Christmas activities fill the agenda over the next few days on Ibiza and Formentera. Only the Can Bonet and ses Païsses festivities, although still completely decked out for Christmas, plays by the Pedro Cañestro season, and the various cinema seasons feature outside of the Christmas programs.
One of the most important events is the Can Nadal Fair, which will be open all weekend at the Ibiza Fairgrounds with markets, activities and shows for the whole family, in benefit of the IFCC association.
Among the highlights of the Christmas programs this weekend is the performance by the mentalist Anthony Blake on Saturday at the Santa Eulària Palacio de Congresos, the inauguration of the Sant Jordi Espai Nadalenc on Friday, Vila’s responsible animal adoption day on Saturday, the Formentera concert night also on Saturday, with Red Hot Chili Covers and Doctor Prats. And on Sunday, the Jesús Fun&Trucks and the charity biker “Papanoelada” of Sant Antoni, among many, many other offerings.
In addition, Pacha nightclub hosts its traditional inclusive charity party on Sunday ‘Pacha con los niños‘, benefitting several associations.
The can Bonet, ses Païsses and Sol y Descanso festivals the exhibition of racing vehicles on Saturday, which conclude with traditional torrada of gerret and sobrassada, or the Christmas, craft and second-hand market on Sunday, with a charity meal in aid of Affares, are all worth mentioning.
The Pedro Cañestro de teatro amateur season arrives this weekend with two plays: ‘Don Q’ on Friday at the Jesús Cultural Center and ‘Èpoques’ on Saturday at the parish hall of Sa Cala de Sant Vicent.
There’s also cinema, an IEE excursion, activities in Vila’s parks…. a bit of everything is on offer.
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Christmas
Eivissa
11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm Christmas market and Christmas products in Vara de Rey.
5pm to 8pm: Artificial ice skating rink at Antoni Albert i Nieto square. Donation 1€.
5pm Dance with the Centro de Danza and Passion Dance in the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee.
Santa Eulària
8pm: Poetry recital. ‘Todos juntos por la poesía’ Organizers: Asociación Cultural de Ibiza y Formentera. Cultural Center of es Puig d’en Valls.
Sant Antoni
5pm to 8pm: Opening of the children’s space la Fireta de Nadal and Santa Claus’ House in Passeig de ses Fonts
7pm Santa’s Band performance at Santa’s Little House.
9pm: Concert by Ada Estévez and her Group at the Mercat de Nadal.
Sant Josep
5pm: Christmas salsa workshop in Cala Vedella. Registration: aavvcalavedella@gmail.com
6pm Children’s cinema: ‘El Nadal del señor Branquilló i l’escombra voladora’. From 3 to 6 years old. Can Jeroni.
6:30pm Opening of the ‘Espai Nadalenc’ for children in Plaza Sant Jordi. Until January 7th
7pm: Sant Josep awards ceremony in the Sant Josep marquee.
7pm Opening of the exhibition ‘Les esglésies blanques’, by Valeria Gaia at Can Jeroni. Until January 15th.
Sant Joan
4pm Giant games with Jugueroix, workshops, crafts, music and Santa Claus visit at Espanya square.
Can Bonet Festivities
8:30pm Zambombada by the Hermandad Rociera de Sant Antoni in the marquee.
Weekend Theater
‘Don Q.’ by Grupo Euterpe. At 8:30pm, December 16th in the auditorium of the Jesús Cultural Centre Cultural. ‘Amateur’ Pedro Cañestro Theater Season
Weekend Cinema
‘Wonderful Minds’, by Bernard Campan (France) VOSE. 8 pm at the cultural center Can Jeroni de Sant Josep
Books
‘Un año del revés’, Presentation of the book of children’s stories by Marta Torres Molina with illustrations by Paquita Marí Boned. Storytelling with Neus Montero. Sa Nostra Sala, c/ Aragó, 17, Vila, at 8pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17TH
Christmas
Can Nadal Fair
Ibiza Fairgrounds Craft and local trade market, exhibition and tasting of local produce, children’s workshops, dance shows, concerts and activities for the whole family. Benefitting IFCC. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
Eivissa
11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm: Christmas market and Christmas products in Vara de Rey.
