Thursday, October 8, 2026 brings another full autumn day to Ibiza and Formentera, with plenty happening far beyond the island’s clubs.

The day combines wellness, outdoor adventures, markets, museums, art exhibitions, boat trips, food, family activities and sunset experiences. Thursday is also an important day for local culture, with the Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent festivities continuing, a new exhibition opening in Santa Eulària and a strong programme of talks, workshops and cultural events in Formentera.

Start the Day in Ibiza

The morning begins with wellness and outdoor experiences across the island.

Around the Island Adventure with Ibiza Outdoors and the OKU Ibiza Day Pass both begin from 08:00.

The Poolside Experience at Ryans Lolas starts from 08:30 in San Antonio Bay, while Hotel Riomar also offers a morning yoga session in Santa Eulària.

Yoga continues at Hotel Galfi from 09:00, followed by Horse as Muse, an Ibiza creative escape in San Rafael, from 09:30.

For families, BiBo Park opens from 10:00, while Coasteering Ibiza and the quad, buggy and electric motorbike excursions provide more active options.

Markets, Museums & Local Experiences

Thursday is a good day to explore Ibiza’s local side.

The Sant Francesc Market in Formentera runs from 10:00 to 14:00, while the Cati Verdera exhibition continues at the Far de la Mola cultural and educational space.

In Ibiza, Can Rich offers guided winery visits and wine tasting from 10:00.

The Cala Llonga Mini Train runs from 10:00, and the Ethnographic Museum of Ibiza continues its temporary exhibition programme focused on traditional island life and culture.

The museum’s 2026 temporary exhibitions are organised by the Department of Culture, Education and Heritage of the Consell d’Eivissa and explore traditional courtship and family life, historical systems of weights and measures, and the cultural importance of esparto.

The Footprints of the Sun by Marcel Boer continues at Waves Gallery in Santa Eulària, while 24H Arty People remains on display at Paradiso Art Hotel.

A Strong Day for Art

Art is one of the main themes of October 8.

Marina Penhos’ Dones a la mar continues at the Sant Jaume 72 Exhibition Hall in Santa Eulària, with the official opening taking place today at 17:00.

The exhibition explores the relationship between women, identity, memory and the sea and is organised by Ajuntament de Santa Eulària des Riu. Admission is free.

Other exhibitions continue around the island, including Inner Nature at La Nave Salinas, The Temple of Excess at Studio 55 Gallery and other contemporary art projects in Ibiza Town and Sant Antoni.

Formentera: Tardor d’Art Continues

Formentera’s Tardor d’Art programme continues with two events today.

From 12:00 to 14:00, a screen-printing workshop takes place with Lorenzo, Carola and Stefano.

Then from 18:00 to 20:00, the programme presents Drap-Aires: Stories from the Drap-Art Festival.

Both events form part of the official autumn arts programme running across Sant Francesc.

The Cati Verdera exhibition at the Far de la Mola remains open during its regular Thursday hours, while Sant Francesc Market continues from 10:00 to 14:00.

Day Passes, Boats & Outdoor Experiences

There are plenty of ways to spend Thursday outdoors.

Los Felices, Paradiso Art Hotel, Mongibello, Riomar, Casa Munich and 7Pines Resort all offer day experiences.

The Beach Hop Cruise to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta departs San Antonio from 11:00, while A Balearic Odyssey offers a later sea-and-land excursion from 15:00.

The Natural Park and Aquarium boat experience and other coastal excursions continue during the morning.

For a later departure, Captain Nemo’s boat trip to Es Vedrà runs from 17:00.

A sunset kayak excursion from Portinatx begins at 18:30.

Cala de Bou & Port des Torrent Festivities

Thursday is an important day in the Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent festivities, organised by Sant Josep de sa Talaia.

At 17:00, the fourth edition of Ajudant de biblioteca begins at the Cala de Bou Library as part of the festivities and the activities celebrating Libraries Day.

Later, at the Auditori Caló de s’Oli, Transiciones – Vacío, aquel lugar que lo precede todo opens at 20:30.

