Processions, sacred music and cultural plans: the island changes rhythm for nine days

 

Holy Week in Mallorca is not experienced “only” as processions: it is a mix of street tradition + previous culture (exhibitions and concerts) + that real beginning of spring on the island.

In Palma, the historic center around the Cathedral is one of the most impressive points.

📍 Key dates

🌿 March 29 · Palm Sunday

Blessing of palms and branches in Palma and in towns. Perfect day to start with a calmer and more familiar plan.

🕯️ April 2 · Maundy Thursday

Night of processions in Palma and throughout the island.

In Palma, one of the strong names is Sant Crist de la Sang (it leaves from La Misericòrdia and runs through the old town).

⛪️ April 3 · Good Friday

The big day. From 7:00 p.m. onwards, Mallorca enters its most solemn moment. Essentials (yes or yes):

• Burial Procession in Sineu (one of the oldest).

• The Davallament in Pollença and Felanitx (dramatized descent).

• Via of the Cross in the Cathedral of Palma (performance staged on the stairs).

• In Palma, also: Sant Enterrament (one of the most solemn moments).

 

✨ April 5 · Resurrection Sunday (Easter Sunday)

Procession of the Encounter in Palma and in towns (symbolizes the meeting of the risen Christ with the Virgin).

🗓️ April 6 · Easter Monday

Holiday. Good day for calm plans, but with impact on stores and schedules.

🎭 Easter traditions that you will see on the street

• Night candlelight processions through the old town.

• Traditional penitential robes and hoods.

• Religious images carried by brotherhoods/sisterhoods.

• Drums, sacred music and choral performances.

 

🎶 Easter band concerts (program around Easter)

March 13 · 20:00

Esencia Musical Group (Part Forana, church)

March 15

Holy Week band meeting (Palma, La Misericòrdia Cultural Center · Pati dels Homes)

March 18 · 20:30

Agrupació Musical Nostra Sra. de l’Esperança i la Pau (Church of Santa Maria del Camí)

March 21 · 19:30

Santa Monica Band (Church of Sant Llorenç de Selva)

March 28 · 20:00

Our Father Jesus of Humility Musical Group (Church of Nostra Sra. de la Nativitat, Fornalutx)

March 28 · 20:30

Representation of the Via Crucis (Church of Sant Bartomeu, Alaró)

🖼️Exhibitions in Palma (Centro Cultural La Misericòrdia)

Two different but complementary samples: one shows you “who” the brotherhoods are (their identity, symbols and aesthetics) and the other takes you into Holy Week from a photographic perspective and banda music.

They are part of the previous cultural programming organized by the Consell de Mallorca. 

IV Holy Week Photography Exhibition in Palma (and musical formations)

Dates: March 9 – April 10, 2026

Location: Entrepatis building (1st floor)

II Exhibition of Brotherhoods of Mallorca

Dates: March 9 – 15, 2026

Location: Pati de les Dones room

Visiting hours (both): Monday to Saturday (except holidays) · 10:00–20:00

💡 Recommendations (so that the plan goes well)

 

• Palma center: at night it is normal for there to be occasional outages and the old town is slow. If you can, walk in.

• Public transportation: there may be specific adjustments to routes/schedules during procession times.

• Shopping in Palma (typical these days):

  • April 2 (Holy Thursday): many shopping centers usually open.

  • April 3 (Good Friday): many stores close.

  • April 6 (Easter Monday): many stores close.

   

• Seasonal sweets: panades, robiols and crespells (if you want the “good” ones, buy early).