Looking for the perfect gaycation? Don’t miss out on this fest
BY DIVA STAFF, IMAGES PROVIDED
Love women? You’ll love ELLA Festival Mallorca. The international fest offers attendees a place to connect with other LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people, all while feeling safe to express themselves authentically.
The week-long festival in Mallorca makes for the perfect gay-cation for solo travellers, couples and families. It welcomes lesbian+ women and gender diverse people of all ages and backgrounds and has received praise from festival-goers for its inclusive international focus. You definitely don’t want to miss out on ELLA.
Still not convinced? Here are 10 reasons why the beloved fest has established itself as a truly inspirational destination for lesbians and sapphics around the globe.
It’s been going on for a decade
This year’s ELLA marks the 10th edition of the fest. It evidently keeps going from strength to strength, all while making sapphic festival-goers want to come back year after year.
Beautiful connections are made
Attendees have come away from ELLA having made lifelong friends. This goes to show how vital it is for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people to have a place where they can let their hair down and connect with like-minded people.
It stands out from other festivals
Speaking to DIVA, ELLA CEO and founder, Kristin Hansen said: “What makes ELLA truly unique is that people don’t just come for the music, the parties or the programme – they come for the people. Every year, LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people from around the world gather in Mallorca, with participants coming from more than 40 different countries. They bring with them different languages, cultures, backgrounds and life experiences, creating something truly extraordinary: a global community built on openness, solidarity and genuine human connection.”
There’s something for every type of festival-goer
Some people love festivals for the nightlife and entertainment, some for the wellness sessions and relaxation. Whatever tickles your fancy, ELLA’s festival programme has a diverse range of events, activities and experiences to offer you.
You can come away feeling recharged and fulfilled
While festivals can be fun and exciting, often they can also be pretty draining. ELLA manages to do the former, while also providing an environment that allows people to come away feeling rejuvenated, calm and fulfilled.
Intersectionality and inclusivity
ELLA celebrates LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people from all walks of life, countries and backgrounds. Intersectionality and inclusivity are at the heart of this international fest.
There’s an incredible line-up of entertainment
This year’s programme boasts the likes of Swedish artist DJ Pamela, Brazilian drag queen Rude Puda, Senegalese singer Daba Seye and many more. Attendees are certainly in for a treat.
Inspirational discussions
From its first inception, the festival has offered up its ELLA Talks sessions. This event offers live presentations from leaders, experts and entrepreneurs from a range of sectors including academia, civil society, politics and more. Previous ELLA Talks have featured the likes of DIVA Charitable Trust and DIVA Magazine executive director Dr Lady Phyll, film director Sara Harrak and Older Queer Voices co-founder Raga D’Silva.
Both Lady Phyll and Raga will be returning for the 2026 edition of ELLA, alongside UK Black Pride’s Lexie and Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir.
Different packages
ELLA offers a range of different packages that enables attendees to choose what type of festival experience they want. You can choose everything from week-long passes to packages focused on specific moments.
It’s more than just a festival
ELLA Festival is part of ELLA Global Community, an international organisation dedicated to inspiring and improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people around the globe.
You can find out more about ELLA Global Community here: ellaglobalcommunity.org/en
ELLA Festival Mallorca is taking place from 27 August to 4 September. Book your tickets here: tickettailor.com/events/ellafestivalmallorca2026/2044653
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