The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group (SDGG) in conjunction with the Gibraltar Cultural Services, has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Celebrations.

SDGG Chairman Richard Buttigieg said: "The SDGG has worked closely with the Gibraltar Cultural Services to co-ordinate a wide-ranging series of events that should ensure an enjoyable three weeks of National Celebrations.

"As in the past, the emphasis remains very much on celebration, with varied entertainment, offering a range of shows and activities for all to enjoy in the spirit of this special occasion. I am confident that Gibraltarians of all ages will have much to enjoy in the lead-up to and on National Day itself."

For further information contact Forty Azzopardi on mobile 56641000 or the Events Department at the Gibraltar Cultural Services on 20075669.

See below for events which form part of the Gibraltar National Celebrations. 

19^th August to 10^th September 2016

August

Friday 19th August

7pm - midnight

Gibraltar Beer Festival 11th Edition

Featuring My Sick Pocket, Oompah Band, Dead City Radio plus a DJ set

Bayside Sports Complex

Tickets on sale at Lewis Stagnetto, 41 Main Street

For further information contact mobile 54005729

Saturday 20^th August to Sunday 28^th August

8.30pm onwards

Annual Gibraltar Fair

Naval Ground & Old Yacht Club

Queensway

For further information please contact email: [email protected]

Tuesday 23^rd August to Friday 9^th September

9.30am to 9.30pm

‘Our Gibraltar’ Photographic Exhibition

Organised by the Gibraltar Photographic Society

John Mackintosh Hall

Entrance Free

September

Friday 2^nd September

8.30pm

Dance Extravaganza

Organised by the Gibraltar National Dance Organisation

Ince’s Hall Theatre

Tickets priced at £10 already on sale via email [email protected] or mobile 58009177

Friday 2^nd September

5pm to 1am

4^th Gibraltar Wine Festival

Chatham Counterguard

For further information please visit: www.gibraltarwinefestival.com

Saturday 3^rd September & Sunday 4^th September

Doors open at 2pm

Gibraltar Music Festival

Victoria Stadium

Produced by Word of Mouth and Axel Media for the Ministry of Culture

Featuring Ne-Yo, Stereophonics, Travis, Bryan Ferry, Jess Glynn, Zara Larsson, Rosario, Europe, All Saints, The Vamps and many more

For further information visit: www.gibraltarmusicfestival.com

Tuesday 6^th & Wednesday 7^th September

2^nd Gibraltar Backgammon Open Tournament

Organised by the Backgammon Association of Gibraltar

Latinos’ Restaurant

For further information contact telephone 20047755 or mobile 58772000

Tuesday 6^th September

8pm                    

National Celebrations Classical Concert

St Michael’s Cave

Featuring Alisa Weilerstein, Rafael Payare and the European Symphony Orchestra

Arranged on behalf of the Ministry of Culture by the Gibraltar Philharmonic Society

Tickets at £20 on sale as from Monday 25^th July 2016 from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop, Irish Town and the Silver Shop at 222 Main Street

Tickets at £10 for Senior Citizens and Students available from the Silver Shop, 222 Main Street, and the John Mackintosh Hall reception

Bus shuttle available as from 6.30pm at Public Market and opposite the Cable Car

For further information please email: [email protected]

Thursday 8^th September to Friday 30^th September

10.30am to 6.30pm

Gibraltar Theme Painting Exhibition

Fine Arts Gallery

Organised by the Fine Arts Association

Entrance Free

For further information please contact Paul Cosquieri on tel. 57857000 or Facebook page: Fine Arts Gallery Gibraltar

Thursday 8^th September

7.30pm

Boat Procession

From Coaling Island to South Mole

For further information contact the Rector at the Shrine of our Lady of Europe on email: [email protected]

Thursday 8^th September

8pm

Invisible Threads by Priscilla Sacramento – Book Launch

Charles Hunt Room, John Mackintosh Hall

Book already available on Amazon as an e-book, paperback or hardcover

For further information contact Henry Sacramento on email: [email protected] or www.invisible-threads.net

Friday 9^th September

6.30pm

National Day Thanksgiving Mass               

Shrine of Our Lady of Europe

For further information contact Fr Charlie Azzopardi on email: [email protected]

Saturday 10^th September 2016

National Day Events

At Various Venues

Full programme of events to be released shortly.

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