The Santa Gertrudis festivities are one of the highlights this weekend in Ibiza, offering an impressive range of activities including gastronomy, comedy, music, dance, theatre, cinema, and excursions. Here’s what you can look forward to:
The celebrations kick off on Friday with a youthful twist at Victor’s Party. On Saturday, the main event takes place with traditional acts and El Fabuloso party, featuring the current lineup of Locomía as special guests. Sunday marks the fifth edition of the Concurs Mundial d’Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos (World Contest of Rice with Mushrooms and Chunks).
Food lovers have more to enjoy with this weekend plans. The Fira Marinera (Seafood Fair) at Mercat Vell in Vila will host an amateur fish stew competition on Saturday, while the Platja d’en Bossa Neighbourhood Association presents the World Tortilla de Patatas Contest.
Music enthusiasts can choose from a variety of performances among this weekend plans, including:
- Saturday’s Eivissa Clàssica Festival concert, Vocalis musica in murielibus, with two sessions at Sala Capitular in Dalt Vila.
- The Santa Cecília Concert in Santa Eulària at the Palacio de Congresos.
- Sunday’s Spanish guitar concert Dos Guitarras at Can Ventosa.
More weekend plans
For comedy fans, the Ibiza Humour Festival continues among the weekend plans with Álex Clavero on Thursday, followed by Xavier Deltell and Palo Capilla on Saturday. Sunday offers stand-up comedy by Agustín El Casta at Pereyra.
Dance enthusiasts can enjoy IDA Company’s performance on Saturday at Pereyra and Faro by Eduardo Guerrero on Sunday at Cas Serres. Meanwhile, theatre lovers can attend Lotsogabe on Friday in Jesús or Una mare arreveixinada on Sunday in Sant Antoni.
The weekend plans also features films, conferences, literary gatherings, excursions, poetry sessions, and more.
Thursday, 14 November
Cinema
- Matronas by Léa Fechner (France, 2023). Anem al Cine cycle. 8:30 PM at Multicines Eivissa.
- Te doy mis ojos by Icíar Bollaín (Spain, 2003). Screening for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. 8:00 PM at Multicines Eivissa. Free entry.
Comedy
- Ibiza Humour Festival. Stand-up comedy night with Álex Clavero, El Francotirarock. 9:00 PM at Can Ventosa Auditorium.
Conference
- History Course of Formentera 2024. The Archaeology of Death by Almudena García-Rubio Ruiz. 7:00 PM at the Consell de Formentera Plenary Hall.
Music
- Crossroad: Rock covers. Sant Josep és Música. 7:00 PM at Can Jordi Blues Station.
- Ras Smaila: Blues. Sant Josep és Música. 8:00 PM at Can Costas.
- Ibiza Vinyl Club: Vinyl market, DJ sets by La Cat Roberto Argeni, Stef Jo, and Peacharoo. From 7:00 PM at Las Dalias, Sant Carles.
Friday, 15 November
Santa Gertrudis Festivities
- 7:00 PM: Full moon walk. Departure from the church square. Return around 9:00 PM.
- 8:00 PM–12:00 AM: Victor’s Party. DJ Rexo hosts this youth-focused celebration at the multipurpose building.
Theatre
- Lotsogabe by the Grup de Teatre del IEE. Part of the IV Pedro Cañestro Amateur Theatre Season. 8:00 PM at Centre Cultural de Jesús. Tickets: €8 (advance) at www.eivissacultural.es, €12 at the door. Season passes available.
Conferences
- L Popular Culture Conference of the IEE: From the Phoenicians to Zarzuela: A 2,500-Year Musical Journey by Pere Prieto Planells, historian, musicologist, and journalist. 8:00 PM at Sa Nostra Sala in Ibiza.
- Fighting Gender Violence: A State Issue by Lídia Guinart, Chair of the Evaluation Committee for the Gender Violence State Pact. 7:00 PM at PSOE headquarters, Vía Romana 15.
Literature
- Lletres Dites: A conversation and reading with Bernat Joan, Joan Pons Pons, and Llucia Serra. 8:00 PM at Can Ventosa.
Cinema
- Promising Young Woman by Emerald Fennell (UK, 2020). Divendres de Cine cycle. 8:30 PM at Can Jeroni Cultural Centre, Sant Josep. Free entry.
Solidarity
- Rock Nights Solidarity Event supporting DANA victims in Valencia among the weekend plans. Featuring Lola Von Dage, Lost Ángeles, Manel Simone, Marcos Torres, Sr Cardona, and Diego Calvo. 7:00–11:00 PM at Sala Teatro Ibiza. Voluntary donations: €10–€100.
