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Updated: May 9, 2022
By Santorini Dave
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When is the best time to visit Ibiza?
The best time to visit Ibiza is during summer, from late May through early October, when temperatures are hot (often 30°C or higher) and the parties are even hotter. Expect lots of action, plenty of tourists, and the highest accommodation rates of the year. Visit late spring or early fall to avoid the biggest crowds and the hottest temperatures.
Ibiza old town center in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Summer is the best time to visit Ibiza.
- The Best Time to Visit Ibiza for Good Weather: The best time to visit Ibiza for good weather is from May through October, when visitors can expect plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures. Earlier and later in the season, expect temperatures in the low to mid-20s, and during the midsummer peak, around 30°C. From June to September book hotels in Ibiza far in advance.
- Best Time for Sightseeing: In addition to having great weather, May through October in Ibiza is also ideal for sightseeing. But if you want to enjoy warm weather without peak crowds to interrupt the views, aim for April through early May or around mid to late-October.
- Best Time for Beaches: The best time to go to Ibiza for a beach-focused vacation is when sea temperatures are most comfortable for swimming. In June they can still be a bit cool, but by July and August, they’re ideal at around 26°C – and will continue to be pleasant through around mid-October. For those who just want to come and soak up the sun and the sand, anytime from May through October will be enjoyable.
- Best Time for Festivals: Ibiza is famous for its parties and festivals, with May through October featuring some of the biggest and best. It all kicks off with the Ibiza International Music Summit in late May, bringing big-name concerts with international superstars. Ibiza Rocks takes place in mid-June, as do the annual gay pride festivities. Towns and villages across the island frequently celebrate their patron saint’s feast day during the summer, and the Ibiza Jazz Festival is hosted for three days in early September. The fun continues into October with the Ibiza Light Festival.
Ibiza Travel Seasons
- High Season (mid-June through mid-September): High season is basically summer, Ibiza’s peak party season. Expect temperatures to be hot, humidity high, and the islands jam-packed with visitors. Those who plan to visit during high season will want to book accommodations well in advance and schedule sufficient travel time to allow for dense road traffic and hard-to-find beach parking.
- Shoulder Season (April through mid-June and mid-September through October): Late spring and early fall are ideal times to visit Ibiza to avoid the island’s biggest crowds and hottest temperatures. Travelers will find the greatest number of resorts open from early May through mid-June, or mid-September through early October when the season just begins to wind down. Accommodation rates are usually discounted during the shoulder season, sometimes significantly.
- Low Season (November through March): Low season encompasses winter, as well as late fall and early spring. Winter in Ibiza is fairly mild, with temperatures of 20°C not uncommon. While this is technically the wet season, precipitation is relatively minimal – even the rainiest month in this period averages only 39mm of precipitation. Room rates may be half the cost of what they will be in the high season, but many hotels and restaurants will be closed for business.
Ibiza Weather by Month
- Ibiza Weather in January: Ibiza is rarely considered as a winter vacation destination, though it’s actually rather mild – even in January, one of the island’s coldest months. This can be an ideal time to enjoy the beautiful scenery without the crowds, with afternoon temperatures climbing to 15°C and only around 40mm of rain across the month – it only rains on about a third of the days in January. Bring a comfortable pair of shoes and dress in layers, bringing sweaters, sweatshirts and the like; you can enjoy scenic walks in addition to many of the other delights Ibiza offers (other than a dip in the sea with water temperatures rather chilly now). January days are short, with sunrise at 8:12 a.m. and sunset at 5:42 p.m., so plan your agenda accordingly. (Average Max Temperature: 15°C. Average Precipitation: 40mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in February: February is another cool month in Ibiza, though temperatures are beginning to rise, with the afternoon high now up to 16°C and the chance of rainfall decreasing slightly to 38mm over 7 days. Now is the perfect time to bring long pants, sweatshirts, and sweaters for comfortably enjoying historic sights and hiking trails. You may need a bathing suit but with sea temperatures remaining at 15°C, it’s going to be too chilly for a dip in the ocean. Swimming in a heated pool, on the other hand, is enjoyable now. (Average Max Temperature: 16°C. Average Precipitation: 38mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in March: Ibiza weather continues to improve in March, with average precipitation decreasing even more now (down to 33mm over seven days) and high temperatures creeping up another degree to a relatively balmy 17°C. Some years it can reach the mid-20s, especially later in the month. There’s typically lots