Palma Wine Festival 2026: Dates, Stalls and Tastings
Sandor Farkas
Founder and editor of Mallorca Plus
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For a lot of residents, a wine festival in Palma is the easiest way into Mallorcan wine culture, without driving into the interior of the island. At the Palma wine festival in 2026 you can taste dozens of wines in one evening, talk to the winemakers, and eat local tapas alongside. This post explains which two festivals in Palma actually matter, when they take place, what they cost, and how to get there without any stress.
At a glance
Palma has two fixed dates for wine lovers in 2026: the Wine Days of the DO Binissalem at the Claustre de Sant Francesc (end of May) and the Raïm Wine Fest at the Parc de la Mar (autumn). Both bring the island's wineries right into the city. Here are the dates, prices, and practical tips.
What is a wine festival in Palma?
A wine festival in Palma is a public event where the island's wineries offer their wines for tasting, usually with tapas, music, and a supporting programme. The two most important dates in 2026 are the Wine Days of the DO Binissalem and the Raïm Wine Fest at the Parc de la Mar. Unlike the big village wine festivals in the interior, both take place in the middle of the city, which makes them easy to reach without a car.
If you want to go deeper into the subject, it is worth reading our overview of wineries and tastings on Mallorca first. It explains which grape varieties are typical here and how a winery tour usually works.
Wine Days of the DO Binissalem
The Wine Days are the most established wine format with a Palma connection. They are organised by the DO Binissalem, the wine region around the town of the same name. The opening event traditionally takes place at the Claustre de Sant Francesc, a historic monastery in the middle of Palma's old town.
The DO Binissalem was recognised at the end of 1990 as the first Denominación de Origen in the Balearics and covers five municipalities: Binissalem, Santa Maria del Camí, Consell, Santa Eugènia, and Sencelles. At the 2026 Wine Days (13th edition, 22 to 31 May), eleven wineries of the DO presented their wines at the opening in Palma, among them José L. Ferrer, Jaume de Puntiró, Vins Nadal, Finca Biniagual, and Can Verdura. Tapas made from regional DOP and IGP products and live music rounded out the evening.
One point worth planning around: the Wine Days are not a single evening but a full week of activities across the whole wine region. The opening in Palma is the urban kick-off, and many tastings and open winery days follow afterwards in the interior.
Tip: check the programme in advance
The exact Wine Days programme shifts slightly every year. The DO Binissalem publishes dates, participating wineries, and booking links on its official site in good time. Places at the popular tastings are often limited, so booking early pays off.
Raïm Wine Fest at the Parc de la Mar
The second big format is the Raïm Wine Fest, which has established itself since 2024 at the Parc de la Mar below the cathedral. It is younger, bigger, and more family-oriented than the Wine Days. Around 40 wineries from all over Mallorca come together here and bring well over a hundred different wines, from red to white to rosé.
The Raïm Wine Fest is particularly attractive for residents because entry is free. You only pay for the wine and food on site. There are food trucks with local cooking, live music, and activities for children, so it works well as a family outing too. The wine-and-food workshops, where wines are deliberately paired with dishes, cost a small fee of around 8 EUR per person.
For 2026 the festival grounds are set to expand towards Ses Voltes, and the date is expected to move forward into October. Check the exact day at short notice, since it shifts compared to previous years.
| Posten | Kosten | Dauer |
|---|---|---|
| Entry to the Raïm Wine Fest | free | on site |
| Wine tasting per glass (guide price) | approx. 2 to 4 EUR | per glass |
| Wine and food workshop | approx. 8 EUR | per person |
How to get there as a resident
Both festivals are central in Palma and are a good example of why you do not need a car for a wine festival. The Parc de la Mar and the Claustre de Sant Francesc are both in the old town, within walking distance of each other.
A few practical notes for the journey and the evening:
- Take an EMT bus to the old town or to the Passeig Marítim and walk the last few minutes.
- If you plan to taste, leave the car at home. The Spanish blood alcohol limit is 0.5 g/l, and 0.3 g/l for new drivers.
- Arriving early pays off, especially at the Raïm Wine Fest, which gets crowded in the late afternoon.
- Bring both cash and a card, since not every stall accepts both.
Careful: tasting and driving do not mix
If you are trying several wines, you should not be driving at all. Plan for a bus, a taxi, or a walk home. The Guardia Civil and the Policia Local run extra checks around large events.
Which festival is worth it for you?
The short answer: both, for different reasons. The Wine Days are ideal if you want to get to know the wines of the DO Binissalem specifically and visit the region later. The Raïm Wine Fest is the better choice for a relaxed evening with a wide selection, no entry fee, and children in tow.
When is the wine festival in Palma in 2026? The Wine Days of the DO Binissalem start at the end of May with the opening in Palma. The Raïm Wine Fest at the Parc de la Mar is planned for autumn 2026, probably in October. The organisers confirm the exact day at short notice.
If you want to keep track of the island's other wine festivals, our Mallorca events calendar 2026 will help. The best-known village wine festival is covered in detail in our post on the Binissalem Wine Festival 2026.
DO Binissalem: Wine Days Mallorca
Official site of the Consejo Regulador with the programme, participating wineries, and bookings.
Illes Balears: wines and wineries of the DO Binissalem
Official tourism site of the Balearic government with background on the wine region and its grape varieties.
Summary
The Palma wine festival in 2026 is really two festivals: the culture-heavy Wine Days of the DO Binissalem at the end of May, and the open, free Raïm Wine Fest at the Parc de la Mar in autumn. For residents, both are a relaxed way to get to know the island's wines without a long drive. Check the exact dates shortly beforehand, book early for the Wine Days, and plan the way home without your own car. That turns the evening into a quiet piece of island life rather than a source of stress.