Fiesta del Cine on Mallorca: Four Days of Cinema for €3.50

Four days of big-screen bliss on Mallorca – for less than a coffee

When the evenings in November get dark earlier and the wind rustles through the pines along the Paseo, it's cinema time on the island again. From November 3 to 6 the "Fiesta del Cine" promotion runs across Spain – and several venues on Mallorca are taking part. For €3.50 per ticket you can enjoy the big picture during these days: cheaper than many a café with a sea view.

Which cinemas are taking part and what to expect

In Palma you'll often find a mix of classics and new releases on the programme: from multiplexes to smaller arthouse venues. Names like Ocimax, CineCiutat or the cosy Sala Rívoli regularly participate. Cinemas in shopping centres such as Porto Pi or in the FAN also open their doors. The range spans family films, mainstream blockbusters and arthouse gems – something for every mood.

Practical info: presales, showtimes and good habits

Presales begin on October 29. Tickets are available online or at the box office, depending on the venue. My tip: morning screenings are more relaxed and ideal with children – less hustle, more free parking and quieter streets. Evenings, however, can fill up quickly with premieres and special showings: better to arrive early than to rush through rain-soaked lanes at the last minute and fumble with an umbrella.

What to watch out for

The promotion is nationwide, but not every screening is automatically discounted. Special events, festival screenings or certain 3D shows may be excluded. Popcorn prices usually remain unchanged – it's really only the admission that's cheap. And a small but important cinema mantra: quiet and respect in the auditorium are priceless. No annoying phone lights, no loud conversations during the projection.

More than just a bargain: cinema as a social event

On the island the Fiesta del Cine is more than a discount. It brings people together. In the afternoons you'll see grandparents with grandchildren and students with blankets on their laps; in the evenings friend groups meet, many still showing the last hint of summer tan. In small halls like the Sala Rívoli that homely feeling comes quickly: once the lights go down and the first sound begins, you can feel the collective intake of breath – outside the Tramuntana may be whistling, inside there's focused silence.

For cinema operators the promotion is a chance to attract new viewers and bring back regulars. For visitors these days are an opportunity to try a film they might otherwise have skipped. So if you're curious about new stories or simply want an evening away from streaming with real popcorn: consider this your invitation.

Practical reminders: Nov 3–6, €3.50 per ticket. Presales from Oct 29. Check schedules in advance; exclusive screenings and 3D shows may be excluded. And very important: a bit of punctuality and cinema etiquette never hurts.

So: wrap up in a blanket, secure your tickets, and head to the auditorium. Mallorca may have fewer tourists in November, but more room in the cinema – and the big screen is waiting.