The Waves at Plaza de España - Palma

The Waves light up Rock & Roll in Plaza de España, Palma, on Friday, January 16, 2026.

The kind of plan you retell later over a beer with a crooked smile.

At 20:00, free and open-air: that’s how The Waves hit Plaza de España, with Rock & Roll that looks to the 60s and 70s but plants its feet in the present.

Back home they’re also known as Guille & The Waves, and not for show: the guitars come with just enough distortion, melodies that cling to your raincoat, and lyrics with a fine, sharp bite about modern life.

The venue sees a bit of everything during the festivities, but when these step on, the space turns into a long wave: melodic riffs, choruses that raise eyebrows, and a live show that doesn’t ask permission.

Part of Palma’s San Sebastián festivities and within the “Sus” concert, the Plaza de España stage is their natural runway; the band comes out of the Balearic indie scene, and the craft shows: well-measured energy, a groove that never slackens, and that touch of psychedelia that opens the door without pushing you through it.

If you’re into classic rock with a contemporary sheen, there’s plenty here: tight songs, a soft touch when it suits, and a burst when the body asks for it.

The Waves are here to confirm what’s already rumored in Mallorca: their live set calls the shots.

What time does it start and where exactly is it? At 20:00 in Plaza de España; open-air concert in the heart of the city.

How much is admission? It’s free, first-come, first-served until capacity is reached.

Is it part of the San Sebastián festivities? Yes, it’s part of the “Sus” concert within Palma’s San Sebastián festivities.

If you want to widen the search beyond this specific date, here is a useful entry point to free concerts in Mallorca.