Santa Gertrudis Brings More Than 30 Events to Ibiza Through 5 December

04 November 2026

From live music and local wine fairs to traditional Ibizan dancing, horse riding, family activities and the famous rice competition, Santa Gertrudis is celebrating its patron-saint festivities with more than 30 events. The programme runs throughout November and concludes with a charity lunch on 5 December, with the main celebration taking place on 16 November.

Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera is bringing its village to life with a month-long programme of traditional celebrations, live entertainment, sporting competitions, gastronomy and activities for all generations.

The 2026 patron-saint festivities began on Sunday, 1 November, and will continue until Saturday, 5 December. More than 30 activities are included in the programme, bringing together local residents, families and visitors for a celebration of the village's cultural identity and community spirit.

Among the highlights are the III EiViFest wine fair, the traditional Cursa de sa Sobrassada, the VII Concurs Mundial d’Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos and the religious and cultural celebrations honouring Santa Gertrudis on Monday, 16 November.

The programme also features live concerts, traditional games, children's workshops, equestrian competitions, cycling activities and community events.

The First Weekend: Tennis, Farm Visits and El Paripé

The next major weekend of activities begins on Saturday, 7 November, with the XIII Santa Gertrudis Festivities Tennis Tournament. Matches will start at 09:30 at the municipal tennis courts, with the competition continuing until 22 November.

At 12:00, Juntos Farm will offer a guided visit to its former dairy farm under the name Descobreix Juntos Farm. Participation is free, but places are limited and advance registration is required by telephone on 699 325 842.

In the afternoon, Plaza del Parque will host El Paripé, a party running from 17:00 until 01:00. The programme includes live rumba, popular hits, reggaeton and a sevillanas competition.

Sunday, 8 November, will offer a family-focused programme beginning at 10:00 with BiciKids Santa Gertrudis, organised by the local cycling academy and Judo Club JL Pollo. Registration information is available through Ciclisme Pitiús.

At midday, the municipal football ground will host the presentation of the local football club. The programme also includes a solemn mass in honour of older parish residents, followed by a performance from Grup de Balls Tradicionals Santa Gertrudis.

The traditional lunch honouring older residents is scheduled for 14:00 at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis.

Later, at 17:30, the multi-purpose building behind the swimming pools will host the theatrical performance Judge de Pau, presented by the Es Molí de Sant Antoni Neighbourhood Association. Dream Dance will then offer a dance class at 19:30.

Schoolchildren Bring Traditional Ibiza to the Streets on 13 November

Friday, 13 November, will place the younger generation at the centre of the festivities, with pupils from CEIP Santa Gertrudis participating in creative activities around the village.

Children will help decorate the streets through artistic installations, posters, decorative banners and traditional games. The different year groups will contribute to transforming the village while celebrating elements of Ibizan culture and heritage.

At 12:00, the school will host a concert by Arredefolk.

The celebrations will continue at 19:00 with a traditional card and board-game tournament at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis. Participants can compete in tute, cau and parchís, with prizes also presented to the winners of the festivities' games competitions.

This year's festivities programme has also received a special contribution from local schoolchildren. Pupils aged up to 12 created illustrations inspired by traditional Ibizan jewellery, including l’emprendada, rings and the characteristic buttons used in traditional island clothing.

III EiViFest: Local Wine, Food Trucks and Live Music on 14 November

One of the major highlights of this year's celebrations is the third edition of EiViFest, the Fira de Vins de la Terra, taking place on Saturday, 14 November, in Plaza del Parque.

The wine fair will run from 13:00 until midnight, bringing together local wines, food trucks and music.

The programme begins earlier with children's workshops organised by S’Espurna from 10:00 to 15:00.

Music will accompany the event throughout the day, with Vermut a 45 RPM providing the atmosphere during the wine fair.

At 19:00, Mis Indiespensables will take to the stage with a selection of indie, rock and Spanish pop classics. DJ Toni Torres will then continue the celebrations from 21:00 until midnight.

The same weekend will also feature the Santa Gertrudis Patron Saint Equestrian Trophy at Club Hípico Es Puig. The first competition day is scheduled for Saturday, 14 November, at 10:30, followed by a second day on Sunday, 15 November, also starting at 10:30.

Sunday evening will bring another activity to the village with the fourth Santa Gertrudis Qwirkle Tournament, beginning at 18:00 in the multi-purpose building behind the swimming pools.

Advance registration is required through WhatsApp on 667 701 075, providing participants' names and contact telephone numbers.

Monday, 16 November: The Main Day of Santa Gertrudis

Monday, 16 November, is the most important date in the festivities, marking the feast day of Santa Gertrudis, the village's patron saint.