of sun and dry weather, so bring a mix of clothing, including short-sleeve shirts, dresses, and shorts along with items for cooler weather, especially in the mornings and evenings. Swimming in the sea will probably have to wait, however, with water temperatures remaining at 15°C. (Average Max Temperature: 17°C. Average Precipitation: 33mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in April: Thanks to Ibiza’s pleasant Mediterranean climate, April brings wonderfully warm spring weather and lots of sunshine with an average high temperature of 20°C. Precipitation is minimal, only 36mm over 7 days this month. More good news in that the sea temperatures are warming again too, though at 16°C it’s probably still too cool for anything more than a quick dip. Instead, hit the heated pool or enjoy lounging on the sand, soaking up the beachy sunshine. Pack clothing for warmer weather, although you’ll still need a sweater or sweatshirt for cooler evenings. (Average Max Temperature: 20°C. Average Precipitation: 36mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in May: May is a wonderful time to be in Ibiza, with temperatures rising to 23°C and occasionally in the upper 20s, though never unbearably hot. There’s very little rain as well, only 27mm over seven days in May. Daylight hours increase to over 14 hours and 40 minutes by the end of the month, leaving plenty of time to enjoy the beaches and other sights. While sea temperatures are still quite cool at 18°C, a short dip can be enjoyable. Bring clothing for warm weather, along with sunglasses, sunscreen, and a wide-brimmed hat. But don’t forget a light jacket or sweater for evenings – the low temperature is a bit brisk at 14°C. (Average Max Temperature: 23°C. Average Precipitation: 27mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in June: Summer has arrived, Ibiza afternoons will reach a warm 27°C and often higher, especially later in June. The low temperature rises quite a bit too, to 18°C, so even nights are relatively warm now. Rain is rare, with an average of only 12mm falling over four days this month. Bring lightweight, summer clothing and beachwear, including a swim suit – sea temperatures are now at 21°C. This month also brings the longest day of the year; on the Summer Solstice the sun rises at 6:29 a.m. and doesn’t set until 9:22 p.m. (Average Max Temperature: 27°C. Average Precipitation: 12mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in July: July brings hot, dry, sunny weather to Ibiza that’s ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and any other activity in the water. Sea temperatures have climbed to 24°C, and afternoon highs reach 29°C and occasionally into the low 30s. There’s virtually no rain – usually only 9mm over 3 days this month. The sun’s rays are rather intense now, so slather on the sunscreen and pack lots of lightweight clothing, as well as a couple of swimsuits – you’ll probably be spending lots of time in the water. (Average Max Temperature: 29°C. Average Precipitation: 9mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in August: August is the hottest month of the year on Ibiza, with the average high temperature now at 31°C. Expect lots of sunshine and little if any rain now. Sa Talaiassa Mountain protects the eastern and western parts of the island more, making it even warmer and drier in those areas. It’s the perfect time to chill out around the pool or hang out at the beach – with plenty of sunscreen to prevent a burn. Sea temperatures are ideal now at 26°C making beach swims especially enticing. (Average Max Temperature: 31°C. Average Precipitation: 9mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in September: September begins a cooling trend in Ibiza as the summer season begins to wind down, although it will still be quite warm and ideal for enjoying the island’s beaches. The afternoon high temp lowers a bit to 28°C and sea temperatures are still pleasantly warm at 25°C. After the dry summer months, rainfall increases a bit to 30mm over 8 days, but it’s still barely noticeable. Nights remain balmy, with a low temperature at 20°C so you may not even need a sweater for going out in the evening. (Average Max Temperature: 28°C. Average Precipitation: 30mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in October: October is a great time to visit Ibiza, with lovely warm weather throughout the month replacing the high heat of summer. Expect plenty of sunshine and high temperatures in the mid-20s. The sea, while cooler, is still warm enough for swimming at 22°C, so you won’t want to leave your bathing suit at home. The average amount of precipitation does increase quite a bit to 54mm over 10 days, so bring a light rain jacket just in case, along with clothing for warm weather and a sweater for cooler late nights with the low temperature now at 17°C. (Average Max Temperature: 24°C. Average Precipitation: 54mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in November: Damp winter weather arrives in Ibiza in November, although the month is still rather mild – afternoon temperatures of 19°C and significantly cooler nights down to 13°C. There’s still quite a bit of sunshine in between the occasional showers, making it a great time to enjoy sightseeing and exploring museums. The sea is generally too chilly for swimming, down to 19°C now. Bring a mix of clothing for cool and warm days, and somewhat chilly nights. (Average Max Temperature: 19°C. Average Precipitation: 39mm.)
