The Festival de Música Antiga de Palma (Palma Early Music Festival) celebrates its 29th edition from 5 to 28 November 2026, with a programme inviting audiences to discover early music in some of the city’s most outstanding historic and religious venues.
Across five concerts, the festival will bring together a variety of musical performances spanning different periods and styles, from the Baroque repertoire to musical dialogues between tradition and contemporary creativity. The programme will feature performers and ensembles such as Pérgamo Ensemble, Ensemble Tramuntana and the Capella de la Seu.
The concerts will take place at the parish church of Santa Margalida, the church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè, the church of Sant Felip Neri and Palma Cathedral. What’s more, admission to all performances is free, subject to capacity.
XXIX Festival de Música Antiga de Palma 2026 programme
The 2026 edition will feature five musical events, scheduled mainly on Thursdays, with a final performance on Saturday 28 November.
Thursday 5 November: The Art of playing
The festival will open on Thursday 5 November at 8 pm with The Art of playing, performed by Pérgamo Ensemble. The concert will take place at the parish church of Santa Margalida.
Thursday 12 November: Ad Lucem. A musical dialogue between tradition and innovation
The second performance will take place on Thursday 12 November at 8.30 pm. Ad Lucem. A musical dialogue between tradition and innovation will be performed by Hugo Bolívar and Belisana Ruiz at the church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè.
Thursday 19 November: Sons de l’Univers: from chaos to passion
On Thursday 19 November at 8.30 pm, Ensemble Tramuntana will present Sons de l’Univers: from chaos to passion. The performance will also take place at the church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè.
Thursday 26 November: Baroque music. Domenico Scarlatti and Antonio Soler
The programme will continue on Thursday 26 November at 8 pm with a concert dedicated to Baroque music and two of its composers: Domenico Scarlatti and Antonio Soler. Harpsichordist Maciej Skrzeczkowski will perform at the church of Sant Felip Neri.
Saturday 28 November: Actes extraordinaris
The festival will close its 29th edition on Saturday 28 November at 8 pm with Actes extraordinaris, a performance by the Capella de la Seu and Joch de Ministrils del Consell de Mallorca at Palma Cathedral.
Free concerts in Palma’s historic venues
One of the highlights of the Festival de Música Antiga de Palma is the opportunity to enjoy live music in buildings that form part of the city’s historical and cultural heritage. The parish church of Santa Margalida, the church of Mare de Déu de la Mercè, Sant Felip Neri and the Cathedral provide distinctive settings in which to experience this repertoire.
All concerts are free of charge, with admission subject to availability. For further information about the festival, call 971 225 900.
The programme is subject to change.
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