From 17 to 26 July 2015

ProgrammeFriday 1733rd Santa Cristina Indoor Football TournamentVENUE: El Molí Sports CentreDATES: until 22 JulyEvent organised by the Lloret Indoor Football Union Club

Cultural Exchange of Music and Dance between Catalonia and the Basque CountryTIME: 9.30 pmVENUE: Plaça Pere Torrent With the participation of Adatxa Kemen dantza taldea from Irun (Basque Country), the Sardana orchestra of the Santa Maria School of Blanes and the Esbart Joaquim Ruyra Dance School of BlanesEvent organised by the Esbart Joaquim Ruyra Dance School

Film Music ConcertTIME: 10 pmVENUE: Passeig Verdaguer Performed by the Band of Musicians of the Palafolls SchoolEvent organised by the Marina Casinet Social Club

ConcertTIME: 10.15 pmVENUE: Passeig Manel Bernat As part of the 12th Clon Festival, concert by Who’s that Girl Madonna tribute band

Saturday 18Santa Cristina Pétanque TournamentTIME: 8 amVENUE: Pétanque courts of Lloret Pétanque ClubDoubles matches with pairs chosen by draw (depending on number of registrations) €5 per person, registrations open right up to the day of the tournament. Breakfast and prizes for everyone Telephone: Pedro García Cuesta 658 149 985.Event organised by the Lloret Pétanque Club

Exhibition of the Lacemakers of LloretTIME: from 5 pm to 8.30 pmVENUE: Ses Escoues

2nd Giant Gathering of the Association of Giant and Bighead Figures of Lloret de MarTIME: 5.30 pmVENUE: Passeig Jacint VerdaguerAt 6.30 pm street parade of giant and bighead figures through the streets of Lloret de Mar. Route: Passeig Verdaguer, c/ Lleó, c/ de la Vila, c/ Sant Pere, c/ Torrentó and finally Plaça Pere Torrent for the presentation of the participating associations, speeches, awarding of souvenirs and closing dance of all the associations. Participating giant figure associations: Caldes de Malavella, Santa Coloma de Farners, Xup District (Manresa), Roda de Ter, Blanes, Sant Joan Despí, Les Borges Blanques, Lloret de Mar, Flaçà, Sant Vicenç de Montalt, Fornells and Association of Giant and Bighead Figures of Lloret de Mar.Event organised by the Association of Giant and Bighead Figures of Lloret de Mar

From 17 to 26 July 2015

ComedyNaits Lloret de MarTIME: 10 pmVENUE: Auditorium of the Gran Casino Costa Brava Four leading stand-up comedians: Flipy, Jose Corbacho, Xavier Deltell and Enric Company (host) will have you laughing for two hours. Just what the doctor ordered! Ticket sales at ticketea.com. €14 advance bookings, €18 at the ticket boothEvent organised by Espectalium

Sardana ConcertTIME: 10.30 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)Concert by the Jovenívola sardana orchestra of Sabadell

Sunday 193x3 Basketball TournamentTIME: from 9 am to 3 pmVENUE: El Molí Sports CentreTeams of 3 to 5 people in all categories. Prizes for the winners. Price: €8 per person (includes souvenir t-shirt, water and apple). Registrations at Puntet de Lloret or at: 3x3lloretdemar@gmail.com Event organised by the Sa Romana Youth Association of Lloret de Mar

30th Swim Across Lloret BayTIME: 10 amVENUE: Lloret BeachRegister online at: www.cnlloretdemar.com Event organised by the Lloret de Mar Swimming Club

Zombie Make-up WorkshopTIME: 6 pmVENUE: Fenals Beach (Passeig Ferran Agulló)

Country Music DancingTIME: 9 pmVENUE: Passeig Manel BernatEvent organised by the Friends of Country Music Association

Monday 20Sea SplashTIME: from 11 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 7 pmVENUE: Lloret beach (next to the Mini Club)