Saturday, 16 November
Santa Gertrudis Day weekend plans
- 10 AM to 12 PM: Farm Day at Juntos Farm. A different weekend plan with an organic market, workshops, and educational activities.
- 10:30 AM: Horse-riding Trophy at the Es Puig Equestrian Club.
- 12:00 PM: Solemn mass followed by a procession and traditional ball pagès performed by the Colla de Santa Gertrudis.
- 12:30 PM: Tir amb bassetja championship at Juntos Farm.
- 6:00 PM to 01:00 AM: El Fabuloso Party featuring Locomía as the special guest, along with Lola Von Dage, Sr Cardona, Simone, and Bluetooth Girl. Held in the marquee.
Forada Festivities
- 10 AM to 4 PM: III Festa Pagesa in Vénda de Forada. Traditional games, ball pagès, raffles, and paella at affordable prices. Organised by sa Colla de Buscastell. At the Mercat de Forada.
Sant Carles Celebrations
- 8 PM: Presentation of the book Aventures i Tradicions by Josep Joan Marí (Pep Xomeu). Parish Centre.
Gastronomy
Fira Marinera
- Amateur fish stew competition at Mercat Vell. Arrival of the llaüt with fresh fish at 11:30 AM at Ibiza Port, followed by a parade to the Mercat. Workshops and activities will take place throughout the morning. At 2:30 PM, one of the most awaited weekend plans arrives: enjoy a traditional rice dish (10 euros, including one drink) accompanied by live music from Summer Life at 3:30 PM, before the jury announces the competition results.
World Potato Tortilla Contest
- 7 PM: Platja d’en Bossa Residents’ Association. Prizes for the three best tortillas.
Music
Festival Eivissa Clàssica
- Concert Vocalis Musica in Murielibus, featuring works from the Llibre Vermell de Montserrat, Pau Casals, and Eric Whitacre. Two sessions at 7 PM and 8:30 PM in the Sala Capitular, Dalt Vila. Tickets available at eivissaclassica.com.
Santa Cecília Concert
- A performance by the Youth Band of Santa Eulària Music School, directed by Francisco Martínez Florencio, and the Municipal Band, directed by Frank Cogollos. 7:30 PM at the Santa Eulària Congress Palace. Free entry.
Moonshine Band
- Irish folk music as part of the Sant Josep és Música programme. 1 PM at Can Jordi Blues Station.
Ruda
- Pop rock concert as part of Sant Josep és Música. 4:30 PM at Rosana’s in Sant Jordi.
Dance
La Voz Desde el Silencio
- A neoclassical and contemporary dance performance by IDA Company, directed by Yaima Arias in the weekend plans agenda. 7 PM at Teatro Pereyra.
Alek & Sophie
- A family-friendly performance among the weekend plans by La Baal company, part of Formentera’s L’Illa a Escena series. 6 PM at the Sant Francesc cinema. Free entry.
Comedy
Ibiza Humour Festival
- Comedy night with Xavier Deltell and Palo Capilla among the weekend plans. 9 PM at the Cas Serres Auditorium.
Cinema
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Part of the Cinema Jove series. 7:30 PM at Can Jeroni Cultural Centre in Sant Josep. Free entry.
Theatre
I Believe I Believe in What I Believe I Don’t Believe
- A poetic exploration of Oliverio Girondo’s works, performed by Ramiro Vayo and Florencia Saraví Medina. 7:30 PM at Es Bistró de Vila café. Reservations: 607180081.
Shopping
Second Life Market
- A second-hand market from 10 AM to 7 PM at s’Era d’en Manyà, Sant Antoni.
Excursions
Popular Walk in Formentera
- Departure at 10 AM from Plaça de la Constitució, Sant Francesc. A 6.5-km route includes Cementeri Vell, Can Coques, Creufita de Marc Ferrer, Carbónicas Tur, and more, with explanations by Andreu Ferrer and Santiago Colomar. A healthy and beautiful weekend plan.
The Language Walks
- Guided excursions in Catalan by the Balearic Studies Institute. 10 AM to 2 PM in Ses Salines Natural Park. Details at iebalearics.org.
Museums
Festa de Tardor 2024
- Showcase of Ibizan crafts, children’s workshops, guided tours, live music by DJ Yor-D, and a concert by Batafaluga among the weekend plans. 11 AM to 2 PM at the Can Ros Ethnographic Museum, Puig de Missa, Santa Eulària.
