Ballermann Opening: Playa de Palma kicks off mid-April – two weekends, eight days of party

Ballermann Opening: Playa de Palma kicks off mid-April – two weekends, eight days of party

Those who imagine mild spring evenings by the sea can look forward to two full nights of partying at the Playa

Mark your calendars: the first big appearances of the season are set. The well-known meeting point on Schinkenstraße, where guests like to squeeze in at standing tables and under garlands, starts the season from Thursday, April 16, to Sunday, April 19, 2026. One week later, from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26, 2026, the neighboring venue will follow with its own shows and DJs (Bierkönig First, Megapark a Week Later – Staggered Opening 2026 Brings Opportunities and Questions). In total this means: anyone eager for a Ballermann summer will find roughly eight days of concentrated party programs across two weekends.

You can already feel it on the streets around Playa de Palma: delivery vans with crates of drinks roll down the Avenida in the mornings, hotel gardeners trim bougainvillea, and some bars on the promenade are already rehearsing their outdoor seating. When the sun gets lower, the tram's hum mixes with the distant beat of soundchecks — the smell of freshly fried bocadillos is just as much a part of it as the first sprint of the street sweepers after the weekend.

For holidaymakers this means more choice. The two venues are not staging their events on the same long weekend this time, but are spreading the season opener over two weekends. For fans that's practical — if you can't make it one weekend, you have a second chance. For locals and businesses it means, looking back, more work in preparation and follow-up, but also a longer period with guests who already fill rooms, restaurants and taxis in late spring.

The venues have different profiles: on Schinkenstraße the atmosphere remains robust, loud and full of familiar party tunes; the other complex places more emphasis on stage productions, light shows and DJs. Together they offer a package of schlager, party classics and modern club music — as has been the case in recent years, only spread out over time.

Practical tips for visitors: if you arrive by car, expect heavier traffic around the Ma-19 and the Passeig Marítim on these April weekends. Public transport and shuttle services have often been the more relaxed option in recent seasons. If you care about a schedule of performances, keep an eye on the official social media channels of the venues — line-ups are usually published there (for advice on safety and local rules see Ballermann in Focus: How safe is Playa de Palma really?).

What does this mean for Mallorca as a whole? An earlier season start gradually gets the infrastructure moving, from cleaning crews to service staff in hotels and restaurants. For many island workers this means additional shifts at a time when temperatures are already spring-like and people like to spend evenings outdoors. For residents it's a good opportunity to experience the season in stages rather than as a single major effort.

If you're already feeling excited, mark the dates in your calendar and consider checking accommodation and flights. Playa de Palma is getting ready: lanterns are being hung, bars are being polished, and somewhere nearby the first soundcheck is already underway. It's an open invitation to everyone who wants to greet the summer with music, friends and a drink in hand.