Mid-November is when Ibiza's villages take the stage. The summer crowds have gone, the light turns soft and golden, and the island's calendar fills with the kind of events locals actually plan their weekends around: patron saint fiestas, wine fairs in the square, paella contests, trail races and candlelit concerts. If you are wondering what to do in Ibiza this weekend, 14–16 November 2026 is one of the most rewarding of the autumn, with Santa Gertrudis at the heart of it.
Here is our pick of the best Ibiza events this weekend, with times, prices and the practical details you need to make the most of them.
Saturday 14 November: Wine, Paella and Village Crafts
III EiVi Fest – Local Wine Fair in Santa Gertrudis (10:00–midnight, free) The weekend opens in the right place. The third edition of EiVi Fest, the Fira de Vins de la Terra, fills the Plaza de Santa Gertrudis with wines made on Ibiza, music and a relaxed, all-day atmosphere. It is a rare chance to taste the island's growing range of local wines side by side, from rustic country styles to the more polished bottles coming out of Ibiza's small wineries. Go in the late afternoon if you want the liveliest mood, and treat it as the perfect warm-up to the village's patron saint day on Monday.
XVII Paella Contest of Es Cubells (from 12:00, free) Down on the south-west coast, the little clifftop village of Es Cubells celebrates its Santa Teresa fiestas with its 17th paella contest. Teams cook over open fires in the square while local bands and DJs play through the afternoon — Canallas del Guateke, LaCalle and Autómatas are on the bill. Teams can still sign up through the fiestas committee's Instagram (@festesdescubells) or on the day. Even if you are not cooking, it is one of the most authentic village gatherings of the season.
Felt Hat Making with Antoni Tur 'Sendic' (10:00, free, limited places) At Ca n'Andreu des Trull, the traditional farmhouse museum in Sant Carles, master hatter Antoni Tur Riera 'Sendic' demonstrates how Ibiza's traditional felt hats are made. It is a small, hands-on window into a craft that has almost disappeared, so arrive early.
Fira Sabors at Vara de Rey (from 10:30, free) In Ibiza Town, the third Fira Sabors brings food stalls and local flavours to s'Alamera and Passeig de Vara de Rey — an easy stop if you are in town for the markets or the old town.
Saturday night culture In the evening, Teatre Can Ventosa hosts Falla – Luz y Raíz (20:00), a tribute to Manuel de Falla by Companyia ART3 combining voice, dance, piano, flute and guitar. Music lovers can also head to the Palau de Congressos for the Santa Cecilia Concert 2026 (19:00) by the Santa Eulària Municipal Music School, or to Sant Joan for the II Trobada de Corals Lina Bufí (19:00), where three choirs from the north of the island share the stage. For something louder, Can Jordi Blues Station in Sant Josep has rock from Los O'Brien from 20:00, free and with no booking needed.
Sunday 15 November: Sunrise Hike, Trail Race and Baroque Music
Guided Route: Dawn at Sa Talaia (07:15, free with registration) Sant Josep's town council runs a guided sunrise hike up Sa Talaia, Ibiza's highest point at 475 metres. Departure is at 07:15 from the square in front of the white church of Sant Josep, and you should arrive 30 minutes early. The route is rated medium-high difficulty, and places must be booked in advance through Anima Ibiza (+34 680 213 696). Watching the sun come up over the whole island is an experience you will not forget.
XI Sant Carles Trail (from 10:45, from €17) Runners have the 11th edition of the Sant Carles Trail, one of the prettiest race routes on the island. The 12 km course starts at Cala Boix and the 7 km at Pou d'es Lleó, threading past rocky coves, pine forest and an old pirate watchtower before both finish in the square of Sant Carles de Peralta. Spectators can catch the finish and then wander over to the Las Dalias Sunday market (11:00–17:00), just down the road.
Eivissa Clàssica: Basso + Basso (12:00, €8–10) For a quieter Sunday, the third concert of Eivissa Clàssica 2026 pairs Ismael Campanero on violone and Ramiro Morales on archlute for Renaissance and Baroque repertoire in the Sala Capitular. Tickets are €8 in advance via TicketIB or €10 on the door.
Sunday evening Teatro Pereyra hosts two Candlelight concerts — Queen vs. ABBA (19:00, from €36) and The Best of Hans Zimmer (21:00, from €30). In Dalt Vila, the Cor Amics de Sa Música closes the Lina Bufí choral encounter at the church of Santo Domingo (20:00, free) as part of its 50th anniversary, while Can Bernat Vinya in Sant Josep keeps things lively with flamenco, rumba and sevillanas at Que te quiten lo bailao (20:00, free).
Last chance: Cel d'Or at MACE Sunday is the final day of Stefan Brüggemann's Cel d'Or at the Museu d'Art Contemporani d'Eivissa in Dalt Vila. Entry is free; winter opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–13:30. Combine it with Hans Grass's I al mar, els somnis at the nearby Museu Puget, which runs until the end of the year.
Monday 16 November: Festes de Santa Gertrudis
The weekend builds to the big day in Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, the village at the geographical heart of the island. Monday 16 November is the gran festa patronal, the high point of a programme that runs for several weeks. Expect a solemn mass and procession around midday, traditional ball pagès folk dancing by the Grup de Balls Tradicionals Santa Gertrudis, an equestrian trophy competition and an evening concert. Fiestas here come with the classic village trimmings — bunyols (warm fritters) and vi pagès (country wine) shared in the square.
It is a working Monday for most locals, so the daytime events have a wonderfully community feel. Even if you only come for an hour, a coffee on the square under the bell tower with the dancers in their traditional dress is pure Ibiza.
Markets to Fit Around the Weekend
Autumn is a great time for Ibiza's year-round markets, which keep going long after the summer stalls close. On Saturday, the Mercat de Forada (10:00–16:00) between Sant Rafel and Santa Agnès is celebrating its 5th Festa Pagesa, and the Las Dalias hippy market in Sant Carles opens from 10:00 with around 200 stalls. On Sunday, head north to the Sant Joan market (from 10:00) for crafts, organic produce and live music around the church. If you arrive on Friday, the Mercat de Sa Cooperativa in Santa Eulària (09:00–14:00) is the place for local fruit, vegetables, cheese and wine.
Practical Tips for This Weekend in Ibiza
Getting around: Village fiestas mean busy squares and limited parking, especially in Santa Gertrudis on Saturday night and Monday. Park on the edge of the village and walk in. Winter bus timetables are reduced, so check times before relying on public transport, and never drive after the wine tastings — taxis can be scarce in November, so book ahead.
What to wear: Mid-November days are usually mild (around 18–21°C) but evenings in the countryside get cool and damp. Bring a warm layer for outdoor concerts and the dawn hike, plus a head torch for Sa Talaia.
Bring cash: Village stalls, paella contests and markets often prefer cash for food and drink.
Book what you can: The Sa Talaia hike, the felt hat demonstration and the Eivissa Clàssica concert have limited places. The Candlelight concerts at Teatro Pereyra also tend to sell out.
Plan Your Ibiza Weekend
From a wine fair in the village square to sunrise on the island's highest peak, this is the kind of weekend that shows Ibiza at its most local and most generous. Most events are free, the pace is slow, and the welcome is warm.
Browse the full list of Ibiza events this weekend on Ibiza Calendar, save your favourites, and check back each day — new fiestas, concerts and markets are added all the time.
