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Monthly Archives: February 2012

Disney on Ice Barcelona

If you are going to be in Barcelona on or around March 1st then you should not miss out on Disney on Ice that is being performed a the Palau Sant Jordi from March 1st to March 4th 2012. The show is titled “Disney on Ice – World of Fantasy (Un Mundo de Fantasía) and features many of Disney’s most popular characters. If your children enjoy Disney then they will adore this Disney spectacular. There will be characters from Toy Story, Cars, The Little Mermaid as well as of course Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Disney on ice comes to Barcelona

Disney on ice comes to Barcelona

It is a show full of music, dance and colour and something you children or yourself for that matter will not forget in a hurry! The venue where the show is being performed is Palau Sant Jordi and is located on Montjuic in Barcelona. It was originally built for the 1992 summer Olympics and now is where large concerts and sporting events are held at different times throughout the year. To really make your trip to Barcelona memorable this year, make sure you grab your tickets to Disney on Ice before they sell out!

The Art of Dance

If you enjoy dance then you should not miss out on the soon to be showing dance performance from Víctor Ullate and Eduardo Lao in Madrid. The show is slightly unusual in that is based on the rhythms of the body and takes forms and movements from many different popular dance styles. A large number of different genres of dance are to be included in the show, but in a way that is free and with plenty of sensitivity.

The dance performance has been described as profound and serves as a tribute to dance itself. The “plot” follows the lives of the two well known dancers from their very early experiences to their lives as experienced and professional performers. The unusual nature of the show has attracted plenty of attention and tickets for it are selling fast. It is being held at the Teatros del Canal which is easily accessible by bus or by metro.

Teatros del Canal - Madrid

Teatros del Canal - Madrid

If you are going to be visiting Madrid over the next few weeks then why not make the trip really stand out by getting tickets to this unusual and unique experience. Whether you have enjoyed dance for many years or have not ever seen a dance performance, you are sure to love this show.

Upcoming Events in Barcelona

February and March are a great time to be visiting the vibrant city of Barcelona. There are events taking place across the city throughout these two months. Les Festes de Santa Eulàlia is taking place between 11th and 12th February and while this is particularly aimed at children it is huge fun for all the family. During the festival families can visit many of the city’s best loved attractions such as the Cathedral and around 30 museums too. Special events are also scheduled to take place at the Castell de Montijuic. Parades are another spectacular and there will even be a traditional Catalan fire run.

The castle of Montjuic overlooking Barcelona

The castle of Montjuic overlooking Barcelona

Indie music lovers will also be delighted to know that the popular band, Nada Surf are schedules to play at the Sala Apollo Club in Barcelona on 19th February. They have a string of hits and will be no doubt playing them all in their show which is playing in Barcelona for just one night only. The venue itself, the Sala Apollo Club is an incredibly popular venue in Barcelona where special nights and live entertainment are commonplace. From anti-karaoke night to “Nasty Monday’s” this venue offers a great night out.

The print industry will be celebrating in style this year with their largest event being held at one of the oldest exhibition venues in the city, The Fira de Barcelona. The Fespa digital event will be taking place between 21st and 24th February just outside Barcelona. The event will showcase the very best from the industry in terms of hardware, computer software and machinery too. With over 400 exhibitors at the exhibition there will be a huge amount to see and explore. Anyone with an interest in the print industry should not miss out on what promises to be a fascinating event.

As well as these events there will are plenty of other activities to enjoy and shows to see in Barcelona over the next couple of months. From concerts to theatre performances, stand up comedy to art exhibitions, Barcelona is teaming with things to do during February and March.