You will find a wide variety of events on the island to enjoy with the family and children all year round. Most of them are activities designed for all ages, ranging from cultural festivals to food fairs and open-air events whose characteristics also make them attractive to children and teenagers. These festivals focus on entertainment, tradition or nature, enabling children to have fun while discovering the cultural richness and unique environment of Ibiza.
In addition to the events with the Ibiza Family Moments seal, which have specific activities for families and children, there are many other events on the island where you can have a great time on a summer holiday or a getaway during the low season for a weekend or a bank holiday. Below you will find a selection of events held on the island which are sure to be of interest.
Five events held in Ibiza town that will appeal to families
The island's capital has an extensive calendar of sporting and cultural events of all kinds, so we recommend you check out its agenda before your next holiday on the island.
Book Day
On 23 April the city hosts various activities related to books and reading, some specifically for children, such as the Street Library, a handicraft workshop and a children's show. There will also be a traditional dance demonstration as well as the popular open-air book market, with a special 10% discount.
Fantasia Ibiza Festival
This multidisciplinary street art event is held in mid-May and showcases the talents of local, national and international artists. The festival programme includes workshops, live music, performances, live painting, exhibitions, theatre, workshops, talks and dance, among other things. The Fantasia Ibiza Festival is a project created by cultural activist Lucia Barbiero in collaboration with the Ibiza Town Council and with the backing of the Tetra Art and Culture Association. A very attractive event that com-bines entertainment and creativity.
Tourist Day
On the third weekend in September, the city of Ibiza celebrates Tourist Day as a tribute to all the visitors who have helped make the city and the island a leading holiday destination. The programme of free activities organised for the occasion typically includes excursions and guided tours, folklore exhibitions, tastings of local products, musical performances and much more. To attend the guided tours, please register in advance by emailing
Ibiza Light Festival
This artistic, cultural and technological event is held in Dalt Vila on the first or second weekend of November, depending on the year. With the bastion of Santa Llúcia as the central stage, the festival brings together a dozen or so large-scale light installations and interactive performances by different visual artists who reside on the island. The event, which is free of charge, takes place in the evening between 7pm and midnight, and also features a selection of street food and drink stalls. One more reason to go out for a stroll with the family through the intramural district of Ibiza, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The Ibiza Light Festival is organised by the Association of Audiovisual Artists and Companies of Ibiza with the collaboration of the Ibiza Town Council and the Ibiza Island Council.
Halloween
On 31 October and the weekend closest to this date, various activities are organised in the city of Ibiza for the entertainment of children and young people. If you are here at this time on your autumn getaway to Ibiza, don't forget to pack your costume and join in the ghoulish fun.
Four events held in Sant Antoni for the whole family
In the town of Sant Antoni and in the villages that make up the municipality, various events are held throughout the year for the fun and enjoyment of families, including the tasting of local culinary specialities and discovering some of the most unspoilt natural landscapes on the island. Here are some events to note in your diary.
Rural Sant Antoni
At the beginning of February, this day of open-air activities is held in the grounds of the Sant Antoni Agricultural Cooperative to showcase the farming traditions of the municipality, which is steeped in agricultural tradition.
Adults and children will have a great time thanks to a programme of fun-filled activities throughout the day: traditional dance demonstration, breakfast with bread, wine and sobrassada, photographic exhibition, obstacle courses, fancy dress competition, craft activities, traditional children's games, cart rides for the kids, torrada with a children's menu for the kids, Ibizan pastries, musical performances and entertaining themed sporting events, such as the Verro Olímpic, a race in teams of two adults who have to compete in fancy dress.
Corona Sofrit Pagès Competition
At the end of January or beginning of February this cooking competition is held in which the signature dish is sofrit pagès, a hearty winter dish made with different types of meat, potatoes, vegetables and typical Ibizan sausages, such as sobrassada and botifarró. The participants prepare the dish in their respective stalls, while a shared sofrit pagès is cooked and can be sampled by visitors to the event. The event is held in the picturesque surroundings of Pla de Corona, whose almond trees are usually in full bloom at this time of year.
World Arroz de Matanzas (Pig Slaughter Rice) Competition
On the first Saturday of February, this popular event takes place in the streets of the centre of Sant Antoni, where more than a hundred teams from all over the island compete to win the title of Champion of the World Arroz de Matanzas Competition. With various musical performances scattered throughout the streets and squares, the day has a highly festive atmosphere. Visitors can watch the teams prepare this dish made with pork, sobrassada and pebrassos (Lactarius deliciosus), a type of mushroom prized for its flavour, and sample this Ibizan speciality with a plate of the communal rice prepared for the occasion.
Guided Nordic Walking tours
From September to April, the Sant Antoni Town Council organises a number of guided Nordic walking tours, a form of hiking in which the walker uses walking poles, which are provided before the start of the tours. Open to everyone, they offer a great opportunity to enjoy the landscapes of the interior of the municipality while learning interesting facts about the region. This activity is offered once a month, usually on Saturdays or Sundays, and to take part you have to sign up at the tourist office.
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