{"id":154893,"date":"2026-04-16T15:44:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T13:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mallorcaglobalmag.es\/diada-sant-jordi-2026-palma\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T13:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:03:58","slug":"diada-sant-jordi-2026-palma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mallorcaglobalmag.es\/en\/diada-sant-jordi-2026-palma\/","title":{"rendered":"The Diada de Sant Jordi 2026 will bring books, roses and cultural activities to Palma"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Diada de Sant Jordi 2026<\/strong> will once again transform the centre of Palma<\/strong> into a major cultural route on Thursday 23 April<\/strong>, with books, roses and activities<\/strong> that will bring a festive atmosphere<\/strong> to the streets under the motto \u201cLlibres i roses arreu\u201d<\/em><\/strong>. The event is organised by the Gremi de Llibreters de Mallorca<\/strong> and is supported by the Ajuntament de Palma<\/strong>, the Consell de Mallorca<\/strong>, the Obra Cultural Balear<\/strong> and the Institut d\u2019Estudis Bale\u00e0rics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Presentation of Diada de Sant Jordi 2026. Photo: Ajuntament de Palma.<\/p><\/div>\n

The event will bring together booksellers, authors and readers<\/strong> across some of the city\u2019s most emblematic locations<\/strong>, where book stalls<\/strong> will be set up alongside signings, literary encounters and cultural activities<\/strong>. The main locations will include Pla\u00e7a Espanya, Sant Miquel, Via Roma, La Rambla, Pla\u00e7a Major, Pla\u00e7a Marqu\u00e8s del Palmer and Pla\u00e7a Cort<\/strong>, creating an urban route that makes culture easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.<\/p>\n

As is tradition during the Diada de Sant Jordi 2026<\/strong>, books will be available with a 10% discount<\/strong>, reinforcing the popular character of an event that combines reading and celebration.<\/p>\n

Diada de Sant Jordi 2026 beyond 23 April<\/h2>\n

The programme extends beyond the main day with new initiatives. Among them is \u2018L\u2019aperitiu de Sant Jordi\u2019<\/strong>, which will take place on 18 April<\/strong>, from 10:00 to 14:00 h<\/strong>, in Pla\u00e7a Par\u00eds, Pla\u00e7a Progr\u00e9s and carrer Nuredduna<\/strong>, with book stalls set up in different neighbourhoods of Palma.<\/p>\n

In addition, on 22 April<\/strong>, at 19:00 h<\/strong>, the opening speech<\/strong> will be delivered by the writer Maria Ant\u00f2nia Oliver<\/strong> at Librer\u00eda Quart Creixent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Another new feature of this edition is the involvement of the florists\u2019 collective<\/strong>, which reinforces the traditional link between books and roses, one of the most recognisable symbols of Sant Jordi.<\/p>\n

Promotion of reading<\/h2>\n

The Deputy Mayor and Councillor for Culture, Javier Bonet<\/strong>, thanked booksellers during the presentation for their work \u201cin promoting reading, especially among younger generations\u201d. He also highlighted the \u201cstrong commitment\u201d of the Ajuntament de Palma to the Diada de Sant Jordi through the operational and logistical support provided, as well as the activities organised in municipal libraries. In this regard, he stressed that the event \u201cfills the city with joy, culture and diversity\u201d.<\/p>\n

Bonet also recalled that, for the first time, the City Council has included a budget allocation of \u20ac15,000<\/strong> for the Gremi de Llibreters de Mallorca, which will be formalised through a collaboration agreement.<\/p>\n

Programme of activities for Diada de Sant Jordi 2026 in Palma<\/h2>\n

16 April<\/strong><\/p>\n