The Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma will be celebrated on Sunday, February 22 in the popular Plaça de Pere Garau, with a large festival organised by ACHINIB. The event will welcome the Year of the Horse, one of the most symbolic signs of the Chinese lunar calendar, in a celebration full of culture, tradition, gastronomy and shows for all audiences.
With free entry and activities throughout the day, this celebration of the Chinese New Year in Mallorca has become one of the most important intercultural events in the festive calendar of the Balearic capital.
The meaning of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (春节), marks the beginning of the new lunar cycle and symbolises renewal, prosperity and new beginnings. In 2026 it will be dedicated to the Horse, a sign associated with values such as energy, freedom, strength, dynamism and good fortune. This theme will be reflected in the performances, decorations and festive atmosphere throughout the day.
Programme of the Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma
Morning activities
11:00 am – Opening of the celebration
Opening of the venue and the cultural and food area.
11:15 am – Dragon and lion dance
One of the most anticipated moments of the Chinese New Year, a symbol of good luck and prosperity.
12:00 pm – Multicultural flash mob
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Street dances
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Short theatrical performances
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Children’s entertainment
Afternoon activities
4:30 pm – Dragon and lion dance
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Flash mob and artistic performances
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Asian dances
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Cultural shows
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Continuous entertainment
Evening activities
7:30 pm – Light show
8:00 – 11:00 pm – Grand final flash mob
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Live music
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Closing entertainment
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Festive atmosphere to end the day
Food and cultural area throughout the day
Throughout the celebration there will be a large area with 28 stalls offering:
Traditional Chinese gastronomy
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Typical street food from different regions of China
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Sweet and savoury specialities
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Options for all tastes
🏮 Culture and crafts
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Chinese New Year festive decorations
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Traditional products
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Symbolic elements of Chinese culture
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Handicrafts and cultural items
An ideal space to enjoy an immersive experience without leaving Palma.
An event for the whole family in Mallorca
The Chinese New Year in Pere Garau is designed as an open, inclusive and family-friendly celebration, featuring:
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visual shows
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children’s entertainment
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music and dance
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cultural activities
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international gastronomy
A perfect opportunity to discover Chinese culture in Mallorca, share traditions and welcome a new cycle full of good wishes.
Date and location of the Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma
📅 Sunday, February 22, 2026
🕚 From 11:00 am to 11:00 pm
📍 Plaça de Pere Garau (Palma)
A bridge between cultures in the heart of Palma
The celebration of the Chinese New Year 2026 in Mallorca will once again turn Pere Garau into a meeting point between cultures, with a day that brings together tradition, spectacle and coexistence.
A festival to welcome the Year of the Horse with energy, joy and good fortune that is already shaping up to be one of the most outstanding winter events in Palma.
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