The Fira B! returns in 2024 with a diverse program of music and performing arts in Palma, organized by the Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics (IEB). From October 3 to 6 and November 6 to 9, the city’s most emblematic venues will host shows and concerts, positioning Fira B! as the most important professional market in the Balearic Islands.
Complete Fira B 2024 Program in Palma
The performing arts program presents 25 shows of various genres, from theater to dance, circus, and street performances. Of the 25 pieces, 18 are from Balearic companies, such as Ibiza-based Honorables Virtuts Il·lògiques with “El Viatge,” and 7 are from abroad, including Switzerland’s Fluctus with “I’m not a Hero.”
The opening event will be on October 3 at the Teatre Principal de Palma with “Els dies bons” by Produccions de Ferro. The closing will take place on October 6 at the Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza with “Cuirassa Oberta,” winner of the 2023 Best Female Performance Award.
Thursday, October 3
- El viatge – Poetry (Catalan), 45′
5:00 pm – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - Eclipsi total – Pont flotant, Theater (Catalan), 90′
6:30 pm – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Els dies bons – Produccions de Ferro, Theater (Catalan), 80′
8:30 pm – Teatre Principal (Sala Gran) - La nit just abans dels boscos – Pau Pascual, Theater (Catalan), 80′
10:00 pm – Teatre Principal (Sala Petita)
Friday, October 4
- Odissees – La Mecànica, Immersive theater (English, Catalan, Spanish), 45′
4:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu (Aljub) - UNA CASA – La Tangenta, Street Installation
4:00 pm – Plaça Sant Magí - Bad Moon – Migrants, Theater (Catalan), 60′
5:00 pm – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - SCROLL – UNAIUNA, Dance (Catalan), 60′
9:30 pm – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Maybe a Concert – Raissa Avilés, Performance concert (Spanish), 50′
11:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu (Aljub)
Saturday, October 5
- Ofèlia – Fiblada, Dance (No text), 15′
5:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - Oru & Kreya – EYAS Dance Project, Dance (No text), 15′
5:30 pm – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - Altars profans – Magdalena Garzón, Dance (No text), 15′
6:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu (Aljub) - S’ALBUFERA – Mariona Jaume i Maya Triay, Dance (No text), 20′
6:30 pm – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - Perdre el cap – Cia. Mariantònia Oliver, Dance (No text), 20′
7:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - Cabeza en las nubes – United Cowboys, Dance (No text), 25′
7:30 pm – Es Baluard Museu (Aljub) - Temporal – Cia Ploma, Vertical Dance (No text), 30′
8:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - Cá entre nós – Cia Doisacordes, Circus (No text), 60′
9:00 pm – Teatre Principal (Sala Gran) - Taula italiana – El Somni Produccions, Theater (Catalan), 70′
10:00 pm – Teatre Principal de Palma (Sala Petita)
Sunday, October 6
- Versos que Anidan – Baychimo Teatro, Poetic Installation (Catalan, Spanish, Basque, Portuguese)
11:00 am – Parc de sa Feixina - The Twist of Metal – Lîla Jocs Reciclats i Circ, Playful Installation (No text)
11:00 am – Parc de sa Feixina - Sienta la Cabeza – Sienta la cabeza, Participatory Performance (No text)
11:00 am – Parc de sa Feixina - Sin destino – Cía. Clownómadas, Circus (Spanish), 50′
12:00 pm – Parc de sa Feixina - Yo soy una fiesta – La Resistencia Teatre, Physical Theater (Spanish), 50′
5:00 pm – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - I’m not a hero – Fluctus, Physical Theater (German, French, Italian), 40′
7:00 pm – Es Baluard Museu (Aljub) - Cuirassa Oberta – Cia Marilén Ribot, Emotional Circus (Catalan), 55′
8:30 pm – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza
The music program offers concerts from various genres. November 6 will be dedicated to classical music at the Teatre Xesc Forteza. November 7 and 8 will focus on pop, rock, and urban music at Es Gremi, while November 9 will be dedicated to jazz.
Poland is the guest country this year, with artists such as Coals, Sutari, and Mary Komasa. Additionally, Polish musicians will participate in the Professional Conferences.
Wednesday, November 6th
- Marc Laliga – Classical
3:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - ALUCA – World Music
3:45 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Sofi Paez – Classical
4:30 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - RW Trio – Classical
5:15 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Carlota Cáceres – Classical
6:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Diabolus in Musica – Classical
7:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza
Thursday, November 7th
- J.Bordoy – Pop
11:00 AM – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - Suonno d’Ajere – Music
1:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - Negre – Pop
6:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2 - CABOT – World Music
6:15 PM – Es Gremi, Room 1 - 3:rma – Indie
6:45 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2 - The Ripples – Indie
7:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 1 - Jose Domingo – Indie
7:30 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2 - Eliën – Indie
7:45 PM – Es Gremi, Room 1
Friday, November 8th
- Flavia Company – Literature (Catalan)
5:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Mar i Terra - Urraca – Baroque Music
6:30 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza - Corna – Indie Folk
7:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2 - Dj MAIA – Electronic
8:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 1 - La Troba Kung-Fú – Fusion
9:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2 - Jazz Chamber – Contemporary Jazz
10:00 PM – Teatre Municipal Xesc Forteza
Saturday, November 9th
- Mila Crespo – Contemporary Dance
12:00 PM – Teatre Principal de Palma (Sala Gran) - Miss Gaya – Children’s Theatre
4:00 PM – Teatre Principal de Palma (Sala Petita) - Esther Ribot – Classical Music
6:00 PM – Teatre Principal de Palma (Sala Gran) - Toni Vaquer Quartet – Jazz
8:00 PM – Es Baluard Museu d’Art Contemporani de Palma - The Funky Flavours – Funk
10:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 1 - Soulbomb – Soul
11:00 PM – Es Gremi, Room 2
Professional Sessions and Enderrock Awards
During Fira B!, professional sessions will take place, including talks, workshops, and speed meetings, focusing on collaboration, sustainability, and tools for artists. Additionally, on November 6th, the Teatre Principal will host the Enderrock Awards for Balearic Music 2024.
Fira B! is the key cultural event for music and performing arts professionals in the Balearic Islands, establishing Palma as a Mediterranean hub for culture and art.
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