Society and Culture on Mallorca
News, tips and stories from the island
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca film festival spotlights 44 island projects
On 30 October 2026, Mallorca’s film festival presents 44 Balearic projects, from shorts to scripts, before filmmakers mark 20 years of ACIB in Magaluf.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca book tells 40 lives, ten from the Balearics
In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 October, a new book tells 40 life stories, ten from the Balearic Islands, including a stroke survivor who travels again.
Society and Culture on MallorcaIris Berben in Mallorca: women need lead roles past 40
In Palma, Mallorca, on 29 October 2026, Iris Berben calls for lead roles for women over 40 and clear AI rules to protect actors’ voices and images.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca's BaleArt craft fair: 70 exhibitors, free entry
BaleArt opens in Palma, Mallorca, on 29 October with 70 exhibitors and free entry. Ceramics, cheese and live demonstrations feature until 1 November.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca’s ME_MMIX gives classic films new music
In Palma, Mallorca, ME_MMIX runs from 12 to 22 November 2026, pairing classic films with new music, live concerts and a Pasolini tribute with techno.
Mallorca director’s Gaza film among 15 Goya hopefuls
Mallorca, 28 October 2026: Carles Bover’s Gaza film is one of 15 Goya nomination hopefuls. He revisits footage filmed more than a decade ago.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca’s Maria del Mar Bonet wins new music honour
On 28 October 2026, singer Maria del Mar Bonet from Palma, Mallorca, receives the Spanish Academy of Music’s first honorary title alongside nine others.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca culture awards honour Mesquida and Fullana
Palma, Mallorca, 28 October 2026: poet Biel Mesquida and novelist Aina Fullana win culture awards as organisers also recognise volunteer work for Catalan.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca: Concierto de Aranjuez live in Palma
Palma, Mallorca, hears Rodrigo’s Concierto de Aranjuez on 5 November 2026, with José María Gallardo del Rey on guitar. Manacor gets it the next day.
Society and Culture on MallorcaGaudí in Palma: exhibition looks beyond the cathedral
On 27 October, Palma City Council announces a Gaudí show at Can Bordils, Mallorca, tracing his cathedral work and possible influence across the city.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca arts grants give applicants 15 working days
Mallorca's new arts grants appear on 27 October 2026. Applicants get 15 working days from the next day to apply online; audiovisual work has its own scheme.
Society and Culture on MallorcaBalearic film firms win share of €31.5m funding
Two Balearic Islands film companies make Spain’s 2026 funding list on 27 October; 70 planned feature film projects share €31.5 million after 409 applications.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca tapas contest: 20 creations vie for two titles
On 2 November, 20 tapas compete for two titles in Palma, Mallorca. From 4 to 8 November, a TaPalma restaurant route brings in 41 restaurants.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca's Inca shoe museum gains official status
On 26 October 2026, Inca, Mallorca, announces official status for its shoe museum. See how its machines and tools tell the story of local industry.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca florists urge families to bring flowers to graves
On 26 October, Mallorca florists urge families to bring flowers to graves for All Saints’ Day on 1 November and keep family memories alive.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca’s Cucorba bows out after 50 years on stage
On 25 October in Vilafranca de Bonany, Mallorca, Cucorba ends more than 50 years on stage as a children’s theatre fair draws more than 16,000 people.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca wine festival draws 30,000 people to Palma
On 25 October 2026, the Raïm Wine Fest draws 30,000 to Palma, Mallorca, with wine from 58 wineries, food and live music at Parc de la Mar and Ses Voltes.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMenorca’s Born theatre prize goes to family drama
On 24 October 2026, the Cercle Artístic de Ciutadella, Menorca, announces Carles Alberola’s Born theatre prize win for a family drama about loss.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca: Jaume Anglada's comeback concert sells out
Jaume Anglada's Palma comeback on 7 November 2026 sells out after more than a year offstage. The Mallorca singer marks three decades with his band.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca Art Jove prize: Marina E.G. wins €1,500
Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Mallorca, 24 October 2026: Marina E.G. wins the Art Jove prize, with funding to show her work in Girona and Perpignan.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca concert series opens with arias in Palma
In Palma, Mallorca, arias and duets open Concerts a Palau on 23 October 2026. Dozens attend the first of four shows, with three acts still to come.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca library day brings circus and games to Calvià
On 23 October, Calvià, Mallorca, announces Saturday’s Library Day: circus acts, games, creative workshops and activities for babies at Santa Ponça Galatzó.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca and Menorca culture gets €139,500 boost
On 23 October 2026, Mallorca’s Teatre del Mar and Coll Bardolet foundation join Menorca’s Teatre des Born in a €139,500 cultural grant package.
Mallorca opens 21 churches for Friday night visits
Mallorca, 22 October 2026: On Friday, 21 churches open from 20.00 to 23.00 for the Night of the Churches, starting at Sant Felip Neri in Palma.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca theatre premieres reach over 2,000 pupils
On 22 October, Mallorca's FIET programme is bringing Balearic theatre premieres to more than 2,000 pupils, with five Friday performances still ahead.