11am to 1:30pm and 4:30pm to 9pm: Artificial ice skating rink in Plaza Antoni Albert i Nieto. Donation 1 €.
11am to 1pm Christmas workshops at the Can Ventosa library.
11am to 2pm: Responsible adoption of animals day with the Sa Coma Protection Center and Piruleto performance in Vara de Rey.
1pm Vila a 45 rpm. Music from the 50’s to the 80’s played on vinyl, in the plaza of the new courts.
4:30pm to 7:30pm: Children’s activities in the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee.
5pm Christmas swimming competition in the Es Viver pool.
From 6pm: Eivissa en su salsa. Bachata workshop, salsa and bachata contest and salsa workshop in the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee.
7pm: Christmas Concert by the Cor and Banda Ciutat d’Eivissa at Can Ventosa.
7pm: Zambombada with dance by the students of the AAVV Es Clot in Parque de la Paz.
Santa Eulària
11am: Music in the street by the students of the Escuela Municipal de Música. Various streets in Santa Eulària.
12pm: Small concert by the students of the Escuela Municipal de Música. Plaza España.
12pm: Festicinema. ‘Hopper, el polloliebre’. All audiences. 4€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Teatro España.
12pm: Santa Claus visits Santa Gertrudis.
5pm: Festicinema. ‘Mundo extraño’. All audiences. 5€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Teatro España.
6pm: Presentation of the living nativity scene and carols. Jesús Church.
7pm: Festicinema. ‘A todo tren 2: Sí, les ha pasado otra vez’. Not recommended for children under 7 years old. 5€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Teatro España.
8pm: ‘+Allá de la imaginación’. Illusionism and psychic show with Anthony Blake at the Palacio de Congresos. From 10 years old. 12€ online (santaeulariadesriu.com) and 15€ at the box office. Palacio de Congresos.
Sant Antoni
11:30am: ‘Por la sonrisa de un niño’. Charity festival by the Are-T school in the Passeig de ses Fonts. Donation: A new toy.
12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm Opening of the children’s space la Fireta de Nadal and the Santa Claus House in Passeig de ses Fonts
1pm: Performance by New Young Polaks at the Mercat de Nadal.
4pm: Show ‘The magic of Christmas’, with the Magician Albert, in Santa Claus’ Little House.
From 6pm: Concerts by Fuel Pressure Regulator, Christmas Jazz Trio and Kamikaze at the Mercat de Nadal.
Sant Josep
12pm to 11pm: Opening of the Espai Nadalenc in Plaza Sant Jordi. Market, children’s activities, entertainment with DJ’s and concerts.
11am to 1:30pm Santa Claus visit to Plaza Sant Jordi.
12pm: Music for families with Astronautes Estrellats and children’s entertainment at the Auditori Caló de s’Oli.
12pm: Pre-study trip party for the students of CEIP Es Vedrà in the center.
4:30pm Christmas decoration workshop for adults in es Cubells. Registration: avecescubells@gmail.com
5pm: Rhythmic gymnastics exhibition by Club Hema in the Sant Agustí marquee.
7:30pm: Christmas Concert by the choirs of Sant Agustí and Es Cubells in the church of Sant Agustí.
8pm: Party by the UE Sant Josep with music by Bahía Casanova, in the marquee.
8:30pm: Concert by the Petit Cor ‘Torna a sentir el Nadal, at Can Jeroni.
Formentera
4pm: Living representation of the Nativity Scene by the Verge Miraculosa school students in the municipal cinema.
7pm Family concert by Red Hot Chili Covers in the sa Senieta marquee.
10:30pm: Concerts by Red Hot Chili Covers and Dr Prats in the sa Senieta marquee.
Can Bonet and ses Païsses festivities
11am to 10pm Exhibition of racing vehicles by the Motor Club Pitiús in the esplanade next to the marquee.
2:30pm to 4pm: I field field hockey tournament at the grass field of Can Bonet.