Health
2nd Spinning Edition
- Free masterclass for World No Alcohol Day in the weekend plans agenda. 11 AM to 1 PM at Passeig de ses Fonts, Sant Antoni. Details: 971340003 or pmd@santantoni.net.
Sunday 17th November
Santa Gertrudis Festival
- 9 AM to 2 PM: Football matches at the football field.
- 10:30 AM: Horse-riding competition at Club Hípica es Puig.
- 11 AM: Bicikids Santa Gertrudis Festival. Registration and details at www.ciclismepitius.com. Starting point: Sant Mateu road junction.
- 11 AM to 1 PM: Cultural workshops for grandparents and grandchildren in the church square.
- 11 AM: Children’s workshops by s’Espurna in the children’s park.
- 12 PM: 5th World Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos Competition is one of the favourites weekend plans among locals. Registration via cfsantagertrudis@gmail.com. Event at the marquee.
- 2 PM: Popular frita de porc (traditional pork dish) and café caleta.
- 6:30 PM: 2nd Qwirkle Tournament for the Santa Gertrudis Festival.
- 8 PM: Soul Doctor concert at the marquee.
Es Pratet Festival
- 11 AM: Children’s workshops by s’Espurna.
- 1:15 PM: Jazz concert.
- 2 PM: Fideuà (seafood noodle dish) and drinks at affordable prices, served by the local residents’ association, a fun and delicious weekend plan.
- 4 PM: Free preserved flower workshop for 20 participants by Vanai.
- 5 PM: Hot chocolate with bunyols (traditional doughnuts) and live music.
Music
‘Dos Guitarras’ – A Spanish guitar concert by José María Gallardo del Rey and Pedro Mateo among the weekend plans.
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Can Ventosa Auditorium
- Tickets: €10 (available at culturaentradesonline.eivissa.es)
Dance
‘Faro’ – A dance performance by Eduardo Guerrero’s company.
- Time: 7 PM
- Location: Cas Serres Auditorium
- Tickets: €9 in advance (www.conselleivissa.escenaonline.com), €12 at the door.
Humour
Agustín el Casta – Stand-up comedy show.
- Time: 6 PM
- Location: Teatro Pereyra, Ibiza
- Tickets: Available at www.teatropereyraibiza.com.
Theatre
‘Una Mare Arreveixinada’ – Performed by AAVV Es Molí as part of the Pedro Cañestro 4th Amateur Theatre Season among this weekend plans.
- Time: 8 PM
- Location: Cervantes Cultural Centre, Sant Antoni
- Tickets: €8 in advance (www.eivissacultural.es), €12 at the door. Season passes available.
Children’s activities
‘El Llarg Viatge amb la Rosa Rodamon’ – Weekend plans for children: a storytelling session by Anakrònica for children aged 6 and above.
- Time: 6 PM
- Location: Sant Jordi School
Poetry
‘DesporXades’ – A poetic reading featuring María Vila, Iolanda Bonet, Belén Liñán, Eva Tur, Neus Cardona, and Teresa Navarro.
- Time: 12 PM
- Location: Espacio Micus
Excursions
Whether you enjoy walking or prefer exploring on two wheels, there’s something for everyone in this weekend plans.
Cycling Routes
- Route: Eivissa-Platja d’en Bossa-Ses Salines (27 km)
- Departure: 10 AM from Abel Matutes Boulevard.
- Info: www.eivissa.es/esports or call 971 397 549.
Hiking Routes
- Route: Es Viver-Ses Salines (10.5 km)
- Departure: 9:30 AM from Es Viver Sports Pavilion.
- Info: www.eivissa.es/esports or call 971 397 549.
Exhibitions
Ibiza and Formentera host numerous exhibitions throughout the year. A visit to any of them is an excellent cultural weekend plan.
- ‘Natura’: A collective exhibition by artists from Associació MultiArt Eivissa, a perfect weekend plan. Opening on Friday, 15 November, at 7:00 PM at Can Curt Hall, Sant Agustí. Runs until 24 November.
- ‘Abstraccions’: A collective exhibition by ArtambB Association. Ajuntament Vell Hall, Formentera. Open Monday to Saturday, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM and 6:00–8:00 PM. Until 23 November.
- Josep Rosales – Paintings: Showcasing Ibizan art with ARTNT. Filmòtica Studio, Ignasi Wallis, 8, Eivissa. Opening on Friday, 15 November, at 7:30 PM. Runs until 28 November.
