The Diumenge de l’Àngel 2026 returns to Palma on Sunday 12 April and is once again firmly established as one of the city’s most deeply rooted popular celebrations.
Thousands of people will gather around the Castell de Bellver to take part in a day that combines nature, popular culture and community spirit. Organised by the Federació d’Associacions de Veïns de Palma, the event highlights neighbourhood life and the revival of traditions linked to the end of the Holy Week period.
Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.
What is Diumenge de l’Àngel
Revived in 1982, Diumenge de l’Àngel is a celebration deeply linked to Palma. The day centres on the traditional walk up to the Castell de Bellver, where residents and visitors share an open-air day in a festive and family-friendly atmosphere.
Beyond its festive character, it is a community gathering that underlines collective identity and the role of neighbourhood associations in the city’s social and cultural life.
A day of activities for all ages
The programme retains the essence of the celebration, with activities designed for all ages. Throughout the day there will be traditional music by xeremiers, a parade of gegants and capgrossos, traditional dancing, children’s activities and cultural displays.
In addition, food stalls will be set up on the esplanade of the castle, offering traditional Easter products such as panades and robiols.
How to get to Castell de Bellver
To make access easier and reduce the impact on the natural surroundings, a special public transport service will be provided:
– From 10:30 am to 5:00 pm: free bus service to go up to the Castell, with departures approximately every 10 minutes from Camilo José Cela street.
It is also common to walk up, an option that forms part of the tradition of the day and allows visitors to enjoy the Bellver forest at one of the most pleasant times of the spring.
Programme for Diumenge de l’Àngel 2026 in Palma
Pujada al Castell de Bellver
– 11:00 am Walk up from the gates of Bellver Castle. Gathering in Camilo José Cela street.
Reception and accompaniment by the Xeremiers de Palma.
Road in front of the castle
– 10:30 am Chess activities organised by the Associació d’Escaquistes de les Balears:
- 10:30 am Quick-game chess tournament.
- 12:00 pm Simultaneous chess exhibition by Joan Ramon Galiana.
– 11:00 am Gathering of the Gegants de Son Rapinya, the Capgrossos de l’AV Es Molí des Rafal-Vivero, the Capgrossos de l’AV Rafal Vell, the Gegants i Capgrossos de la Sala and the Drac de na Coca.
– 11:00 am Exhibitions by the federated neighbourhood associations and other civic entities and community groups.
– 11:30 am Welcome to the marxaires with the Xeremiers de Palma.
Passejada de l’Àngel
– 1:30 pm Departure from the steps at the entrance to Castell de Bellver.
Castle grounds
– 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Historical monologues featuring key figures from the history of the Castell (sessions every 15 minutes).
Castle esplanade
– 11:00 am to 1:30 pm Children’s games with Ludoteca de jardí, the Palma Local Police traffic play area and slingshot throwing, organised by l’AV Es Fortí.
Children’s activity bus by the EMT.
Stage on the car park esplanade
– 10:30 am Sevillanas workshop by l’AV Nova Son Cotoner.
– 11:15 am Entertainment with Phormicirco.
– 12:15 pm K-POP workshop by l’AV de Son Rapinya.
– 3:00 pm Line dancing, open to everyone.
– 4:00 pm Popular ball de bot dancing with the Escola de música i danses de Mallorca.
Inner courtyard of the castle
– 10:45 am Historical re-enactment of the 1343 siege of Castell de Bellver, by Milites Maioricarum together with Orden del Alba and Dracs de Ferro.
– 11:15 am Guitar concert by the workshops of the Associacions de Veïns de Ses Veles i Son Rapinya.
– 12:00 pm Concert by Cor Son Dameto.
– 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Revellí del Castell Exhibition of medieval re-enactment material, by Milites Maioricarum together with Orden del Alba and Dracs de Ferro.
– 3:30 pm Diada castellera with the Castellers de Mallorca (Palma), the Colla Castellera Al·lots de Llevant (Manacor) and the Colla Castellera Universitària Gambirots de la UIB.
Palma Local Police facilities
– 10:30 am to 1:30 pm Open day at the stables of the Palma Mounted Police.
This programme is subject to change. All activities are free of charge.
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