The Lago October Festival Menorca is set to draw more than 7,000 attendees this weekend, featuring an exciting lineup of musical performances and sporting events. The festival, now in its sixth edition, was officially announced this past Thursday and is organized with the support of various local entities, including the Fundació Foment del Turisme de Menorca. In response to the surge in reservations for the event, three hotels in the Cala”n Bosch area have extended their seasons.
During the festival presentation, Alejandro Alguacil, director of Lago Resort Menorca, was joined by Llorenç Ferrer, the mayor of Ciutadella, Joan Pons Torres, the sports councilor of the Insular Council, and Guillem Bosch, a key promoter of the October Trail Menorca.
The festival is scheduled to kick off on Friday with a series of sports talks beginning at 6:00 PM, featuring ultrarunner and influencer Albert Mora Murciano, as well as world champion acrobatic paraglider Víctor “Bicho” Carrera and world runner-up Nico Aubert. Following these discussions, there will be a horse exhibition and equestrian show at 6:30 PM, leading into an aerial acrobatic display by Carrera and Aubert.
Music will take center stage starting at 7:15 PM with DJ Churchill, followed by the Menorcan group The Binigaus Band at 8:00 PM, and a tribute to Estopa by Dstrangis at 9:30 PM. These activities are open to the public with free access, complemented by the culinary offerings from Lago Resort Menorca.
Saturday will commence with various sporting events organized by different entities, featuring road cycling at 8:00 AM, alongside the October Trail Menorca with distances of 32 kilometers, 19 kilometers, and 11 kilometers. There will also be a National Beach Tennis Tournament and aquatic sports at Cala”n Bosch, including kayaking, paddle surfing, wing foiling, and windsurfing.
The musical performances will resume at noon with DJ Tropical PFA, followed by Fusiona2 at 2:00 PM, while dishes prepared by the staff of Grupo MOGA will be served. In the afternoon, DJ Legong and Byone & Ivan Khanet will set the rhythm, leading up to the unique musical spectacle by Avalanx, culminating in a closing performance by DJ Nano.
This year, the festival introduces a new initiative by providing a round-trip bus service from Ciutadella for attendees. The event organizers aim to enhance the experience for festival-goers on October 25. Tickets for the festival, which can be purchased in advance from the event”s website, also include the option for the bus service from Ciutadella or a standalone bus ticket.