- Doralice Souza – ‘Camino a Ítaca’: Paintings. At Ebusus Sociedad Cultural, Ibiza Town. Runs until 30 November.
- Adrián Rodríguez – ‘Soledad nocturna’: At Far de ses Coves Blanques, Sant Antoni. Runs until 23 November.
- María García de Leonardo – ‘Esencia Ibiza’: Paintings. Can Jeroni Cultural Centre, Sant Josep. Open Monday to Sunday, 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, and Thursday to Saturday, 5:30–9:00 PM. Runs until 17 November.
- Diana Bodea – ‘Univers’: Paintings. At Jesús Cultural Centre, Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM–1:30 PM and 4:00–8:00 PM. Runs until 28 November.
- 10 Years of Graphic Art by Mal del Cap: Poster exhibition for the festival. Can Jordi Blues Station. Runs until 30 November.
- Jesús de Miguel – Paintings: At Can Tixedó Art Café, Forada. Runs until 27 November.
- Diana Bustamante – ‘Baix del cel’: Paintings. Sa Nostra Exhibition Hall, 72, Santa Eulària. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM and 4:30–7:30 PM. Runs until 25 November.
- ‘Sargantanes’: A collective exhibition featuring works by Pityusan and Mediterranean artists from Art amb B, an interesting weekend plan. Es Polvorí Hall, Dalt Vila. Open Tuesday to Friday, 5:00–7:30 PM, and weekends, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM. Runs until 30 November.
- Frederic Belli – Paintings: Refectori Hall, Dalt Vila. Open Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM. Runs until 29 November.
- ‘5180: A Journey Through Memory’: Photography by Pere Català i Roca, Dick Coates, Wolfgang Wicher, Helga Sittl, Melba Levick, and Reinald Wünsche. Far de la Mola, Formentera.
- Aïda Miró – ‘Ancestral’: Paintings exploring Pityusan women. Sa Nostra Hall, Ibiza Town. Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM and 5:30–8:30 PM. Until 15 November.
- Félix Semper – ‘Stretch Your Imagination’: Flexible sculptures and paintings. Obra23 & Nina Vagic Gallery, Can Bufí industrial area, Ibiza Town. Runs until 10 January (appointment required: +34 661 330 127).
- Charles Burnex – Paintings: From 26 October to 7 January at También Gallery, Santa Gertrudis.
- ‘6’: Works from the residency at Ses12Naus by Andrés Izquierdo and Cristina Stolhe. La Carpintería, Calle Río Arno, 58, Can Bufí. Runs until 16 November.
- Montse Moreta – Paintings Inspired by Ibiza: Port Nautic Ibiza. Runs until 14 November.
- Hiroshi Kitamura – Sculpture and Painting: Espacio Micus, Jesús to Cala Llonga Road, km 3. Open Sundays, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, or by appointment (+34 971 191 923). Runs through November.
- Santi Moix – ‘La Scoperta del Fuoco’: Temporary exhibition curated by Elena Ruiz. Museum of Contemporary Art of Ibiza and Formentera (MACE). Runs until 15 November.
Markets
A visit to the islands’ street markets is another great weekend plan for the whole family. Here is a list of all the markets that are still open:
- Hippy Market, Punta Arabí: Crafts, global products, gastronomy, live music, and a kids’ area. Punta Arabí, Es Canar, Santa Eulària. Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- Cala Llonga Hippy Market: Crafts and accessories. Every Thursday, 6:00–10:30 PM, with live music from 7:30 PM (May–October).
- Sant Josep Market: Local produce and crafts. Saturdays, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, until 23 October. Features children’s activities and live music.
- Sant Joan Market: Handicrafts, clothing, accessories, and local products. Sundays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, with children’s activities and live music.
- Las Dalias: Handicrafts, clothing, and global products. Sant Carles. Saturdays, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; Sundays, 11:00 AM–6:00 PM.
- Mercat de Sa Cooperativa: Zero-kilometre local produce. Fridays, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, at Sant Antoni Agricultural Cooperative.
- Sant Jordi Flea Market: Second-hand goods. Saturdays, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, at Sant Jordi Racetrack.
- Forada Market: Artisan products and Ibizan gastronomy. Saturdays, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Sant Francesc Second-Hand Market: Tuesdays and Saturdays, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, at Jardí de ses Eres. Open year-round.
- Sant Francesc Market: Open daily, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. In July and August, also on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 PM–midnight. From 1 May to 31 October.