4pm to 5:30pm: Zumba masterclass in the marquee by Cristina Romero.
5pm: 8-Ball pool tournament at Ses Païsses restaurant.
6:30pm to 7:30pm: Traditional ball pagès class run by sa Colla de Can Bonet.
7:30pm: Torrada de gerret, sobrasada and caleta coffee and concert by Discover in the esplanade next to the marquee.
Weekend Excursion
Outings by the Grup de Coneixement del Medi del IEE From Cap Martinet to sa Cova des Regals. 10:30am at the meeting point in the parking lot of the Cap Martinet shooting range. Until 5pm
Weekend Theater
‘Èpoques’, by the theater group of the Associació de Vesins Es Molí. 8:30pm on December 17th in the parish hall of Sa Cala de Sant Vicent. ‘Amateur’ Pedro Cañestro Theater Season.
Kids
‘Anem al Parc’ Children’s activities in the parks of Vila. Workshops, photo booth, face painting, music… 11am to 2pm in the park of calle des Jondal
SUNDAY DECEMBER 18TH
Christmas
Can Nadal Fair
Ibiza Fairgrounds Craft and local trade market, exhibition and tasting of local produce, children’s workshops, dance shows, concerts and activities for the whole family. Benefitting IFCC. Open Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 9pm.
Christmas party ‘Pacha con los niños’
Pacha Ibiza Nightclub: Party, children’s workshops, photocall, shows, raffles…. Entrance 6€ for to benefit the Plataforma Sociosanitaria, Apneef and Fundación Conciencia. From 5pm.
Eivissa
9:30am: I Hiking route Can Misses – Can Misses. Departure from the Can Misses swimming pool. 12 km.
11am to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm Christmas market and Christmas products in Vara de Rey.
11am to 1:30pm and 4:30pm to 9pm: Artificial ice skating rink in Plaza Antoni Albert i Nieto. Donation 1€.
11am to 2pm Children’s activities in the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee. Musical performance by Paula Ramos Roldán.
11am to 1pm: Christmas cooking workshop at the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee. Previous registration at C19.
7:30pm: Sabrina Dance Center & Arts Christmas Gala at the Antoni Albert i Nieto marquee.
Santa Eulària
9:30am to 5:30pm: ‘Scrap’ workshop. ‘Bohemian dreams’ with TrustMe and Scrap Ibiza. Jesús Cultural Center.
10am to 7pm: Festijocs. Installation of Jugueroix games for all ages. Paseo de s’Alamera.
12pm to 6pm: ‘Fun&Trucks’. Music, food, Christmas workshops and a visit from Santa Claus in Plaza Jesús.
12pm Festicinema. ‘Mundo extraño’. All audiences. 4€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Teatro España.
5pm Festicinema. ‘Hopper, el polloliebre’. All audiences. 5€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Teatro España.
7pm Festicinema. ‘A todo tren 2: Sí, les ha pasado otra vez’. Not recommended for children under 7 years old. 5€ (at reservaentradas.com and at the box office). Spain Theater. 8pm Christmas Concert of the Cor des Pla de Jesús. Jesús Church.
Sant Antoni
9am: Charity biker run ‘Papanoelada’. Run by the Pitiús Team Motoclub Ibiza. At the Ribera dock.
11am, 12pm and 1pm: Piruleto train departures.
12pm to 2pm and 5pm to 8pm: Opening of the children’s space la Fireta de Nadal and Santa Claus House in Passeig de ses Fonts.
1:30pm: Performance by Summer Live at the Mercat de Nadal.
7pm: Concert by Petit Comité at the Mercat de Nadal.
Sant Josep:
11am: Chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus AAVV Cala de Bou social club.
12pm to 11pm: Opening of the Espai Nadalenc in Plaza Sant Jordi. Market, children’s activities, entertainment with DJ’s and concerts.
12 noon: Christmas Concert of the Cor des Cubells followed by torrada, in front of the Saló Joan XXIII
12 noon Family show ‘La màgia del Nadal’, by Showsibiza, at CEIP Sant Jordi.
