Society and Culture on Mallorca
News, tips and stories from the island
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca’s Faust opera returns with 120-plus involved
In Palma, Mallorca, Faust returns for the opera season, with shows on 30 October and 1 November. More than 120 artists and professionals join the production.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca's Palma libraries: vermouth, stories and walks
On 22 October 2026, Palma on Mallorca hosts stories and book talks. Saturday brings a literary vermouth, a family walk and events for children.
Society and Culture on MallorcaBalearic publishers bring books to Valencia fair
Three Balearic publishers sell books in Valencia from 22 to 25 October 2026, with talks, signings and a poetry-and-music performance on Sunday.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca theatre festival brings 46 shows to Vilafranca
In Vilafranca de Bonany, Mallorca, 45 companies bring 46 shows from 21 to 25 October 2026. See what is new at the theatre festival and who closes it.
Mallorca gospel fundraiser makes Menorca debut in Maó
On 21 October 2026, Projecte Home Balears announces Maó’s first gospel fundraiser. Saturday’s two choirs will raise money for treatment on Menorca.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca palace concerts bring opera, rock and choirs
In Palma, Mallorca, Concerts a Palau starts on Friday with arias and duets. Rock follows on 13 November, before choral music and more opera.
Mallorca’s Sóller puts modernist heritage on film
In Sóller, Mallorca, a film spotlights modernist details on 20 October 2026. An app, route guide and multilingual signs help people explore the town’s heritage.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca theatre festival: 45 companies in Vilafranca
From 21 to 25 October 2026, Vilafranca de Bonany, Mallorca, hosts 45 theatre companies for FIET, with new shows and Cucorba’s final local farewell.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca poet wins book prize for Palma prison poem
On 19 October 2026, Mallorcan poet Sebastià Alzamora wins the Premio Lletra d’Or for poems on Palma de Mallorca’s prison past and his mother.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca church doorway repaired after stone sinks
A sunken stone is back in place at a church in Establiments, Mallorca. On 18 October 2026, a Mass marks the end of repairs costing over 20,000 euros.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca: 900 to join Santa Catalina Tomàs parade
On 17 October, around 900 people are set to join the Santa Catalina Tomàs parade in Palma, Mallorca. See where the carriage goes and how the event ends.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca: Emma to play Santa Catalina Tomás in Palma parade
In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, organisers name Emma Martínez González as their Santa Catalina Tomás for Saturday’s parade through the city.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca's festivals and crafts need protection, not PR
On 16 October 2026, Mallorca heritage group ARCA calls for real protection for festivals and crafts, warning that catalogues and publicity are not enough.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca’s €400 culture voucher: apply by 31 October
On Mallorca, young people born in 2008 have until 31 October 2026 to apply for a €400 culture voucher. See what it covers and how applications work.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca Pop Rock 2026: 16 acts chase 3,000 euros
In Palma, Mallorca, on 16 October 2026, five acts open the Pop Rock semi-finals. A field of 16 chases a final spot, cash prizes and paid gigs.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca's old books get 40,000-euro catalogue plan
On 16 October 2026, the Balearic government backs a 40,000-euro plan to catalogue historic books, including convent collections held in Palma, Mallorca.
Mallorca duo lead Balearics into cooking contest
Mallorca's Ricardo Rossi and José Cortés lead a four-island team to Spain's cooking and baking championship in Badajoz on 19 and 20 October.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca human towers head to Palma’s Plaza de Cort
Palma, 15 October: Mallorca's human tower group prepares for Saturday's Diada at Plaza de Cort, with a city-centre parade, music and a party at ses Voltes.
Society and Culture on MallorcaBalearic Islands cinema trips high, radio time lowest
The Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, log 1.47 cinema visits per person in 2025 but just 78 radio minutes a day, says a report issued 15 October 2026.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca folk songs hit Manresa’s Fira Mediterrània
Mallorca folk songs head to Manresa from 15 to 18 October as three Balearic acts bring music and stage work to the 29th Fira Mediterrània.
Society and Culture on MallorcaBalearic Islands: 6,077 seek €400 culture grant
On 15 October 2026, 6,077 young people in the Balearic Islands had applied for the €400 culture grant. Applications close on 31 October; cards last a year.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca Roman wreck amphora goes on show in Cartagena
On 15 October, Mallorca's council announces that an inscribed amphora from a Roman wreck off Palma beach is heading to Cartagena for six months.
Mallorca piano concerts: five nights start in Palma
In Palma, Mallorca, Piotr Pawlak opens five piano concerts on 16 October. Four more concerts follow at two Palma venues, all starting at 20.00.
Society and Culture on MallorcaMallorca: Poetry prize winner joins Palma talks
In Palma, Mallorca, on 23 and 24 October, National Poetry Prize winner Sebastià Alzamora joins Ada Salas and Nadal Suau for talks on poetry and memory.
Society and Culture on MallorcaPalma comics exhibition puts 50 women centre stage
Palma, 14 October 2026: A Casal Solleric show brings together comics by 50 Spanish women, including three from Mallorca. It runs until 7 January.