Whats on in Mallorca in June and July 2011

It's official: Summer is here and here are a few ideas of things to do over the coming months.

Head for the beach on the night of 23rd of June to celebrate the eve of Sant Joan with the locals. On or around the 29th, the island's ports pay homage to the patron saint of fishermen, Sant Pere.

Concert Dates 2011

Early this month, jazz fans will be flocking to Cala d'Or - home to a popular week-long annual music fixture. The 2011 International Jazz Festival will be the 15th.

As part of Palma's Corpus Christi celebrations, many of the city's stately mansion buildings open their gates - to reveal magnificent inner courtyards. There are special guided tours on offer - or do your own thing and follow the well-marked Route of the Patios of Palma. Look out for details of classical concerts, which usually take place in some of the larger courtyards.

All around the island there are traditional fairs, celebrating local produce - such as those in Sóller (oranges and lemons), Binissalem (artisanal stone work), Lloseta (shoes), and Selva (herbs). Music and art often form part of the celebrations.

The highlights of what is happening in Mallorca in July.

The balmy summer nights are perfect for the many outdoor events across the island this month - including the annual Torrent de Pareis Concert at Sa Calobra.

The Bellver Castle Music Festival of weekly concerts this month is performed by the Balearic Symphony Orchestra, with the stars twinkling overhead.

'Nit a Nit' is the title of Palma's summer programme of free events, including films, theatre, dance and concerts, which take place in the open air this month and next. Events generally take place at Parc de la Mar, Ses Voltes and Castell Bellver.

2011 marks the 50th edition of the Festival de Pollença, and its half-century anniversary is sure to be marked in a special way. An eclectic mix of concerts takes place this month and through August, in the atmospheric setting of the Santo Domingo Cloister.

In the north-east of the island, the 24th Summer Serenades series of weekly concerts takes place, performed in the lovely gardens of the March Foundation's Sa Torre Cega in Cala Rajada.

Since 1980, the International Folk Dance Festival in Sóller has brought traditional music and dance to the island from all over the world; the hosts are the local "Aires Sollerics", who perform traditional Mallorcan dance. It's colourful, fun and provides an important cultural exchange.

Whats on in Mallorca in June and July 2011

Dr. Helen Cummins is the Editor of abcMallorca Magazine a high quality guide to mallorca printed in three languages including informative Articles about Mallorca, up to date Events Guide and a Business Directory.

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