2pm: Pre-study trip lunch for the students of CEIP L’Urgell in the gymnasium of the center.
4pm: Santa Claus visits Plaza Sant Jordi.
6pm: Christmas concert by the students of the Escuela de Música Can Blau at the Auditori Caló de s’Oli.
6:30pm: Family show ‘La màgia del Nadal’, by Showsibiza, in the marquee.
7:30pm: Concert by Teresa Moyano’s guitar students at the church of Sant Jordi.
Sant Joan
11am to 4pm Mercat de Nadal for the Balansat school’s Apima in Plaza Sant Miquel. Children’s games.
Can Bonet and ses Païsses festivities
11am: Christmas, craft and second hand market on the esplanade.
11am: Mass tribute to the elderly in the parish and then ball pagès and distribution of ‘ensaimadas’.
12pm to 5pm: Bouncy castles on the esplanade.
2pm: Solidarity lunch in favor of Affares in the marquee.
6pm: Theater, ‘Èpoques’, by the company of the AAVV Es Molí in the marquee.
Charity
XV Festival of Song and Dance for the benefit of Aspanob From 9:30am Chocolatada, shows by the dance academies, magic and at 2pm tradition rice based food. Children’s workshops, raffles and prizes. Until 7pm. Avenida del doctor Fleming in Sant Antoni
Kids
‘Anem al Parc’ Children’s activities in the parks of Cila. Workshops, photo booth, face painting, music… 11am to 2pm at calle Felip Curtoys i Valls park
ART
‘Siupermercat de l’Art 2022’ Works by 16 artists from Ibiza at great prices. From Monday to Saturday from 9am to 2pm and from 4pm to 7pm. Sundays from 9am to 1pm. Until February 18th at Garden Art Gallery, ctra. de Sant Josep km. 8,5 (Cactus Lombribiza)
EXHIBITIONS
Valeria Gaia ‘Les esglèsies blanques’. Photography of churches in Ibiza. Inauguration December 16th at 7pm at the cultural center Can Jeroni in Sant Josep. From Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 1:30pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Until January 15th. Closed on the 24th, 25th, 26th and 31st of December and 1st and 6th of January.
Eivissa and Formentera Architecture Awards: Antoni Tur Gabrielet Centre in Sant Francesc. Open until December 16th from Monday to Saturday from 11am to 2pm and from 6pm. Monday mornings and Saturday afternoons closed
Formentera Collective Christmas exhibition: Works by artists from the island. Ajuntament Vell de Formentera Hall. Until 2023
‘Joan Fuster, una vida il·lustrada’ Can Ventosa Library. Until the end of the year
Institutional campaigns against gender violence Eivissa airport check-in area. Until the end of the year
‘Revista Eivissa, 50 anys fent cultura i país’, tribute to the 50 years of the emblematic magazine of the IEE in Sa Nostra Sala (C/d’Aragó, 17, Eivissa). Until the end of the year
‘Blanc’, exhibition of paintings by Júlia Ribas. Can Tixedó Art Café in Forada. Until December 24th.
‘Els colors de les Illes’ Group show by artists Aphon Hengcharoen, Yoa Covas, Matilde Hernández, Silver Marín, Marga Pons and Rif Spahni. Ibiza Yacht Club. Until December 21st
‘Vida y muerte en el mundo rural de la ‘Aybshm púnica’ Temporary exhibition at the Archaeological Museum of Eivissa. Until 2023
Pedro María Asensio ‘Oceà Interior’, paintings. Cultural Space of the Lighthouse of La Mola. Formentera. Until March 25th, 2023
STREET MARKETS
Sant Jordi: Second hand market. Every Saturday from 8am to 3pm at the Hippodrome de Sant Jordi
Las Dalias: Handicrafts, clothing, accessories and products from all over the world. Sant Carles. Saturdays from 10am to 5pm and Sundays from 11am to 5pm.
Forada: Artisan market with Ibizan products and gastronomy. Every Saturday from 10am to 4pm.
Formentera:
Sant Francesc second hand market: Tuesdays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm. All the year
For the full article, please visit Diario de Ibiza website here.