Gibraltar Cultural Services (GCS), on behalf of the Ministries of Tourism and Culture is delighted to announce a new series of activities as part of Gibraltar’s Heritage weekend.

The programme promises a rich and engaging celebration of Gibraltar's history and cultural heritage to include a commemorative ceremony held at the Moorish Castle to mark the 80th Anniversary of VE Day on Thursday 8^th May.

GCS is coordinating an outdoor event on 9^th May featuring GAMPA and JF Dance, as well as school tours on street art murals and the recently painted bollards. School pupils will also be given a ‘bollards template’ as an interactive exercise where they may create their own art/visuals.

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is also putting together a series of historical tours from 8^th to 11^th May, which explore a variety of sites and periods of Gibraltar’s history. Tickets for these tours are already available on buytickets.gi. Additionally, displays and tours are also planned at the World War II Tunnels.

The Victorian Association, a collective of UK-based re-enactment societies with a shared passion for the Victorian era, will be visiting Gibraltar to take part in Heritage Weekend 2025. For this special occasion, the Victorian Association will be joined by the Gibraltar Re-enactment Association together with the Gibraltar Bands & Drum Association, coming together to create a truly memorable experience for all to enjoy

For further information please contact GCS Events Department on email: info@culture.gi

Editor’s Note:

The programme of events:

Thursday 8^th May

• 10:30 – 11:30: At the World War II Tunnels: Artifact display, get up close and personnel with real artifacts from WW II and handle replicas with a local expert who will be speaking about the restoration and care of these pieces as well as their historic significance and story.
• 12 noon to 17:00: World War II Tunnels Tours every hour
• 80th Anniversary of VE Day at the Moorish Castle (by invitation only).

Friday 9^th May

• School Street Art Tours by GCS
• 30 and 12.30: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tour ‘Line Wall Circuit’ – with licensed guides
• 17:00: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tour – ‘A Rocky Labyrinth’: Explore the Northern End of our Old Town – with Manolo Galliano
• 18:00: At John Mackintosh Square produced by GCS
• Drill Display by The Victorian Association
• Interactive storytelling by GAMPA – Gustavo Bacarisas Children’s Book
• ‘The Evacuation Story’ by JF Dance
• ‘Echoes of the Rock’ by GAMPA

Saturday 10^th May

• 09:00 - 12:30: Gibraltar Heritage Trust - 36^th Annual Painting Competition
• 10:00: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tour – ‘A Rocky Labyrinth’: Explore the Southern End of our Old Town – with Manolo Galliano
• 10:00 and 12 noon: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tours ‘Guns Galore!’ Visit Victoria Battery – with Francis Silva
• 10:30: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tour - ‘Soldier On!’ Explore the history of the South District & Rosia Bay – with Richard Garcia
• 10:30: Private John Williams VC Award Recreation, Grand Parade
• 12 noon and 14:00: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tours - Where they lay at peace’ The history of Witham’s Cemetery and those buried within
• 12:15: Changing of the Guard, John Mac Square
• 12:45: March down to Casemates Square
• 13:15: Re-enactment of the Ceremony of the Keys, Casemates Square
• 15:00: March back up Main Street

Sunday 11^th May

• 10:00 to 14:00: The Victorian Association will perform drills, posting sentries and meeting visitors at the 100T Gun. Following this they will relocate to Alameda Gardens, with three ladies in Victorian dresses strolling with their soldier partners around the Alameda Gardens.
• 10:30: Gibraltar Heritage Trust Tour – ‘Ancient Spaces’ Explore Nun’s Well & Europa Point – with Claire Montado