🎉 Dia de les Illes Balears 2026
Every year on 1 March, the Balearic Islands come together to celebrate the Dia de les Illes Balears – marking the anniversary of the Statute of Autonomy (1983), the moment the islands established their own self-government within Spain.
This year’s celebration is the biggest yet: 301 activities across the archipelago, running from 26 February to 2 March, on all four islands. The 2026 edition is held under the motto ‘Una manera de ser’ – a way of being.
And the best news: it’s all free!!
🗓️ Programme Highlights
Thursday 26 February 🎻 Orquestra Simfònica de Balears — opening concert in Manacor
Saturday 28 February 🏅 Premis Ramon Llull & Medalla d’Or gala — Palma. A ceremony honouring outstanding contributions to Balearic cultural, social and economic life.
Sunday 1 March — the main day Central celebrations across all four islands, with the largest concentration of activities of the entire programme.
Monday 2 March 🎻 Orquestra Simfònica de Balears — closing institutional concert in Palma
🏙️ Palma – Central Events (27 Feb – 2 March) Open daily 10:00 – 22:00
- Mercat de Baleares — 175 stalls from local artisans and traders, across various locations in the city centre
- Espai de Producte Local — 48 local producers showcasing denominations of origin, at S’Hort des Rei
- Confraria de Pescadors & OpMallorca Mar — 10 stalls celebrating local fishing, at Plaça de les Drassanes
- Mostra del Govern — 33 institutional stands from all government departments, at Parc de la Mar, with educational and participatory activities for all ages
Mostra de Cuina de les Illes Balears 2026
Find more details and the full program here!
One of the highlights of the programme is the Mostra de Cuina de les Illes Balears – the Balearic Islands Food Fair – taking place at Parc de Sa Feixina in Palma from 27 February to 2 March.
Over four days, the park comes alive with live showcookings from island chefs, food stalls representing all four islands, live music, DJ sets and children’s shows. Entry is free.
📅 27 February – 2 March 2026
📍 Parc de Sa Feixina, Palma
🏘️ Around Mallorca
📍 Consell
Saturday 28 February 20:00 · Plaça Major — 💃 Open-air traditional dance
Sunday 1 March
10:00 · Plaça Son Bernadet – 🎭 Theatrical guided visit to Can Ribas (registration required)
11:00 · Plaça Major – 🩰 Dance showcase “Es Rebrot”
11:00–13:00 -🧲 Mallorca magnet workshop
11:30 – 🎈 Children’s entertainment with Da-li Cebes
📍 Puigpunyent
Sunday 22 February
19:00 · Casa de Cultura — 🎬 Screening of “Veus d’antany”, short film by the Escola de Ball de Galilea
Saturday 28 February · Plaça de l’Ajuntament
18:00 — 💃 Dance performance by the Escola de Ball de Galilea
18:00 — 🤝 Solidarity cheque presentation for the Spanish Cancer Association
18:00 — 🎶 Popular dance with Da-li Cebes
📍 Banyalbufar
Saturday 28 February · Plaça de la Vila
09:30 — 🥾 Guided visit to Finca Es Rafal & Planícia (registration required)
11:30 — 🎭 Theatrical storytelling: “Rondalletes de Bèsties i Bestioles”
Sunday 1 March · Plaça de la Vila
12:00 — 💃 Popular dance with the group Caliu
🏅 Sports & Outdoor
- 🚴 Marxa Cicloturista de Baleares
- 🐎 Trot racing
- 🪨 Traditional sling throwing (tir amb fona)
- ⚽ Football & 🎾 Tennis
- 🥾 La ruta de les rutes saludables – a brand new initiative with signposted healthy walking routes across all four islands, promoted by the Directorate General of Public Health
🚧 Traffic Restrictions (Palma) · Dia de les Illes Balears
📅 27 February – 2 March (inclusive)
Expect road closures in central Palma during the celebrations:
• Av. Antoni Maura closed between the Customs building and Plaça de la Reina
• Plaça de la Reina closed in both directions
⏰ 27, 28 Feb & 1 March: 10:00–22:00
⏰ 2 March: 10:00–21:00
↩️ U-turn allowed at Plaça de la Reina from Passeig des Born with access to c. Conqueridor.
🅿️ Parc de la Mar car park
Exit via Antoni Maura closed from 27 Feb (08:00) until 2 March (22:00).
Plan ahead and allow extra time — consider alternative routes or walking where possible. 🚶♀️🚲🚍
ℹ️ Good to know
Most activities are free and open to everyone. A handful of workshops and guided routes have limited capacity and require prior registration – book ahead through the relevant municipal or institutional platform.
For the full programme, visit diada.caib.es
Visca les Illes Balears! 🌊
