By Andrew Ede

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Mallorca is set for a lively weekend of culture, music and tradition. On Friday 12 September, highlights include Ara Malikian’s sold-out concert in Alcudia, a benefit pa amb oli in Arta, Brazilian rhythms in Inca, and Mallorca Day celebrations in Palma with artisan fairs, music and giants. Saturday 13 September brings Binissalem’s barrel race, Sa Pobla’s fiery gastronomy fair, craft beer in Mancor, and concerts across the island. On Sunday 14 September, Port Adriano hosts the American Car Show, Palma features videomapping and folk traditions, and Arta offers family activities with animals, gastronomy and classic vehicles.

Mallorca Day celebrations in Palma.

Friday, September 12

Alcudia Р9pm: Alcudia Jazz; Ara Malikian (violin). Alcudia Auditorium, Pla̤a Porta Mallorca. SOLD OUT.

Arta, Arta Fair Р8.30pm: Benefit pa amb oli. Pla̤a del Pes dels Porcs. 12 euros in advance.

Binissalem, Vermar Fiestas – 8pm-midnight: Goletart; art fair. C. Goleta.

Bunyola, Sant Mateu Fiestas – 5pm: Shower of sweets, ringing of bells, giants, pipers. From the market. 6pm: Children’s entertainment. Plaça Andreu Estarellas. 8.30pm: Al fresco dinner. 12 midnight: Sonats, Adeuda, DJs. Plaça Andreu Estarellas.

Inca – 8pm: Brazilian Music Festival; Cada um canta uma. Teatre Principal, C. Teatre 10. 15 euros. tensamba.com.

Palma, Mallorca Day – 10am-8.30pm: Artisan fair. La Misericordia. 10am: Giants. Council of Mallorca.12 noon: Floral offer to King Jaume II. The Cathedral. 9pm: Neus Estarellas (piano) and wine. La Misericordia, bookings ticketib.com.

Palma – 1pm-4.30pm / 8pm-11pm: Maris Galicia (Galician seafood festival). Grand marquee on the Llevant poligono. (Every day; Sunday 1pm-4.30pm only.) marisgalicia.es.

Palma Р6.30pm: Burning and others (rock). Es Coliseu Cultural Centre (Pla̤a de Toros, bullring). 18 euros.

Palma – 8pm: Deya International Music Festival; Josep Colom (piano), Mozart and Ravel. Fundació Miró, C. Saridakis 29. 30 euros. dimf.com.

Puerto Soller, Mallorca Day – 7pm-11pm: MaritimArt, contemporary art. Museu de la Mar.

Arta fair this weekend.

Saturday, September 13

Arta, Arta Fair Р7pm: Local products; gastronomy, wine. Pla̤a Conqueridor.

Binissalem, Vermar Fiestas – 6pm: Barrel race. By Bodega Vins Nadal. 8pm-midnight: Goletart; art fair. C. Goleta. 9pm: Concert; Maria del Mar Bonet. Casal de Cultura Can Gelabert, C. Portella.

Bunyola, Sant Mateu Fiestas Р5pm: Gathering for the underwear race; 6.30pm: Address; 7pm: Race starts; 8.30pm: Prizes, then concert by Enrockats, plus DJ. Pla̤a Andreu Estarellas.

Cala Millor, Mallorca Day Р7pm: Line dance. Pla̤a Eucaliptus.

Cas Concos, Sant Nicolau de Tolenti Fiestas – 10.30pm: My Start, Val Nou, Enrockats, DJ. Sports centre.

Mancor de la Vall – From 5pm: Craft Beer Show; fifty beers, competition for homebrewers, concerts (Old Noise, Kiss Experience and others). C. Colomer car park.

Marratxi – 11am-9pm: Rata Market, art, artisan, design, plus music and magic. Bodegues Suau, Pont d’Inca.

Palma, Mallorca Day – 10am-8.30pm: Artisan fair. La Misericordia. 10am-8pm: Hunting and rural world fair. Son Pardo Hippodrome. 5pm: Pastries, Tramuntana Mountains exhibition. La Misericordia.

Hot Pepper fair in Sa Pobla.

Palma – 5pm: Tardeo Palma Beach, 2025 Hippie Party. Son Fusteret Showground, Camí Vell Bunyola. 18 euros. sonfusteret.es.

