The farewell to 2025 and the arrival of 2026 once again turn Ibiza and Formentera into a scenario of intense activity, with celebrations that go far beyond New Year’s Eve. In addition to Christmas markets, concerts and family proposals, there are traditional events such as the first bath of the year in ses Figueretes, as well as shows, exhibitions and children’s activities scattered throughout the municipalities and designed for both residents and visitors.
Vara de Rey, the heart of Christmas in Vila
The center of Ibiza concentrates much of the festive activity around the Paseo de Vara de Rey, where the Christmas Market and the gastronomic market maintain their programming during the last days of 2025 and the start of 2026. Creative workshops, children’s entertainment, DJ sessions and musical performances take place from morning to night.
On Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 there are family activities, such as pre-bell ringing with music and entertainment, and live performances that enliven the midday. The night of the 31st culminates with the big New Year’s Eve party, with chimes, cotillion and a wide musical display that lasts until the early hours of the morning.
On January 1, in addition to the reopening of the markets, the city hosts one of the most symbolic events of the calendar: the traditional first swim of the year on the beach of ses Figueretes, accompanied by popular chocolate.
Early chimes and local celebrations
In Sant Josep and Sant Jordi, the change of year is lived in advance. Both towns bring forward the chimes to noon on December 31, with live music and entertainment designed for all audiences. These celebrations allow to say goodbye to the year in a family and festive atmosphere before the night.
For its part, Sant Antoni combines these days youth activities, family shows and live music. Christmas spaces, workshops and scenic proposals alternate with special New Year’s concerts and musical events in different parts of the municipality, reinforcing the program during January 2.
Santa Eulària: festivities, videomapping and dancing
Santa Eulària maintains one of the most complete agendas of these dates, with the Christmas Market as a meeting point throughout the day. Children’s workshops, games and entertainment fill the Passeig de s’Alamera, while in the afternoon and evening music and visual shows take center stage.
The Christmas videomapping on the facade of the Town Hall adds to the great New Year’s Eve festivities, which are held both at the Teatro España and in the tent of Puig d’en Valls. In January, the cultural program is reinforced with the performance of Swan Lake at the Palacio de Congresos, one of the highlights of the beginning of the year.
Formentera, Christmas in a family and cultural way
In Formentera, the Plaza de la Constitución becomes the center of Christmas with the Christmas Market and the Mininadal, a space specially designed for the little ones. On December 31, children’s chimes are celebrated at noon and, late at night, the New Year’s party with live music animates the heart of Sant Francesc.
During these dates, proposals such as Diverespai Formentera and several cultural exhibitions scattered around the island remain open, extending the activity beyond the strictly festive celebrations.
Art, exhibitions and children’s entertainment to close the festivities
Beyond the specific events of New Year’s Eve and New Year, Ibiza and Formentera have a wide range of cultural and leisure activities during the holidays. Art fairs, collective and individual exhibitions, traditional markets and children’s spaces such as Diverespai, Divernadal or the Christmas Attractions Fair complete an agenda that runs until mid-January.
For further information on schedules, locations or upcoming activities, please consult the complete and updated calendar of events in the calendar of La Voz de Ibiza, available at https://lavozdeibiza.com/events/.
