Mallorca transforms into a festive wonderland at Christmas, blending local traditions with German inspired Christmas markets and plenty of frosty family-friendly fun. From ice skating and Santa’s Grotto to pop-up nativity scenes and the Three Kings Parade, there’s seasonal cheer for kids, and adults, of all ages to enjoy.
To help plan a cracking Christmas Countdown, here’s your family friendly guide to the season’s markets, shows and festive family outings taking place across Mallorca.
Christmas Lights Events
Palma Lights Switch On
🗓️ Nov 22
⏰ 19h
📍Plaça d’Espanya | Palma
Palma’s festive lights switch-on is a spectacular start to the season, with live music and street performances leading up to the traditional countdown that sees the city centre turn into a sparkling winter wonderland.
This year, for the first time, Palma’s Christmas lights Event will take place at the newly renovated Plaça d’Espanya. The show has been redesigned to accommodate better visibility and safer crowd flow, reassuring if you’re heading in with younger children.
This year’s switch-on begins at 19h with a new visual and musical show by Grup TRUI called El Ball de Les Dues Estrelles (Dance of the Two Stars).
Christmas-ready crowds can look forward to a 35-minute performance telling the story of two sister stars, Lira and Vega, reunited to dance a waltz guided by a glowing diamond. There will be a large central stage, LED projections, snow and smoke effects and a soundtrack synced to the lighting. The show features 13 performers, including acrobats and a floating installation that descends for the final dance. Everything leads up to the big countdown, when all of Palma’s Christmas lights switch on at once with a burst of luminous confetti.
In total, more than 3,350 lights and over 600 kilometres of decorations are going up this year, so the city will feel sparkly and festive from every angle.
Shopping Centre Events
Fan Shopping Centre
Christmas Lights Event with characters and festive family fun
🗓️ Nov 28
⏰ 18h
📍Palma
Porto Pi
Christmas Lights Event with performance from Aladdin, The Musical
🗓️ Nov 29
⏰ 19.30h
📍Palma
Christmas Markets and Fairs
Christmas and Kings Fair
🗓️ Nov 23 – Jan 7
⏰ 10 to 21h
📍Palma | Plaça Mayor, La Rambla and Parc de les Estacions
Located in the heart of Palma, with stalls in Plaça Mayor, La Rambla – Via Roma and Parc de les Estacions, the Christmas and Kings pop-up markets are a great stop-off for families exploring the city on foot. While the stalls are spread out and varied in quality, kids will enjoy treats like churros or roasted chestnuts, fun fair rides at Parc de les Estacions and admiring the tiny nativity scenes and figurines in Plaça Mayor.
To make a festive outing of it, combine with a trip to the Ice Park at Parc de les Estacions, visit the Nativity Scene at Plaça de Cort, or hop aboard the magical Christmas Train for a whistle-stop tour of the twinkling city lights (further info below).
Puerto Portals Christmas Market
🗓️ Dec 11 to Jan 6
⏰ 12 to 21h
📍Puerto Portals
A family favourite, this traditional German-inspired market has over 40 wooden stalls, an ice skating rink (eco-ice), children’s choirs, kids craft workshops, and plenty of holiday treats. Kids can skate while parents enjoy hot chocolate or glühwein. Admission is free (some activities at additional cost and may require advance sign-up online).
Pueblo Español Christmas Market
🗓️ Dec 5 to Jan 4, weekends only
⏰ 12.30 to 23h
📍Palma
Artificial snow, Santa and the Reyes, live music, kids’ attractions, festive food with a free drink per ticket (Glühwein or Hot Chocolate), and Christmas shopping at selected stands.
Entry is €10 (free for children under 12)
Top Tip: Cobblestone paths may be tricky for pushchairs.
German Christmas Market
🗓️ Nov 22 to Dec 14
⏰ Weekdays 17 to 22h, weekends 10 to 22h
📍Santa Ponsa
For Lego lovers young and old, Santa Ponsa’s German Christmas Market ‘Weihnachtsmarkt’ in Son Bugadelles is worth a visit; with grand Lego exhibits, lego building stations and a lego shop. The market is small and just off the motorway, but its cosy wooden huts, hot dogs, delicious smelling waffles and warming glühwein make for an easy-evening festive outing. Younger children can also enjoy cookie decorating, trampolining and toy pony rides.
Admission is free, activities are paid.
Sa Feixina Christmas Market
🗓️ 21 November 2025 – 6 January 2026 (dates subject to confirmation – possible delay until Nov 28)
⏰ Daily hours tbc
Parc de Sa Feixina will host a new Christmas market this year, with more than 60 wooden stalls, an ice rink, a toboggan run, festive lights and family workshops in the centre of Palma. It forms part of the “Palma, Tot un Centre de Diversió” campaign and brings together local traders for a relaxed, easy-to-reach spot for Christmas shopping and seasonal fun with the kids. Music is limited to Fridays and Saturdays from 19.30 to 21.30h.