- Ibiza Weather in December: December is the second coldest month of the year in Ibiza, but still fairly mild compared to many other destinations. The average high temperature is 16°C and the low is 10°C – well above freezing. Plan to bring a warm coat, sweaters, and the like to keep comfortably warm when hiking the trails or exploring the outdoor sights. Pay attention to daylight hours too, with the shortest day of the year seeing a sunset of 5:35 p.m. A waterproof jacket is a good idea, although heavy downpours are unlikely. (Average Max Temperature: 16°C. Average Precipitation: 36mm.)
Ibiza Events and Festivals
Ibiza in January
- New Year’s Day – January 1st, New Year’s Day, is a national holiday like it is in most places around the world, but unlike most, you’ll not only find parties on New Year’s Eve but the next day too. DC-10 hosts Circoloco NYD, an annual party with an impressive music lineup. Some of the past performers have included Acid Mondays, waFF, and Apollonia. A New Year’s Dive is also hosted on the beach at Las Salinas by Vino & Co, a local wine shop.
- Funfair – Ibiza town hosts this fair that begins in December and runs through January 20 each year featuring plenty of delicious food and rides like a giant Ferry wheel and ghost train.
- Three King’s Day – Three King’s Day is a religious and national holiday celebrated annually on January 6th. Parades take place in towns across the island with elaborately decorated floats.
- Flower Power – San Antonio hosts its annual hippie-themed Flower Power street party in and around the West End, typically on the second Saturday of the month. Don your bell-bottomed trousers and peace pendants to enjoy the love and the music.
Ibiza in February
- Carnival – Carnival is celebrated in Ibiza, like it is throughout Spain and many other places around the world. The Rua de Carnaval parade travels through the streets of Ibiza Town with incredible themed floats. Entertainers and marching bands perform several different types of music, including Latin, pop hits, and Broadway show tunes. Bars and nightclubs host special concerts, indoors and out. Taking place before Lent, usually in February though it can sometimes fall in late January, March or even early April.
- Fiestas de Santa Eulalia – This annual festival celebrates Santa Eulalia with a carnival atmosphere that includes traditional live music, folk dancing, feasting, workshops, shows, and much more, typically around the second weekend of February.
- Valentine’s Day – Many Ibiza restaurants offer special romantic themed menus for lovers on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
Ibiza in March
- Patrimoni Gastronomic – This annual event in Ibiza Town begins in early March and runs for two months, celebrating world gastronomy based on countries with UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Balearics Islands’ Day – This annual event held over three days, usually the first weekend in March, brings a concert, artisan market, and celebratory lunch to the Ibiza Town exhibition center.
- La Gran Calcotada de Forada – The Calcots Festival is held at Forada’s Saturday market near San Antonio. A gastronomic feast, it includes plenty of large spring onion-like spears that are peeled and dipped into a spicy sauce, along with craft beer, music, and kids’ activities.
- Fiesta de la Primavera – This spring festival in Atzaro hosted in late March features live music and DJs, and an artisan market along with art activities and fun for the kids.
Ibiza in April
- Holy Week (Semana Santa) – Holy Week is celebrated throughout Spain and many other countries from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. The week typically falls in April. While the island is renowned for its parties, this isn’t the time for it, with the period marked instead by vibrant processions that are held on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in Ibiza town. They’re followed with Easter concerts that continue through Easter Saturday.
- La Ruta de la Sal – A yacht regatta, this event begins in continental Spain and ends in Ibiza with events taking place over four days in mid-April.
- Ibiza Half Marathon – On the last Saturday in April every year, this marathon, which also includes a 10K race, travels through beautiful scenery in the countryside and along the coast.
- Ibiza Swing Festival – For three days in late April, this festival brings the opportunity to enjoy live swing bands for free. It includes competitions, street performances, clown acts, and a vintage market, hosted around San Antonio Bay.