Palma Р8.30pm: Brazilian Music Festival; Viva Nana. Teatre Xesc Forteza, Pla̤a Miquel Maura 1. 20 euros. tensamba.com.

Palma – 6pm / 9pm: Ara Malikian (violin). Trui Theatre, Cami Son Rapinya 29. truiteatre.es. (50 euros; a few seats left for 6pm.)

Pollensa – 8pm: Ravel Festival; Luis Maria Suárez (violin), Magi Garcías (piano). Sant Domingo Convent Cloister, C. Guillem Cifre de Colonya. 10-30 euros. festivalravel2025.com / ticketib.com.

Sa Pobla Р11am-10pm: Fira Sa Pobla Coenta; hot pepper gastronomy. Various activities with an eating championship at 8.30pm. Pla̤a Major. sapobla.cat.

Santa Ponsa, Mallorca Day – 6pm: DJ Juan Campos and others. El Molino Showground.

Sineu, Mallorca Day Р5.30pm: Procession with traditional dress of the 19th century. From Pla̤a Esgl̩sia. 7.30pm: Folk dance and music. Pla̤a Fossar.

Craft Beer Show on Saturday at Mancor de la Vall.

Sunday, September 14

Arta, Arta Fair – From 10am: Areas for animals, local retailers, children’s activities, gastronomy, classic cars, bikes and farm equipment. Various locations. 10am: Sheepdogs. Plaça Collet. 11am: Dog agility. Na Batlessa.

Biniagual, Sant Gall Fiestas – 5.45pm: Bigheads, pipers; 6pm: Mass, followed by traditional games. 8pm: Folk dance; Sa Revetla.

Binissalem, Vermar Fiestas – 10am: Aeronautical exhibition, falconry. Binissalem Aerodrome.

Cala Ratjada, Mallorca Day Р7pm: Arta, Capdepera, Sant Lloren̤ and Son Servera choirs. Cap Vermell Centre, Avda. Cala Agulla 50.

Cas Concos, Sant Nicolau de Tolenti Fiestas – 12 noon: Felanitx Band of Music, Ontinyent Symphonic Band. The church. 5pm: Traditional games and activities for the family. Sports centre.

Inca Р4am: Walk/pilgrimage to Lluc. From Pla̤a Bestiar.

Marratxi, Mallorca Day – 6pm: Ball de bot folk dance. Sa Refinadora, Avda. Antoni Maura 65, Pont d’Inca.

Palma, Mallorca Day – 10am-2pm: Artisan fair. La Misericordia. 10am-8pm: Hunting and rural world fair. Son Pardo Hippodrome. 11am: Convoy of traditional carriages. From La Misericordia. 12 noon: Pollensa Band of Music; 9pm-10.30pm: Videomapping shows. La Misericordia.

Palma Р8.30pm: Brazilian Music Festival; Ginga, Monica Salmaso (feat. Teco Cardoso). Teatre Xesc Forteza, Pla̤a Miquel Maura 1. 23 euros. tensamba.com.

Porreres, Mallorca Day – 6pm: Balearic Islands Symphonic Band. Porreres Auditorium, C. d’en Cerdà 21. Bookings via ticketib.com.

Port Adriano – 11am-5pm: American Car Show; classic and modern cars, music, food trucks, Pin-Up contest.

American Car Show at Port Adriano on Sunday.

Monday, September 15

Bunyola, Sant Mateu Fiestas Р8pm: Line dance. Pla̤a Andreu Estarellas.

Wednesday, September 17

Bunyola, Sant Mateu Fiestas Р7pm: Jazz/street dance. Pla̤a Andreu Estarellas. 9pm: Tapas route. 10pm: Beatles tribute. Pla̤a Andreu Estarellas.

Deya – 7.30pm: Deya International Music Festival; Piers Lane (piano), Chopin. Son Marroig, Ctra. Valldemossa. 30 euros. dimf.com.

Palma – 8pm: Chopin Festival 2025; Muza Rubackyte (piano), Chopin, Liszt, others. Teatre Principal, C. Riera 2. 8-25 euros. teatreprincipal.com.

Thursday, September 18

Bunyola, Sant Mateu Fiestas Р6pm: Soapy pole, Grallalsac (folk music), Batucada Rebombori. Pla̤a Andreu Estarellas.