Local Christmas Markets
📍 Alcudia (Dec 6) and Port de Alcudia (Dec 13)
📍Alaro | Dec 6 to 7
📍Calvia | Dec 6, 10 to 17h
📍Consell | Dec 13
📍Es Pil.lari Market | date tbc
📍Inca | date tbc
📍Porreres | Nov 28
📍Santa Maria Del Cami | date tbc
📍Sa Pobla | Dec 5
📍Santanyi | date tbc
📍Selva | Dec 13
📍Sencelles | Dec 14
📍Soller | date tbc
Charity & Other Christmas Events
📍Arts Son Risa Christmas Market | Nov 23, 15 to 22h | More Info
📍Ball de Mallorca | Santa Line Dancing | Date TBC
📍Lluc Monastery Christmas Market | date tbc | More Info
📍More Mallorca Christmas Pop Up | Palma | Dec 13-14 (enter fee for adults) | More Info
📍MUCBO Soller Christmas Market | date tbc | More Info
📍Rata Market | Palma | date tbc | More Info
Christmas Activities & Ice Skating
Christmas Park, Port Adriano
🗓️ Dec 19 to Jan 7
⏰ 12 to 20h
📍Port Adriano
With a 300 square metre skating rink (eco-ice), giant sleigh slide, festive food stalls, and visits from Santa himself, the Port Adriano Christmas Park is the perfect spot for active festive fun with the kids (min. age 4yrs+). Entry and activities are free.
Entry and activities are completely free!
There are a few food stands inside the park, hot dogs, hot chocolate and snacks from local restaurants including Thai tapas and burgers, so you can make an evening of it if your dressed for outdoor dining.
Worth noting: the activities are open to children aged 4yrs+ but there’s plenty of space for younger kids to play nearby.
🎅 Santa Claus Visits:
December 22 from 17 to 20h
December 23 from 17 to 20h
December 24 from 12 to 15h
👑 King Melchor Visits:
January 2 from 17 to 20h
January 3 from 17 to 20h
January 4 from 17 to 20h
Ice Park Mallorca
🗓️ Nov 21 to Jan 11
⏰ 10 to 22h
📍Palma
A trip to the pop-up 260sqm ice rink at Parc de les Estacions is perfect to get you in the festive mood. Entry is €8 for 25 minutes, including skates. There’s also a small snow park for little ones. Remember to bring gloves (available for €2 at the ticket office if needed) – the ice here is REAL.
Combine with a trip to El Corte Inglés (Avenidas) to visit Santa and the store’s impressive Nativity Scene.
Palma Christmas Train
🗓️ December and January (dates TBC)
⏰ 17 to 21h (every 25 minutes), last departure at 20.40h
Take a festive train ride through Palma’s twinkling streets. The Christmas themed train is a favourite with young children, and operates two routes with stops throughout the city including Parc de les Estacions, Plaça Major, Plaça Madrid and many more. Departs from Plaza de la Reina or Plaza Abu Yahya. Tickets are bought onboard (€3.50 in 2024, tbc 2025).
Palma Cathedral Events
Santa Lucía Day
The Swedish community marks the start of the Christmas Season celebrating Santa Lucía with a beautiful candlelit procession and choir performance at Palma Cathedral.🗓️ 13 Dec
⏰ Evening – time TBC
Midnight Mass
For night owls or families with older children, Christmas Eve at Palma Cathedral’s Midnight Mass is magical. The highlight is the haunting ‘Sibil·la’ chant, a medieval song performed by a prophetess accompanied by candle-carrying children.
🗓️ Dec 24
⏰ 23h
Nativity Scenes: Ruta de Belenes
Mallorca’s Belenes (Nativity Scenes) pop up across the island in churches, shopping areas and public spaces. The traditional Belén de Cort opens on Friday 21 November, along with the Royal Letterbox, ready for little ones to start posting their wishes to the Three Kings.
One of Palma’s most magical nativity displays, the Belén viviente, brings the Jardines de la Misericòrdia to life with actors, traditional scenes and a gentle festive atmosphere. Dates and full details for 2025 are still to be confirmed, and we’ll update this section as soon as the official programme is released.
If you’re planning a festive wander, other charming Belenes to include are expected at the Consell de Mallorca, C&A, the Barceló Foundation, El Corte Inglés, Santa Catalina Market, the Military History Centre, and the Fundación March’s Belén Napolitano.
Christmas Shows and Performances
A trip to the theatre at Christmas is a beloved tradition for many families. With performances of The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Frozen, Rudolph and Acrobatic Circus – Circo Alegria, there’s plenty to choose from in Palma this season.
Palma Auditorium
La Reina Del Hielo (Frozen) – Dec 6 to 8
Lago de los Cisnes (Swan Lake) – Jan 3
Cascanueces (The Nutcracker) – Jan 4
More Info
Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza | Palma
Rudolph, The Musical – Dec 27 to 28
More Info
Circo Alegria | Palma
El Circo de la Luz – Dec 5 to Jan 4
More Info
Three Kings Parade | Los Tres Reyes
Three Kings Parade | Palma
🗓️ January 5
⏰ 18.00
📍Palma
The Kings arrive by boat at Palma’s Moll Vell at 18.00, leading to a grand parade up Passeig del Born to Plaça de Cort. Spectacular floats, performers and sweets thrown to the crowds make it a highlight of the season.
January 6 (Epiphany) is a public holiday, and children wake to find sweets and gifts from the Kings in their shoes.
Full Program and Island-wide ‘Kings’ Events TBC – watch our stories for updates.
Important Note
All dates, times and entry prices are provided by the organisers on the date of publishing and could be subject to change. Check organiser websites or their official Instagram pages for updates before planning your trip.