Ibiza in May
- Fiesta de Mayo – On the first Sunday in May, Santa Eularia celebrates spring with a variety of events, including traditional dances, processions with horse-drawn locals donning traditional costumes, a motor fair, and fireworks.
- Medieval Festival – Held in the Old Town of Ibiza every year, this festival brings vibrant celebrations that include four days of musical performances, artists, medieval reenactments, and street parties with belly dancers, acrobats, magicians, and snake charmers.
- Moda Adlib Fashion Show – This annual fashion show takes place in Ibiza town over 4 days, attracting celebrities and the media.
- Ibiza International Music Summit – The IMS is hosted annually in May in Ibiza town to kick off the summer season. The 3-day event includes big-name concerts with international superstars, up and coming DJs, forums, discussions, and opening parties for some of Ibiza’s world-famous nightclubs.
Ibiza in June
- Ibiza Gay Pride – Over four days in mid-June, the largest LGBT event in the Balearics is held in Ibiza town. It includes a parade, live shows, concerts, and all sorts of activities, along with an infamous after-party.
- Ibiza Rocks – This music festival in San Antonio begins in mid-June and features some of the hottest DJs and bands with concerts hosted through mid-September.
- Fiesta de San Juan – On June 24th every year, this event celebrates the patron saint of San Juan with bands and DJs in the main square, large bonfires, barbecues and dances. You can even watch people jump through small fires and walk on hot coals, something that’s said to drive away evil spirits while signifying rebirth and purification. It ends with fireworks.
Ibiza in July
- #Merky Festival – Ibiza Rocks Hotel hosts this festival in early July. A 2-day rap and grime fest it features urban music elite with artists like Mabel and Krept & Konan.
- Fiesta of San Cristobal – Annually on July 12, this fiesta starts with a midday mass at the chapel of San Cristobal in Es Cana. That’s followed by a traditional horse-drawn cart parade, a grand paella competition, and a prize-giving ceremony. In the evening there is live music and dancing.
- Virgen del Carmen Festival – This festival honors the patron saint of fishermen on July 16th every year. It begins with an evening procession in Ibiza town, when locals carry a statue of the virgin to the port where she is brought aboard a specially-decorated boat.
- Saint James Day – July 25th marks Saint James Day, a local and national holiday celebrated throughout Spain and the Balearic Islands. There may be some business closures.
Ibiza in August
- Nuestra Senora de la Nieves – This three-day festival begins on August 5 each year, celebrating the patron saint of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves cathedral in Dalt Vila. It features parades, floats and fireworks, with a communal meal held at the end.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo – On August 10 in San Lorenzo, the village’s patron saint is celebrated with morning mass, a procession and folk dancing, and an evening of music, dancing, and a children’s foam party; all culminating with an elaborate firework display.
- Sant Bartomeu – Saint Bartholomew celebrations take place on August 24 every year in San Antonio with a wide range of festivities including traditional foods, kite flying, walks, a swimming competition, and fireworks at midnight.
Ibiza in September
- Ibiza Jazz Festival – For three days in early September, this festival brings jazz to the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila in Ibiza town with everything from experimental sounds to big band classics.
- Patron Saint’s Day in Jesus – Annually on September 8 in the small village of Jesus, this day is celebrated with music, dancing, games, feasts, and parades.
- Patron Saint’s Day in San Mateo – The tiny village of San Mateo hosts this day on September 21 each year starting with morning mass, a procession in honor of the saint through the streets accompanied by decorated horse-drawn carts, and traditional songs and dances performed by a local folk group.
- Medieval Mariners Market – This market is held in San Antonio over four days in late September, bringing over 100 stalls that sell food, drink, arts, and crafts in a medieval-themed market dedicated to seafarers along the promenade. It also includes a variety of activities, performances, and circus shows, Andalusi music, Oriental dance, equilibrists, and more.
Ibiza in October
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Carnival – Carnival is celebrated in Ibiza, like it is throughout Spain and many other places around the world. The Rua de Carnaval parade travels through the streets of Ibiza Town with incredible themed floats. Entertainers and marching bands perform several different types of music, including Latin, pop hits, and Broadway show tunes. Bars and nightclubs host special concerts, indoors and out. Taking place before Lent, usually in February though it can sometimes fall in late January, March or even early April.
- Fiestas de Santa Eulalia – This annual festival celebrates Santa Eulalia with a carnival atmosphere that includes traditional live music, folk dancing, feasting, workshops, shows, and much more, typically around the second weekend of February.
