BARCELONA - SITGES CARNIVAL 2013

If you happen to visiting Barcelona this February, you can’t miss out the famous Sitges Carnival. 

Sitges is a small town 30 minutes away from Barcelona, known for its beaches, nightspots, and historical sites.  

Every year from 7 to 13 of February this famous Carnival comes alive with a fabulous winter festival of parties, colorful parades and traditions.  People celebrate the spirit of carnival dance on the streets and enjoy the traditional local gastronomy. 

Sitges Carnival calendar 2013  

Thursday 7th February 2013

17:00H the king will arrive at the Miramar Buildin. His Majesty and his entourage head towards La Fragata for their opening show. 

Sunday 10th February 2013 

Carnival starts at 19.30H this year with “Disbauxa” Parade 

Tuesday 12th February 2013

19:30H - “Extermination” Parade 

Wednesday 13th February 2013

19:00H - The Kings Funeral Procession

20:30H - Burial of the King

The two most important moments in Sitges are the Rua de la Disbauxa (the Debauchery Parade) on Sunday night and the Rua de l'Extermini (Extermination Parade) on Tuesday night. 

The Sitges Carnival includes fireworks after the election of the carnival King and carnival Queen and the traditional finale.  

The traditional finale is a Spanish ceremony celebrating the end of carnival marked by enterrament de la sardina (sardine's funeral), where the giant Sardine statue is burned  and buried at the beach as a symbol of the end of the good times. This custom is well-known in different countries as well, but Sitges adds its own style and version to this carnival tradition.

In Barcelona the people dress up and organise parties for all the week but particularly on the weekend.  On Thursday is celebrated Dijous Gras, also called 'the omelette day' (el dia de la truita), coques (de llardons, butifarra d'ou, butifarra) and omelettes are eaten. Parties end by burning Mr. Carnestoltes and with enterrament de la sardina (sardine's funeral).

Barcelona Carnival calendar 2013   

Thursday 7th February 2013

- Dijous Gras - Dirty Thursday 
- L'Arribo - The arrival of King Carnaval 

Saturday 9th February 20130

- Les Desfilades

Sunday 10th February 2013 

- La Cavalcada del rei Carnestoltes

- La Taronjada 

- El sarau del rei Carnestoltes: ball de                                                     Màscares

Monday 11th February 2013

Big Parade (Gran Rua)

Wednesday 13th February 2013

Barcelona Carnaval finale - “Enterrament de la sardine” – Burying the Sardine

Come to Barcelona and enjoy this amazing Carnival with us! Book now!!

SONAR 2013

Barcelona is waiting for you for the most important and biggest International Festival of Advance Music and New Media Art. 

 

From Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th of June you can enjoy Sonar programme divided between Sonar by day and Sonar by night. 

Sonar By Day
Sonar By Day will take place in the heart of the Raval district, next to La Rambla  in the CCCB (Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona) and MACBA (Museum of Contemporary Art). Begins at midday until 10pm during the 3 days and is occupied by new talents. 

Sonar By Night
Sonar  By Night will take place at  Fira Gran Via L’Hospitalet  and is occupied by distinguished national and international names from the world of electronic music during the 3 days.

THE CONFIRMED ARTIST FOR THIS YEAR IN BARCELONA ARE:  The confirmed artists for this year are Kraftwerk (3D show), Pet Shop Boys, Paul Kalkbrenner, Two Door Cinema Club, Hot Natured, Nicolas Jaar, Liars, Lindstrøm & Todd Terje, Sherwood & Pinch, Maceo Plex, Gold Panda, Baauer, Darkstar, Vatican Shadow, Delorean, Foreign Beggars,Mykki Blanco, Karenn, Sound Pellegrino Thermal Team, Matthias Zimmermann, La Bien Querida, Bradien + Eduard Escoffet, Fantastic Mr Fox, Christeene and more.

This summer, you cannot miss out  these fantastic festival!
 
If you are looking for a cheap accommodation for the Sonar Festival 2013 Barcelona do not hesitate to book your accommodation with Albareda Youth Hostel: http://www.albareda-youthhostel.com/en/booking