Friday, October 9 brings one of the most varied days of Ibiza's autumn calendar, with local fiestas, village celebrations, sport, family activities, markets, art, music, outdoor adventures and plenty of tourism experiences taking place across the island and in Formentera.

Three local celebrations are particularly important today. The Festes de Santa Teresa begin in Es Cubells, the official programme of the Festes de Cala de Bou i es Port des Torrent reaches its main opening celebration, and the Festes de Sant Rafel begin their 2026 programme.

At the same time, the XXIII Vuelta Cicloturista a Ibiza Campagnolo gets underway in Sant Antoni, Formentera continues its Festes del Pilar and Tardor d'Art programmes, and a full selection of family-friendly, cultural and outdoor experiences fills the daytime hours.

As night approaches, Ibiza moves into one of the biggest closing weekends of the 2026 season, with major events at Hï Ibiza, [UNVRS], Pacha Ibiza, Amnesia, Chinois, Cova Santa and more.

Here is our guide to Friday, October 9, 2026.

Start Friday With Wellness and Island Experiences

There is plenty happening from early morning for visitors wanting to make the most of the day.

Around the Island Adventure with Ibiza Outdoors begins from 08:00, while the OKU Ibiza Day Experience also starts at 08:00.

Petunia Ibiza continues its Wellness Mornings from 08:00 to 09:00, while the Poolside Experience at Ryans Lola's in San Antonio Bay begins from 08:30.

At Amante Ibiza, Yoga with Breakfast starts at 08:45, followed by Beach Yoga at Beachouse Ibiza from 09:30.

White Ibiza's October 9 calendar also includes Yoga & Breakfast at Aiyanna Ibiza from 09:00, Miracle Yin Yoga at Atzaró Spa from 10:00 and Organic Vinyasa Flow Yoga from 11:00.

For more adventurous visitors, coasteering, Jeep tours, quad excursions, buggy experiences and electric motorbike activities are available around the island.

Markets and Local Produce

Friday is an excellent day for discovering Ibiza and Formentera through local produce and village markets.

The Mercat de sa Cooperativa in Sant Antoni runs from 09:00 to 14:00, with local, seasonal and kilometre-zero products.

Formentera's Farmers' Market also begins from 09:00, followed by the Sant Francesc Market from 10:00 to 14:00.

These are particularly good choices for visitors who want to experience a quieter side of the islands and discover local agricultural products and crafts.

Family Activities and Experiences

There are several worthwhile options for families on Friday.

BIBO Park in San Rafael offers a family-friendly activity from 10:00, while Little Chiringuito at El Chiringuito Ibiza in Es Cavallet is open from 08:00 to 18:00.

Later in the day, Little Beachouse at Beachouse Ibiza runs from 13:00 to 17:00, with activities designed for children.

In Formentera, the Festes del Pilar programme includes a children's book presentation at Casa del Poble in La Mola from 18:00.

The island's Sala de Cultura also screens Tadeo Jones y la lámpara maravillosa at 18:00 in Catalan. It is suitable for all audiences, making it another family-friendly option.

Explore Ibiza by Land and Sea

Boat trips and outdoor excursions remain a major part of Friday's programme.

Captain Nemo's excursion to Es Vedrà departs from San Antonio at 10:00, while the Beach Hop Cruise to Cala Bassa and Cala Conta starts from 11:00.

Ibiza Coves by Day runs from 11:00 to 17:00, with another sunset departure available later.

A Balearic Odyssey begins from San Antonio at 15:00, while the tourist train operates around Es Caná.

The Santa Eulalia Tourist Train also provides an easy-going sightseeing option, while visitors looking for something more active can choose from coasteering and other outdoor experiences.

The Formentera With Benefits programme also continues throughout the day between Playa d'en Bossa and Formentera.

Wine, Food and the Rural Side of Ibiza

Friday is also a good opportunity to explore Ibiza's agricultural traditions.

Can Rich in San Antonio continues its guided vineyard visit and wine tasting from 10:00.

Ibiza's food scene also features prominently, with Ibiza Food Tours in Ibiza Town and a range of dining and lifestyle experiences across the island.

White Ibiza lists Bello Sessions and day passes at Hotel Mongibello from 12:00 to 20:00, while the island's restaurants and beach venues continue their autumn programmes.

Art and Exhibitions Across Ibiza

Ibiza's autumn cultural programme remains particularly strong.

The GEAS exhibition, Mujeres que estudian la Tierra, continues at the Centre d'Interpretació des Amunts in Sant Joan from 08:30 to 14:00. The free exhibition tells the stories of twelve women who made important contributions to Earth sciences.

Mirades Perdudes by Joan Costa remains on display in Dalt Vila, while Dones a la Mar by Marina Penhos continues at the Sant Jaume 72 exhibition hall in Santa Eulària.

The MARE marine biodiversity exhibition remains on display in Ibiza Town, while MACE, Museu Puget and other cultural spaces continue their autumn programmes.

At Can Tixedó Art Café in Forada, Ned Irving's In The Flow opens from 19:00 to 22:00, exploring water, reflections and movement through photography.

The new Art a l'Instant exhibition by Sara Michela Morello opens at 18:00 at the Centre Cultural de Puig d'en Valls. The exhibition focuses on drawings inspired by Ibiza and Formentera and runs through October 23.

Santa Teresa Festivities Begin in Es Cubells

Friday marks the opening of the Festes de Santa Teresa in Es Cubells.

The celebrations begin with the opening of Imaginari 2.0, a sculpture exhibition by Jaume Marí, at the Salón Joan XXIII at 19:30.

The exhibition remains open through October 15, while the wider Santa Teresa festivities continue with traditional, cultural and sporting activities in the village.

