BaleArt 2025 is gearing up for a new edition, taking place from June 4 to 8 at Parc de la Mar in Palma. This crafts fair will bring together dozens of certified artisans from Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera with the aim of promoting local products, highlighting traditional trades, and bringing the creative process closer to the public.
For five days, BaleArt 2025 will offer exhibitors, live workshops, and free activities for all ages in a unique setting overlooking Palma’s Cathedral. The event is the perfect opportunity to discover the talent and diversity of the 12 artisan families that make up the Official Directory of Artisanal Trades of the Balearic Islands.
BaleArt 2025: dates, opening hours, and location
- Dates: from June 4 to 8, 2025
- Opening hours: from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sunday only until 2:00 p.m.)
- Location: Parc de la Mar, Palma
Admission is free throughout the fair.
One of the main attractions of BaleArt 2025 is its full program of workshops where artisans will demonstrate their techniques live. From weaving plant fibers to leatherwork, ceramics, music, or natural cosmetics, each day will feature hands-on activities in both morning and afternoon sessions.
Full workshop program of BaleArt 2025
Wednesday, June 4
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Plant fibers (palm, esparto, chair caning)
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Textiles and clothing (embroidery, bobbin lace)
Thursday, June 5
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Clay (pottery and ceramics)
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Clay (siurells, figurines, traditional pottery)
Friday, June 6
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Wood and Maritime Arts (boat carpentry, nets)
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Leather and hide (leatherwork, saddlery)
Saturday, June 7
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Glass and Natural Arts (incense, cosmetics)
- 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Footwear (espadrilles) and plant fibers (hats, esparto)
Sunday, June 8
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Music (traditional instruments from the Balearic Islands)
BaleArt 2025: a fair with a Mediterranean soul
BaleArt is more than just a fair — it is a cultural experience that connects past, present, and future through the hands of artisans. From pieces made with natural materials to contemporary designs based on ancestral techniques, this event reflects the creative richness and craftsmanship of the Balearic Islands.
In addition to discovering unique products, visitors will be able to interact with the artisans, learn about their processes, and purchase authentic, sustainable items. All in an open, family-friendly environment by the sea.
A commitment to design, innovation, and local commerce
The BaleArt 2025 fair also promotes the integration of design as a tool for innovation in craftsmanship, helping to position local products in the global market. The event acknowledges the work of those who keep traditional trades alive and provides a platform to showcase the added value of artisanal production.
Don’t miss BaleArt 2025 in Palma: come and enjoy five days of creativity, tradition, and Balearic culture in the heart of the island.
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