The Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma is once again shaping up to be one of the winter’s major cultural highlights in Mallorca. The celebration will take place on Sunday 22 February 2026, from 11:00 to 23:00, in Plaça de Pere Garau, a spot that has become the heart of this festivity in the city.
The day will feature an extensive programme of activities, in an open, free format designed for all audiences. In addition, throughout the celebration there will be an area with 28 stalls, where locals and visitors can sample traditional food, discover handicrafts and soak up the festive atmosphere that defines Chinese New Year.
Chinese New Year 2026 programme in Palma
• 11:00 – The festivities begin
• 11:15 – Dragon Dance and Lion Dance
• 12:00 – Flash mob, entertainment and show in the square
• 16:30 – Second performance of the Dragon and Lion Dance
• 17:00 to 19:00 – Asian performances and dances
• 19:30 – Light show
• 20:00 to 23:00 – Live music and grand finale
Chinese New Year 2026, which is officially celebrated on 17 February, is dedicated to the Fire Horse, a particularly symbolic pairing in the lunar calendar. The Horse represents energy, movement, freedom and an enterprising spirit, while the Fire element is associated with passion, transformation and vital force.
In Chinese tradition, this year is seen as a favourable time for change, new projects and decisive action—values that align well with the open and dynamic character this celebration has acquired in Palma.
Pere Garau, the epicentre of Chinese New Year in Palma
The Pere Garau neighbourhood has played a key role for years in organising and hosting Chinese New Year in the city. The celebration has become naturally integrated into the area’s cultural life, turning into an intercultural meeting point where residents, families and curious visitors share a festivity that is now part of Palma’s popular calendar.
The choice of Plaça de Pere Garau is no coincidence: it is a lively, diverse setting that reflects the city’s multicultural character.
Organisation and spirit of the event
Chinese New Year in Palma is promoted by the Chinese Association of the Balearic Islands (ACHINIB), an organisation founded by businessman and philanthropist Fang Ji with the aim of spreading Chinese culture, promoting inclusion and strengthening social, cultural and economic ties between China and the Balearic Islands.
The association highlights that this festivity:
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Has successfully become part of local culture, with support from institutions and businesses.
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Has a strong emotional component for the Chinese community living in Mallorca.
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Acts as a tool for social cohesion and intercultural dialogue.
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Helps attract visitors and encourages cultural, year-round tourism.
ACHINIB also maintains its commitment to preserving the authenticity of Chinese New Year, even as interest grows in other places seeking to replicate the celebration.
A key cultural date in Mallorca’s winter calendar
The Chinese New Year 2026 in Palma will once again be one of the island’s most popular and photographed winter celebrations. Its blend of tradition, public participation and international reach makes it a strategic event both culturally and for tourism.
Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.
Four Palma restaurants take part in China Taste 2026
China Taste returns once again with four participating restaurants in Palma. This culinary event, linked to Chinese New Year, aims to highlight the richness and variety of traditional Chinese cuisine. Until 3 March, the participating venues will offer special dishes and set menus created for the occasion, with donations going to the Red Cross.
- Casa de Ramen. C/ Pere Llobera, 4.
- La Cocina China. C/ d’Aragó, 33.
- Liu’s Hot Pot. C/ de l’Arxiduc Lluís Salvador, 5.
- Luna de Miel. Passeig Saralegui, 2.
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