The last weekend of Christmas, which comes with one of the main attractions, the Three Wise Men parades, which will distribute gifts and illusion all over the island of Ibiza and Formentera.
On Thursday the Christmas markets and attractions are still open and different shows are scheduled. The most interesting is ‘Swan Lake’by the International Ballet Company of Moldavia at the Palacio de Congresos de Santa Eulària.
But the big day is Friday, when are scheduled the big parades in Vila, Sant Antoni, Santa Eulària, Sant Josep and Sant Miquel, as well as the one in Formenterawhich travels around the island with music and shows.
In some towns the royal parades will be held on Saturday 6thas in the neighborhoods des Clot and Platja d’en Bossa de Vila, Puig d’en Valls, Jesus, es Cubells, Can Bonet-ses Païsses, in addition to those of Sant Llorenç and Sant Joan.
On Saturday there are also programmed different masses of Epiphany in the parishes, some of them with the traditional ‘caramelles de Nadal’ (Christmas sweets).
And Sunday 7 is the decompression Sunday for the return to normality on Monday, but there is still some show, some concert and some excursion to say goodbye to Christmas.
CHRISTMAS IN IBIZA
Amusement fair. Parking Sa Joveria. From Monday to Thursday from 17 to 22 hours. Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 11 to 14 and from 17 to 0 hours
Christmas market and Christmas products. At Paseo de Vara de Rey. From 11 am to 2 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm. On December 24 and 31 from 11 am to 2 pm.
Bethlehem. At the Mercat Vell. Monday to Sunday from 11 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 7 pm.
Inflatable castles. In the Reina Sofia Park. Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12 to 19 hours
Food Trucks. In the Reina Sofia Park. Fridays, from 6 pm to 11.30 pm. Saturdays, from noon to 11.30 p.m. and Sundays, from noon to closing.
Ice rink. In the Reina Sofia Park. Monday to Friday from 5 pm to 8 pm. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays from 12 to 19 hours. Free of charge.
CHRISTMAS IN FORMENTERA
Diverespai. Bouncy castles, games and workshops. From December 27 to January 4 at the sports module. From 10 am to 1 pm and from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Closed on December 31 in the afternoon and all day on January 1.
Christmas Market in the Constitució square until January 7.
Mininadal at the Plaza de la Constitució until January 4th.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4TH
- Eivissa
- 11:30 AM: Children’s workshops and royal page visit at La Marina Neighborhood Association.
- 5:00 PM: ‘The Magic Box’ show by Mago Albert at Paseo Vara de Rey.
- 6:30 PM: Royal letter carrier and toy collection at Mercat Vell.
- 8:00 PM: ‘A Merry Jazzy Christmas’ concert with Miss Aránzazu Omar Guzmán at Plaza del Parc.
- Santa Eulària
- 12:00 PM: ‘Megan and the three crowns’ play, free at Spain Theater.
- 6:30 PM: Royal page visit and letter collection at Plaza España; ‘Strange World’ movie at es Puig d’en Valls Cultural Center.
- 8:00 PM: ‘Swan Lake’ ballet at the Palacio de Congresos.
- Sant Josep
- 5:00 PM: ‘Tens Talent!’ contest finals in Sant Josep.
- Sant Antoni
- 10:00 AM-1:00 PM: Wreath and cake workshop at Espai Jove.
- 12:00 PM-2:00 PM & 5:00 PM-8:00 PM: La Fireta de Navidad; royal page visit.
- 4:30 PM-7:30 PM: ‘Iluminarte’ show at Lighthouse of ses Coves Blanques.
- Formentera
- 5:30 PM: Chocolate at Casal de Joves.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 5TH
- Three Wise Men Events in Various Locations
- Cavalcades, theatrical performances, gift deliveries, and various celebrations in Eivissa, Santa Eulària, Sant Josep, Sant Antoni, Sant Joan, and Formentera.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 6TH
- Christmas Events in Various Locations
- Royal parade, masses, concerts, children’s parties, and gift deliveries in Eivissa, Santa Eulària, Sant Josep, Sant Antoni, Sant Joan, Formentera, and Can Bonet-ses Païsses.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 7TH
- Events in Various Locations
- Musical performances, masses, excursions, bingo, and the closing of Christmas markets in Eivissa, Santa Eulària, Sant Josep, and Sant Antoni.
ART
Supermarket of Art. Works at popular prices by 16 artists from Ibiza and Formentera. Open from Monday to Saturday from 9 to 14 and from 16 to 18 hours. Sundays from 9 to 13 hours. Until February 17 at Garden Art Gallery, carretera de Sant Josep km 8.5 (Cactus Lombribiza).
Art per Nadal. Works in small format and at popular prices of the artists of the association AMAE. From Monday to Saturday from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm and Sundays from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm (closed on holidays). Cultural Center Can Portmany of Sant Rafel. Until January 7th.
EXHIBITIONS
narcís Puget Riquer. L’aquarel-lista d’Eivissa’. Retrospective exhibition. From December 15 to February 16 at Sa Nostra Sala de Eivissa. Monday to Friday from 10 am to 1.30 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Katja Meirowsky. ‘Han vingut uns amics’. Paintings. Series of exhibitions on members of the Ibiza 59 Group at Casa Broner. Until March 2024.
‘Capells’. Collective exhibition of peasant hats intervened by artists. Ibiza Yacht Club. Until February 7th.
‘Albes d’Eivissa’. Photographs by Serafín Grivé in the exhibition hall Caló de s’Oli. Hours: Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 1.30 pm. Closed on January 5 and 6. Until January 7.
María Vila Rebolo. Artistic calligraphy. Hotel Icean Drive Ibiza of Marina Botafoch. Until January 8th.
Winter collective at Espacio Micus. Glass prints by Sonja Kalagin, paintings and drawings by Maricla Sellar, sculptures by Frederike von Cranach and other gallery artists. Open Sundays 11am-2pm or by appointment by phone 971191923. Through March 24, 2024. Espacio Micus, road from Jesús to Cala Llonga km 3.
Cristina Ferrer. ‘A mi estilo’, paintings. Can Tixedó Art Café in Forada. Until January 11.
Exhibition ARTNT. Collective exhibition of artists from Eivissa in Filmótica Studio, Avenida Ignasi Wallis nº 8. From Monday to Saturday, from 10 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm. Until January 8th.
STREET MARKETS
Sant Joan: Craft market, clothing, accessories and local products. Children’s activities and live music. Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.
Las Daliascrafts, clothing, accessories and products from all over the world. Sant Carles. Saturdays from 10 am to 7 pm and Sundays from 11 am to 6 pm.
Market of sa Cooperativalocal product kilometer 0. Every Friday from 9 am to 2 pm at the Agricultural Cooperative of Sant Antoni.
Sant Jordi: Second hand market. Every Saturday from 8 am to 3 pm at the Hippodrome de Sant Jordi.
Forada: Market of artisan products and gastronomy of Ibiza. Every Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.
Formentera:
Second hand market of Sant Francesc: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11 am to 2 pm. All year round.
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