National Day

From 10.30am - 1am

Gibraltar National Day, celebrated annually on 10 September, is the official national day of Gibraltar. The day commemorates Gibraltar's first referendum of 1967, in which Gibraltarians were asked whether they wished to either pass under Spanish sovereignty or remain under British sovereignty.

The official Gibraltar National Day events usually begin with a children’s fancy dress competition followed by a number street parties and musical performances, the main one taking place at Casemates Square. There are also a number of short speeches by local and visiting UK MPs and other dignitaries.

The day long festivities culminates with a spectacular fireworks display released from the detached mole in Gibraltar Harbour at night followed by a rock concert.

Tuesday 10th September 2019

The Self Determination for Gibraltar Group has announced the programme of events for this year’s Gibraltar National Day on Tuesday 10th September 2019.

The events are being organised by the SDGG, with the Gibraltar Cultural Services collaborating and assisting the SDGG to ensure the smooth running of all events. The National Day Celebrations are once again at its original venue in Casemates Square.

Celebrations begin at 9.30am with live music and performances followed by the Political Rally.

A spectator stand of 50 seats for the elderly will be made available on a first come first served basis. There will also be a spectator stand of 50 seats for persons with a mobility disability and a viewing platform to accommodate wheelchair users.

Persons wishing to avail themselves of this service must be blue badge holders. Persons wanting a space at the wheelchair viewing platform or the stand for persons with a mobility disability will be able to obtain tickets on a first come served basis by contacting the Gibraltar Cultural Services directly on telephone 20067236 before the 30th August 2019, to register and pick up their ticket.

Ticket holders may be accompanied by one other person. Blue badge to be presented on collection of tickets. No tickets will be available on the 10th September.

The full programme of events is as follows:

9.30am to 12.10pm Live Music and Performances Casemates Square

10.30am Children’s Fancy Dress Piazza

12.25pm Political Rally Casemates Square

1.15pm to 3pm DJ Music Casemates Square

1.30pm to 7pm Fun for Kids John Mackintosh Square

1.30pm onwards Popular Live Music Rock Bastion Restaurant Kings’ Bastion Leisure Centre

1.30pm onwards Family Fun Activities: King’s Bastion Leisure Ice Skating & Centre Just for Kidz Play Area

2pm onwards Live Music Rock on the Rock Club

2.30pm Aerial Display Eastern Beach

2.30pm to 7pm Jazz Band Governor’s Parade 4pm Aerial Display Rosia Bay

4pm to 12pm Monkey Rocks Europa Sports Complex

9pm to 12.30am Rock Concert Casemates Square

10.30pm Fireworks Display Detached Mole

For further information please contact Forty Azzopardi on 56641000 or the Events Department at Gibraltar Cultural Services on 20067236.