Christmas Events for Kids in Palma (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

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For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Palma. The season opens on December 5 with La Reina del Hielo (The Ice Queen) and runs until January 4 with Hércules, el musical (Hercules, the Musical). Every listing links straight to the host. This page is part of our guide to Christmas events for kids in Spain.

The short version

  • Kids’ Christmas events confirmed for 2026 in Palma: 11
  • First: La Reina del Hielo (The Ice Queen), Palma, December 5
  • Free events: None confirmed yet

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by town, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (registration, ages, what is included).

At a glance: Christmas events for kids in Palma

Kids’ Christmas events
11 confirmed for 2026
Towns
Palma
Season
December 5 to January 4
Free events
None confirmed yet
Last checked

Ticketed and paid Christmas events for kids in Palma

Admission, tickets or a fee apply. Where a host has not posted a price yet, the listing says so.

Christmas show

La Reina del Hielo (The Ice Queen)

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La Reina del Hielo adapts the tale by Hans Christian Andersen. An optimistic and brave princess sets out to find her sister, now a queen, who lives alone in an ice palace and does not accept her magical powers. Along the way she is joined by a snow man and his reindeer, and a funny snowman. The show is by MAX Teatro Musical and lasts about 75 minutes.

There are three performances, Saturday, Dec 5, Sunday, Dec 6 and Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026, at 5 pm, in the Sala Mozart of the Auditorium of Palma. Tickets cost €22. Children under three do not pay as long as they do not take a seat. These are long-weekend dates, so it is an easy plan for a vacation afternoon.

Parent tip: Children under three do not pay if they sit on a lap without taking a seat. Expect it to be in Spanish.

Host
Auditorium Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditorium Palma, Sala Mozart, Avinguda Gabriel Roca, 18, 07014 Palma (opens in maps)
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Visit with Santa

Operación Santa (Operation Santa)

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The mysterious Children's List has disappeared and Santa Claus and his team of elves have to go on an adventure to find it before Christmas. More than a dozen performers bring this family musical to life with humor, magic, songs and choreography, directed by Marcos Penschow.

It is performed in Spanish at the Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza over the December long weekend: Saturday the 5th at 6 pm and Sunday the 6th at 12 pm and 6 pm. It is for all audiences and tickets cost €24. Tickets are sold online up to two hours before and at the box office one hour before the start. The production describes itself with a line that sums it up well: once upon a time there was a Christmas musical.

Parent tip: Online sales on Giglon until two hours before; the box office opens one hour before each performance. The Sunday midday show works well with the youngest children.

Host
Teatres Municipals de Palma (Ajuntament de Palma) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza, Plaça de Miquel Maura, s/n, 07001 Palma (opens in maps)
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Un conte de Nadal per Santa Claus (A Christmas Story for Santa Claus)

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Un conte de Nadal per Santa Claus is a musical by Ricard Reguant that adapts Charles Dickens' Christmas classic for children. It is performed in Catalan at the Trui Teatre, on the road to Son Rapinya, with a single midday performance.

It is on Tuesday, Dec 8, the Immaculate Conception holiday, from 12 pm to 1:10 pm, a very manageable length for little ones. The price and recommended age are checked when buying the ticket online. The same theater programs El Grinch, el musical on Dec 19 and 20, in case you want a repeat Christmas outing. The theater box office is open on Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm, so it is usually most practical to buy online in advance.

Parent tip: Single performance on a holiday, in Catalan. The Trui box office is open Thursdays from 4 to 8 pm; you can also buy on the website.

Host
Trui Teatre (opens in a new tab)
Where
Trui Teatre, Camí de Son Rapinya, 29, 07013 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Elfs, el gran sopar de Nadal (Elves, the Big Christmas Dinner)

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After weeks of preparing all the Christmas presents, a lovable family of elves gets together for their big dinner. What should be a quiet evening turns into a chain of chaotic situations: small accidents, family rivalries, games and acrobatic numbers, all with lots of humor.

It is a show by Circo Stromboli as part of the Palma Circ series, in Catalan and for all audiences. There are two performances at the Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza, Saturday, Dec 12 and Sunday, Dec 13 at 6 pm, and tickets cost €10, which makes it one of the most affordable Christmas outings of the municipal season. The cast on stage is Jirka Valla Bertini, Néstor Balle Ferrer, Larissa Biasini, Silvana Biasini and Silvia Sánchez.

Parent tip: Online tickets until two hours before and at the box office one hour before. Since it is circus with little text, it works well even if the little ones do not speak Catalan.

