There's a particular magic to Ibiza at this time of year. The tourists haven't arrived en masse, the almond blossom is fading and the first real warmth of spring is beginning to settle over the island. If you're here right now, you're in on a secret that most visitors never get to experience — and this week, the island has a genuinely lovely lineup of things to do.
🏃 Cursa Patrimoni Eivissa — Sunday 29 March
If you're an early riser (or can drag yourself out of bed), tomorrow morning brings one of Ibiza Town's most beloved annual events: the Cursa Patrimoni Eivissa, a 10K road race that weaves through the very heart of the city.
The course is genuinely spectacular — starting on Avenida de España, it winds through Dalt Vila (the medieval old town that gave Ibiza its UNESCO World Heritage status back in 1999), down past the port, along the promenade, and finishes on the iconic Paseo de Vara de Rey. Even if you're not racing, planting yourself on the finish line with a coffee is a great way to feel the pulse of the local community.
This year is extra special: for the third consecutive edition, the Cursa Patrimoni serves as the venue for the Balearic Islands 10K Road Championships, which means the island's top runners will be competing for regional honours alongside hundreds of amateur participants. Skechers have come on board as main sponsor, and the atmosphere is always warm and festive — very much a local fiesta as much as a sporting event.
The race kicks off at 9:00am. There are shorter distances available for younger runners, making it a great family morning out. Don't miss it if you can help it — watching a race through Dalt Vila at sunrise is genuinely one of those Ibiza moments that stays with you.
More info: ibizacursapatrimoni.com
🍢 Pintxa San Antonio — Last Thursday, 2 April
If you haven't yet made it to Pintxa San Antonio this year, you've got exactly one more chance: this coming Thursday, 2 April, is the final night of the 2026 edition.
For the uninitiated: every Thursday through March and into early April, around 23 bars and restaurants in San Antonio join forces for an epic tapas crawl. You move from place to place along a route that stretches from Calle Soledad through the port area, picking up creative pintxos paired with a drink at each stop for just €3.50 per round. There are also elevated "caprintxos" — more ambitious culinary creations — from €5 upwards, depending on the venue.
The beauty of Pintxa is the variety. In one evening you might hit a classic Spanish taverna doing traditional jamón croquetas, a beachfront bar serving fusion bites, and a trendy bistro experimenting with local ingredients. It's the kind of event that reminds you why San Antonio is about so much more than its sunset strip — this is a real community coming together around food.
This year's participating venues include Can Gust, Rita's Cantina, Golden Buddha, Jungle Bistro Ibiza, La Josefita, Es Mirai, Café Tetouan, and many more. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and sweet options are all available across the route. A tourist train makes the rounds between venues for those who want to pace themselves.
Thursday 2 April is your last shot for 2026 — don't sleep on it.
More info: visit.santantoni.net
🎵 Cicle Dies Musicals — Every Weekend
Running every Friday, Saturday and Sunday right through until 17 May 2026, the Cicle Dies Musicals is one of those hidden gems that islanders treasure and visitors rarely stumble across. Organised by the Consell de Ibiza, this intimate concert series brings 16 carefully curated performances to distinctive venues across the island's municipalities.
The programming spans genres — classical, pop, folk, and everything in between — with a strong focus on local and Balearic talent. Concerts typically take place in village churches, cultural centres, and intimate halls rather than big stages, giving the whole thing a wonderfully human scale. This weekend's performances are part of that rotating programme, so check the Consell's listings for specific details on venues and times.
If you're the type who loves discovering live music in unexpected places — a medieval church in the north of the island, a village square in the interior — this is absolutely worth planning your weekend around.
🌿 The Vibe on the Island Right Now
Let me paint a picture for you. The beaches are empty but gorgeous — the water is still a little cool for swimming, but perfect for a walk at the shoreline. The restaurants in town are open and actually have tables available (imagine!). The roads are clear, the locals are relaxed, and spring is transforming the island's countryside into a patchwork of wildflowers and green hills.
Late March and early April are, in many ways, the most authentically Ibizan time to visit. You get to see the island as it actually is when the circus isn't in town — and this week's events reflect that perfectly. A grassroots road race. A neighbourhood tapas trail. Intimate concerts in village halls. This is la vida ibicenca at its most genuine.
👀 Looking Ahead: The Season Approaches
If you're planning further ahead, mark your calendar for IMS Ibiza (International Music Summit), which runs from 22–24 April and brings together the global electronic music industry on the island — always a fascinating and energetic few days even if you're not in the industry. And from late April onwards, the big club openings begin and Ibiza shifts into a completely different gear.
But for now? Enjoy the quiet. The pine-scented mornings, the half-empty cafés, the locals who actually have time for a conversation. This is the Ibiza that those in the know come back for year after year — and this week, it's all yours.
Stay up to date with everything happening on the island at ibiza-calendar.com — your local guide to the best of Ibiza, year-round.