The second edition of La Coma, the Festival of Literature and Contemporary Thought, arrives in Mallorca, establishing itself as one of the island’s most interesting cultural events.
Organised by the Fundació Mallorca Literària, the festival will take place on 6, 7, 8 and 9 May 2026, with an expanded programme featuring more than 25 activities and the participation of some of the most prominent literary voices on today’s scene.
When and where is La Coma Festival 2026?
The festival will take place across two key venues in Mallorca:
- Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma (6, 7 and 8 May)
- Casa Llorenç Villalonga (9 May)
In addition, this edition also includes activities at Can Balaguer, strengthening its presence in Palma.
A festival of literature and contemporary thought
The festival offers conversations, readings, workshops, performances and shows that explore the role of literature as a tool for interpreting reality.
2026 theme: “The Thread of the Narrative”
The central theme of this second edition is “The Thread of the Narrative”, a reflection on how individual and collective narratives are built.
La Coma raises key questions:
- Is literature a continuous path running through time?
- Or is it a network of multiple stories that intertwine?
The festival champions a diverse, open and plural literature that gives voice to non-hegemonic perspectives and explores themes such as:
- Identity and memory
- Desire and affection
- Conflict and commitment
- Reality and fiction
Featured writers and participants
La Coma 2026 will bring together more than 30 authors and artists from different countries and languages.
Among the most prominent names are:
- Anna Starobinets
- Mariana Enríquez
- Zülfü Livaneli
- Christina Rosenvinge
- Remedios Zafra
- Empar Moliner
- Luna Miguel
- Layla Martínez
Other participating authors include Marc Artigau, Núria Cadenes, Lucia Pietrelli and Carlota Gurt, among others.
La Coma Festival 2026 programme
Wednesday, 6 May: opening at Es Baluard
The festival opens with an inaugural conversation focused on the origins of literary storytelling, with references to Sappho of Lesbos.
The day includes:
- A reading by poet Maria Callís
- A conversation between Christina Rosenvinge and Begoña Méndez
- A concert by Amaia Miranda
- An opening toast with DO Binissalem wines
Thursday, 7 May and Friday, 8 May: main sessions
During these two days, Es Baluard will host much of the programme:
- Literary conversations
- Masterclasses (such as Mariana Enríquez’s)
- Meetings between international authors
- Dialogues on contemporary narrative
Particular highlights include voices linked to fantasy fiction and contemporary horror, as well as reflections on political commitment and artistic creation.
On Friday night, the festival moves to Can Balaguer with the performance “Medea”, a stage reinterpretation of the classical myth.
Saturday, 9 May: closing in Binissalem
- Writing workshops
- Presentations of new literary releases
- Meetings between authors and industry professionals
In addition, there will be a literary lunch connecting writers with booksellers, teachers and cultural prescribers.
The festival will close with a musical performance by Tulsa, the project of Miren Iza, winner of the 2024 National Prize for Contemporary Music.
A key cultural festival in Mallorca
La Coma is establishing itself as a festival that adds value to Mallorca’s cultural ecosystem:
- It encourages dialogue between literature and society
- It brings together international and local voices
- It embraces diverse formats beyond the classic book presentation
- It connects different cultural spaces across the island
If you are looking for things to do in Mallorca in May, La Coma Festival is one of the most complete cultural events of the month, ideal for those who want to go beyond conventional leisure and immerse themselves in literature, thought and contemporary dialogue.
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