- Valentine’s Day – Many Ibiza restaurants offer special romantic themed menus for lovers on Valentine’s Day, February 14th.
Ibiza in March
- Patrimoni Gastronomic – This annual event in Ibiza Town begins in early March and runs for two months, celebrating world gastronomy based on countries with UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
- Balearics Islands’ Day – This annual event held over three days, usually the first weekend in March, brings a concert, artisan market, and celebratory lunch to the Ibiza Town exhibition center.
- La Gran Calcotada de Forada – The Calcots Festival is held at Forada’s Saturday market near San Antonio. A gastronomic feast, it includes plenty of large spring onion-like spears that are peeled and dipped into a spicy sauce, along with craft beer, music, and kids’ activities.
- Fiesta de la Primavera – This spring festival in Atzaro hosted in late March features live music and DJs, and an artisan market along with art activities and fun for the kids.
Ibiza in April
- Holy Week (Semana Santa) – Holy Week is celebrated throughout Spain and many other countries from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. The week typically falls in April. While the island is renowned for its parties, this isn’t the time for it, with the period marked instead by vibrant processions that are held on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in Ibiza town. They’re followed with Easter concerts that continue through Easter Saturday.
- La Ruta de la Sal – A yacht regatta, this event begins in continental Spain and ends in Ibiza with events taking place over four days in mid-April.
- Ibiza Half Marathon – On the last Saturday in April every year, this marathon, which also includes a 10K race, travels through beautiful scenery in the countryside and along the coast.
- Ibiza Swing Festival – For three days in late April, this festival brings the opportunity to enjoy live swing bands for free. It includes competitions, street performances, clown acts, and a vintage market, hosted around San Antonio Bay.
Ibiza in May
- Fiesta de Mayo – On the first Sunday in May, Santa Eularia celebrates spring with a variety of events, including traditional dances, processions with horse-drawn locals donning traditional costumes, a motor fair, and fireworks.
- Medieval Festival – Held in the Old Town of Ibiza every year, this festival brings vibrant celebrations that include four days of musical performances, artists, medieval reenactments, and street parties with belly dancers, acrobats, magicians, and snake charmers.
- Moda Adlib Fashion Show – This annual fashion show takes place in Ibiza town over 4 days, attracting celebrities and the media.
- Ibiza International Music Summit – The IMS is hosted annually in May in Ibiza town to kick off the summer season. The 3-day event includes big-name concerts with international superstars, up and coming DJs, forums, discussions, and opening parties for some of Ibiza’s world-famous nightclubs.
Ibiza in June
- Ibiza Gay Pride – Over four days in mid-June, the largest LGBT event in the Balearics is held in Ibiza town. It includes a parade, live shows, concerts, and all sorts of activities, along with an infamous after-party.
- Ibiza Rocks – This music festival in San Antonio begins in mid-June and features some of the hottest DJs and bands with concerts hosted through mid-September.
- Fiesta de San Juan – On June 24th every year, this event celebrates the patron saint of San Juan with bands and DJs in the main square, large bonfires, barbecues and dances. You can even watch people jump through small fires and walk on hot coals, something that’s said to drive away evil spirits while signifying rebirth and purification. It ends with fireworks.
Ibiza in July
- #Merky Festival – Ibiza Rocks Hotel hosts this festival in early July. A 2-day rap and grime fest it features urban music elite with artists like Mabel and Krept & Konan.
- Fiesta of San Cristobal – Annually on July 12, this fiesta starts with a midday mass at the chapel of San Cristobal in Es Cana. That’s followed by a traditional horse-drawn cart parade, a grand paella competition, and a prize-giving ceremony. In the evening there is live music and dancing.
- Virgen del Carmen Festival – This festival honors the patron saint of fishermen on July 16th every year. It begins with an evening procession in Ibiza town, when locals carry a statue of the virgin to the port where she is brought aboard a specially-decorated boat.
- Saint James Day – July 25th marks Saint James Day, a local and national holiday celebrated throughout Spain and the Balearic Islands. There may be some business closures.
Ibiza in August
- Nuestra Senora de la Nieves – This three-day festival begins on August 5 each year, celebrating the patron saint of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves cathedral in Dalt Vila. It features parades, floats and fireworks, with a communal meal held at the end.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo – On August 10 in San Lorenzo, the village’s patron saint is celebrated with morning mass, a procession and folk dancing, and an evening of music, dancing, and a children’s foam party; all culminating with an elaborate firework display.