Host
Teatres Municipals de Palma (Ajuntament de Palma) (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza, Plaça de Miquel Maura, s/n, 07001 Palma (opens in maps)
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Carol concert

Concert de Nadal Cors del Teatre Principal (Christmas Concert by the Teatre Principal Choirs)

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With the Christmas holidays, the Teatre Principal Choirs celebrate music as a family. The Concert de Nadal (Christmas concert) brings together the four choral groups, Petitons, Infantil, Juvenil and the main choir, in a musical celebration with relatives and friends. The program includes traditional carols, songs from the international repertoire and well-known pieces from the opera repertoire.

There are two concerts, Wednesday, Dec 16 and Thursday, Dec 17, 2026, at 8 pm, in the Sala Gran of the Teatre Principal, lasting 80 minutes. The theater recommends it for ages 4 and up. The price is checked at ticket sales. Children and young people from Palma sing, which makes it feel especially close to the other children in the audience.

Parent tip: It is an 80-minute evening concert; best for children ages 4 and up who can sit through it.

Host
Teatre Principal de Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Principal de Palma, Sala Gran, Carrer de la Riera, 2, 07003 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Estoy solo en casa, el musical (Home Alone, the Musical)

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In Estoy solo en casa we follow Kevin, a boy who is left home alone for the first time when his parents go on vacation. A misunderstanding leaves him without babysitters and in a hilarious situation. With a touch of theatrical magic and original songs, this musical comedy is a tribute to the iconic movie, but with a completely new story, and Kevin has adventures with homemade traps and supposed burglars.

The performance is on Friday, Dec 18, 2026, from 8 pm to 9:15 pm, at the Trui Teatre. Children under 2 do not need a ticket, but they do not get a seat, and from ages 2 to 14 there is a child ticket, with a maximum of 3 children per adult. The theater does not recommend the show for children under 3.

Parent tip: Maximum of 3 children per adult with a child ticket; children under 2 do not get a seat. Expect it to be in Spanish.

Host
Trui Teatre (opens in a new tab)
Where
Trui Teatre, Camí de Son Rapinya, 29, 07013 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

El Grinch, el musical (The Grinch, the Musical)

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Everyone in Whoville loves Christmas, except the Grinch, a grumpy and lonely creature who decides to steal the holiday from them. Thanks to little Cindy Lou he ends up discovering that Christmas is much more than decorations and presents. It is a musical with live music and voices by Illusions Entertainment that returns after its success in other years.

There are two performances at the Trui Teatre, Saturday, Dec 19 at 6 pm and Sunday, Dec 20 at 12 pm, right as school vacation begins. The theater presents it as a Christmas classic for the whole family; the price is checked when buying on the website. The promoter is Hay Ganas de Concierto.

Parent tip: The Sunday midday show usually works better for the youngest children. Buy online or at the Trui box office (Thursdays 4 to 8 pm). Expect it to be in Spanish.

Host
Trui Teatre (opens in a new tab)
Where
Trui Teatre, Camí de Son Rapinya, 29, 07013 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

El Pot Petit

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Pau and Jana, the hosts of El Pot Petit, step onto the stage of the Auditorium of Palma for the first time to celebrate friendship together with the Melmelada Band and all the friends from inside the Pot Petit. It is the only date of the tour in Mallorca, full of music, adventures and emotion, lasting about 75 minutes.

There are two sessions on Sunday, Dec 20, 2026, at 12:30 pm and 5 pm, in the Sala Magna. Orchestra seats cost €27 and the balcony €24. Children under three do not pay if they do not take a seat. The 5 pm session is accessible for deaf people, with a Catalan sign language interpreter, a hearing loop and a vibrating backpack; to reserve, write to atencioncliente@auditoriumpalma.com.

Parent tip: The 5 pm session is accessible for deaf people; reservations at atencioncliente@auditoriumpalma.com.

Host
Auditorium Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditorium Palma, Sala Magna, Avinguda Gabriel Roca, 18, 07014 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

La Familia Madrigal, el musical (The Madrigal Family, the Musical)

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La Familia Madrigal tells the story of Mirabel, the only one in her family without magical powers in an enchanting Colombian town. When the magic of the family home begins to crumble, she sets off on a journey to discover the truth behind her family's gifts and save her home. It is a tale about authenticity, love and the importance of family, with music and choreography. It is by MAX Teatro Musical and lasts about 75 minutes.

The performances are Saturday, Dec 26, Sunday, Dec 27 and Monday, Dec 28, 2026, at 5 pm in the Sala Mozart. Tickets cost €22, and children under three do not pay if they do not take a seat. It is a good idea for the days after Christmas.

Parent tip: Children under three do not pay if they do not take a seat. Expect it to be in Spanish.

