Christmas in Palma

Christmas Lights Switch-On Ceremony

Parc de la Marfree

The official Christmas lights switch-on ceremony for Palma. For the first time, this grand spectacle will take place at Parc de la Mar, below the Cathedral. The event will feature a large-format artistic show combining various disciplines, with many surprises promised. The exact start time and detailed program are still to be announced.

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Immaculate Conception Day – Public Holiday

A public holiday across the Balearic Islands. Most shops and businesses will be closed.

El Gordo – Spanish Christmas Lottery Draw

The highly anticipated annual Spanish Christmas Lottery draw, known as 'El Gordo' (The Fat One). It is a national event where many gather to watch the live drawing.

The Song of the Sibyl (Cant de la Sibil·la)

La Seu Cathedral and various churchesfree

A medieval chant about the end of the world, performed by a singer dressed as the Sibyl at midnight mass in La Seu Cathedral and other churches across Mallorca on Christmas Eve. Declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, it is a deeply rooted Mallorcan tradition. The Cathedral fills early, so early arrival is recommended.

Free

Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) – Early Closures

While not a public holiday, Christmas Eve often sees shops, services, and some restaurants closing earlier than usual. It's a day for family gatherings.

Christmas Day – Public Holiday

A public holiday across the Balearic Islands. Most shops, museums, and many restaurants will be closed. Booking is essential for any restaurants that remain open.

Second Day of Christmas (Sant Esteve) – Public Holiday

A public holiday across the Balearic Islands, observed the day after Christmas. Many shops and businesses will remain closed.

Parc de Nadal Christmas Market and Ice Rink

21 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027Parc de la Marfree entry

Palma's main Christmas market, featuring approximately 60 wooden stalls selling artisan crafts, local Mallorcan products, Christmas gifts, and food. It also includes a natural ice rink, transforming the park into a winter fair with the Cathedral floodlit above. Exact opening hours for 2026 are to be published by the Palma city council closer to the date.

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Traditional Christmas Stalls

21 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027Plaça Major, La Rambla, Parc de les Estacionsfree entry

Traditional Christmas stalls offering nativity figures, decorations, handmade gifts, and sweets. These stalls are expected to follow a similar pattern to previous years, running daily. Exact 2026 opening hours will be published closer to the date; last season they were open from 10:00 to 21:00.

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Palma Christmas Lights Illumination

21 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027City-wide, particularly Old Town and main avenuesfree

The city's Christmas lights will illuminate the streets throughout the festive season until early January. Famous streets and areas for their dazzling displays include Passeig del Born (strung with thousands of small white lights), Plaça de Cort (Town Hall), Jaume III, Sant Miquel, the lanes around Plaça Major, and Plaça d'Espanya. Passeig Sagrera will feature a large Christmas ball.

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Poble Espanyol Christmas Market

5 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027Poble Espanyolfree entry

A Christmas market held on weekends and public holidays, expected to follow a similar pattern to last season. Features include artificial snow, live music, Father Christmas and the Three Kings, and attractions for children. Closing time is expected to be 23:00.

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Nativity Scenes (Belenes) Exhibitions

8 Dec 2026 – 6 Jan 2027Various churches and public spaces in Palma, Plaça Major

A traditional part of Christmas in Mallorca, numerous nativity scenes are displayed in churches, public spaces, and businesses across Palma. The traditional Christmas stalls in Plaça Major also sell figures and moss for creating these scenes.

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Sa Feixina Park Christmas Market

21 Nov 2026 – 7 Jan 2027Sa Feixina Parkfree entry

A smaller and more local Christmas market, expected to be active from late November to early January, similar to previous years. It pairs well with an evening in Santa Catalina's restaurants and bars.

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