- Sant Bartomeu – Saint Bartholomew celebrations take place on August 24 every year in San Antonio with a wide range of festivities including traditional foods, kite flying, walks, a swimming competition, and fireworks at midnight.
Ibiza in September
- Ibiza Jazz Festival – For three days in early September, this festival brings jazz to the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila in Ibiza town with everything from experimental sounds to big band classics.
- Patron Saint’s Day in Jesus – Annually on September 8 in the small village of Jesus, this day is celebrated with music, dancing, games, feasts, and parades.
- Patron Saint’s Day in San Mateo – The tiny village of San Mateo hosts this day on September 21 each year starting with morning mass, a procession in honor of the saint through the streets accompanied by decorated horse-drawn carts, and traditional songs and dances performed by a local folk group.
- Medieval Mariners Market – This market is held in San Antonio over four days in late September, bringing over 100 stalls that sell food, drink, arts, and crafts in a medieval-themed market dedicated to seafarers along the promenade. It also includes a variety of activities, performances, and circus shows, Andalusi music, Oriental dance, equilibrists, and more.
Ibiza in October
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Holy Week (Semana Santa) – Holy Week is celebrated throughout Spain and many other countries from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. The week typically falls in April. While the island is renowned for its parties, this isn’t the time for it, with the period marked instead by vibrant processions that are held on Holy Thursday and Good Friday in Ibiza town. They’re followed with Easter concerts that continue through Easter Saturday.
- La Ruta de la Sal – A yacht regatta, this event begins in continental Spain and ends in Ibiza with events taking place over four days in mid-April.
- Ibiza Half Marathon – On the last Saturday in April every year, this marathon, which also includes a 10K race, travels through beautiful scenery in the countryside and along the coast.
- Ibiza Swing Festival – For three days in late April, this festival brings the opportunity to enjoy live swing bands for free. It includes competitions, street performances, clown acts, and a vintage market, hosted around San Antonio Bay.
Ibiza in May
- Fiesta de Mayo – On the first Sunday in May, Santa Eularia celebrates spring with a variety of events, including traditional dances, processions with horse-drawn locals donning traditional costumes, a motor fair, and fireworks.
- Medieval Festival – Held in the Old Town of Ibiza every year, this festival brings vibrant celebrations that include four days of musical performances, artists, medieval reenactments, and street parties with belly dancers, acrobats, magicians, and snake charmers.
- Moda Adlib Fashion Show – This annual fashion show takes place in Ibiza town over 4 days, attracting celebrities and the media.
- Ibiza International Music Summit – The IMS is hosted annually in May in Ibiza town to kick off the summer season. The 3-day event includes big-name concerts with international superstars, up and coming DJs, forums, discussions, and opening parties for some of Ibiza’s world-famous nightclubs.
Ibiza in June
- Ibiza Gay Pride – Over four days in mid-June, the largest LGBT event in the Balearics is held in Ibiza town. It includes a parade, live shows, concerts, and all sorts of activities, along with an infamous after-party.
- Ibiza Rocks – This music festival in San Antonio begins in mid-June and features some of the hottest DJs and bands with concerts hosted through mid-September.
- Fiesta de San Juan – On June 24th every year, this event celebrates the patron saint of San Juan with bands and DJs in the main square, large bonfires, barbecues and dances. You can even watch people jump through small fires and walk on hot coals, something that’s said to drive away evil spirits while signifying rebirth and purification. It ends with fireworks.
Ibiza in July
- #Merky Festival – Ibiza Rocks Hotel hosts this festival in early July. A 2-day rap and grime fest it features urban music elite with artists like Mabel and Krept & Konan.
- Fiesta of San Cristobal – Annually on July 12, this fiesta starts with a midday mass at the chapel of San Cristobal in Es Cana. That’s followed by a traditional horse-drawn cart parade, a grand paella competition, and a prize-giving ceremony. In the evening there is live music and dancing.
- Virgen del Carmen Festival – This festival honors the patron saint of fishermen on July 16th every year. It begins with an evening procession in Ibiza town, when locals carry a statue of the virgin to the port where she is brought aboard a specially-decorated boat.