Host
Auditorium Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditorium Palma, Sala Mozart, Avinguda Gabriel Roca, 18, 07014 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Gota (Drop)

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Gota, by Txema Muñoz, is a delicate, absurd and poetic piece that combines the art of clowning and wordless magic. Under a ceiling of clouds, a bucket collects the water that no longer falls from the sky, and cups that appear, restless coins and spoons that sprout from sleeves build a stage game full of humor and mystery. It has received the MAX Award and the FETEN Award for best street show of 2026.

There are two performances in the Sala Petita of the Teatre Principal: Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 at 6 pm and Sunday, Jan 3 at 12 pm. It lasts 45 minutes, has no text and tickets cost €8. The theater recommends it for ages 6 and up. In addition, it offers two hours of free parking in the Vía Roma, Plaça Major or Antoni Maura parking garages when you show the ticket.

Parent tip: Two hours of free parking in Vía Roma, Plaça Major or Antoni Maura when you show the ticket at the theater.

Host
Teatre Principal de Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Teatre Principal de Palma, Sala Petita, Carrer de la Riera, 2, 07003 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas show

Hércules, el musical (Hercules, the Musical)

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Hércules, el musical tells the story of a young man who discovers he is the son of Zeus and has extraordinary strength. Separated from his family and raised among humans, he sets off on a journey to find out who he really is and prove he can be a hero, with the help of his friends and against the powerful Hades. The show conveys that being a hero does not depend on strength or fame. It is by MAX Teatro Musical and lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes.

The performances are Saturday, Jan 2 and Sunday, Jan 3, 2027, at 4:30 pm and Monday, Jan 4 at 5 pm, in the Sala Mozart of the Auditorium of Palma. Tickets cost €22, and children under three do not pay if they do not take a seat.

Parent tip: Children under three do not pay if they do not take a seat. Expect it to be in Spanish.

Host
Auditorium Palma (opens in a new tab)
Where
Auditorium Palma, Sala Mozart, Avinguda Gabriel Roca, 18, 07014 Palma (opens in maps)
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Christmas events for kids in Palma: questions parents ask

What are the 2026 Christmas events for kids in Palma?

For 2026, we confirmed 11 Christmas events for kids in Palma, each on its host’s own page: Gota (Drop), Concert de Nadal Cors del Teatre Principal (Christmas Concert by the Teatre Principal Choirs), Estoy solo en casa, el musical (Home Alone, the Musical) and 8 more. Each one is listed above with times, cost and a link to the host.

Where can kids see Santa this year in Palma?

Where to see Santa: Operación Santa (Operation Santa) and Un conte de Nadal per Santa Claus (A Christmas Story for Santa Claus). Check the listings above for times and booking.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Palma?

Christmas story times on this page: Un conte de Nadal per Santa Claus (A Christmas Story for Santa Claus).

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city, library or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 9, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

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The story of Christmas in Palma

Christmas in Palma starts with a sword. On Christmas Eve night a child sings an ancient song in the cathedral while holding a sword in front of their face, and on January 5 the Three Kings step off a boat at the old pier. This guide explains what visiting families will see and how to plan around it.

How Palma celebrates Christmas

The oldest Christmas tradition in Palma is something you hear rather than see. On Christmas Eve night, a single voice sings the Cant de la Sibil·la in Mallorca Cathedral. It is almost always a child, dressed in a tunic, with a sword held in front of the face. The song is medieval and reached the island with King James I. At first it was sung in Latin, and the first known version in Catalan dates from the end of the 14th century.

A week later, on December 31, the Festa de l'Estendard marks the day in 1229 when James I and his troops entered the city. It is a civic celebration, not a religious one.

For a visiting family, the surprise is how much of the season happens by the sea and in the old center: the Three Kings land at the harbor, the lights run along the city's main avenues, and the nativity scenes are spread across town.

Local traditions your kids will meet

The Three Kings, called the Reyes Magos in Spanish, are the gift bringers for many local children. Kids write them letters, and in Palma there is a royal mailbox at City Hall in Plaça de Cort, next to the nativity scene, where letters can be posted. On January 5 the Kings arrive by boat at the Moll Vell, the old pier, and ride through the center on floats.

The Sibil·la is the other tradition children notice. The singer holds a straight sword in front of the face for the whole song and draws a cross in the air at the end. UNESCO added the Mallorcan Sibil·la to its list of intangible cultural heritage on November 16, 2010. Only Mallorca and L'Alguer, in Sardinia, have sung it without interruption since the Middle Ages.

Nativity scenes are called belenes. In 2025 the Centro de Historia y Cultura Militar in Palma showed more than 1,200 of them from around the world. On the table, families have turrones, polvorones and neules, thin wafers that are also used as decoration, plus almond pastries. In the street, you will smell roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate.

