🎶 Palma Early Music Festival 2026 – Five Free Concerts in Historic Venues
Beautiful music, centuries of history and some of Palma’s most extraordinary settings. And the best part? It’s all free. 🎶✨
From 5–28 November 2026, the Festival de Música Antiga de Palma (Palma Early Music Festival) returns for its 29th edition, bringing five special concerts to some of the city’s most beautiful historic churches and Palma Cathedral.
Organised by Ajuntament de Palma, the festival celebrates the richness of early music, from Baroque masterpieces to creative musical dialogues between tradition and innovation.
Expect talented ensembles, exceptional musicians and the opportunity to experience live music in atmospheric settings that have been part of Palma’s cultural heritage for centuries.
And with free admission to every concert, it’s a wonderful opportunity to discover a different side of the city’s music scene.
🎼 The Programme – Five Concerts, Five Musical Experiences
THURSDAY 5 NOVEMBER · 20:00
🎻 The Art of Playing – Pérgamo Ensemble
📍 Parish Church of Santa Margalida, Palma
The festival opens with The Art of Playing, performed by Pérgamo Ensemble. An evening dedicated to the artistry and expression of early instrumental music, set within the historic surroundings of Santa Margalida.
THURSDAY 12 NOVEMBER · 20:30
🎶 Ad Lucem – A Musical Dialogue Between Tradition and Innovation
📍 Church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè, Palma
Performers Hugo Bolívar and Belisana Ruiz present Ad Lucem, a musical encounter exploring the relationship between historical traditions and contemporary creativity.
THURSDAY 19 NOVEMBER · 20:30
🌌 Sons de l’Univers: From Chaos to Passion – Ensemble Tramuntana
📍 Church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè, Palma
Ensemble Tramuntana takes audiences on a musical journey with Sons de l’Univers (Sounds of the Universe), a programme exploring the expressive possibilities of early music, from chaos to passion.
THURSDAY 26 NOVEMBER · 20:00
🎹 Baroque Music – Domenico Scarlatti & Antonio Soler
📍 Church of Sant Felip Neri, Palma
An evening dedicated to two remarkable composers of the Baroque era.
Harpsichordist Maciej Skrzeczkowski performs works by Domenico Scarlatti and Antonio Soler, bringing the distinctive sound of the harpsichord to the beautiful setting of Sant Felip Neri.
SATURDAY 28 NOVEMBER · 20:00
⛪ Actes Extraordinaris – Capella de la Seu & Joch de Ministrils
📍 Palma Cathedral (La Seu)
The festival concludes with a special performance inside Palma’s magnificent Gothic Cathedral.
The Capella de la Seu joins forces with the Joch de Ministrils del Consell de Mallorca, alongside Cathedral organist Tomeu Mut, for an evening celebrating historical music in one of the island’s most extraordinary architectural settings.
A fitting finale to the festival’s 29th edition.
🏛️ Music Meets Mallorca’s Architectural Heritage
One of the things that makes the Festival de Música Antiga de Palma so special is its choice of venues.
Rather than taking place in conventional concert halls, the performances are hosted in historic churches and religious buildings across Palma.
From the intimate atmosphere of Sant Felip Neri to the grandeur of La Seu, each venue offers a distinctive setting in which to experience the music.
It’s an opportunity to discover Palma’s architectural heritage while enjoying performances that connect the city’s past with its present cultural life.
📍 Good to Know
📅 Festival Dates: 5–28 November 2026
🎶 Edition: 29th Festival de Música Antiga de Palma
📍 Locations: Various historic churches and Palma Cathedral
🎼 Programme: Five concerts featuring early music, Baroque repertoire and contemporary interpretations of musical traditions
🎟️ Admission: FREE – All concerts are free of charge, subject to venue capacity.
👥 Capacity: Limited – admission subject to availability
🏛️ Organiser: Ajuntament de Palma
📞 Information: +34 971 225 900
📢 Please Note: Programme and performances are subject to change.
Our tip: If you can only make it to one concert, the 28 November finale at Palma Cathedral promises a particularly memorable setting. But don’t overlook the smaller churches – experiencing live music in these historic spaces is one of Palma’s loveliest cultural pleasures.
Five concerts. Four beautiful venues. And a whole lot of musical history. All for free. ❤️