Semana Santa – Holy Week
Dates: Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
Where: Palma (largest processions), plus Alcúdia, Pollença, Artà, and towns across Mallorca
The most moving and spectacular religious celebration of the year in Mallorca is Semana Santa, or Holy Week, held in the days leading up to Easter Sunday. From Palm Sunday (13 April) until Easter Sunday (20 April), towns and villages stage solemn processions, where brotherhoods (cofradías) dressed in traditional hooded robes carry heavy wooden crosses, statues of Christ, and images of the Virgin Mary through the streets.
The sound of slow drums and mournful bugles fills the air, while candles light the night in scenes that feel timeless and profoundly atmospheric.
The most famous processions take place in Palma, particularly the Crist de la Sang procession on Maundy Thursday, which sees thousands of people accompany the image of Christ through the old town. Elsewhere, Pollença is renowned for its dramatic Davallament (Good Friday re-enactment), where Christ is carefully carried down the Calvary Steps in front of hushed crowds. Alcúdia and Artà also host particularly beautiful ceremonies. For visitors, Semana Santa offers not only a chance to witness Mallorca’s deep Catholic traditions, but also to experience a powerful cultural event that blends faith, history, and art in unforgettable fashion.
Fira del Vi – Wine Fair in Pollença
Dates: Late April
Where: Claustre del Convent de Santo Domingo, Pollença
Alongside its religious traditions, April also brings Mallorca’s most celebrated wine event: the Fira del Vi in Pollença. Held each spring in the atmospheric setting of the Convent of Santo Domingo, the fair brings together around 40 Mallorcan wineries, offering tastings of red, white, and rosé wines made across the island.
For a small entrance fee, visitors receive a glass and can sample vintages from established estates as well as newer boutique producers. It’s an opportunity not only to taste but to meet the winemakers, ask questions, and even purchase bottles to take home.
The event has become a favourite for both locals and tourists, combining the elegance of wine culture with a festive social atmosphere. Local delicacies, artisan products, and live music often accompany the tastings, making it more than just a wine fair — it’s a celebration of Mallorca’s agricultural heritage and culinary creativity. For anyone with an interest in food and drink, the Fira del Vi is one of the highlights of the spring season on the island.