Across Mallorca from 12 to 18 December, the island hosts a rich programme of concerts, festivals and family activities. Highlights include classical performances from the Balearic Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven’s Ninth in Manacor, choral Christmas concerts in Palma and Inca, and diverse chamber recitals. Folk music, flamenco and gospel feature in towns such as Sa Pobla and Pollensa, while Cala Millor and Petra offer family-friendly shows. Markets, processions and traditional festivities enliven Palma, Sineu and Capdepera, creating a vibrant week of music, culture and seasonal celebrations.
Friday, December 12
- Inca - 8pm: Miquel Àngel Aguiló, Conchi Almeda, Sol Picó; Bach cello suites and dance. Teatre Principal, C. Teatre 10. 20 euros. teatreprincipalinca.com.
- Manacor - 7.30pm: Balearic Symphony Orchestra, Studium Aureum Choir, soloists, Pablo Mielgo and Carlos Ponsetti (conductors); Beethoven's Ninth Symphony. Manacor Auditorium, Passeig Ferrocarril. 24 euros. teatredemanacor.cat / simfonicadebalears.com.
- Palma - 7.30pm: DeBraccio Quartet; works by Bloch, Glass and others. Sant Felip Neri Church, C. Sant Felip Neri. 15 euros.
- Palma - 7.30pm: Palma Band of Music, Christmas themes; Palma Conservatory, C. Alfons el Magnànim 64. Free. palmacultura.es.
- Palma - 8pm: Maria Assumpció Janer (harp), Joan Rodríguez Zarzo (oboe); Bach, Satie and others. Fundació Sa Nostra-Can Tapera, C. Can Tapera 5. Ten euros.
- Sant Llorenç - 8pm: José Juan Umbert and band. Espai 36, C. Major 36. Ten euros.
Saturday, December 13
- Arta - 8pm: Roada Simfonic (folk). Arta Theatre, C. Ciutat 1. Ten euros.
- Buger - 7.30pm / 9pm: International Composers Encounter; Electroacoustic sessions - Mateu Malondra, Manuella Blackburn. Free. Fundació ACA, C. Antoni Caimari Alomar. fundacioaca.com.
- Cala Millor - 6pm: Snow White, the Musical. Sa Maniga Auditorium, C. Son Galta 4. Nine euros. samaniga.es.
- Lloseta - 8pm: Cor Musicart (Lloseta), Cor de Dones de Sant Francesc (Inca); choral concert. At the church. Free.
- Manacor - From 11am: Gospel choirs; Manacor, Colonia Sant Pere, Felanitx plus Orfeó l'Harpa d'Inca choir. Plaça Rector Rubi.
- Manacor - 8pm: Manacor Conservatory Choir, Ars Antiqua, Capdepera, Felanitx, Son Servera choirs, Sergi Gil (tenor), Rafel Riera (organ); pieces from Handel's 'Messiah'. Sant Vicenç Ferrer Convent, Plaça Convent. Free.
- Palma - From 10am: Blanquerna 'Freaky' Market; animation, games, KPop, rock bands and DJs. C. Blanquerna.
- Palma - 4.15pm: La Liga; Real Mallorca v. Elche. Son Moix Stadium, Camí dels Reis. rcdmallorca.es.
- Palma - 8.30pm: Fundació Studium Aureum, soloists; 16th/17th century music, Corelli, Grandi and others. Església de la Mercé, Plaça de la Mercé. 20 euros. fundaciostudiumaureum.com.
- Sa Pobla - 7pm: Germans Tanner (folk). Sa Congregació, C. Rosari 25. Ten euros.
- Son Carrió - 6.45pm: Christmas concert; Sant Francesc Basilica Choir. At the church. Free.
Sunday, December 14
- Manacor - 12 noon: Manacor Band of Music; Kamen (Robin Hood Symphony Suite) and other works. Manacor Auditorium, Passeig Ferrocarril. Six euros. teatredemanacor.cat.
- Palma - 12 noon: Marratxi Band of Music. La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
- Palma - 5pm: University of the Balearic Islands choirs. Sant Francesc Basilica, Plaça Sant Francesc. Free.
- Palma - 7pm: La Canija and Gaizka (flamenco music). La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
- Palma - 8pm: Jazz Voyeur Festival; Chicago Mass Choir, Palma Gospel Singers. Trui Theatre, Cami Son Rapinya 29. 25-35 euros. truiteatre.es.
- Pollensa - 7pm: Nuredduna, musical based on Costa i Llobera's epic poem; Magi Garcías (piano), soloists. Sant Domingo Convent Church, C. Guillem Cifre de Colonya. 8-10 euros.
- Sineu, Fira de Sant Tomàs - From 9am: 'Matances', gastronomy, animals zone, artisan and Christmas market, dogs, carriage rides. 9.30am: Pipers and giants procession. 11am / 12 noon: Folk dance. 12 noon: Pipers 'blast'. Plaça Fossar.
Monday, December 15
- Palma - 7pm: Carmen Duo (musical duo). La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
Tuesday, December 16
- Capdepera, Festa de l'Esperança - 7pm: Procession from the church. 7.30pm: Compline service, folk dance with Agrupació Castell de Capdepera and barbecue. At the castle.
- Palma - 7pm: Duo Mara (musical duo). La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
Wednesday, December 17
- Cala Millor - 7pm: Christmas concert; Sant Llorenç School of Music and Dance. Sa Maniga Auditorium, C. Son Galta 4. Two euros. samaniga.es.
- Capdepera, Festa de l'Esperança - 11am: Mass at the castle. 5.45pm: Sunset and lighting of torches. At the castle. 6pm: Procession. 7pm: Folk dance with Agrupació Castell de Capdepera. Plaça Orient.
- Inca - 8pm: Cor de Dones de Sant Francesc choir. Sant Domingo Church, Avda. Germanies. Free.
- Palma - 7pm: Siena Rey (music). La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
- Palma - 8pm: Christmas concert; Teatre Principal Choirs. Teatre Principal, C. Riera 2. Free. teatreprincipal.com. (Also Thursday.)
Thursday, December 18
- Inca - 7pm: Martin Tawler, Guri & Eider; DJs, light installations and mapping. Teatre Principal, C. Teatre 10. Free. teatreprincipalinca.com.
- Palma - 7pm: Veronica (music). La Misericòrdia, Plaça Hospital 4. Free.
- Palma - 8pm: Balearic Symphony Orchestra, soloists; Bach's Christmas Oratorio. Cathedral. (ONLY FOR ORCHESTRA SUBSCRIBERS.)
- Palma - 8pm: Guitar Festival; Pilar Rius Fortea. College of Architects Auditorium, C. Portella 14. 15 euros.
- Petra - 8pm: Free Soul Dance Centre, 'Soul Xmas'. Petra Theatre, C. Sol 5. Ten euros.
- Santa Maria - 8pm: Christmas concert; Orfeó Santa Maria choir, Daniel Mulet (piano), Miquel Estelrich (tenor). Santa Maria Church. Free, invitations via ticketib.com.