Palma welcomes a new edition of BaleArt 2026, the craft fair bringing together artisans from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera at the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia from Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November.
Over four days, visitors can discover a wide variety of handcrafted creations and learn more about the traditional crafts of the Balearic Islands. The fair aims to celebrate the work of local artisans and the richness of products made across the archipelago. One of this year’s main new features is the expansion of the fair to include artisan food producers.
BaleArt 2026 dates and opening hours
The fair will take place at the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia in Palma, opening throughout the day for the first three days, with shorter hours on Sunday.
– Dates: Thursday 29 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
– Location: Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia, Palma.
– Opening hours, Thursday 29 to Saturday 31 October: 11 am to 8 pm.
– Opening hours, Sunday 1 November: 11 am to 4 pm.
The programme includes both the exhibition and sale of handcrafted products and live demonstrations, giving visitors the opportunity to see first-hand the techniques and processes that keep many traditional crafts alive.
A fair bringing together artisans from all four islands
BaleArt once again brings together professionals working in a wide range of crafts from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The variety of specialities offers an insight into the techniques and materials that form part of the islands’ cultural identity.
The crafts featured in the live demonstrations include ceramics, pottery, the making of siurells (traditional Mallorcan clay whistles), leatherwork, traditional boatbuilding, palm-leaf weaving, esparto grass crafts, weaving, garment-making, traditional footwear and embroidery.
The 2026 edition also introduces a new feature: the inclusion of artisan food producers, giving greater visibility to products made by professionals in this sector.
Traditional craft demonstrations at BaleArt 2026
One of the fair’s highlights will be its programme of live demonstrations, organised by craft category. Here is what visitors can expect each day.
Thursday 29 October: ceramics and leatherwork
The opening day will focus on two major craft categories. From 11 am to 2 pm, visitors can watch demonstrations involving clay, including the making of siurells, pottery and ceramics, presented by artisans from Mallorca and Menorca.
In the afternoon, from 4 pm to 7 pm, the focus will shift to leatherwork, with professionals specialising in saddlery and leather goods from Menorca and Mallorca.
Friday 30 October: traditional boatbuilding and palm-leaf weaving
On Friday morning, from 11 am to 2 pm, visitors can discover the craft of mestre d’aixa, the traditional building and repair of wooden boats. Demonstrations will be given by professionals from the Consell de Mallorca’s traditional boatbuilding workshop.
In the afternoon, from 4 pm to 7 pm, the programme will focus on plant fibres and llata, the traditional technique of weaving palm leaves to create handcrafted items. The demonstrations will be led by artisans from Llubí.
Saturday 31 October: esparto grass, chair weaving and plant fibres
Saturday morning, from 11 am to 2 pm, will be dedicated to esparto grass crafts and traditional chair weaving, with artisans from Menorca and Mallorca.
In the afternoon, from 4 pm to 7 pm, the programme will bring together crafts related to textiles, garment-making, plant fibres and traditional footwear. Artisans from Ibiza specialising in spinning, esparto grasswork and the making of espardenyes (traditional espadrilles) will take part.
Sunday 1 November: textiles, garment-making and embroidery
The final day, from 11 am to 2 pm, will focus on textiles and garment-making. Demonstrations will include dressmaking, traditional dance and embroidery, with professionals and cultural associations from Ibiza and Mallorca taking part.
It will be a final opportunity to discover traditional techniques passed down through generations and explore the diversity of the islands’ traditional crafts.
Discover the craft heritage of the Balearic Islands in Palma
BaleArt 2026 offers an opportunity to learn more about the work of artisans across the archipelago, discover handcrafted products and enjoy demonstrations that bring traditional techniques to life.
If you are visiting Palma over the All Saints’ Day weekend, the fair is a cultural outing where you can explore the Centre Cultural La Misericòrdia and discover the creativity and craft heritage of all four islands.
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