The Palma Dansa 2026 festival celebrates its 19th edition from April 29 to May 3, 2026, consolidating itself as one of the leading cultural events dedicated to contemporary dance in Mallorca. Over several days, Palma will become a large open-air stage featuring free performances, innovative choreographies and national and international artists.
The festival will officially open on Wednesday, April 29, at 7:00 pm, in the lobby of Palma City Hall with the performance “Risa y olvido”, starring Taiwanese dancer from the Spanish National Ballet Yu Hsien Hsueh.
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Palma Dansa 2026 launches its 19th edition
The official presentation of the festival took place at Can Oms, with the participation of Palma’s Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture, Javier Bonet, alongside the festival’s artistic director, Mar Aguiló.
During the presentation, Bonet highlighted the festival’s positive evolution and thanked Aguiló for her work leading Palma Dansa for the third consecutive year. He also emphasized the collaboration between various institutions and cultural venues across Mallorca participating in this edition.
“Risa y olvido”, the opening performance
The festival will begin with “Risa y olvido”, a performance by Taiwanese dancer Yu Hsien Hsueh, member of the Spanish National Ballet.
The piece won the first prize at the Spanish Dance and Flamenco Choreography Competition and is considered one of the highlights of this year’s edition. According to Javier Bonet, the performance represents “the best possible opening” for a festival committed to excellence and the international projection of dance.
Palma Dansa 2026 venues
The programme will take place across several cultural and heritage venues in Palma, offering free and accessible performances for all audiences.
Participating venues include:
- Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca
- Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma
- Bellver Castle
- Teatre Municipal Maruja Alfaro Mar i Terra
- Can Balaguer
- Teatre Principal de Palma
- Basilica of Sant Francesc
- Església de la Soledat
- ACA Foundation
This combination of historical and contemporary venues turns Palma Dansa into a unique cultural experience in the city.
Featured artists and companies
The Palma Dansa 2026 line-up brings together renowned dancers, choreographers and contemporary dance companies.
Featured names in this edition include:
- LaCerda
- Eulàlia Bergadà
- Alma Söderberg
- Maya Triay
- Mariona Jaume
- Magdalena Garzón
- Ofelia Ortega
- Andrea Rodrigo
- Julia Smith
- Txema González
- Mateo Feijóo
- Laura Cardona
The festival focuses on innovative proposals that blend contemporary dance, experimental movement and new stage formats.
Closing performance at Bellver Castle
The closing event of Palma Dansa 2026 will take place on Sunday, May 3, at 7:00 pm, at Bellver Castle.
The final performance will be led by acclaimed choreographer Sharon Eyal together with her dancers, in one of the most anticipated shows of the programme.
Palma Balla 2026: dance takes over the streets
As a prelude to the festival, Palma will also host a new edition of Palma Balla, a large open-air dance celebration taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Plaça Major.
The event will feature performances by several dance schools and academies from Mallorca:
- Escola de Dansa Francisca Tomàs
- Estudi Mas Dansa
- Art Dansa
- Angela Bruno Factory
- On Stage Dansa
- Llar Dansa
The event will begin at 11:30 am and continue throughout the afternoon, filling Palma’s city centre with music, dance and live performances.
A must-see festival in Mallorca
With almost two decades of history, Palma Dansa 2026 has established itself as one of Mallorca’s most important cultural festivals. Its commitment to contemporary dance, iconic venues and free access to much of the programme make it one of the highlights of spring on the island.
If you are looking for things to do in Palma between April and May, this festival offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy unique performances and discover the talent of dancers and choreographers from around the world.
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