El Barruguet Family Theater Festival returns to Santa Eulalia thirty performances of 18 different and incredible shows that will fill the auditoriums and streets of the town of fun, culture and magic for the entire family.
It is one of the great cultural events of the year in Ibiza, and the most important as far as children and families are concerned, although, of course, it is appropriate for all ages, if you like stories, art or theater, you shouldn't miss it. Last year there were close to 14.000 spectators, for a reason!
The festival celebrates its ninth edition of the Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 May 2023.
This year there 18 different theater, dance, circus and puppet shows, riding a 30 functions already in charge of one fifteen companies of the Balearic Islands, Catalonia, the Basque Country and Andalusia.
As usual, the first days, 23 to 26 MayThere functions for schools, with specific passes by age.
As usual, the outdoor performances consist of free, with traveling shows that tour the town such as 'Giraffes or 'Rats!' and street mounts like 'Dis-order' or 'Les vacances de madame Roulotte', at fixed points such as Plaza España and Plaza de Isidor Macabich. There will also be leisure facilities in s'Alamera to stimulate children's creativity.
All the features that are made in the auditoriums, in the Theater Spain and Palace of Congresses of Ibiza, they have entrance, but to very low prices. They usually cost 5 euros in advance and 7 euros at the box office. you can take them out in www.festivalbarruguet.com. Of course, you can also buy them box office before each function.
Among others, you can enjoy works such as 'TO Table', by the Peus de Porc company and Feten Award for best puppet show; 'De Bracet', by Samfaina de Colors; the awarded 'ikimilikiliklik' by Marie de Jongh; 'Grandpa's house', from the Rous Theater and National Award for Performing Arts; 'Laika', from Xirriqueteula, Max 2021 Award, among many other awards; or the closing show'Jaleiu', clown and live music. The program is just great.
This year the interesting professional days 24 to 26 May. Prior registration is required, writing to cultura@santaeularia.com.
It also repeats the function for the elderly of Can Blai and other social initiatives framed in the Barruguet Festival.
And don't worry about the car. As every year, the purchase of tickets entitles you to a 2 hour free parking voucher. There is also a free train service from the Teatro España to the Palacio de Congresos.
Also I know raffle a trip for 4 people to the Fira de Teatre Infantil i Juvenil de les Illes Balears that is celebrated in October in Majorca.
Download here the complete program with schedules, parallel activities and all the information about the shows: PROGRAM BARRUGUET FESTIVAL 2023