Carnival in Mallorca 2026 🎭
February 2026
Every February, Mallorca comes alive with colour, music, satire, and extravagant costumes as Carnival takes over towns and cities across the island. From family-friendly daytime parades to lively evening processions and parties, Carnival is one of the most joyful and expressive celebrations of the year.
Key Carnival Events
🎉 Sa Rua – Main Carnival Parade (Palma)
📅 Sunday, 15 February 2026
🕔 Parade begins at 17:00
🕙 Roads reopen from 22:00
The highlight of Carnival in Palma de Mallorca, Sa Rua is the island’s main evening parade — often described as Mallorca’s own vibrant take on Rio-style Carnival.
Expect competing comparsas (costumed groups), choreographed performances, music, dancing and spectacular floats. Creativity, satire and theatrical flair take centre stage as prizes are awarded to the most original and entertaining participants.
📍 Official Route
- La Rambla
- Carrer de la Riera
- Carrer Unió
- Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I
- Avinguda de Jaume III
- Finish at Passeig Mallorca
🎶 After the parade, the celebrations continue with a concert and prize-giving ceremony at Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I.
🎭 Stages & Prize-Giving
Two main stages will operate during the event:
• Plaça del Mercat – Jury location during the parade
• Plaça del Rei Joan Carles I
– Around 19:00: arrival activities & prize ceremony
– Around 21:00: live performance by Flamingos
🏆 Prizes
A total of €2,800 will be awarded across eight categories (for both floats and comparsas):
Floats (Carrozas) – 4 prizes of €450
Comparsas – 4 prizes of €250
Categories:
• Most Elaborate
• Most Political / Thought-Provoking
• Most Original
• Most Animated
🚧 Traffic & Practical Information
• Full closure of the parade route from 14:00
• Float gathering areas from 15:00 (Baró de Pinopar, Via Alemanya bus lane, Comte de Sallent)
• Progressive reopening from 22:00
Major Access Closures
• Plaça de la Reina towards Passeig del Born
• Passeig Mallorca towards Jaume III
• Access from Avingudes towards Passeig Mallorca & Via Roma
Affected Car Parks (closed from 14:00)
• Plaça Major (Rambles)
• Via Roma
EMT Palma Bus Diversions
Lines affected include:
A1, L1, L3, L4, L7, L20, L25, L35
Visitors are encouraged to use public transport and allow extra travel time.
One of the most festive and lively afternoons of the Mallorcan Carnival calendar – not to be missed.
Fira del Ram – Palma Funfair 🎡
During Carnival, Palma also hosts the Fira del Ram, a huge annual funfair that runs from Carnival through to Easter weekend. With over 200 attractions, including rides, tombolas, bars, traditional stalls, water rapids, and even laser quest, it’s one of the biggest fairs of the year.
📍 Location: Son Fusteret (outskirts of Palma)
🚌 Bus no. 10 from Palma bus station stops nearby
🚗 Parking available
Food stalls offer everything from traditional Spanish dishes to classic fairground favourites like hot dogs and burgers.
Carnival Nights & LGBTQ+ Events 🌈
Throughout the Carnival weekend, many gay bars in Palma host themed parties and special events. Bars are especially lively in the Gomila area and along Avinguda de Joan Miró, with decorated venues, costumed staff and guests, and a festive atmosphere that continues well into the night – particularly on Sunday after Sa Rua.
ℹ️ More details, routes, and timings will be announced soon.
Keep checking the social media channels of your local town hall for the latest updates.
