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Carmen in Porto Cristo The Hole X
THIS is your last chance to witness a spectacular and unique performance that has captivated audiences throughout Spain and further afield.
The Hole X is the final chapter in a saga that combines theatre, circus and cabaret and which has wowed more than two million viewers in Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Mexico and Argentina.
The Gipsy Kings will take to the stage on Friday August 11. They remain the best ambassadors of gypsy culture and are still the biggest sellers of the genre. They have toured the world extensively and sold more than 20 million albums in a 35year career.
Finally, on Saturday August 12 PAM presents God Save The Queen, a tribute to one of the most important rock icons in the history of music. The show is recognised as the best international tribute to the legendary British band.
For further information visit www.portadrianomusic.es.
PORTO CRISTO’S Carmen fiestas are in full swing with a packed programme of events for all the family until Sunday July 23.
Today, Thursday July 13 features a nocturnal race leaving from the Plaça de l’Aljub at 8pm and covering several streets until ending at the beach, followed by music and fun until 11pm.
Saturday July 15 is a big day. The fiesta tennis tournament kicks off at the municipal tennis courts from 9am to 1pm and again from 6pm to 10pm (it continues on July 16, 22 and 23).
From 9am to 1pm on the beach there will be environmental games and activities for children from three to 12 years old. From 9.30am to 12.30pm at the IES Porto Cristo sports centre there is the fiesta badminton tournament, and from 6.30pm at the Passeig de la Sirena is the Carmen Martial Arts Festival.
At 9pm at the Coves del Drach there is a theatre performance and then from 9.30pm there will be music and dancing at the Passeig de la Sirena. The tennis tournament continues at 9am on Sunday July 16 followed by Mass, flower offering and maritime procession at Mare de Deu del Carme church.
On Monday July 17 there is Mass at Mare de Deu del Carme church at 8.30pm followed by a concert by Ars Antiqua at 9pm. On Tuesday July 18 there is fun with Diverbauxa at the Plaça del Sol i la Lluna from 6pm to 9pm.
For full programme visit www.manacor.org
ES JARDÍ music festival continues this weekend with performances by Mónica Naranjo, Abbey Road (The Beatles Show) and Bresh.
Mónica Naranjo will take to the stage of the Mallorca Live Festival in the old Aquapark in Calvia on Friday July 14. She is considered one of the most powerful voices on the world music scene and has sung with such giants as Luciano Pavarotti, Mina and Rocío Jurado, among others. She will present her latest album Mimétika (2022) in a show that will culminate with her timeless hit Sobreviviré.
Tickets start at €39.
The prestigious band Abbey Road, with a career spanning more than 30 years, will bring The Beatles Show to Es Jardí on Saturday July 15, combining technology with the essence of the Fab Four to offer
It is currently being staged at Trui Son Fusteret until August 13 as the last stop on its highly successful national tour.
According to organisers: “We’ve brought back the essence of the original The Hole, kept some of the most impressive numbers and iconic characters from the three editions, and added new texts and numbers to continue making it the perfect antidote for the hard times, the mental spa we need to get out of the hole. What are you waiting for?
“Entering The Hole goes beyond buying a ticket and sitting in a seat... The Hole X is not just a show, it’s an experience and a vital philosophy, it’s a reflection of the love of good vibes and carpe diem, and for everything to go smoothly, we need you to enjoy yourself to the full.”
For further information and tickets visit www. sonfusteret.com and www.theholeshow.com.
