Thursday, October 15, brings together contemporary art, cultural heritage and opportunities for wellbeing across Ibiza. At Can Jordi Blues Station, Aby Sánchez's Something of Me offers a personal exploration of music, portraiture and everyday life. OKU Ibiza provides a luxurious poolside escape, while the first ESPHERA heritage conference examines the island's medieval art and the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi. Early risers can also enjoy yoga beside the sea at Hotel Riomar or practise in the peaceful garden of Hotel Galfi.

1. Something of Me: Aby Sánchez Exhibition at Can Jordi Blues Station

Art enthusiasts can discover Something of Me (Algo de mí), the first Ibiza exhibition by Aragón-born painter Aby Sánchez, at Can Jordi Blues Station in Sant Jordi.

The exhibition presents a collection of oil paintings organised into three series: Iconos, Almas and Sabores. Together, they offer a personal introduction to Sánchez's artistic interests, combining portraits of influential musicians, studies of anonymous individuals and colourful contemporary still-life compositions.

Iconos celebrates musicians who have shaped the artist's creative outlook, including John Coltrane, David Bowie and Amy Winehouse. Almas turns its attention to anonymous people, exploring the expressions and gestures that reveal something of their character. Sabores takes a different direction, presenting food, drinks and everyday objects through a contemporary approach to still life.

The collection reflects Sánchez's interest in capturing personality, memories and familiar details through expressive painting. Can Jordi Blues Station provides a distinctive setting for the exhibition, bringing visual art into a venue known for music and its strong local character.

The exhibition remains open until October 19, making Thursday, October 15, an opportunity to explore the collection during the venue's regular weekday opening hours.

Event Details

• Event: Something of Me (Algo de mí)

• Artist: Aby Sánchez

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Opening hours: 07:00 to 22:00

• Location: Can Jordi Blues Station, Carretera Eivissa-Sant Josep, approximately kilometre 8, Sant Jordi, Ibiza

• Exhibition dates: September 25 to October 19, 2026

• Highlights: Oil paintings in three series, Iconos, Almas and Sabores

• Featured subjects: John Coltrane, David Bowie, Amy Winehouse, anonymous portraits and contemporary still life

• Admission: Free

2. OKU Ibiza Day Pass: A Relaxed Poolside Escape in San Antonio

Those looking for a luxurious daytime experience can enjoy the facilities at OKU Ibiza, a boutique hotel near Cala Gració in San Antonio.

The hotel combines contemporary design with a relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere. Its outdoor facilities include two swimming pools, with a 50-metre pool reserved for adults, surrounded by individual sunbeds and spacious Bali beds.

Day-pass guests can enjoy the pools without booking an overnight stay. Several packages are available, including an early breakfast-and-pool option, a standard pool pass and a private Bali bed experience for groups. Each package includes credit for food and drinks at the Pool Bar and To Kima restaurant, with the amount depending on the selected option.

The breakfast package starts at 08:00, making it suitable for visitors who want to begin the day early. Standard pool passes and Bali beds start at 10:00 and continue until 20:00.

The published event listing includes Thursday, October 15, as its final date, so visitors should confirm that the selected day-pass package is available before travelling.

Event Details

• Event: OKU Ibiza Day Pass

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Breakfast and Pool package: 08:00 to 20:00, with breakfast served from 08:00 to 11:00

• Standard pool pass: 10:00 to 20:00

• Bali bed: 10:00 to 20:00

• Location: OKU Ibiza, near Cala Gració, San Antonio, Ibiza

• Standard pool pass: €100 per person, including €70 in food and beverage credit

• Breakfast and Pool: €140 per person, including breakfast, a sunbed and €70 in food and beverage credit

• Bali bed: €400 for up to four people, including €300 in food and beverage credit

• Facilities: Two swimming pools, sunbeds, Bali beds, Pool Bar and To Kima restaurant

• Booking: Advance reservation required through the hotel's hostess team at +34 971 348 477 or hostess.ibiza@okuhotels.com

• Important information: Confirm availability and package inclusions directly with the hotel before visiting.

3. I Jornadas ESPHERA: Bajo el signo de Tau at Sa Peixateria

Ibiza Town welcomes the first edition of the ESPHERA cultural heritage conferences on Thursday evening, with a programme dedicated to medieval art and the island's historical treasures.

Held at Sa Peixateria in the Marina district, the two-day event takes the title Bajo el signo de Tau and explores the cultural heritage of Ibiza in connection with the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

The discussions examine late medieval art and the transition from Gothic to Renaissance styles, with particular attention to the Retable of Jesús, an important work in the island's artistic heritage.

