Ibiza Old Town hosts open-air theatre on 15 November

Ibiza Old Town (Dalt Vila) hosts the open-air theatre production Quatre estampes eivissenques on 15 November 2026, bringing a heritage programme to Ibiza in Spain. The performance begins at 11am at Portal de ses Taules, where the route through the historic enclosure starts.

Quatre estampes eivissenques brings theatre to the walls

The play was written by Bernat Joan and is performed by the independent Anna Xantal theatre company. The event forms part of Ibiza Town Council’s Municipal Heritage Promotion Programme, which combines cultural, artistic and educational activities in the historic centre.

Rather than remaining in one auditorium, the production uses several locations inside the walled town. Scenes appear at different points along the route, allowing spectators to follow the performance through the streets and historic corners. The council’s programme states that admission is free and that advance registration is not required. Details of the 15 November performance include the starting point, performers and programme context.

The Renaissance fortress turns its streets into a route

The enclosure occupies Puig de Vila, the highest part of the Ibizan capital, and its present fortress was built during the Renaissance to a design by Italian engineer Giovanni Batista Calvi. Construction concluded at the end of the sixteenth century, according to the city’s tourism authority.

The site covers 10 hectares and has a perimeter of 1,800 metres. Its seven bastions and five entrances form the physical setting for the performance, while Portal de ses Taules is the main entrance, facing the La Marina district across the drawbridge. The relationship between the 15 November production and this layout is practical: the event’s scenes can use the same walls, gates and streets that define the visitor’s route. The city’s description of the enclosure records its dimensions, entrances and Renaissance construction.

Further heritage dates continue through December

The same programme includes a theatrical guided visit in Spanish on 21 November and another in Catalan on 19 December. A heritage walk called Els edificis emblemàtics is scheduled for 22 November, while Eivissa Patrimoni Mundial follows on 5 December from Portal Nou.

Dramatic readings at Espai Cultural es Polvorí are listed for 22 November and 6 December. These additional dates place the 15 November theatre among a wider sequence of heritage activities in Ibiza’s historic centre, rather than treating the performance as an isolated show.

Visiting Ibiza Old Town: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Theatre takes place on 15 November 2026, beginning at 11am at Portal de ses Taules in Ibiza Old Town.
• The open-air performance is spread across the historic enclosure, and the organiser states that admission is free with no advance registration required.
• The main entrance faces the La Marina district, while Portal Nou provides another pedestrian entrance to the walls.
• The route includes uphill streets, steps, narrow passages and a wall walk above Ibiza Town, so comfortable footwear is appropriate for the terrain.
• Spanish and Catalan are used locally, and the currency in Spain is the euro.

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Frequently asked questions about Ibiza Old Town

When does Quatre estampes eivissenques take place at Ibiza Old Town?

The performance takes place on 15 November 2026 and begins at 11am at Portal de ses Taules.

What is happening at Ibiza Old Town on 15 November?

Anna Xantal performs Bernat Joan’s open-air play through several locations in the walled enclosure as part of Ibiza Town Council’s heritage programme.

Where is Ibiza Old Town and how do you get there?

It stands on Puig de Vila in Ibiza Town, with the main entrance at Portal de ses Taules facing the La Marina district.