Mallorca is not just picture-postcard coves and sun loungers under the sun. The island is full of life throughout the year thanks to its towns and a festive calendar that turns any month into an excuse to have a good time.
From the interior to the most remote corners of the north or east, each town has its own art, rhythm, and devotion.
If you thought coming here was just about putting up your umbrella and closing your eyes, you’re quite wrong. In Mallorca, even the paella sways to the rhythm of the drum.
And Rentallorca knows this better than anyone, which is why we invite you to discover that authentic pulse where tradition, music, and flavor are served, as they should be, with a good pa amb oli.
Celebrate the main festivities that mark the island calendar
From the start of the year, Mallorca lights the embers and the soul with the festivals of Sant Antoni and Sant Sebastià. In Pollensa, Artà, and other towns in the north, demons take to the streets in the traditional correfoc. They shoot fireworks, launch sparks, and end up dancing with tourists as if they were family.
Palma, the capital, transforms for two weeks with concerts, workshops, and the mythical collective torrada: hundreds of barbecues under the stars, sharing sobrasada, laughter, and red wine.
In spring and summer, each town invents its own universe. The Firò de Sóller relives the legends of Moors and Christians; the Fira del Ram in Palma mixes fairs and attractions with religious tradition, and Marratxí is filled with color with the Fira de les Flors.
There are also celebrations at sea: the nautical processions of Sant Pere and the coastal festivals in Port d’Alcúdia or Portocolom are a spectacle of light, decorated boats, and live music that lasts until the body can take no more.
Here, nobody is a stranger. If you come wanting to party, you’re already invited.
Enjoy cultural events and concerts with a Mediterranean soul
Mallorca sounds, vibrates, and makes you move your feet. Music is part of its DNA, and that shows in every festival, fair, or square where someone plugs in a speaker.
Throughout the year, there are concerts for all tastes: flamenco, reggaeton, indie, rock, or the classic ball de bot.
The Mallorca Live Festival in Calvià brings together world-class artists in a luxurious setting. But it’s not all about macro-events: in towns like Alcúdia, Inca, or Valldemossa, the patron saint festivals are celebrated with free concerts, traditional dances, and street performances that smell of the town and summer.
The Festa del Botifarró in Sant Joan is not far behind, with DJs, local bands, and a final firecracker display that seems to want to wake up the whole island.
If you like to plan, keep an eye on the cultural agenda: magical nights, good music, and that warm air that can only be breathed in Mallorca await you.
Savor the typical gastronomy that accompanies each celebration
Every festival in Mallorca has a soundtrack… and a menu. And what a menu. Here, people celebrate by eating, and they eat by celebrating.
Prepare your palate for sobrasada roasted over the fire, ensaimadas fresh from the oven, botifarrons that give their name to entire festivals, and savory cocas that deserve their own altar.
During Sant Sebastià and Sant Antoni, the typical thing to do is to share a barbecue with the neighbors: rustic bread, sausages from the island, and red wine in hand.
The markets and gastronomic fairs are must-see stops to try local products such as Mahón cheese, Pla de Mallorca oil, or Porreres apricots.
And if you have a sweet tooth, mark August on the calendar: it’s the festa del gelat d’ametlla in Llucmajor. Because nothing says “Mallorcan summer” like a good almond ice cream in the middle of a festival.
Write down these tips to participate and enjoy to the fullest
The key to enjoying the Mallorcan festivals is clear: let yourself go.
- Come with comfortable clothes and good shoes, because you’re going to walk, dance, jump, and dance again. In summer, water in your backpack and energy in your feet, because the heat is on and the nights are long.
- Respect local traditions, but don’t be shy: observe, ask, participate. If you don’t know where to start, follow the sound of the music… it always leads you to a party.
- Remember to leave the environment as you found it. Here, people celebrate with joy, but also with respect.
- And if you’re going to toast, do it as tradition dictates: with a gin amb llimona. It’s best to use your phone only for photos: the best memories don’t need a filter.
Explore what to do before or after each event to extend the experience
The party doesn’t have to end when the drums go down.
Take the opportunity to stroll through the markets of Sineu or Santa María, discover the secrets of the museums of Palma, or visit towns with soul such as Alaró, Pollença, or Artà.
If you prefer nature, the north of the island awaits you with hiking trails, breathtaking viewpoints, and cliffs that look like they came out of a movie.
Are you more of a beach person? Then take note: Cala Millor, Cala Mesquida, Portocolom… choose your paradise.
And if you still have energy, take a wine route through some winery in the interior. Toast to the day, to the island, and to that moment when you said “yes” to this getaway.
Experience the festivals of Mallorca and feel the authentic pulse of the island
Mallorca is an island that passionately celebrates every moment, where traditions mix with modernity and the towns open up to visitors naturally. That’s why those who participate in its festivals not only enjoy themselves but also experience the authentic pulse of the island.
Come, dance, savor, and laugh; let Rentallorca bring you closer to every corner and book one of our top accommodations on the island. Experience your visit with the highest possible quality and comfort.