Sitges Timbalada 2009

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Sitges Timbalada

Batucada Markatú will present the fourth editionTimbalada Sitges, the largest drum festival in Spain on Saturday the 11th July.

They wowed the crowds at Barcelona Pride when they took part in the Official AFGAL Sitges float and they are set to do the same this Saturday evening with a host of other bands!

Sitges Timbalada

Forty groups and over a thousand drummers participate in Sitges Timbalada beginning with four simultaneous street by street
Sitges and end of the park Can Robert

Sitges Timbalada

The 2009 NGO “Bombay Smiles” will be the beneficiary of the festival

40 groups from all over Spain and over a thousand percussionists will come to Sitges with the intention of holding the largest concentration of percussion in over Spain.

The drummers will set off from 4 different rotues and finish at Cap de la Vila and then make their way to Can Robert Park for a huge concert.

The four routes are:

1. Jesus-Cao de la vila
2. Drop-Angel Vidal-Barcelona-Cap de la Vila
3. City Council-Mayor-Chief of the Town
4. Parellades-Cap de la Vila

Then on to Carrer Sant Francesc de Can-Robert Park!

Sant Joan Celebrations in Sitges

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Sant Joan

Tonight, Sitges comes alive to the sound of fireworks and bonfires as Midsummer arrives and the Festival of San Joan is celebrated across the town. The major festivities take place along the beachfront and on Pls Catalunya in Poble Sec at 11pm, complete with symphony orchestra! Enjoy.

Sitges Rugby 7’s Competition, June 2009

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Sitges Rugby 7s

Sitges saw an influx of Rugby men and their supporters this weekend..

Sitges Rugby 7s

It was all part of the Sitges Rugby 7’s tournament which takes place on La Fragata Beach every June.

Sitges Rugby 7s

The event saw teams from across the world competing from 9am to 9pm on Saturday.

Sitges Rugby 7s

You can view the gallery below.

Beach Rugby 7s in Sitges..

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Beach Rugby 7's Sitges

The annual Sitges Beach Rugby 7’s tournament takes place on Playa Fragata in front of the Church in Sitges this Saturday. It runs from early morning till late evening, finishing up with the Mens finals by 9am.

Corpus Cristi – Sitges, 2009 – Photos

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Corpus Cristi

This year’s Corpus Festivities were played out to the most perfect weather possible.

Corpus Cristi

The town of Sitges was absolutely packed solid this weekend and the event was watched by thousands of people from all over the world.

Corpus Cristi

The festivities culminated in the usual process of the giants through town and then the mayhem as the kids go to walk on the beautiful flower carpets (See the video on the sidebar on your right).

Corpus Cristi

We at Gay Sitges Guide would like to congratulate all of the hard working adults and children who worked into the small hours of the morning to create such amazing works of art.

Corpus Cristi

Sitthai presents Sunday Cool Down Sessions

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Sitthai

Sitthai presents an evening of chill out sounds and EUR 5 cocktails this Sunday evening from 6pm. And their delicious new Spring Menu is available from 9pm. Check out Sitthai’s full listing on Gay Sitges Guide here.

Air Coco Presents – DJ Sessions…

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Air Coco

If you’re looking for something different to do this Sunday evening, why not start early at Air Coco, right on the sea front at La Fragata! DJ Suzy will be djaying from 6pm to 10pm tonight, Sunday…

Check out Air Coco’s listing on Gay Sitges Guide here.

Sitges 16th Art Fair – Fira D’Art

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Sitges Art Fair

The 16th Annual Sitges Art Fair takes place on the 21st and 22nd of March 2009. A large Marquee is placed at the front of Psg De La Ribera with local, national and international artists exhibiting work. Prices can be quite reasonable and who knows, you may find that you discover the next Picasso!

Gay Beach Party 2009 Returns – June 16th…

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Just in case you were stuck for a reason to come to Sitges, take a look at Gay Sitges Guide’s video montage of last years Gay Beach Party and you will find 100 very good reasons… there really is something for everyone and the event kicks off even earlier this year with the first party taking place on the 16th of June.

We will have more details on each of the individual events over the next few days. For now enjoy the video! You can view the last 3 years galleries on Gay Sitges Guide here.

4 Things to do this weekend in Sitges…

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Sitges March

We’ve had some emails in the past couple of days asking for advice on what to do this weekend in Sitges. It appears some of you are taking advantage of the latest Ryanair sale. So our first piece of advice is to come a day early and start your weekend on a Thursday… and visit Bourbons Bar… where it’s happy hour all night!

Sitges March

After a long night of partying, why not relax and indulge yourself with one of Casa Relajase’s new Hot Stone Massage.

Sitges March

On Sunday, enjoy a taste of home by visiting Monroes for Sunday Lunch. Reservations are recommended and lunch kicks off at 2pm.

Sitges March

Then, if all those cars in the car rally gets your motor going… check out Sauna Sitges. Enjoy your weekend!