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ENTERTAINMENT IN THE Medieval events) or celebrate

BALEARIC ISLANDS important harvests (such as
the grape harvest festival in
Binissalem and the melon
festival in Vilafranca de Bonany).
Ibiza is listed in the Guinness Book of Records available to visitors is much wider than this, These colourful, bustling cele­
as the world’s most entertaining place. This however. At the height of the holiday season, brations, accompanied by
is no doubt due to the number of nightclubs, the larger resorts open up casinos, concert music, dancing and feasting,
bars and pubs packed into this small island. halls, cinemas and theatres and also organize can continue for several days,
during which time the town’s
The other islands of the archipelago also folklore, theatre and cinema festivals. On top business life grinds to a halt
have plenty of entertainment on offer and of this, and perfect for the kids, are the many as the locals join in the fun.
there are many clubs, concerts and shows aquaparks and other amusement parks found Street processions with
to choose from. The range of entertainment on the islands. people dressed in regional
costumes or their Sunday
best are often spiced up by the
and guided tours often require Earlier in the evening you can Partygoers enjoying themselves at Amnesia, Ibiza dimonis – devils that personify
advance booking, too. The visit bars and pubs. For those evil, which are defeated in the
earlier you book, the better people who do not fancy Fundació Teatre Principal de during the summer season. end. This happens during the
your chances of getting a the nightclubs, there are also Maó in Menorca. During the Occasionally, top rock groups or fiestas in Montuïri and Santa
ticket. However, in many cases, casinos and many venues that summer season, when the pop stars make an appearance. Margalida. An important
tickets are only sold a short time put on artistic programmes. theatres close, theatre festivals You should enquire about element of many fiestas are
in advance. If you are unable come to take their place. These dates and venues in the local the horse races and shows.
to book tickets in advance, Music and Theatre are mostly international events. tourist information office. The most interesting of these
and are staying in a hotel, Many of these include theatre There are also numerous are held during the Sant Joan
the reception will often be Despite appearances, the workshops, which offer plenty local regular events, such fiesta in Ciutadella (in
happy to do the booking cultural life on the Balearic of opportunities for audience as a Rock’n’Rostoll June). The majority
for you. Admission to many Islands is not limited to pubs, participation. The Centro Festival in Maria de of fiestas, as well as
open-air events is often free. clubs and religious festivals. Cultural Andratx hosts concerts la Salut, in Mallorca, other cultural and
Classical music, and exhibitions. There are while cities such as entertainment events, are
Shelves of the many liqueurs on offer opera and theatre resident artists in the complex Palma have many held during the summer
in a shop Nightlife are all very pop- too, and it is well worth a visit live music venues. months, at the peak
Nightlife flourishes ular with the to see them at work. Some events have Sign for of the holiday season.
Information
on the islands. locals, particularly Lovers of classical music will become a permanent a horse show Important events
It is a good idea to find Ibiza is particularly on Mallorca and also find something on the fixture in the islands’ taking place outside
out what is on offer before famous for it (see Entry ticket to Jardines d’Alfàbia Menorca. Theatres islands. World­class musicians cultural calendar. Anyone who the tourist season include the
you leave, as local tourist pp124–5), but and opera houses and orchestras frequently appear loves jazz may know about Procession of the Three Magi
information offices may Mallorca also has many can be found in the larger towns. in the concert halls, such as Sant Climent in Menorca. On (Jan), the carnival (Feb) and
not always have details of nightclubs (discotecas). The Their repertoire includes mainly the Auditórium de Palma de Tuesdays from May to October, the celebrations associated
forthcoming cultural events, clubs usually open their doors modern Spanish drama and Mallorca. In addition, many “jam sessions” are held here. Two with Holy Week.
particularly if they are held in between midnight and 1am there are frequent performances music festivals and concerts are extremely popular
another town. The Internet has and many remain open all by visiting theatre and opera organized during the holiday events in Mallorca are
a wealth of information on night. Admission to the most companies from mainland season. In Menorca, there are the International Jazz
concerts, amusement parks and famous and fashionable places Spain, as well as from other three major festivals during Festival held every year
festivals and may sometimes in Ibiza and Mallorca is relatively European countries, including the summer season – in Maó, during May and June
include first-hand accounts expensive. Lesser-known Germany, Italy and the UK. Ciutadella and Fornells. Festivals in Cala d’Or, and the
of particular attractions. venues tempt guests in with The leading theatres are the taking place between June and Mallorca Jazz Festival
Current details may often various gimmicks or free drinks. Teatre Principal in Palma and September are held in concert during August in Sa
be found in the local press. halls, theatres and churches. Pobla. In Palma, the
Keep your eyes peeled, too, Among the important musical Jazz Voyeur Festival
as many events are advertised events in Mallorca are the runs from September
on posters. Other valuable classical music festivals held in to December.
sources on what is happening Palma (Jan–Apr) and the Chopin
are hotel reception areas. Festival in Valldemossa (Aug). Fiestas
Other popular events include
international festivals of music When visiting the
Booking Tickets in Deià (May–Sep) and Pollença islands, it is worth
Tickets to some of the major (Jul–Aug) during the summer. including one of the
nightclubs in Ibiza, such as fiestas in your itinerary.
Amnesia and Privilege, can Popular Music These are held not
be booked before you go on only as celebrations of
holiday, over the Internet or Lovers of jazz and rock have patron saints, but may
by telephone. The same applies no cause to complain in the also commemorate
to concerts and music festivals, Tourist information office in Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza Balearic Islands, particularly historic events (mainly Participants in a colourful fiesta

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