Friday, October 9 brings a strong mix of local traditions, community celebrations and contemporary art to Ibiza and Formentera. From the opening of a sculpture exhibition in Es Cubells to the festive proclamation in Cala de Bou and an evening of art in Sant Francesc, these events offer a glimpse of island life beyond the main tourist season.

Festes de Santa Teresa and Imaginari 2.0 in Es Cubells on Friday, October 9

The Festes de Santa Teresa begin their 2026 programme in Es Cubells with the opening of Imaginari 2.0, a sculpture exhibition by Ibiza artist Jaume Marí.

The exhibition brings Marí’s sculptural work into the village’s cultural programme, with the opening presented by Toni Manonelles and contributions from Joana Tur and Isidor Marí. The inauguration takes place at 19:30 in the Saló Joan XXIII.

The evening also includes a screening of Vedraners, a documentary produced by the Associació de Vesins des Cubells as part of the Units pel nostre parlar 2026 project, which celebrates and promotes the local language.

The festivities continue throughout October and into November, combining exhibitions, traditional celebrations, sport and activities for families. The main day honouring Santa Teresa falls on October 15, when the village will celebrate with mass, a procession and traditional Ball Pagès.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 19:30
Location: Saló Joan XXIII, Es Cubells, Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Ibiza
Event: Opening of Imaginari 2.0
Artist: Jaume Marí
Presentation: Toni Manonelles
Additional participants: Joana Tur and Isidor Marí
Additional programme: Screening of Vedraners
Type: Sculpture exhibition opening and documentary screening
Festivities: October and November 2026

Festes de Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent in Cala de Bou on Friday, October 9

The Festes de Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent continue with their official festive proclamation on Friday evening, followed by traditional dance and live flamenco-inspired music.

The proclamation will be delivered by the Asociación de Mujeres de Cala de Bou. After the opening address, the Grup Folklòric Sant Jordi de ses Salines will perform Ball Pagès, bringing Ibiza’s traditional dance and music into the celebrations.

The evening continues with A Mi Aire, a duo featuring Juan Bastida on vocals and keyboards and Pedro Cortés on guitar. Their repertoire combines flamenco with rumba, sevillanas and pasodobles, offering a lively local performance.

The event runs from 20:00 to 21:30 in a marquee beside the children's playground at the junction of Carrer des Caló and Carrer de Cuenca.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 20:00 to 21:30
Location: Marquee beside the children's playground, Carrer des Caló and Carrer de Cuenca, Cala de Bou, Ibiza
Event: Festive Proclamation and Live Music
Proclamation: Asociación de Mujeres de Cala de Bou
Traditional dance: Grup Folklòric Sant Jordi de ses Salines
Live music: A Mi Aire
Musicians: Juan Bastida and Pedro Cortés
Style: Flamenco, rumba, sevillanas and pasodobles
Price: Free entry
Festivities: October 2 to 20, 2026

Festes de Sant Rafel in Sant Rafel on Friday, October 9

The Festes Patronals de Sant Rafel officially begin their 2026 programme on Friday with the traditional festive proclamation, bringing residents together for an evening of community celebrations.

This year’s proclamation will be delivered by historian Paquita Riera, known as being from Can Pep Jaumet. The ceremony will be followed by the presentation of the Premi Força de Fang 2026, a local recognition associated with the village festivities.

The evening continues at 21:00 with a communal dinner at Bar Es Cruce. A municipal tennis tournament also begins on October 9, running through November 7 at the Sant Rafel municipal sports courts.

The wider programme continues throughout October and into early November, featuring traditional gatherings, family activities, music, sport, an artisan and rural fair and the long-running Festival Folklòric de Sant Rafel.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 20:00 festive proclamation / 21:00 community dinner
Location: Festive marquee in Sant Rafel, Ibiza
Event: Opening of the Festes Patronals de Sant Rafel
Proclamation speaker: Paquita Riera, historian
Additional ceremony: Premi Força de Fang 2026
Community dinner: Bar Es Cruce
Additional activity: Municipal tennis tournament from October 9 to November 7
Festivities: October and early November 2026

Festes del Pilar and Children's Book Presentation in El Pilar de la Mola on Friday, October 9

The Festes del Pilar programme in Formentera includes a literary event for younger readers on Friday afternoon, ahead of the main celebrations scheduled for October 10 to 12.

The Casa del Poble in El Pilar de la Mola hosts a presentation of the children's book ¿Dónde se esconde la felicidad?, with author Carla Pérez. The presentation offers a family-friendly cultural activity as the village prepares for the main festivities, which will include traditional food, artisan activities, music and entertainment.

The book presentation is scheduled for 18:00. The wider Festes del Pilar programme continues through October, with events organised by the La Mola Festival Committee and the La Mola Residents' Association.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 18:00
Location: Casa del Poble, El Pilar de la Mola, Formentera
Event: Children's Book Presentation
Book: ¿Dónde se esconde la felicidad?
Author: Carla Pérez
Part of: Festes del Pilar 2026
Main festive programme: October 10 to 12
Organisers: La Mola Festival Committee and La Mola Residents' Association

Tardor d’Art in Sant Francesc, Formentera on Friday, October 9

Formentera’s Tardor d’Art brings contemporary art, independent artists and cultural activities to Sant Francesc throughout the second week of October.

The fifth edition brings together exhibitions and activities across three cultural spaces: the Sala d’Exposicions Ajuntament Vell, the Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet” and the Jardí de ses Eres. Curated by Joan Abelló, Pamela Spitz and Tanja Grass, the programme features artists working across contemporary and experimental forms, including Jordi Prat Pons, Suzanne Frings, Krishna Goineau, Gilbert Herreyns and Javier Mariscal.

The event combines exhibitions with workshops, presentations, public-space installations and other opportunities to encounter contemporary art. Friday, October 9 falls within the exhibition period, although no separate workshop or performance is listed for that date.

The published opening hours are 11:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 20:00.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 9
Opening hours: 11:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 20:00
Location: Sant Francesc, Formentera
Event: Tardor d’Art 2026
Venues: Sala d’Exposicions Ajuntament Vell, Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet” and Jardí de ses Eres
Curators: Joan Abelló, Pamela Spitz and Tanja Grass
Featured artists include: Jordi Prat Pons, Suzanne Frings, Krishna Goineau, Gilbert Herreyns and Javier Mariscal
Type: Contemporary art fair and cultural programme
Dates: October 5 to 17, 2026