Thursday's programme brings together three speakers with different areas of expertise. Giandomenico Bocchiotti specialises in the Hispano-Flemish painter Bartolomé Bermejo, whose work is relevant to the study of the Retable of Jesús. Núria Mignone contributes an international cooperation perspective, while Joan Molina Figueras, head of the European paintings collection up to 1500 at the Museo del Prado, examines Trecento art in the women's convents of the Crown of Aragon.

The conference offers an opportunity to learn about Ibiza's cultural heritage through the perspectives of specialists in history, art and international cultural relations. A second session follows on Friday, October 16, exploring Franciscan iconography and the idea of Saint Francis as a radical humanist.

Event Details

• Event: I Jornadas ESPHERA, Bajo el signo de Tau

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Time: 19:00 to 20:30

• Location: Sa Peixateria, Carrer de Manuel Sorà, 1, Ibiza Town

• Organisers: With the support of Ibiza Town Council, coordinated by history professor Martí Vila

• Speakers: Giandomenico Bocchiotti, Núria Mignone and Joan Molina Figueras

• Themes: Late medieval art, the transition from Gothic to Renaissance, the Retable of Jesús and the legacy of Saint Francis of Assisi

• Admission: Free

• Further programme: A second conference takes place on Friday, October 16.

4. Yoga by the Sea at Hotel Riomar, Santa Eulària

Start Thursday with a morning yoga session at Hotel Riomar, where outdoor practice takes place in the hotel's TRIBE space overlooking Santa Eulària Bay.

The sessions combine mindful movement with the peaceful setting of the seafront, offering a chance to focus on flexibility, mobility and relaxation before continuing with the day. The programme includes different yoga styles, such as shamanic, restorative and beach yoga, depending on the session.

The outdoor setting provides an alternative to a conventional indoor studio, with the coastline and surrounding landscape contributing to a relaxed atmosphere. The classes are held in collaboration with Born Living Yoga.

The Thursday session runs from 08:30 to 09:30. After the class, participants can extend their morning with breakfast at the hotel's Ocean Terrace, making it an appealing combination of wellbeing and seaside dining.

Places are limited, so advance reservation is recommended.

Event Details

• Event: Yoga Classes at Hotel Riomar Ibiza

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Time: 08:30 to 09:30

• Location: Hotel Riomar, TRIBE outdoor space, Santa Eulària des Riu, Ibiza

• Yoga styles: Shamanic, restorative and beach yoga, depending on the session

• Setting: Outdoor wellness space overlooking Santa Eulària Bay

• Additional option: Breakfast at the Ocean Terrace after the class

• Booking: Reserve through the hotel at +34 871 18 33 18 or concierge@hotelriomar.es

• Visitor information: Confirm availability and any participation requirements when booking.

5. Morning Yoga at Hotel Galfi, San Antonio

Hotel Galfi offers another opportunity to begin Thursday with yoga in a peaceful garden setting in San Antonio.

The adults-only hotel hosts regular morning classes designed to provide an energising and balanced start to the day. The garden creates a quieter environment for movement and relaxation, offering a contrast to the island's busy resort areas.

The sessions are open to guests and visitors who want to make time for wellbeing during their stay in Ibiza. They can also be combined with a leisurely breakfast or a walk around San Antonio after the class.

The Thursday yoga session is scheduled for 09:00. Classes cost €20 per person and form part of the hotel's twice-weekly programme, which continues on Thursdays and Sundays through October 31.

Advance booking is required, with the hotel's published instructions asking participants to reserve by 20:00 on the previous evening. As that deadline has passed for October 15, anyone seeking a place today should contact reception to check whether late availability is possible.

Event Details

• Event: Yoga Classes at Hotel Galfi

• Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026

• Start time: 09:00

• Location: Hotel Galfi, San Antonio, Ibiza

• Setting: Hotel garden

• Price: €20 per person

• Seasonal schedule: Thursdays and Sundays through October 31, 2026

• Booking: Advance reservation required. Call reception on +34 971 34 09 12 to check availability.

• Important information: The usual booking deadline is 20:00 on the preceding evening.

Discover Ibiza Through Art, Heritage and Wellbeing

Thursday, October 15, offers a varied programme for those interested in the cultural and restorative side of Ibiza. Aby Sánchez's Something of Me provides a glimpse into the artist's personal world through expressive paintings, while the ESPHERA conferences explore the island's medieval heritage and its connections to broader European art history.

For a slower start, OKU Ibiza offers a poolside retreat, and Hotel Riomar and Hotel Galfi provide opportunities for morning yoga in peaceful surroundings.

Together, these five experiences offer a way to explore Ibiza through art, cultural heritage and wellbeing, balancing the island's lively atmosphere with opportunities for reflection and relaxation.