Planning a Christmas visit to Palma with kids

The events on this page begin in early December and run into early January. The first family shows land on the weekend of December 5 and 6, and the last ones are on January 2 to 4, 2027, so you can plan a whole week around the theaters.

The listings are mostly stage shows: Christmas musicals, a circus show about elves, a children's concert, a Christmas choir concert and a wordless clown and magic show. They are held at the Auditorium Palma, Teatre Principal, Teatre Xesc Forteza and Trui Teatre, and all of them are ticketed, with several priced at 22 to 27 euros. Children under 3 are free at the Auditorium without their own seat.

Around the shows, there is plenty to do without a ticket: the Plaça de Cort nativity scene and royal mailbox, the lights, the Christmas markets and, on January 5, the Kings arriving at the Moll Vell. Most shows are in Spanish or Catalan, so check with the theater if your kids need English.

Big lights and an even bigger parade

Palma's lights are big. The 2025 lighting took place on November 22, for the first time in Plaça d'Espanya, in front of about 15,000 people. The city lit 3,350 modules and 614 kilometers of garlands.

The Kings parade is just as big. In January 2026, 22 new floats rolled out from the Moll Vell, in cold weather, to end at Plaça de Cort, where the Kings greeted the crowd from the City Hall balcony.

Traditions today

  • Cant de la Sibil·la: A medieval song sung on Christmas Eve night, with the cathedral as one of its main homes. A child often sings it holding a sword in front of the face.
  • Belén de Cort and the royal mailbox: The City Hall nativity scene stands in Plaça de Cort, with a royal mailbox beside it where children can post letters to the Kings.
  • Three Kings parade from the Moll Vell: On January 5 the Kings land at the old pier and ride through the center to Plaça de Cort.
  • Festa de l'Estendard: On December 31 the Royal Standard is raised at City Hall and a poem called La Colcada is read, recalling 1229.
  • Christmas markets: Craft stalls, nativity figures and typical sweets, at Plaça d'Espanya and, in 2025, also at sa Feixina.
  • Roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate: Street stalls sell freshly roasted chestnuts, and cold afternoons call for hot chocolate.

A fact for kids

In Palma the Three Kings step off a boat at the Moll Vell, the old pier of the harbor, and they greet the crowd from the City Hall balcony at the end of the parade.

Questions about Christmas in Palma

Is Palma worth visiting at Christmas with kids?

Yes. The city mixes a famous medieval song, the Three Kings arriving by boat, large nativity scenes and a busy calendar of children's shows in December and early January. The lights and markets are outdoors, and the theaters offer indoor plans for cold days.

What is the Cant de la Sibil·la?

It is a medieval chant sung on Christmas Eve night in Mallorca Cathedral and in other places across the island. It is sung by one voice, without instruments apart from short preludes, and it announces the coming of the Redeemer. The melody has changed over the centuries because it was passed on by ear.

Why does the child sing with a sword?

Tradition. The singer, usually a child, wears a tunic that is sometimes embroidered at the neck and hem, often with a cape, and holds a straight sword in front of the face without moving it. When the song ends, a cross is drawn in the air. Kids tend to remember the sword.

How old is the Sibil·la tradition in Mallorca?

It goes back to the Middle Ages. It arrived with King James I and was first sung in Latin, and the first known Catalan version is from the end of the 14th century. Because it was handed down orally, the melody kept changing.

Is the Sibil·la a UNESCO tradition?

Yes. UNESCO recognized it as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on November 16, 2010. Mallorca and L'Alguer in Sardinia are the only two places where it has been sung without a break since the late Middle Ages, even after the Council of Trent tried to ban it.

How can I explain the Sibil·la to a young child?

You can say the Sibyl was a fortune teller in ancient times, and that on Christmas Eve a child dresses up to sing a very old prophecy. Ask your child to watch the sword, which does not move during the whole song, and the cross drawn in the air at the end.

Where do the Three Kings arrive in Palma?

At the Moll Vell, the old pier of the harbor. In January 2026 they stepped off the boat shortly before 6 pm, with many families waiting from early afternoon. The parade then crosses the center and ends at Plaça de Cort, where the Kings greet the crowd from the City Hall balcony.

What route does the Three Kings parade take in Palma?

In 2026 it left the Moll Vell along Avinguda Antoni Maura toward Passeig del Born, then followed Plaça Joan Carles I, Carrer d'Unió, Les Rambles, Avinguda Jaume III and Passeig de Mallorca, ending at Plaça de Cort. Up to 40,000 people watched. This year's route is not given here, so check with the city.

