The event will start with an opening speech by the park’s oldest member
Following a 9% increase over the past decade, there are now over 83,500 holders of an annual Tibidabo pass
A variety of shows and traditional culture events will be held in some of the park’s areas, including the Panoramic Area, Plaça dels Somnis and Plaça del Jardí, as part of its Annual Festival
This Saturday, 16 November, Tibidabo will be holding a new edition of its festa major, or Annual Festival. This year’s festivities will mark both the 123rd anniversary of the park itself and the 20th anniversary of TibiClub, the membership programme that gives families unlimited access to the park for an entire year. The park will be honouring its most loyal members with an opening speech by Miguel Ángel Ros, TibiClub’s oldest member.
Ros was one of the first people to join TibiClub (in 2004), and he has kept up his membership since then. Following steady growth over the last few years, including an increase of almost 9% in the last decade, there are now over 83,500 holders of an annual pass.
The typical TibiClub member is 44 years old, holds a family pass with one to three minor children, and likely lives in Barcelona province, as is the case for 98% of members. At present, half of all members visit Tibidabo 2 to 5 times a year.
TibiClub has gradually added new member benefits and services since it was first created. As well as giving members unlimited access to all areas of the amusement park and discounts at its shops and restaurants, the programme supports sustainable transport by giving members free access to the Cuca de Llum funicular and the TibiBus.
“TibiClub reflects the strong connection to Tibidabo that many Barcelona residents feel and pass down to the new generations, who continue to share in the excitement of each visit. Our aim is to keep improving what is on offer and the experience of going up to this iconic Barcelona site, which is much more than just an amusement park”, said the park’s director, Rosa Ortiz.
Shows and traditional culture
This year marks the fourth edition of the Tibidabo festa major, which is once again set to fill the park with shows and traditional culture.
The day will start at 10.30 am in the Panoramic Area, with hot chocolate for everyone, followed by the pregó, or opening speech. At 11.30 am, the event will move onto Plaça del Jardí for a dance performance by Agrupació Ball de Gitanes de Martorelles.
The festivities will continue in the afternoon at Plaça del Somnis, with a concert by the Escola de Música de Nou Barris music school at 3 pm, followed at 4.30 pm by “Solo de guant”, part of Tibidabo Amusement Park’s Puppet Month events.
The festivities will conclude with a dance for all participants, featuring the park’s mascots and starting at 5 pm in Plaça del Jardí.
