Festa Major Sitges 2019
This is the most popular festival of Sitges, in honour of the patron saint of Sitges, Sant Bartomeu. From 17th to 26th August 2019.
PROGRAM
Wednesday 7th August
FAMILY WORKSHOP
La Festa Major en la camiseta ( Festa Major on your T-shirt!)
18h Racó de la Calma
In this workshop we will help the boys and girls paint their Festa Major shirt, so they can wear a unique, original and very artistic T-shirt!
* Remember to bring a T-shirt to paint.
Organized by Consorci del Patrimoni de Sitges
Saturday 10th August
X TORNEIG DE FUTBOL SALA DE COLLES DE FESTA MAJOR (Hard Court Soccer Tournament) by “colles de Festa Major”)
16h Escola Esteve Barrachina
Organized by: La Saca - Sitgetana de Cultura i Animació.
Wednesday 14th August
FAMILY WORKSHOP
La Festa Major en la camiseta (Festa Major on your T-shirt!)
18h Racó de la Calma
In this workshop we will help the boys and girls paint their Festa Major shirt, so they can wear a unique, original and very artistic T-shirt!
* Remember to bring a T-shirt to paint.
Organized by Consorci del Patrimoni de Sitges
Friday 16th August
EXHIBITION "FOC A LA FESTA" (Fire at the ‘Festa’)
19.00h Opening of the exhibition in the Jofre Vilà auditorium of the Prado Suburense Casino. The exhibition can be visited until September 25th.
Open every day from 4 pm to 9 pm (except August 24th and September 23rd)
Organized by Casino Prado Suburense
Saturday 17th August
Inauguration of BARRAQUES (Music Concerts)
La Fragata
With concerts by : Pavvla, Lildami, Obeses, El Niño de la Hipoteca, Orequestra Di-Versiones, Dj Send0
The “Barraques” group is formed by Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges, Ateneu Popular, Colla Jove de Castells de Sitges, La SACA (Sitgetana de Cultura i Animació, el Casino Prado Suburense and la Societat Recreativa El Retiro .
Organized by: Barraques in collaboration with Comissió de Festa Major
GRUP D'ESTUDIS SITGETANS (GES) CONFERENCE
19h GES auditorium at the Espai Cultural Pere Stämpfli (Calle d’en Bosch, 9)
The defense of Sitgetan traditions and festivals in the 18th century by Eduard Tomás i Sanahuja
Organized by GES
SOPAR-BALL DE CASATS (Dinner-Ball of Married Couples)
22.00h Societat Recreativa El Retiro
With musical performance by Andreu’s Quartet & Disco Marin. The Pubilla and Hereu del Retiro for 2019/2020 will be announced that evening.
There will be a gift for all ladies and prize draws during the evening.
Information and reservations until August 14th in the Retiro’s secretariat (93-894-01-37), Cable Jardins (977-78-13-51) or by email elretirositges@gmail.com.
Act organized by the Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Sunday 18th August
EXHIBITION OF THE FLAG OF SANT BARTOMEU
Open during the hours of parish church celebrations
BARRAQUES (Music Concerts)
19:00h La Fragata
With concerts by: Ezetaerre, Roba Estesa, Buhos, Els Catarres, Porto Bello
The “Barraques” group is formed by Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges, Ateneu Popular, Colla Jove de Castells de Sitges, La SACA (Sitgetana de Cultura i Animació, el Casino Prado Suburense and la Societat Recreativa El Retiro .
Organized by: Barraques in collaboration with Comissió de Festa Major
Monday 19th August
EXHIBITION OF THE FLAG OF SANT BARTOMEU
Open during the hours of parish church celebrations
LECTURA DEL PREGÓ SATÍRIC SITGES 2019 (Reading of the Satirical Opening Speech)
18:45h Opposite the Palau del Rei Moro (c/ d’en Bosch, 10-12)
By Mia Muntanar.
At the end of the speech, announcement of the “Pubilla” and “Hereu” of the Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges 2019 and member’s awards. The party will conclude with a glass of cava and refreshments.
