What's On in Ibiza March 2019

The month kicks off with the celebration of the Day of the Balearic Islands which offers a host of fun-filled events across the island between March 1st and 3rd. As well as a series of free events, there will also be a celebratory lunch, artisan market and live music at the Exhibition Centre in Ibiza Town on Friday 1st. For lovers of thrilling sports, Sunday offers an exciting motocross event where participants and spectators can discover Santa Gertrudis’ varied terrain.

Ibiza is steadily becoming one of the preferred destinations to celebrate a wedding, so it is no surprise that the Ibiza Bridal Week is a particularly special event each year. Now in its third edition, the boutique wedding fair will take place between March 16th and 17th at the Ibiza Congress Centre in Santa Eulalia this year. Offering inspiration to every bride and bridegroom to be or to those that simply dream of their perfect day, the event will showcase everything from designs to decorations and catering. In addition to musical performances, there will also be two runway shows from island’s favourite fashion conglomerate Adlib Moda Ibiza.

March is a gastronomical paradise for every foodie as the party town of San Antonio welcomes the month-long Pintxa Festival. Offering a variety of pintxos, or mini tapas, restaurants within the town will provide lively settings to enjoy a much loved local cuisine. Expect to get your taste buds tingling as, in addition to traditional offerings, vegetarian, sweet and international versions will also be available to sample. You will be well and truly spoilt for choice.

With warm temperatures and longer days, there is no better time to explore the island than in March. There are a variety of outdoor activities on offer, and you can even enjoy a beach all to yourself at this time of year. If you like to keep fit, hiking and cycling are a popular activity this month with a choice of beautiful landscapes to unearth. There are also some fantastic sporting events taking place in Ibiza this month, such as the Cicloturismo in San Rafael on March 17th. The 11th edition of the ‘Cursa Per Muntanya’ will also take place on March 25th, which will see a running race in San Jose as a continued celebration of their patron saint. 

March marks Carnival season or ‘Rúas de Carnaval’ in Ibiza, with colourful street parades spreading their vibrancy across the island. In a celebration of creativity, the carnival showcases the imaginative efforts of local schools and performing arts academies and brings huge crowds each year. Captivating parades will be adorned by lavish decorations, with live music and fun activities for children on offer. Processions are held throughout March all over the island, meaning that you can soak up as much fun as you want at these lively events.

This is just a small selection of all the events taking place in Ibiza this month but there are lots more to choose from. Or you may prefer just to sit in a cafe or bar by the sea and watch the world go by. Whatever you feel like doing, don't forget to check out our hotels and restaurants for the best deals in Ibiza.