Water party with fun inflatable and sea-related workshopsAt 4 pm divers will enter the water for a collection of material from the seabed, followed by an exhibition and a dynamic, fun and educational talk on the material found in the sea. At 5.30 pm, presentation of the names chosen for the animals of the various zones of Lloret and Fenals beaches.Event organised by Rocam

Rehearsal for the Ball de Plaça (Square Dance)TIME: 7.30 pm VENUE: Erol CourtyardRehearsal for all the children who wish to take part in the Ball de Plaça (Square Dance) on 26 July.Event organised by the Brotherhood of Sant Elm

Tuesday 21Correfoc (fire run)TIME: 10.30 pm Gathering at 10 pm at Plaça de la VilaVENUE: from the Maritime Museum to Passeig de Manel Bernat

Organised by the Sa Forcanera DevilsA set of safety guidelines for taking part in the fire run are listed below:

Participants• Wear suitable clothes and footwear (long-

sleeved cotton tops and long trousers)

• Follow the instructions of the public order and health services, and those of the devils themselves

Residents and traders• Shut doors and windows and protect

store fronts

• Wind up awnings

• Do not throw water at participants and spectators

Wednesday 22Street operaTIME: 8 pmVENUE: courtyard of the Municipal Library In period costume and with spectacular staging, various singers perform famous opera excerpts. Show suitable for all ages

2nd Els Bucs d’El Puntet ConcertTIME: 10 pm VENUE: Passeig Manel BernatConcert by Teoria del Qua and Stone Rose

Star

Arrival

Thursday 232nd County Pétanque TournamentTIME: 9 amVENUE: Rieral Pétanque Courts (next to Olympic Hotel)Event organised by the Lloret Pétanque Association

Exhibition of llaguts (traditional Catalan rowing boats) of the nine rowing clubs that will participate in the S’Amorra Amorra regattaTIME: throughout the dayVENUE: Passeig Verdaguer

Library activity for childrenTIME: 6.30 pmVENUE: Courtyard of the Municipal LibraryShow entitled El petit circ de Mesieu Moustache and juggling workshop (from 6 years of age).

Parade of the Brother-hood of Santa CristinaTIME: 10 pmVENUE: the town’s main streetsto announce the following day’s festivities.

Followed in Plaça de la Vila by the draw for the starting positions of the S’Amorra Amorra regatta and the Toquen a Córrer popular dance.

Sardana dancing with music provided by the Bisbal Jove sardana orchestra Event organised by the Brotherhood of Santa Cristina

Concert by ELS PETSTIME: 10.30 pmVENUE: Passeig Manel Bernat

Friday 24 Day of Santa CristinaParade of the Brotherhood of Santa CristinaTIME: 7.30 amVENUE: the town’s main streetsto announce the start of the procession

Start of the processionTIME: 8 amVENUE: from the parish church to the beach, before sailing to the chapel of Santa Cristina. Following the singing of the Salve hymn, holding of the S’Amorra Amorra regatta of llaguts (Catalan rowing boats) in Santa Cristina Bay

Procession up to the chapel. Solemn massHeld at the chapel at the end of the regatta, accompanied by the Alba de Prima choir, veneration of the holy relic and cant dels goigs (singing of poetic composition in honour of the saint)

Traditional stewTIME: following the massVENUE: Plaça del PiOffered to sailors and invited dignitariess

Return of the processionTIME: 12 noonVENUE: from Santa Cristina to Lloret Beach S’amorra Amorra regatta of llaguts (Catalan rowing boats) (female crews) Arrival of the procession at the parish church of Sant Romà. The morning events on the Day of Santa Cristina are organised by the Brotherhood of Santa Cristina.

