Fira del Ram 2026: Palma invites you again to the fair at Son Fusteret

Fira del Ram 2026: Palma invites you again to the fair at Son Fusteret

Date set — open daily from 27 February to 12 April

The big fair of Palma has its place in the calendar: the Fira del Ram will take place this year from 27 February until 12 April inclusive at the Son Fusteret grounds and will be open every day. Those looking for pink cotton candy, flashing rides and the typical throb of fair music will find the familiar mix of fun and bustle back within the city.

Already in the early evening families carrying bags of churros can be seen walking around, teenagers discussing at the game booths and older neighbours sitting on the benches in front of the entrance watching the activity. In Palma the Fira del Ram is one of those recurring sounds and smells that announce the transition to the warmer season: frying aromas, neon lights, the creak of the Ferris wheel.

For many showmen and traders the fair is an important start to the season. Small stalls with regional crafts, mobile food from all corners of Mallorca and game booths give the Son Fusteret area what one expects from a fairground: lively corners where tourists and locals meet and that enliven Palma's city centre on weekends. For context on other city events see FiraB! fills Palma's old town with dance, theatre, juggling and street art.

In recent years there have also been special times for people who are sensitive to noise: at those times certain attractions ran more quietly, the music was toned down, and a small area with reduced lighting and fewer loud effects was offered. Whether these quiet hours will take place again this time has not yet been announced. Families with young children, people with hearing or sensory sensitivities and older visitors hope for them — such offerings have proven to be a helpful addition.

As for getting there: Son Fusteret is conveniently located in terms of transport, but it is still advisable to check bus connections and parking options in advance. For broader plans for exhibition and fair venues see Palma plans new exhibition center in Son Ferriol: opportunities, risks and open questions. In the evenings, when the lights go on, there is often some congestion on the ring road towards the fairgrounds; many visitors therefore choose to walk later from the centre or take a short bus ride.

A small tip for visitors: if possible, go on a weekday. The atmosphere is then calmer, waiting times at rides shorter and stall operators have more time for conversations. Saturday evenings, by contrast, offer that exuberant atmosphere typical of fairs — louder, more colourful, livelier.

For Palma the Fira del Ram means more than just three or four weeks of entertainment: the event brings work for seasonal staff, income for small traders and a piece of normality to everyday life. At Plaça de España or along Passeig Mallorca you will more often hear conversations in these weeks about the best sweet stalls or the tallest Ferris wheel; the fair thus becomes a topic that connects neighbours.

Outlook: If the crowds are too much for someone, it is advisable to wait for local announcements — organisers and the municipality have responded to suggestions from the public in recent years. Ideas such as clearer quiet hours, special entry windows for noise-sensitive visitors or better waste separation on site could be implemented again this time. Debates about timelines and feasibility are discussed in Trade fair in 17 months? Son Ferriol between euphoria and doubts. And for those who simply want an evening under the lights: a stroll along the stalls, a caramel candy in hand and the soft hum of the Ferris wheel in the background is often enough to clear the mind.

The Fira del Ram therefore remains a piece of lively island culture: loud, sometimes chaotic, but also full of small joys and encounters — exactly the kind of event that makes people enjoy wandering through Palma in spring.