For visitors interested in Ibiza's traditional villages and local celebrations, Es Cubells is one of the most interesting places to be this Friday evening.

Cala de Bou and Port des Torrent Officially Open Their Fiesta Programme

Friday is also a major date for the Festes de Cala de Bou i es Port des Torrent.

The afternoon begins with the adult book club at the Cala de Bou Library from 18:30 to 20:00.

The main fiesta programme then begins at the marquee beside the children's park at 20:00, with the official proclamation by the Asociación de Mujeres de Cala de Bou.

The event continues with a performance by the Grup Folklòric de Sant Jordi de ses Salines and a free flamenco and rumba concert from A Mi Aire.

The Ayuntamiento de Sant Josep confirms that the wider festivities run from October 2 to October 20 and combine cultural, sporting, gastronomic, musical and family activities.

The Festes de Sant Rafel Begin

Sant Rafel also officially begins its 2026 patron-saint festivities on Friday.

The opening proclamation takes place at 20:00, with historian Paquita Riera delivering the pregón and receiving the Premi Força de Fang 2026.

A community dinner follows from 21:00 at Es Cruce.

The opening programme marks the beginning of a longer series of cultural, community and traditional activities in Sant Rafel.

Formentera's Festes del Pilar and Autumn of Art

Formentera has a particularly interesting Friday.

The Festes del Pilar continue in El Pilar de la Mola, with a children's book presentation at 18:00.

The Tardor d'Art programme also continues across Sant Francesc, with exhibitions and cultural activities taking place at the Ajuntament Vell, Centre Antoni Tur "Gabrielet" and Jardí de Ses Eres.

Formentera's official tourism agenda confirms that Tardor d'Art runs from October 5 to 17, while Festes del Pilar continues through October.

Cycling Takes Over Sant Antoni

Friday marks the opening day of the XXIII Vuelta Cicloturista a Ibiza Campagnolo.

The event runs from October 9 to 12 and forms part of Sant Antoni's sporting tourism programme.

Friday is focused on registration, the exhibition zone and the official presentation rather than the main cycling stage.

The Expo and race-number collection run from 17:00 to 21:00 at Passeig de ses Fonts, followed by a programme of live performances, with the official presentation at 19:00 and a traditional Ball Pagès performance forming part of the evening. The main cycling stages begin on Saturday.

Sunset on the Island

As Friday moves towards sunset, the island's coastline becomes the focus.

A Walk on the Wild Side offers a sunset hike from Santa Agnès from 17:00.

Kumharas begins its Sunset Sessions from 17:00 in San Antonio Bay, while Hostal La Torre continues its regular musical sunset programme.

Solar Sessions at UP at The Standard begins from 18:30, and a sunset kayak excursion leaves Portinatx at 18:30.

Café Mambo's sunset sessions begin from 19:00.

At La Torre Ibiza, Sunset Sessions runs from 18:00 into the evening. White Ibiza confirms the event as part of its October 9 calendar.

More Art, Music and Evening Culture

Friday evening offers plenty beyond nightlife.

At Can Ventosa in Ibiza Town, Sonatas y Canciones presents a chamber music programme dedicated to the work of Miguel A. Roig Francolí. The concert begins at 20:30 and is part of the Ajuntament d'Eivissa cultural programme.

At Can Tixedó, In The Flow begins at 19:00.

Clab in Cala de Bou hosts jazz with Abby Pianoman from 20:30, while Dea Tanit performs at Can Bernat Vinya from 21:00.

Music 4 Life also performs from 21:00 at Coral Star Apartments in Cala de Bou.

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

Formentera Looks to the Stars

One of Friday's most distinctive experiences takes place in Formentera after dark.

Formentera Mira al Cel, or Formentera Looks Skyward, begins at 21:00 at the Centre d'Interpretació Can Marroig and continues until 23:00.

The evening is dedicated to astronomical observation and the island's exceptionally dark skies, offering visitors a chance to discover another side of Formentera away from the bright summer nightlife.

The event is officially included in Formentera's autumn programme.

A Night of Major Closing Parties

Friday is also one of the biggest closing-party nights of Ibiza's 2026 season.

At O Beach Ibiza, Classic Ibiza - Then & Now runs from 13:00 to 22:00 with Todd Terry and Majestic.

Cova Santa hosts its 2026 Closing Party from 16:00, continuing into the early morning.

At Las Dalias and Akasha, Tales of the Unexpected begins at 19:00, with the event moving from Las Dalias Café into Akasha later in the evening.

Pikes Ibiza hosts Melon Bomb from 21:00.

Pacha Ibiza has Marco Carola presents Music On Closing Party from 23:00, with White Ibiza confirming the October 9 date.

Hï Ibiza hosts its 2026 Closing Party from 23:00, while [UNVRS] begins David Guetta's closing weekend from 23:30.

Amnesia hosts the Glitterbox Closing Party from 23:30, with Chinois Ibiza presenting the Major League DJz Closing Party at the same time.

Es Paradis continues with Pure Reggaeton from 23:30.

Friday, October 9, 2026 at a Glance

A Friday Full of Ibiza

October 9 captures almost every side of Ibiza and Formentera in a single day.

There are the markets and countryside experiences of the daytime, family activities and boat trips, contemporary art and local exhibitions, traditional village celebrations and the opening of a major sporting event.

The evening brings even more contrast, with Santa Teresa beginning in Es Cubells, Cala de Bou officially opening its festivities, Sant Rafel launching its patron-saint programme and Formentera turning its attention to the night sky.

And then there is the Ibiza most people know, with some of the biggest closing parties of the year taking place across the island.

For visitors, Friday is a chance to experience much more than the final days of the club season. It is a day to discover the villages, traditions, culture, landscape and communities that make Ibiza and Formentera unique all year round.