41st S’Amorra Amorra OpenTIME: 12 noonVENUE: on Santa Cristina beachDeparture of the traditional sailing regatta to Lloret Beach. Event organised by Lloret Yacht Club

Open Days At the following MOLL sites: Can Saragossa, Santa Clotilde Gardens, Maritime Museum, Castle of Sant Joan

Square Dance or Dance of the Almorratxes (multi-spouted bottles)TIME: 7.30 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)With the four couples from the Brotherhood of Santa CristinaEvent organised by the Brotherhood of Santa Cristina

Sardana ConcertTIME: 8 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)Concert by the Bisbal Jove sardana orchestraEvent organised by the Brotherhood of Santa Cristina

Saturday 25 Day of Sant Jaume31st Anniversary of the Municipal Seniors Social Club TIME: 12 noonVENUE: Plaça Pere TorrentSardana dancing with music provided by the Flama de Farners sardana orchestra. Followed by a message of thanks to the various cultural activity groups representing the social club.

At 5 pm, concert by the Tot Cor choir in the multi-purpose room of the Casa de la Cultura, to celebrate its 13th anniversary. Followed by a tea

Children’s Fishing CompetitionTIME: 5 pmVENUE: Canyelles marinaMore information on 630 465 512Event organised by the Cala Canyelles Yacht Club

Parade of the Members of the Brotherhood of Sant ElmTIME: 10 pmVENUE: the town’s main streetsto announce the following day’s festivities

Sardana ConcertTIME: 10.30 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)Concert by the Flama de Farners sardana orchestra

Traditional Performance of Havaneres (colonial sea shanties)TIME: 10.30 pmVENUE: Sa CaletaPerformed by the Bergantí groupCremat (rum flambéed with coffee) for everyone

Sunday 26 Day of Sant ElmMass of the Brother-hood of Sant ElmTIME: 12 noonVENUE: Parish church

Taking of the laurel wreath out to sea by cruise boatTIME: 1 pmVENUE: Lloret Beach, next to the Town Hall In memory of those who have lost their lives at seaEvent organised by the Brotherhood of Sant Elm and the Sailing School of Lloret Yacht Club

31st Saint Elm TrophyTIME: 1 pmVENUE: Lloret Beach1st trial of the Optimist Class regatta for students of the sailing schoolEvent held by the Lloret Nautical Club

Square Dance or Dance of the Almorratxes (multi-spouted bottles)TIME: 7.30 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)With the four couples from the Brotherhood of Santa Cristina and all those who wish to take partEvent organised by the Brotherhood of Sant Elm

Sardana DancingTIME: 28 pmVENUE: Plaça de la Vila (Town Square)Concert by La Principal de la Bisbal sardana orchestra

Fireworks DisplayTIME: 10.30 pmVENUE: Lloret bay Organised by the Estalella Pyrotechnics Company

The recommended viewing points are Plaça de la Vila, Passeig Agustí Font, Passeig Camprodon i Arrieta, and the beach (stretching from the Town Hall to the vantage point of Els Campions) and from the Maritime Museum onwards.

Obey the instructions of the public order and health services.

Main Festival ConcertTIME: 11 pmVENUE: Sa CaletaSinging concert with accompanying orchestraMusic provided by La Principal de la Bisbal sardana orchestra

EXHIBITION

DRAMATISED TOURS

Collective Exhibition of Painters of LloretExhibition Room of the Casa de la Cultura Until 31 JulyTIME: from 10 am to 2 pm and from 4 pm to 8.30 pm

Cada divendres a les 21 h

Del 3 de juliol al

28 d’agost de 2015

Informació i inscripcions:

Museu del MarTel. 972 36 44 54

Cal reserva prèvia (places limitades)

Menors de 12 anys, entrada gratuïta

no deixen a la guia acabar en pau......o de com una sèrie de curiosos personatges

Visita teatralitzadaal castell de Sant Joan

Lloret de Mar

Cada dissabte a les 21 hDel 4 de juliol al29 d’agost de 2015Museu del MarLloret de Mar

Visita teatralitzadaEl fantasma de Can Garriga

Cal reserva prèvia (places limitades)Menors de 12 anys, entrada gratuïta

Informació i inscripcions:Museu del MarTel. 972 36 44 54

La vigilant del Museu es veu accidentalment abocada a fer

la visita guiada pel retard de la guia. La llegenda diu que,

durant les nits d’estiu, pel Museu hi volta un fantasma...

