Fun and culture: Santa Eulària des Riu in May

Santa Eulària des Riu in May will be brimming with life during two fantastic events that are suitable for all ages: the Festes de Maig and the Barruguet Festival. These celebrations mix tradition, music, theatre and activities for all ages, turning the town into a cultural and festive hub.

Spring brings loads of events to Ibiza, but two of the most special ones are the Festes de Maig with its diverse programme of concerts, shows, kids’ activities and sports events; and the Barruguet Festival devoted to family theatre and to be held from 23th to 25th May this year with a wide range of plays to enjoy with the family.

Santa Eulària in May: culture and traditions

Festes de Maig 2025: traditional festivities

The local fiestas for the First Sunday of May are held in Santa Eulària des Riu with cultural events spread over several weeks. However, the largest events are reserved for the weekend of the first Sunday of the month, like the free concert held on the most important day of the fiestas and performed by a well-known Spanish band or singer every year. The concert for this year’s fiestas, at 9pm on Saturday 3rd May 2025, will be hosting the singer Vicco and promises to be one of the major highlights of these fiestas.

The big day, the first Sunday of May, has been declared Fiesta of Cultural Interest by the regional government of Ibiza given its deep roots and cultural relevance on the island. The morning starts with mass at the Puig d’en Missa church and is then followed by a show of Ibiza’s old folk dance calledball pagès. This day will also be hosting the traditional cart parade, a dog show with Ibizan hounds and folk dances on Playa d’en Espanya as well as a classic car show.

Other highlights planned for the first weekend of May are the pilgrimage or “romería” to Creu d’en Ribes, the classic and old car show, the Menorca dressage show and the “correfoc” on Saturday night. You can check all the activities and events planned on the Visit Santa Eulària website.

Festes de Maig. © visitsantaeulalia.com

Barruguet Festival 2025: theatre for the entire family

The Barruguet Family Theatre Festival will be celebrating its 10th edition in Santa Eulària des Riu from 23th till 25th May 2025. During those days, you’ll be able to watch almost 30 performances of 18 different shows played by actors from all regions in Spain, including the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, Castilla y Leon and Andalusia. Some of the best known companies are Proyecto Kavauri, Leandre Clown, La Pera Limonera and the groups La Baldufa y Teloncillo Teatro, who are both winners of the Spanish National Prize of Performing Arts for Children and Young People.

This festival includes all kinds of genres (plays, puppets, clowns, circus, dance and music animation). Some plays do include script, but most are based on body-language to be understood and enjoyed by foreigners too. They’re performed in theatre halls or outdoors and the street shows are free. The opening show will be La Baldufa’s version of Pinocchio and the closing show will be performed by Leandre Clown with “N’importe quoi”.

Prices:
Street shows: free
Theatre hall shows:
Edificio de Cultura: €4 online and €6 at box office.
Teatro España: circle, €5 online / €7 at box office; stalls, €7 online / €9 at box office.
Palacio de Congresos: €7 online / €9 at box office.

Barruguet Festival.

Coming to Sant Eulària in May? Book now your hotel in Es Canar

Hotel Anfora is only a few minutes’ drive from Santa Eulària, so it’s the perfect base to enjoy the fiestas for the First Sunday in May and the Barruguet Festival. Book directly from our website, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling +34 971 33 01 76 and get the best rates plus special benefits, like late check-out until 2pm and a welcome gift.