- Saint James Day – July 25th marks Saint James Day, a local and national holiday celebrated throughout Spain and the Balearic Islands. There may be some business closures.
Ibiza in August
- Nuestra Senora de la Nieves – This three-day festival begins on August 5 each year, celebrating the patron saint of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves cathedral in Dalt Vila. It features parades, floats and fireworks, with a communal meal held at the end.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo – On August 10 in San Lorenzo, the village’s patron saint is celebrated with morning mass, a procession and folk dancing, and an evening of music, dancing, and a children’s foam party; all culminating with an elaborate firework display.
- Sant Bartomeu – Saint Bartholomew celebrations take place on August 24 every year in San Antonio with a wide range of festivities including traditional foods, kite flying, walks, a swimming competition, and fireworks at midnight.
Ibiza in September
- Ibiza Jazz Festival – For three days in early September, this festival brings jazz to the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila in Ibiza town with everything from experimental sounds to big band classics.
- Patron Saint’s Day in Jesus – Annually on September 8 in the small village of Jesus, this day is celebrated with music, dancing, games, feasts, and parades.
- Patron Saint’s Day in San Mateo – The tiny village of San Mateo hosts this day on September 21 each year starting with morning mass, a procession in honor of the saint through the streets accompanied by decorated horse-drawn carts, and traditional songs and dances performed by a local folk group.
- Medieval Mariners Market – This market is held in San Antonio over four days in late September, bringing over 100 stalls that sell food, drink, arts, and crafts in a medieval-themed market dedicated to seafarers along the promenade. It also includes a variety of activities, performances, and circus shows, Andalusi music, Oriental dance, equilibrists, and more.
Ibiza in October
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Ibiza Gay Pride – Over four days in mid-June, the largest LGBT event in the Balearics is held in Ibiza town. It includes a parade, live shows, concerts, and all sorts of activities, along with an infamous after-party.
- Ibiza Rocks – This music festival in San Antonio begins in mid-June and features some of the hottest DJs and bands with concerts hosted through mid-September.
- Fiesta de San Juan – On June 24th every year, this event celebrates the patron saint of San Juan with bands and DJs in the main square, large bonfires, barbecues and dances. You can even watch people jump through small fires and walk on hot coals, something that’s said to drive away evil spirits while signifying rebirth and purification. It ends with fireworks.
Ibiza in July
- #Merky Festival – Ibiza Rocks Hotel hosts this festival in early July. A 2-day rap and grime fest it features urban music elite with artists like Mabel and Krept & Konan.
- Fiesta of San Cristobal – Annually on July 12, this fiesta starts with a midday mass at the chapel of San Cristobal in Es Cana. That’s followed by a traditional horse-drawn cart parade, a grand paella competition, and a prize-giving ceremony. In the evening there is live music and dancing.
- Virgen del Carmen Festival – This festival honors the patron saint of fishermen on July 16th every year. It begins with an evening procession in Ibiza town, when locals carry a statue of the virgin to the port where she is brought aboard a specially-decorated boat.
- Saint James Day – July 25th marks Saint James Day, a local and national holiday celebrated throughout Spain and the Balearic Islands. There may be some business closures.
Ibiza in August
- Nuestra Senora de la Nieves – This three-day festival begins on August 5 each year, celebrating the patron saint of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves cathedral in Dalt Vila. It features parades, floats and fireworks, with a communal meal held at the end.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo – On August 10 in San Lorenzo, the village’s patron saint is celebrated with morning mass, a procession and folk dancing, and an evening of music, dancing, and a children’s foam party; all culminating with an elaborate firework display.
- Sant Bartomeu – Saint Bartholomew celebrations take place on August 24 every year in San Antonio with a wide range of festivities including traditional foods, kite flying, walks, a swimming competition, and fireworks at midnight.
Ibiza in September
- Ibiza Jazz Festival – For three days in early September, this festival brings jazz to the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila in Ibiza town with everything from experimental sounds to big band classics.
- Patron Saint’s Day in Jesus – Annually on September 8 in the small village of Jesus, this day is celebrated with music, dancing, games, feasts, and parades.
- Patron Saint’s Day in San Mateo – The tiny village of San Mateo hosts this day on September 21 each year starting with morning mass, a procession in honor of the saint through the streets accompanied by decorated horse-drawn carts, and traditional songs and dances performed by a local folk group.