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges
BARRAQUES (Music Concerts)
19.30h Platja de La Fragata
With concerts by: Reggae per xics
Organized by Barraques in collaboration with Comissió de Festa Major
PREGÓ DE FESTA MAJOR SITGES 2019 - (Inaugural Festa Major Street Cry 2019)
21.30h Plaça de l’Ajuntament (in front of the town hall)
Opening speech by Toni Vigó Julià, with simultaneous interpretation in Catalan sign language. The ‘Pregó’ will be broadcasted live at the Fragata. In the case of rain or bad weather, the proclamation will take place elsewhere and be announced through social networks.
At the conclusión of the speech, on Baluard Square, celebration of the beginning of the Festa Major with a glass of Cava, courtesy of Perbacco and a glass of beer courtesy of La Sitgetana Craftbeer.
Enlivened by Xaranga Buskant el To.
BARRAQUES (Music Concerts)
22.30h La Fragata beach
With concerts by: Suu, La Pegatina, Doctor Prats
Organized by Barraques in collaboration with Comissió de Festa Major
Tueday 20th August
CONCERT OF "HAVANERES"
20:00 h Passeig de la Ribera
By Serra de Marina. The typical "rom cremat" (burned rum) will be offered.
CINEMA A LA FRESCA (Outdoor cinema)
22.00h Hort de Can Falç
Film Bohemian Rhapsody (Sing Along version). Sing and dance the songs of Queen.
Tickets: €10. (Includes one La Sitgetana beer and Pip Pop popcorn). Tickets on sale at www.cineclubsitges.com, at the Prado Cinema box office.
Organized by: Cineclub Sitges with the collaboration of La Sitgetana and Pip Pop
Wednesday 21st August
TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU
20.30h Parish church of Sant Bartomeu y Santa Tecla
The Municipal Commission of the Festa Major de Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla, representing the municipal authorities, will recieve the icon of Sant Bartomeu from parish vicar Josep Pausas and to the sound of the Agrupació Musical Suburband of El Retiro, will parade it this year to calle Floreal, 14, place designated by the Pendonist, Josep Carbonell Alquézar. Once it arrives at C. Floreal 14, opening prayer of THE EXHIBITION OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU.
Route: Baluard, Ajuntament, C. Major, Cap de la Vila, Jesús, Francesc Gumà, Hort Gran, Pont sota la via, Av. de les Flors, Vidal i Barraquer, Floreal
EL BALL (Festa Major concerts)
22.00h La Fragata beach
Orchestra Maravella
Thursday 22nd August
EXHIBITION OF THE FLAG OF SANT BARTOMEU
C. Floreal, núm. 14
From 10.30h to 13.00h and from 17.00h to 21.00h
VERMUT DE FESTA MAJOR SITGES 2019
FESTA MAJOR VERMOUTH
13.00h Ateneu Popular de Sitges
(c/ del Sol, 2)
The Ateneu invites all ‘Sitgetans’ and ‘Sitgetanas’ to share this moment and celebrate the arrival of the Fiesta, to the sound of the band Charanga Buskant el To.
Organized by Ateneu Popular de Sitges
THE "GEGANTS MOROS" CELEBRATE 40 YEARS
19h Playground of the Esteve Barrachina School
We offer a small party to celebrate 40 years of the "Gegants Moros " (Papier Maché Moor Giants). An afternoon with stylistic surprises.
Novelty replica dolls of the Moor Giants made by La Davallada.
Ice cream for little kids. A short story will be read about the construction of Moor Giants by the Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges.
To end the event, the Christian Giants and the Americanos Giants will join the Moor Giants and the three couples will be paraded to reach the town hall where they will sleep together the night prior to the Eve of the Fiesta.