The exhibition features paintings by César Sánchez and is accompanied by a performance from the Ibiza String Ensemble.

The event is part of the official cultural programme for the Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent festivities.

Formentera Talks, Heritage & Local History

Formentera has a particularly strong programme of institutional events today.

At 17:00, the island hosts Talks for Families and Educators, featuring Marina Marroquí and her presentation The Porno Generation. How to Educate Them to Save Them.

At 19:00, the Joan Marí Cardona Local Study Conferences return with a presentation on Ca ses Ferreres: recovering a traditional architecture, led by Camila Mileto and Fernando Vegas López-Manzanares.

The conference takes place at the Consell de Formentera and forms part of the island’s programme dedicated to local history, heritage and cultural memory.

Afternoon & Sunset

The afternoon brings more relaxed tourism and lifestyle options.

The Tourist Train in Santa Eulària begins its afternoon service at 15:30.

The 4PM Club at Playa Soleil starts at 16:00, while the 33SELECT45 Closing Session at 666 at Ryans Ibiza begins at 14:00 with a special nine-hour vinyl-focused programme.

The Standard Ibiza begins its Solar Sessions from 18:00.

Beachouse Ibiza also hosts its BOHO Experience from 18:00, while Cala Llonga Market opens at the same time.

For visitors looking for a classic Ibiza sunset, Hostal La Torre’s Sunset Sessions begin from 17:00 and Café Mambo continues its sunset programme from 19:00.

Live Music in the Evening

There are several live music options across the island.

The Soul Connectors with Matteo Crocetti perform at Cala Escondida from 18:30 to 20:30.

Crossroad returns to Can Jordi Blues Station in the evening from 19:00 to 21:00.

At Cas Costas, Mano a Mano brings tango to the restaurant from 20:00 to 22:00.

Los del Varadero bring rumba and pop to Tribu in Cala de Bou during the same hours.

Anna & Ainvar perform pop and rock versions at Racó Verd from 20:30 to 22:30.

Sa Caleta Restaurant also hosts its Thursday Musical Evening from 20:30.

Tomorrowland Rooftop Sunset

A special sunset option arrives at the Tomorrowland Rooftop Terrace in Playa d’en Bossa.

Tomorrowland Rooftop Sessions with Safari Surfers begins at 18:00, with the Austrian duo bringing electronic music, live percussion and atmospheric vocals to the rooftop.

The event is free and runs into the evening, with Carly Wilford also appearing as resident DJ.

Thursday Night in Ibiza

The late-night programme remains busy as the closing season moves towards its final weekend.

At O Beach, LoveJuice brings its Ibiza debut to the pool from 13:00 to 22:00, with Armand Van Helden among the headline names on the programme.

Pikes hosts the Back to Mine closing party from 21:00 to 04:00, with Faithless, Mick Wilson, Centrl & Sunisun and several other artists on the lineup.

At Pacha, Marco Carola presents Music On Closing Party Part One from 23:00.

Amnesia hosts Teletech Closing Party from 23:00, while [UNVRS] welcomes Indira Paganotto presents ARTCORE from 23:30.

Chinois hosts the Defected Closing Party from 23:30, while other late-night options include Bubbles at Es Paradis and additional events around Ibiza.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Ibiza & Formentera Events at a Glance

The Best Things to Do on Thursday, October 8

Thursday is another excellent day to experience Ibiza beyond the clubs.

The morning is ideal for markets, museums, winery visits, boat trips and wellness, while the afternoon brings art openings, the Cala de Bou festivities and the start of several sunset sessions.

The evening is particularly strong for culture, with the Dones a la mar opening in Santa Eulària, Transiciones at Caló de s’Oli, the Ibiza String Ensemble, Formentera’s family and heritage talks and the latest Tardor d’Art programme.

Then, as night falls, Ibiza’s closing-season club calendar takes over with LoveJuice, Back to Mine, Music On, Teletech, ARTCORE and Defected.

Thursday, October 8 is another reminder that Ibiza in October is far more than nightlife, with local traditions, culture, art, tourism and music all continuing across the island and Formentera.