Feb · 10:30 · Plaça de Can Flor
Lloseta (12–17 Feb)
One of the island’s most complete Carnival programmes: kids events, school parade, DJ tardeo + costume contest, Grand Rua, balcony/shopfront decoration competitions, and Burial of the Sardine.
- Thu 12 Feb · 17:00 kids animation + costume contest (Plaça Espanya)
- Sat 14 Feb · 18:00–02:00 Carnival tardeo with DJs (Plaça Espanya)
- Sun 15 Feb · 16:00 Grand parade (concentration 15:00, Ermita del Cocó)
- Tue 17 Feb · 20:00 Enterrament de la Sardina (from Plaça Espanya)
Pollença & Port de Pollença
- Port de Pollença Rua: Thu 12 Feb · 17:00 (Plaça Miquel Capllonch; concentration 16:45)
- Pollença Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 17:00 (Via Pollentia; concentration 16:45)
Capdepera & Cala Rajada
A full “Darrers Dies” programme with school parades, street parties and the Sardine farewell.
- Thu 11 Feb Ximbombada
- Fri 13 Feb · 20:00 Rua Cala Rajada + party (Plaça dels Pins)
- Sat 14 Feb · 19:00 Rua Capdepera + party (Poliesportiu)
- Tue 17 Feb · 19:30 Enterrament de la Sardina (Cala Rajada)
☔ If it rains Fri/Sat: parade moves to Sun 15 Feb · 17:00
Felanitx
- Sa Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 15:30 from Plaça d’Espanya, ending with live music + DJs into the night (Parc Municipal)
Ses Salines & Colònia de Sant Jordi
Two parades in one day:
- Ses Salines: Sun 15 Feb · concentration 10:30 (Escoles Velles) · parade 11:00
- Colònia de Sant Jordi: Sun 15 Feb · concentration 16:00 (Plaça Sant Jordi) · parade 16:30
Campos
- Sa Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 15:30 (concentrations from 14:45) · party tent at Plaça de l’Estació with DJs and prize-giving
Porreres
- Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 17:30 (route starts at Plaça del Molí de n’Amengual; choreography moment in front of the Town Hall)
Esporles
- Sa Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 17:00 + kids animation, prizes and tardeo afterwards (carpa at Placeta des Jardinet)
Santa Maria del Camí
- Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 17:00
Búger
- Kids Carnival Party: Sat 7 Feb · 18:00 · Can Dometo (costume contest + face painting + games)
Sant Joan
- Carnival Celebration: Sat 14 Feb · 17:00 (horse-themed event noted locally)
Santanyí
Carnival in the municipality of Santanyí is celebrated in Cala d’Or, where a lively afternoon parade fills the streets with music, colour and community spirit.
Cala d’Or – Sa Rua 2026
- 📅 Saturday 14 February 2026
- 🕓 16:00
- 📍 Start: Carpa on Avinguda de Calonge
🎶 Musical animation with Batucada Calle Manigua, Banda de Música Adagio de Cala d’Or and DJ Joan Rigo
🏆 Prizes awarded by the Cala d’Or Neighbours’ Association
A festive, family-friendly Carnival celebration by the sea, combining costumes, live music and local tradition.
Santa Margalida
Carnival across three villages · 14–15 February 2026
The municipality of Santa Margalida celebrates Carnival across three different locations, with parades, music, prizes and a strong community atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Can Picafort
- 📅 Saturday 14 February 2026
- 🕓 16:00 (concentration from 15:30)
- 📍 Start: Parking next to the Municipal Library
🎶 Street animation, followed by a big final party at Plaça de la Residència with food stalls, children’s activities, live music and DJs.
🏆 Prizes for floats and comparsas, plus participation prizes.
Son Serra de Marina
- 📅 Sunday 15 February 2026
- 🕦 11:30 (concentration from 11:00)
- 📍 Start: Av. del Talaiot de sa Nineta (in front of Restaurant Bonamar)
🍫 End-of-parade hot chocolate at the Espai Social and prize-giving in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Santa Margalida (La Vila)
- 📅 Sunday 15 February 2026
- 🕓 16:00 (concentration from 15:30)
🎧 Parade through the village followed by a Carnival party in the main square with children’s activities, food and drink, and DJs Antto Cabanellas & Biel Castell.
🏆 Final prize-giving for floats and comparsas.
ℹ️ Routes, rules and prizes: Ajuntament posters + ajsantamargalida.net
Sencelles (Santa Àgueda Carrosses)
- Sun 8 Feb · concentration 15:30 · parade 16:00 · children’s entertainment + prizes (Plaça de ses Escoles Velles)
Alcúdia
- Sat 14 Feb · “Concurs de Carretons” (first edition) — details via @joves.alcudia
Cala d’Or (Santanyí)
- Rua: Sat 14 Feb · 16:00 from Av. Calonge (with batucada, band + DJ)
Palma
Beyond the main city Carnival programme, Palma also hosts big themed parties — like “Súper Carnaval” at Es Gremi:
- Sat 21 Feb · 18:00–05:00 · 2 stages (Tropical + Electronic) · costume-friendly
Want to take part?
You can join the parades by registering your float or group in advance with the local ajuntament, or simply come along as a spectator — costumes very much encouraged.
Information published is provided for guidance only. For official confirmations, always refer to the organising town hall or your local ajuntament.