Route: Rafael LLopart, Davallada, Pl. Ajuntament
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges
POPULAR REHEARSAL OF FESTA MAJOR (open rehearsal of human towers)
20.30h Palau del Rei Moro
After Snack and glass of cava
Organized by: Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges
DELIVERY OF THE FLAG
21.30h Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
with poems and singing of Sant Bartomeu "Goigs" (praises) by the “Amics de l’Orgue” choir. This year, the authors of the Poem of the Flag titled "Nards i Clavells" are Mercè Garcia and Juzz Ubach and the illustration that accompanies it is by Àngel Lorenzo.
PARADING OF THE TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU
After the act in the Parish Church, parade of the image, followed by the musical group "Agrupació Musical Suburband del Retiro" to the home of the President of the "Commissió", Maica Díez-Alcón, on Santa Bárbara, 26.
Route: Baluard, plaça de l’Ajuntament, Major, Parellades, plaça del Pou Vedre, Santa Bàrbara.
SINDRIADA POPULAR (watermelon for all)
Parc de Can Bóta. Upon the arrival of the flag.
Musical fusion of local talent: Retrio and Nuria Scarp will perform an unprecedented performance for the musical repertoire of the Festa Major.
Organized by: Comissió de Festa Major with the collaboration of Mercat Municipal de Sitges.
Friday 23rd August
La Vigília (The Eve)
EXHIBITION OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU
From 11.00h to till the start of the Civic Procession, (C. Floreal, 14)
ENTRADA DE GRALLERS ( Arrival of the "Grallers" )
12.00h Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Major and plaça de l’Ajuntament
The different groups offer their inaugural concert in tribute to the founders of the Festa Major. Participation of “grallers” of Escola de Grallers de Sitges, Marcets, La Sitja, Colla Maricel, and the groups of “sacaires”, Joan Olarte, Víctor Berbegal and Miquel Acunya.
21 MUSKETS ARE FIRED AND THE PARISH CHURCH BELLS ARE RUNG
14.00h Playa de la Fragata
By musicians of "cobles" of Sitges that have interpreted the sardana "La Procesó de Sant Bartomeu", in commemoration of the centenary of its creation.
SARDANAS
14.00h Cap de la Vila
Two emblematic Sitges sardanas are danced: “La processó de Sant Bartomeu” (The Procession of Sant Bartomeu) by the maestro Antoni Català and “La Festa Major”, by Enric Morera, played by Cobla Maricel.
PARADE OF TRADITIONAL POPULAR DANCES
14.00h Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Starting at Plaza Ayuntamiento: Gegants, Cabeçuts, Drac, Àliga, Diables, Bastons, Cercolets, Panderetes, Pastorets, Cintes, Gitanes and Moixiganga, accompanied by the musical group Suburband Retiro.
At the Cap de la Vila, the Moixiganga will perform the complete dance.
EXHIBITION AND PERFORMANCE OF “BALLS PARLATS” (the "balls parlats" are the recitation of verses of some of the popular dances)
14.30h Hort de Can Falç
Arriving at Hort Can Falç, In honor of the authorities and the citizens, all the groups will perform the full dances and there will be “Balls Parlats” (speeches/recitation of verses): Ball de diables, Ball de Cercolets, Ball de Gitanes and Ball de Pastorets).
Simultaneously some groups will visit the Sant Joan Baptista Hospital
CASTELLES EXHIBITION (Human Towers)
18.00h Cap de la Vila
By Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.
CIVIC PROCESSION
19.00h From the home of the president of the Comisión de Festa Major, Maica Díez-Alcón (Santa Bárbara, 26)
The group of traditional dancers and musicians and the authorities, will recover the shrine of Sant Bartomeu from the place designated by the “pendonista” of the Festa Major 2019, Josep Carbonell Alquézar, and they will accompany it to the parish church.
Route: Santa Bàrbara, plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Passeig Vilafranca, Av. de les Flors, Escoles Pies, Camí Capellans, Camí de la Fita, Pl. Doctor Pérez Rosales, Floreal, Av. Vidal i Barraquer, Pl. Hospital, Av. de les Flors, Creuament under the bridge, Hort Gran, Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Major, Town Hall.
