Yzabelle Bostyn
BALEARIC Islands Day 2025 will be marked by a range of activities across Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
Celebrations will begin on February 28 and last until March 2, with the official date falling on March 1.
This year’s theme is #PRIDE, inspired by a poem by writer Javier Bizarro.
Over 298 activities have been organised including childrens, sports, cultural, gastronomic and community events.
The epicentre of the celebrations will be Mallorca, with 235 events on the island alone.
Photo: Tursime Petit
They include an exhibition of Mallorcan lutes in the Parc de la Mar, activities organised by Mallorca’s Maritime Museum and a local market in the Hort del Rei.
Meanwhile, Santa Catalina’s Plaza Porta will host many children’s activities.
On 28 February, the Gold Medals and Ramon Llull Awards will be presented, followed by an expansive market on March 1 and 2, with over 150 artisan stalls taking over the Passeig Sagrera.
This year’s cultural offerings include a varied programme with concerts by artists such as Cris Juanico and Jaume Anglada, as well as piano recitals.
There are also performances by ball de bot and the Sant Francesc choir, as well as craft workshops and educational activities.
The event also offers the chance to learn about the history and heritage of the islands through open days at places like the Consolat de Mar, the Lonja, Raixa, the Cathedral and the Almudaina Palace, as well as guided tours of the Parliament, the Museum and the Necropolis of Puig des Molins in Ibiza, Torralba d’en Salort and the Fortress of Isabel II in Menorca.
For sports lovers, there’s the 14th Balearic Islands Cycle Tour, the Balearic Islands Football Cup, the Balearic Islands Sailing Championship and the Balearic Islands Sling Shooting Championship.
In addition, the Government of the Balearic Islands has organised the Mostra del Govern de les Illes Balears, a space in the Parc de la Mar where local authorities will have stands and activities for all ages.
One of the highlights of this year’s event will be gastronomy.
In the Parc de Sa Feixina, attendees will be able to sample typical dishes offered by the Casas Regionales and food trucks, consolidating the Government’s commitment to promoting local cuisine.
