Sant Antoni de Portmany is preparing to step back into a maritime and medieval world this week as the Fira Marinera returns for its 15th edition.

The four-day event will take place from Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, bringing a themed market, food, crafts, street entertainment and performances to the centre of Sant Antoni.

The fair will be centred around the Passeig del Mar and Passeig de ses Fonts, transforming parts of the town into a setting inspired by the island's maritime past and the world of sailors, merchants and pirates.

Four days in Sant Antoni

The 2026 Fira Marinera runs across four consecutive days, from Thursday through Sunday.

The event forms part of Sant Antoni's annual programme of themed fairs and is listed in the Balearic Government's official 2026 calendar of fairs for Ibiza as the town's maritime-themed fair, combining crafts and gastronomy with a maritime atmosphere.

Current event listings confirm the September 24 to 27 dates and identify the Passeig del Mar and Passeig de ses Fonts as the main locations.

A market with a maritime theme

At the heart of the fair is a themed market featuring artisan products and food.

The event is designed around a maritime and medieval atmosphere, with stalls, decorations and performers helping create the setting.

Previous editions have included local and visiting craftspeople, jewellery, clothing, food products and other artisan goods, with the market providing a mixture of traditional and contemporary products.

Pirates and sailors take over the streets

One of the most recognisable features of the Fira Marinera is its street entertainment.

Pirates, sailors, merchants and other themed characters form part of the atmosphere, while performers move through the streets during the event.

The programme traditionally combines parades and street performances with juggling, storytelling, music and other entertainment for visitors of different ages.

The pirate theme is part of the fair's theatrical presentation, giving visitors the impression of entering another era while exploring the market.

Food and local flavours

Gastronomy is another central part of the Fira Marinera.

The fair is officially classified as both an artisan and gastronomic event, and food stalls form part of the market experience.

Previous editions have featured a broad selection of foods, including local products alongside dishes and specialities from other parts of Spain.

The combination of food, crafts and street entertainment is one of the elements that has helped establish the fair as a recurring September event in Sant Antoni.

Entertainment for families

The Fira Marinera is not only a shopping and food market.

The event traditionally includes activities aimed at children and families, together with street performances and theatrical characters.

Previous editions have featured workshops, storytelling, juggling, parades and other activities spread throughout the fair area.

The format means visitors can move between the market stalls and entertainment rather than attending a single central performance.

An annual September tradition

The Fira Marinera has become a recurring September event in Sant Antoni.

The 2026 edition is the 15th edition, according to the current event announcement, continuing a format that combines a maritime theme with artisan products, gastronomy and entertainment.

The fair is also included in the Balearic Government's official 2026 calendar of fairs for Ibiza, confirming its status as a scheduled municipal fair rather than simply an informal themed market.

Where to find the fair

The main areas for the 2026 Fira Marinera are the Passeig del Mar and Passeig de ses Fonts in Sant Antoni de Portmany.

The event also extends into the surrounding central streets, creating a larger pedestrian area for the themed market and entertainment.

Fira Marinera 2026: essential information

• Event: XV Fira Marinera de Sant Antoni

• Dates: Thursday, September 24 to Sunday, September 27, 2026

• Location: Sant Antoni de Portmany

• Main areas: Passeig del Mar and Passeig de ses Fonts

• Theme: Maritime and medieval

• Focus: Artisan products, gastronomy, entertainment and family activities

• Admission: No ticket price has been identified in the current listings reviewed

• Duration: Four days

A maritime-themed weekend in Sant Antoni

For four days, the centre of Sant Antoni will take on the atmosphere of a fictional maritime world, with artisan stalls, food, performers and themed characters filling the streets.

The 15th Fira Marinera runs from September 24 to 27, offering a mix of market shopping, gastronomy and entertainment as Ibiza moves into the final stretch of September.

For visitors looking for something beyond the island's nightlife, it is another opportunity to experience one of Sant Antoni's recurring cultural and community events.