In front of the doors of the parish church, the popular dances receive the image of Sant Bartomeu which, accompanied by the authorities, the “Pendonista” and “Cordonistes” will be placed in the presbytery to preside over the liturgies of the festival.
FIREWORKS
23.00h From la Punta (Parish), La Fragata and the breakwaters
By Pirotècnia Igual S.A.
CASTELL DE FOC EN CALMA (Fireworks in calm)
23.00h Passeig de la Ribera
(in front of Pic-Nic Restaurant, on the sea side)
During the pyrotechnic show, the fireworks may be viewed from a private seating area, where attendees will enjoy a tasting of a glass of cava Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut.
Space is limited and it is advised to purchase tickets in advance from the Commission stand or at the Sitges Tourist Office. People with reduced mobility must also formalize their reservation in advance at the aforementioned points.
Collaboration: Perbacco and Cava Maria Casanovas.
THE DESCENT OF THE STAIRS BY THE POPULAR DANCES
Once the fireworks are over, the popular dances descend the “La Punta” stairs
Parade to El Greco Monument and back to Carrer Nou.
SARDANAS EVE
From midnight at Cap de la Vila
With Cobla Sitgetana.
EL BALL (The Dance – Festa Major concerts)
From midnight, on La Fragata beach
With Banda del Coche Rojo and dj Carles Pérez.
Saturday 24th August
Diada de Sant Bartomeu Apóstol, Patron Saint of Sitges
JOYFUL AND FESTIVE “MATINAL”
6h From Baluard Miquel Utrillo i Morlius
The "matinal" begins early in the morning, and the folkloric dances and musicians with the “charanga” Buskant el To, follow an itinerary through the streets of town while flowers are handed out to lady spectators by "la Comissió de Festa Major". People can join in the "ball de faixes" (one must be dressed in white and wear "espardenyes de betes" (espadrilles with ribbons) and a "faixa" (waistband in the fashion of the castellers).
Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Port de n’Alegre, Rafel Llopart, Sant Damià, Sant Sebastià, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Espalter, plaça del Pou Vedre, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major and Ajuntament.
SOLEMN MASS IN HONOUR OF SANT BARTOUMEU
10.30h Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
Presided over by Father Josep Pausas, rector. This year, the group Colla Mitjana de Bastons de Sitges, will make the offering to Sant Bartomeu commemorating its 40th anniversary. At the end of the celebration, song of the “Goigs” (praises) of the Saint by the Choir of the Amics del Orgue and veneration of the relic.
EXIT FROM MASS
After the celebration of mass, from the Baluard to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Musical parade of the Band, which will accompany the authorities to the Town Hall. Then, all the dances and their respective musicians will perform, together with the Cobla Maricel and the Suburband del Retiro Music Group, in one of the most magical moments of the festivities.
After the performance of the popular dances, the band will perform "Els Segadors", the national hymn of Catalonia.
EXHIBICIÓN CASTELLERA
12.30h Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Performed by Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.
After the exhibition, presentation of the Pubilla and Hereu of the Colla Jove de Castellers 2019 at Palau del Rei Moro.
CONCERT- VERMOUTH OF FESTA MAJOR
13.00h After the exit of mass
Casino Prado Suburense, with the performance of Agrupación Musical Suburband del Retiro.
Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro with la Cobla Maricel.
SANT BARTOMEU’S PROCESSION
19.30h From Baluard
Circuit around town with the authorities, the Saint and the folkloric dances and musicians, accompanied by all the Sitgetanas and Sitgetans who wish it. The rector of the parish, Mn. Josep Pausas y Mas will preside over the processional act joined by the Illustrious Town Hall dignataries.
The popular dances, grallers and the Suburband del Retiro will precede the tabernacle. The tabernacle, with the image of the Saint, will be taken by the “Costaleros” of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla. The Flag of Sant Bartomeu shall be carried by the pendonista Josep Carbonell Alquézar, who has named as Cordonistes: Roser Gallego Albet, Xavier Carbonell Pascual, Xavier Carbonell Alquézar and Josep Carbonell Gallego.
Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, passeig de la Ribera, Nou, Major, plaza de Ayuntamiento and Baluard.
As the procession advances along the Paseo de la Ribera, the religous procession will be saluted by firing mortars and the ringing of bells, La Cobla Sitgetana will interpret the sardanas “Els Gegants de Sitges” composed by Tomàs Gil i Membrado and “La Processó de Sant Bartomeu”, composed by Antoni Català i Vidal.
SANT BARTOMEU RETURNS TO THE PARISH CHURCH
When the Saint is being returned to the parish church, in the plaza del Baluard in front of the church all the fires and crackers are lit, the dances are carried out to their respective music and a small firework display takes place. It is, in all probability, one of the most emotional and awe inspiring moments of the fiesta.
Then, inside the church, closing prayer.
The public capacity in the Baluard is limited. For security reasons, in case of reaching the maximum capacity allowed, only those who participate in the procession will be allowed access to the square.
LAST DANCE OF THE “BÈSTIES DE FOC” AND GEGANTS (Beasts of fire and giants)
With the Saint restored to the parish church, the gegants, drac and àliga (papier-mâché giants, dragons and eagle) dance their farewell at Plaça de l'Ajuntament.
EL BALL (The Dance – Festa Major concerts)
00h La Fragata beach
With La Loca Histeria and DJ Lagarto
Sunday 25th August
Vot de Vila a Sant Lli (Vow of the town to Saint Lli)
OPEN DOORS AT THE MUSEUMS
From 10.00h to 20.00h Museo Maricel and Museo Cau Ferrat
From 11.00h to 14.00h and from 17.00h to 20.00h Fundación Stämpfli
Free activity. Limited capacity
In honour of the festivity of Sant Bartomeu
Organized by Consorci del Patrimoni de Sitges.
VERMUT DE SANT LLI
12.30h Els Jardins d' El Retiro
The event will feature a performance of Sergi Ramírez. The traditional Sant Lli's vermouth will be served.
In collaboration with: Societat Recreativa El Retiro and els Jardins d’El Retiro que ara ho porten els del Cable
“CASTELLS” EXHIBITION OF FESTA MAJOR
18.30h Plaza del Ayuntamiento
With the groups of Minyons de Terrassa, els Xicots de Vilafranca and Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.
Organized by: Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges
MÚSICA EN LA CALLE (Music on the streets)
From 19.30h, in different establishments
19:30h Sergi Estella at Café Bar Roy
20:00h Oshun at Pic Nic
20:30h Mercè Garcia and Juzz Ubach at Jardines del Prado - Cañateca
21:00h Rumba at Bar los Jardins del Retiro
SANT BARTOMEU CONCERT
21.30h Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
By Maria Nacy (Barcelona)
Voluntary entrance fee.
Organized by: Amics de l’Orgue de Sitges
Monday 26th August
MASS TO HONOR THE DEAD
19.30h Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
We are invited to remember those who, with us, lived the Sitges Festa with joy.
DANCE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE
19.30 h Hort de Can Falç
By Josep Delgado.
SARDANA CLOSING EVE
22.15h Playa de Sant Sebastià
With Cobla Maricel. We will say goodbye to the Festa Major with cake and sweet wine.
Friday 30th August
“LA PEÇA DEL MES” ( The piece of the month of Museus de Sitges)
El Ball de diables de Sitges
20 h Palau Maricel
Authorship of the file by Jordi Cubillos and Josep Ramon Parés
Presentation of the file by Josep Ramon Parés
Free activity. Limited capacity
Organized by Consorci del Patrimoni de Sitges
Sábado 31 de agosto
SUMMER DINNER
21:30h Jardines del Casino Prado Suburense
With the performance of magician Txema and the show "Txema, The Postman" and the presentation of the “Pubilles” of Casino Prado and Carrusel and the “Hereu” of Carrusel.
17/08/2019
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