Acabarem amb la degustació d’un daiquiri a la terrassa

Pintorsde Lloret

Sala d’exposicions de la Casa de la Cultura

Del 6 al 31de juliol de 2015L’acte d’inauguració tindrà lloc el divendres 3 de juliol, a les 20.30 h

Amb la col·laboració delsCeramistesde Lloret

EXPOSICIÓ COL·LECTIVA

Sandra Marcos

Cristina Soler

Rosa Sagaró

NOTES• The Organising Committee

may alter this programme due to unforeseen causes. Any changes made will be announced whenever possible on Nova Ràdio Lloret (90.2 FM), on the website of the town council and on its Facebook page.

• The fairground attractions of the Main Festival will be installed on the football field of Pere Torrent School until 26 July.

• On the days leading up to the Main Festival, the shops belonging to the Traders’ Association will be selling the Santa Cristina neck scarves.

• Nova Ràdio Lloret (90.2 FM) will provide live coverage of the maritime procession and of the morning events on the Day of Santa Cristina and will broadcast the Square Dance live on 24 July.

The Ghost of Can GarrigaEvery Saturday, from 4 July to 29 August, at 9 pm at the Maritime MuseumLimited places. Free of charge for children under 12 years of age. Pre-booking required. Maritime Museum: Tel.: 972 364 454

Dramatised tour of the Castle of Sant Joan....or on how a series of curious characters don’t let the guide finish in peace....

Every Friday, from 3 July to 28 August, at 9 pmLimited places. Free of charge for children under 12 years of age. Pre-booking required. Maritime Museum: Tel.: 972 364 454

...and in August12th CLON FESTIVALFriday 31 JulyAt 10.15 pm, on Passeig Manel Bernat (Roca d’en Maig),concert by SYNCHRONICITY, Police tribute band

Friday 14 AugustAt 10.15 pm, on Passeig Manel Bernat (Roca d’en Maig),concert by PLEASE, U2 tribute band

SARDANA SEASONSaturday 1 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça de la Vila, concert by the Ciutat de Girona sardana orchestra

Saturday 8 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça de la Vila, concert by the Bisbal Jove sardana orchestra

Saturday 15 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça de la Vila, concert by the Flama de Farners sardana orchestra

Saturday 22 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça de la Vila, concert by the Jovenívola sardana orchestra of Sabadell

Saturday 29 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça de la Vila, concert by the Mediterrània sardana orchestra

LACEMAKERSSaturday 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29From 5 pm to 8.30 pm, at Ses Escoues, exhibition by the lacemakers of Lloret

NEIGHBOURHOOD FESTIVALS31 July, 1 and 2 AugustPINARS Festival

7, 8 and 9 AugustMONT LLORET Festival

8 and 9 AugustMAS ROMEU Festival

14, 15 and 16 AugustMOLÍ Festival

28 and 29 AugustFENALS – SANTA CLOTILDE Festival

2015 SUMMER CONCERTS

AT SANTA CRISTINAFriday 7 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça del Pi TONI XUCLÀTicket price: €15

Friday 14 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça del Pi JAZZCASTELLS with LA VELLA DIXIELAND and ELS VERNETS Ticket price: €15

Friday 21 AugustAt 10.30 pm, at Plaça del Pi COMPANYIA ELÈCTRICA DHARMA Ticket price: €15

Friday 28 AugustAt 10.30 pm inside the chapel of Santa CristinaSONG RECITAL

Sara Blanch, sopranoMarc Sala, tenorJosep Buforn, piano

Ticket price: €15Events organised by the

Brotherhood of Santa Cristina

More information at www.lloret.catAnd many other activities...

From 17 to 26 July 2015From 17 to 26 July 2015