December is one of the loveliest months of the year in Ibiza, with the island being overcome with a contagiously festive cheer. As Christmas and New Year is just around the corner, a real sense of magic fills the air as dazzling lights illuminate the streets.
Ibiza is the perfect off-season destination in December, attracting visitors far and wide for its vast offer of activities and events. The month may not have the same exotic temperatures as the summer but what you do get is fewer tourists, idyllic walking-around-weather and spectacular landscapes to explore.
Fantastic art
The Art Supermarket returns to the Garden Art Gallery in Sant Josep throughout the month, bringing together 16 artists who will showcase more than 300 figurative and abstract works. With the holidays fast approaching, the art exhibition provides the perfect opportunity to gift family and friends quality art at an affordable price.
Jam sessions
Every Thursday in December, the musical hotspot of Malanga Café hosts jam sessions from 23:00. Organised by Pere Navarro, the island’s favourite trumpet master, the night will be complemented with rhythmically charged beats from in-house DJs. The hippy hotspot of Las Dalias will also host a special Ibiza Reggae Yard on December 1st, featuring open decks for every budding DJ and jam sessions for musicians. The event aims to unite every lover of music from 19:00 until late, with special sets from Quantum Disco, Pierre Cle, Filtah, Wisdom Sound and George Solar.
Sporting paradise
For those that would like to get in shape before the impending holiday feasts, the Cursa Patrimoni will see three different running races take place across Ibiza Town on December 7th. In celebration of Dalt Vila’s inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage list, the event is free and open to all ages and abilities where participants can enjoy the area’s most emblematic points.
Buffet of temptation
Every Sunday until the end of December, the iconic Bambuddha Restaurant & Bar will host an all you can eat MediterrAsian feast from 19:30 until 23:30. Perfect for every foodie lover, the infamous temple of temptation will serve classic dishes and new creations for just €35 per person.
Christmas markets
The traditional Christmas Market on the picturesque square of Vara de Rey in Ibiza Town returns this month, enticing visitors with alluring scents, flavours and sensations, all wrapped up in an authentic festive atmosphere. With a plethora of stands selling everything from handicrafts to jewellery, there will also be tempting food stalls and street artists to delight every guest from 11:00 to 22:00 until January 6th.
Wheel of fun
The fairground comes to town this month, offering children and the young at heart a medley of rides, arcades and tasty treats. Located in the car park next to the Multi Cine in Can Misses, the fair is open every day from 17:00 to 10:00 until January 19th.
Ibiza talent
Marina Botafoch is positively thriving this month, much thanks to Lío Ibiza remaining open for the first time in its illustrious history. Ibiza Talents, the island’s go-to for up-and-coming artists, takes over the venue on December 6th, with a cutting edge line-up of the latest producers and DJs on the decks. The night will begin with an upscale dinner followed by a show-stopping party that will dazzle you until the early hours of the morning.
Burger meets gin
Burger Meets Gin descends to OD Ocean Drive every Friday in December, fusing gastronomy with music, art, fashion and so much more. The weekly event is a popular spot for locals and off-season holidaymakers, where the ground floor of the stylish hotel offers a variety of different menus and a selection of premium gins.
More inspiration...
Keep your eyes peeled, as later this month we will be publishing a more detailed article about what's on during the Christmas and New Year period in Ibiza.