Where can children post letters to the Three Kings in Palma?

At the royal mailbox in the City Hall lobby in Plaça de Cort, set up each Christmas. In 2025 it was installed on November 21 next to the Cort nativity scene. Between late December and January 4 the Royal Pages also walk around the city and take photos with children.

What are the Three Kings, and do they replace Santa?

The Three Kings, Melchor, Gaspar and Baltasar, are the traditional gift bringers for many Spanish children, who write them letters. Palma also has a Santa Claus with a sleigh in some years. The big night is January 5, when the Kings arrive by boat.

When can we visit the Belén de Cort?

In 2025 the Cort nativity scene opened on November 21 at City Hall and was open from November 22 to January 5, 2026. Hours were 9 am to 8:30 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 8 pm on weekends and holidays. It sits next to the royal mailbox.

Where can we see more than 1,200 nativity scenes in Palma?

At the Centro de Historia y Cultura Militar, which showed more than 1,200 nativity scenes from around the world at Christmas 2025. The city opened around fifteen nativity scenes that year, plus a diorama exhibition, including the ones at City Hall and the cathedral.

When were Palma's Christmas lights switched on in 2025?

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 7 pm, for the first time in Plaça d'Espanya. About 15,000 people saw a show called El ball de les dues estrelles, with acrobats and snow effects, and another 25,000 walked the lit streets that afternoon.

How big are Palma's Christmas lights?

In 2025 the city installed 3,350 light modules and 614 kilometers of garlands. They shine on streets and squares such as Plaça de Cort, Passeig del Born and Avinguda Jaume III. An evening walk along the Born is an easy way to see them without a car.

Is there a Christmas market in Palma?

Yes. The best known is in Plaça d'Espanya, and in 2025 a second one opened at sa Feixina. You will find crafts, decorations, nativity figures, typical sweets and island products. Dates for this year are not given here, so check with the city.

What sweets do families eat at Christmas in Mallorca?

Turrones, polvorones and neules, which are thin wafers also used as decoration. Marzipan, coques de Nadal and almond pastries are common too. Cold afternoons in Palma smell of roasted chestnuts and hot chocolate.

What happens on December 31 in Palma, the Festa de l'Estendard?

It remembers December 31, 1229, when King James I and his troops entered the city. In the morning the Royal Standard is raised in Plaça de Cort, and a procession goes to the cathedral. Back at City Hall, a poem called La Colcada is read. It is a civic celebration, not a religious one.

What family shows are on in Palma in December 2026?

Several theaters have Christmas shows. Examples are Operación Santa at Teatre Xesc Forteza on December 5 and 6, The Ice Queen at the Auditorium on December 5, 6 and 8, and The Grinch musical at Trui Teatre on December 19 and 20. Prices vary, from 10 euros for the elves circus show to 24 euros for Operación Santa.

Are there children's concerts in Palma at Christmas?

Yes. El Pot Petit gives a children's concert at the Auditorium on December 20 at 12:30 pm and 5 pm, with tickets of 24 or 27 euros. The Teatre Principal choirs give a Christmas concert on December 16 and 17 at 8 pm, from age 4.

What can we see in Palma between Christmas and the Three Kings?

The Auditorium has The Madrigal Family musical on December 26 to 28 at 5 pm, and Hercules on January 2 to 4. At the Teatre Principal, Gota, a wordless clown and magic show for children from age 6, runs on January 2 and 3 for 8 euros.

Are the shows in Palma suitable for toddlers?

Some are. At the Auditorium, children under 3 are free without a seat. For other shows, check the age guidance: the Teatre Principal choir concert is from age 4, Gota from age 6, and the Home Alone musical sells child tickets for ages 2 to 14.

Are Christmas events in Palma in English?

Most events are in Spanish or Catalan. One musical on this page, A Christmas Carol at Trui Teatre on December 8, is in Catalan. Parades, lights, markets and nativity scenes need no language, and for shows ask the theater about English.

Sources

  1. The Song of the Sibyl, the traditional musical performance, Illes Balears (Govern de les Illes Balears)
  2. Canto de la Sibila, Wikipedia
  3. Diez tradiciones que como mallorquín debes cumplir cada Navidad, Ultima Hora
  4. Dossier eventos Navidad 2025, Visit Palma (Ajuntament de Palma)
  5. Miles de personas asisten en Palma al encendido de las luces de Navidad, Mallorcadiario.com
  6. Palma se rinde a los Reyes Magos en una cabalgata que vence al frío, El Debate
  7. Fiesta de l'Estendard, Visit Palma (Ajuntament de Palma)
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