The Backpackers Hostel Blog

Thu 24 - Sun 27 Jul

Barcelona is going to play host to the EuroGames Barcelona 2008, the European championship for gay, lesbian and transsexual sportsmen/women and their friends. An amazing event which will involve more 30,000 people and which for a few days will transform Barcelona into the authentic European capital of sport and gay and lesbian culture.

EuroGames Barcelona 2008 will consist of 28 sporting events together with a range of cultural and leisure activities based in and around the city. The event will make its mark on Barcelona for a few days as more than 5,000 sporting participants descend upon the city from all corners of Europe.

Sportive Disciplines: Aerobics, Badminton, Ballroom, dancing, Basketball, Beach volleyball, Bowling, Bowls - Pétanque, Canoeing, Cycling, Floorball, Football, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Rollerblading, Rugby, Running, Sailing, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Synchronized swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Waterpolo, Wrestling.

Cultural Program: Ceremonies, forums, festivals, parties, tourism, etc. More info

EuroGames is sport, fun and culture. More info

One Sunday a month: “Los Domingos son de Lunares “

Sun 10 Feb

8pm at Apolo, Sala 2 (c/ Nou de la Rambla 111) 10 - 12 € Buy ticket

The promoter “Arte por derecho”, is bringing its latest flamenco creation: “Los Domingos son de Lunares”. Inspired by a song by El Capullo de Jerez, the title of this new event reflects the spirit of this famous piece of music: joy, colour, vitality, authenticity and a passion for the sounds of rumba, flamenco and fusion.

El Tablao de Carmen

Tue to Sun 07:45 to 09:00pm & 10:00 to 11:15pm

El Tablao de Carmen (Avda Marques de Comillas, s/n) Pueblo Español de Montjuic.
Drink+show 35 euros
Dinner show + tablao menu 69 euros
Dinner show + upper menu 79 euros
Dinner show + gala menu 94 euros Reservations

The “Tablao de Carmen” pays homage to the legendary dancer Carmen Amaya, of gypsy blood and Catalan birth, who made her debut in 1929 before his majesty King Alfonso XIII at the inauguration of the “Pueblo Español” during the World Fair taking place in Barcelona at the time.

Each show lasts 75 minutes and features an internationally acclaimed artist accompanied by young, up-and-coming talents. Historically, young artists have always started out at a tablao, traditionally a place where they learned their craft and launched their careers.

El Tablao Cordobes

7pm; 8:30pm & 10pm at El Tablao Cordobés (Las Ramblas, 35) 33€ (drink+show); 68€ (dinner+show)

Founded in 1970, on its scene has passed great flamenco figures as Farruco, Camaron, Manuela Carrasco, Mila de Vargas, Lole and Manuel as well as key figures in contemporary dance like Eva la Yerbabuena, Belen Maya, Israel Galvan or Rafael de Carmen, just to name a few.

El Tablao de Tarantos

8:30pm, 9:30pm and 10:30pm

Tarantos (Plaça Reial, 17) 5€

The Tarantos tablao has become a popular gathering place for flamenco lovers. Following the tablao’s tradition, both professional and amateur performers take to the stage to transmit their passion for flamenco and the feelings that inspire them.

Wed 27 & Thu 28 Feb

8:30pm at Teatre Lliure ( Pl. Margarida Xirgú, 1)  26€  Buy Tickets

“An abstract full-evening ballet by William Forsythe. This is the first time ‘Impressing the Czar’ has been performed by a company other than Forsythe’s Ballett Frankfurt.”

In ‘Impressing the Czar’, Forsythe uses dance as a means to reflect upon the medium itself. Though there is no narrative theme, the action focuses - with a great sense of humour - on nothing less than the history of Western civilization.