The traditional celebrations begin at 12:00 with a solemn mass, followed by a procession and a performance of ball pagès by Grup de Balls Tradicionals Santa Gertrudis.

The traditional Ibizan dance is one of the defining elements of the island's cultural identity, with its distinctive movements, costumes and accompanying folk music.

In the evening, the celebrations continue in Plaza del Parque, where comedian Sr. Corrales will perform a monologue at 19:00.

The day brings together religious tradition, local folklore and entertainment, providing an opportunity for residents and visitors to experience one of Ibiza's traditional village celebrations.

Cursa de sa Sobrassada and an Ibizan Honey Experience on 21 November

Sport and local gastronomy take centre stage again on Saturday, 21 November.

The eighteenth edition of the Cursa de sa Sobrassada will begin at 16:30, attracting participants for one of the village's established sporting events. Registration is available through Sportmaniacs.

Later, at 19:00, the Santa Gertrudis Seniors' Club will host Mel de Can Marí, an activity dedicated to beekeeping and the production of local honey.

The session will include a talk about apiculture, followed by a tasting of Ibizan honeys. Places are limited, and advance registration is available by calling 648 917 412.

The VII World Rice Competition Takes Place on 22 November

Sunday, 22 November, brings one of the most anticipated gastronomic events of the programme: the seventh edition of the Concurs Mundial d’Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos.

The morning begins at 09:30 with the final of the XIII Santa Gertrudis Tennis Tournament at the municipal courts, followed by the prize-giving ceremony.

At 12:00, a mass with a blessing of children is scheduled, while Plaza del Parque hosts the rice competition, accompanied by music.

The competition celebrates arròs amb pebrassos i trossos, a traditional Ibizan rice dish prepared with meat and local mushrooms. It brings together participants to showcase their cooking skills and celebrate the island's culinary heritage.

Places are limited, with participation costing €50 per group. Registration requests are handled through the organisers.

A popular meal featuring arroz con trozos will follow at 14:00, priced at €15 per person.

The afternoon will conclude with Bingo Trudis at 16:00 in Plaza del Parque.

Soap-Making Workshop for Older Residents on 26 November

The programme continues on Thursday, 26 November, with a Mediterranean soap-making workshop aimed at older residents.

The activity begins at 17:00 in the multi-purpose building behind the swimming pools. Places are limited, and registration is available by calling 648 917 412.

First Cursa d’Orientació Santa Eulària on 28 November

Saturday, 28 November, will introduce another sporting event to the programme with the first Cursa d’Orientació Santa Eulària 2026.

Starting at 11:00 from the Santa Gertrudis car park, the event will feature two different courses: one designed for families and another for popular participation.

The activity offers participants an opportunity to combine physical exercise, navigation and outdoor exploration.

Entry costs €5 per participant, with registration available through Orienteering Online.

Festivities Conclude with a Manos Unidas Charity Lunch on 5 December

The Santa Gertrudis celebrations will officially conclude on Saturday, 5 December, with a charity lunch in support of Manos Unidas.

The gathering begins at 14:00 at Restaurante Santa Gertrudis, bringing the month-long programme to a close with a community event supporting the charity's work.

Santa Gertrudis 2026 Festivities: Key Dates

  • 7 November: Tennis tournament begins, Juntos Farm guided visit and El Paripé.

  • 8 November: BiciKids, football club presentation, traditional dancing, theatre and dance activities.

  • 13 November: School celebrations, Arredefolk concert and traditional games.

  • 14 November: III EiViFest, children's workshops, live music and equestrian competition.

  • 15 November: Equestrian competition and Qwirkle tournament.

  • 16 November: Main patron-saint day, solemn mass, procession, ball pagès and comedy.

  • 21 November: XVIII Cursa de sa Sobrassada and Mel de Can Marí.

  • 22 November: Tennis final, children's blessing, VII rice competition, popular lunch and Bingo Trudis.

  • 26 November: Mediterranean soap-making workshop.

  • 28 November: First Cursa d’Orientació Santa Eulària.

  • 5 December: Manos Unidas charity lunch.

A Celebration of Ibiza's Community, Culture and Traditions

The 2026 festivities demonstrate the important role that village celebrations continue to play in Ibiza's cultural life.

From local wine and gastronomy to traditional dancing, sporting competitions, music and activities for children, Santa Gertrudis offers a programme designed to bring different generations together.

The celebrations also provide an opportunity to support local organisations, discover traditional Ibizan food and experience the island's rural identity beyond the summer season.

With more than 30 activities scheduled and the main patron-saint celebration taking place on 16 November, Santa Gertrudis has plenty planned for residents and visitors throughout the coming weeks, concluding with the charity lunch on 5 December.

Publié le November 04, 2026 à 09:16 AM

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