A composition of dark, glossy caramelised carob pods and small yellow edible flowers arranged on a bed of green moss inside a small open wooden box, plated as a competition tapa dish.

Photo: Courtesy of TaPalma

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TaPalma 2026

  • Annual, early November (21st edition in 2026)
  • 4pm
  • Palau de Congressos de Palma
  • Foners
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Palma's annual tapas competition and citywide tasting route returns for its 21st edition. A judged contest opens the week on November 2 at the Palau de Congressos de Palma, with bars and restaurants competing for gold, silver and bronze awards in two categories: a freestyle tapa and one built around Sobrassada de Mallorca IGP. A tapas route follows from November 4 to 8, with participating bars and restaurants in Palma serving their tapas to the public.

This year 42 bars and restaurants take part, up from 34 at the last edition, and the public route runs from 4 to 8 November. The contest on Monday 2 November starts at 16:00 in the Auditorio Islas Baleares of the Palau de Congressos, with 20 tapas competing, ten in each category. AgenciaCom and Restauración Mallorca CAEB organise it, and chef Igor Rodríguez of El Bandarra chairs the jury.

Per-tapa prices for the 4 to 8 November route haven't been published yet.

TaPalma 2026 Dates & Location

This is a recurring event: annual, early november (21st edition in 2026). The 2026 season runs from 2 November to 8 November.

TaPalma is a mixed indoor/outdoor event held at Palau de Congressos de Palma in the Foners area of Mallorca.

What to Eat at TaPalma

Food

Competition tapas, including a mandatory dish built around Sobrassada de Mallorca IGP

Cuisine: Mallorcan / Spanish tapas

Expect to find competition tapas, including a mandatory dish built around Sobrassada de Mallorca IGP among the highlights.

What to Expect at TaPalma

Competition

How to Get to TaPalma

TaPalma takes place at Palau de Congressos de Palma, Carrer de Felicià Fuster, Foners, Districte de Llevant, Palma, 07006, in Mallorca’s Foners neighbourhood.

Get directions on Google Maps.

TaPalma Tickets & Practical Info

TaPalma FAQ

When is TaPalma 2026?

TaPalma is a recurring event: annual, early november (21st edition in 2026). It starts at 4pm.

Where is TaPalma held?

TaPalma is held at Palau de Congressos de Palma, Carrer de Felicià Fuster, Foners, Districte de Llevant, Palma, 07006, Mallorca.

How much are TaPalma tickets?

Ticket information for TaPalma is available via the official website.

What food and drinks are at TaPalma?

Food highlights include competition tapas, including a mandatory dish built around Sobrassada de Mallorca IGP. The cuisine focus is Mallorcan / Spanish tapas.

How many places take part in TaPalma 2026?

42 bars and restaurants take part in the 2026 edition, up from 34 at the previous one, and 20 tapas compete in the contest, ten in each of the two categories.

What are the TaPalma categories?

There are two: Tapa TaPalma, a free-style tapa, and Tapa Sobrassada de Mallorca IGP, built around the island's cured pork sausage.

Who organises TaPalma?

AgenciaCom and Restauración Mallorca CAEB organise TaPalma, and chef Igor Rodríguez of El Bandarra chairs the 2026 jury.

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