- Medieval Mariners Market – This market is held in San Antonio over four days in late September, bringing over 100 stalls that sell food, drink, arts, and crafts in a medieval-themed market dedicated to seafarers along the promenade. It also includes a variety of activities, performances, and circus shows, Andalusi music, Oriental dance, equilibrists, and more.
Ibiza in October
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Nuestra Senora de la Nieves – This three-day festival begins on August 5 each year, celebrating the patron saint of Nuestra Senora de las Nieves cathedral in Dalt Vila. It features parades, floats and fireworks, with a communal meal held at the end.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Lorenzo – On August 10 in San Lorenzo, the village’s patron saint is celebrated with morning mass, a procession and folk dancing, and an evening of music, dancing, and a children’s foam party; all culminating with an elaborate firework display.
- Sant Bartomeu – Saint Bartholomew celebrations take place on August 24 every year in San Antonio with a wide range of festivities including traditional foods, kite flying, walks, a swimming competition, and fireworks at midnight.
Ibiza in September
- Ibiza Jazz Festival – For three days in early September, this festival brings jazz to the cobbled streets of Dalt Vila in Ibiza town with everything from experimental sounds to big band classics.
- Patron Saint’s Day in Jesus – Annually on September 8 in the small village of Jesus, this day is celebrated with music, dancing, games, feasts, and parades.
- Patron Saint’s Day in San Mateo – The tiny village of San Mateo hosts this day on September 21 each year starting with morning mass, a procession in honor of the saint through the streets accompanied by decorated horse-drawn carts, and traditional songs and dances performed by a local folk group.
- Medieval Mariners Market – This market is held in San Antonio over four days in late September, bringing over 100 stalls that sell food, drink, arts, and crafts in a medieval-themed market dedicated to seafarers along the promenade. It also includes a variety of activities, performances, and circus shows, Andalusi music, Oriental dance, equilibrists, and more.
Ibiza in October
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Ibiza Light Festival – For 2 days in mid-October, this festival of light, music, video, and performances comes to Ibiza town. Monuments, squares, and facades will all be spectacularly transformed with light.
- National Day of Spain – This festival is held annually on October 12 to commemorate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus first setting foot in the Americas in 1492. Visitors will notice a huge statue of an enormous egg on the boulevard El Paseo de Ses Fonts known as the Egg of Columbus, in recognition of a banquet thrown for Columbus after he returned from his voyages.
- Es Cubells Festival – On October 15 every year this festival celebrates the patron saint of the small village of Es Cubells with traditional country dancing.
- Fiesta de San Rafael – The main festivities of this event occur on October 24 annually, honoring the town’s patron saint San Rafael Arcangel. It brings games and sports competitions, traditional dancing, and lots of food, including sweet pastries and local vino.
Ibiza in November
- All Saints’ Day – This national holiday on November 1 is celebrated with church masses across the island and remembering loved ones by laying flowers on their graves.
- Patron Saint’s Day of San Carlos – Annually on November 4, San Carlos celebrates its patron saint with midday mass followed by traditional Ibiza folk dancing and other events like magic shows, culminating with a firework display.
- Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera Festival – Santa Gertrudis is honored annually her namesake town on November 16 each year with live music and DJs, communal feasting and drinking, chess championships, and sports competitions. The biggest festivities take place on November 16, although there will be events in the weeks leading up to it.
Ibiza in December
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
- Constitution Day – This annual national holiday celebrates the approval of the Constitution on December 6. Business closures can be expected.
- Feast of the Immaculate Conception – On December 8 every year this national holiday brings processions in which images of Mary that are paraded through the streets, although it is mostly a day that families use to spend time together.
- Funfair – The Ibiza Town holiday funfair is open throughout December and runs well into January. It includes a Ferris wheel, ghost train, carousel, and other rides, along with plenty of food and drink, including the traditional hot chocolate and churros.
- Christmas Eve, Christmas Day – Throughout Spain, including Ibiza, many families attend midnight mass on Christmas Eve and then celebrate Christmas Day with gift-giving and lunch.
- New Year’s Eve – There are endless parties to celebrate the New Year on December 31, in clubs, restaurants, and special cruises. If you celebrate at a restaurant, you’ll be given a dozen grapes to eat at the stroke of midnight, a Spanish tradition.
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