This Christmas, Palma’s Teatre Principal becomes the ideal venue to enjoy a varied and exciting programme suitable for all audiences. If you’re looking to immerse yourself in a unique atmosphere full of culture and excitement, then you can’t miss the shows on offer during the holidays. At Nivia Born Boutique Hotel, we propose diverse cultural plans for you enjoy Palma to the full this Christmas, combining theatre, music and a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Music
Don’t miss the classic Messies dels Cantaires, an important musical event in Palma at Christmastime. On 8th December, the Orfeó Ramon Llull, accompanied by the Musicantes de Mallorca, Ars Antiqua, the Minuet Choir, the Lauseta Orchestra and various soloists, will give an impressive performance of George Frederick Händel’s Messiah, conducted by Francesc Amengual. Considered one of humanity’s great masterpieces, The Messiah has become a must-see during the Christmas holidays. With the participation of up to 200 artists, this production will feature large mass choirs, following the tradition begun in the 18th century.
There is nothing better than music to fill the city with Christmas spirit. On 11 and 12 December, the Cors del Teatre Principal will present their traditional Christmas Concert, with a special performance by the Petitons, Children’s, Youth and Titular ensembles. It will be an evening the whole family can enjoy, with the younger children singing traditional carols like El Noi de la Mare or Feliz Navidad, while the larger choirs delight us with pieces like Glory to God in the highest or Born is the Light of the World. The music of the choirs, directed by Llorenç Bonet, Francisca Mir and Xisco Bonnín, will be the perfect soundtrack to really get into the Christmas spirit.
Theatre plays
On 15 December, Cristina Clemente presents La Paella dels Dijous, a profound and moving comedy about love in middle age and second changes, starring Llum Barrera. In this play, Mercè, a mature woman who meets with her children every Thursday to prepare paella, has some great news that will change her life forever.
If you are looking for a more moving kind of show, Vai Via is a play that invites you to reflect on the lives of homeless people, showing on 27 and 28 December. Through the story of Rita, a woman who lives on the street and whose past is full of intensity, the play underscores the importance of remembering those who are often invisible to society.
If you are thinking of enjoying the Teatre Principal‘s festive programme, Nivia Born Boutique Hotel invites you to the best cultural experience in Palma. We reopen our doors from 27 December to 5 January, which is the perfect opportunity to discover the work of Vai Vai. Your stay at Nivia Born Boutique Hotel will serve as a starting point to see this play, and then return to the comfort of our rooms. comfort of our rooms. Don’t miss this opportunity. From Nivia Born Boutique Hotel we invite you to make these holidays even more special.
