The Fira de la Llampuga 2026 (Dolphinfish Fair 2026) in Cala Rajada offers three days of gastronomy, music and festivities from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October. The Moll de Cala Rajada (Cala Rajada Wharf) hosts another edition of this event dedicated to dolphinfish and fresh fish, with activities from midday until the early hours.
The official programme brings the activities together under the name Cap de Setmana del Peix Fresc (Fresh Fish Weekend). Friday features the Nit de Tapes (Tapas Night), Saturday is devoted to paella marinera (seafood paella) and Sunday sees the XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga (23rd Dolphinfish Fair), the main day of the Fira de la Llampuga 2026. Admission is free.
A dish prepared with dolphinfish. Photo: Capdepera Town Council.
Programme for the Fira de la Llampuga 2026 in Cala Rajada
Friday 9 October – Nit de Tapes
The Fira de la Llampuga 2026 in Cala Rajada begins on Friday with the Nit de Tapes, from 18:00 to 02:00. The evening includes the XVI Concurso Culinario de Tapas (16th Tapas Cooking Competition), in which participating restaurateurs showcase their dishes and culinary creativity.
- From 19:00 to 03:00: Nit de Tapes.
- 20:30: XVI Concurso Culinario de Tapas.
- 22:00: Chevy’s Band, Tanny’s Band and DJ Pep Gurries.
Saturday 10 October – Paella marinera
The programme continues on Saturday with the Paella marinera, from 19:00 to 02:00. Fish and seafood paella with dessert will be served for €15, with tickets available at the venue.
- 19:00: Paella marinera.
- 22:00: DJ Victor Lozano and DJ Andriu.
Sunday 11 October – XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga
Sunday sees the XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga 2026, the main event in the gastronomic programme. The Mostra takes place in two sessions, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
Throughout the day, dolphinfish takes centre stage in a variety of dishes prepared by the participating restaurateurs. The event offers the chance to discover different ways of cooking one of the fish most closely associated with autumn in Mallorca.
- From 12:00 to 16:00: XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga.
- From 18:00 to 22:00: XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga.
- 22:00: fireworks.
The Mostra de la Llampuga brings three days devoted to local produce and seafood cuisine to a close.
The Fira de la Llampuga 2026 in Cala Rajada is one of the things to do in Mallorca this weekend, with three days of gastronomy and music. An option for anyone looking for what to do in Mallorca from 9 to 11 October or planning a trip to Cala Rajada to enjoy one of its best-known gastronomic events.
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