The Teatre de Barra 2026 returns to Palma with a new edition that reaffirms its unique character: short-format performances, non-conventional venues and a critical outlook — often ironic — which this year focuses on the island’s social and tourism-related reality. Considered one of the city’s most original cultural initiatives, the cycle invites audiences to experience theatre up close, bar by bar, from 29 January to 5 March.

In its 28th edition, the festival once again takes over the area of Blanquerna, where different bars and venues are transformed, for a few hours, into intimate theatrical spaces. This year’s chosen motto, “Souvenirs of theatre, bar tourism”, sets the tone for a programme that blends comedy, satire and contemporary tragicomedy.

Teatre de Barra 2026


The festival’s director, Javier Matesanz; playwrights Xisco Joan (Zu verkaufen) and Maria Garalve (FastPass); and the Director General for Music and Performing Arts, Rafel Brunet, during the presentation of the cycle at the Teatre Maruja Alfaro. Photo: Palma City Council.

Teatre de Barra 2026 calendar

The Teatre de Barra 2026 takes place between late January and early March, with weekly performances on Thursdays:

  • 29 January.

  • 5, 12, 19 and 26 February.

  • 5 March.

Each evening features four consecutive performances, allowing audiences to organise their own theatrical route:

  • 7:30 pm.

  • 8:10 pm.

  • 8:50 pm.

  • 9:30 pm.

The festival concludes with a Grand Final on Saturday 7 March, at 8:00 pm, at the Teatre Municipal Maruja Alfaro (formerly Mar i Terra), where a highlighted selection of this year’s edition will be presented in a conventional theatre format.

Teatre de Barra 2026 productions (with bars and venues)

AIGUA!

📍 Ca na Mercy (Ramon Muntaner, 46).
Genre: Dry comedy.
Text: Alfonso Morillas · Direction: Bernat Molina.
Cast: Laura Andújar and Héctor Seoane.

Mallorca, 2045… or perhaps 2027. Two tourist entertainers attempt an impossible robbery on an increasingly dry island. The bingo has already been called.

El silenci dels residents

📍 S’Amagatall (Andreu Feliu, 16).
Genre: Comedy.
Author and direction: Jaume Sureda.
Cast: Marina Font and Enric Garcia.

A burned-out civil servant, an opportunistic former councillor and residents who have remained silent for too long. Can the tourists’ shouts still be heard?

Zu verkaufen

📍 Bar Mavi (31 de Desembre, 29).
Genre: Supernatural comedy.
Text: Xisco Joan · Direction: Pedro Orell.
Cast: Aina Jagla and Pedro Mas.

Strange events disturb the calm of a bar in Bunyola during an unsettling full-moon night.

Piano Man

📍 Hotel Ars Magna (Blanquerna, 12).
Genre: Musical tragicomedy.
Author and direction: Alba Vinton.
Cast: Mariona Hauf and Richard Vinton.

A piano, live music and a past shaped by Mallorca. Memories, family ties and broken dreams behind the bar.

Fastpass

📍 Restaurant Udon (Blanquerna, 3).
Genre: Acid comedy.
Author and direction: Maria Garalve.
Cast: Aina Zuazaga and Jose Artero.

A wristband that promises instant access to everything. From Tourist go home to a contemporary Romeo and Juliet. How far are we willing to go?

How to get your ticket

  • Price: €5 per performance.

Advance sales

Sales on the day

  • From 6:30 pm.

  • At Bar Mavi.

Teatre de Barra 2026