Circuit Festival Barcelona
/in Featured Event, Major Events August /by keith@gaysitgesguide.comCircuit Festival Barcelona 2021
Sitges makes the perfect base for the Barcelona Circuit Festival. Just 30 minutes train journey from the city centre, you can spend the day enjoying the beautiful beaches in Sitges and then partying the night away in Barcelona!
Barcelona Circuit Festival Dates 2021
August 7th – August 15th, 2021.
Don’t Miss
The highlights of the Circuit Festival include the main party on the closing Saturday night and the Aqua Park Festival.
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Europe’s No 1 Gay Festival
Barcelona hosts the Circuit Festival in August each year. The event has grown to become one of the most important gay events in the Summer calendar and attracted more than 70,000 visitors last year. Many of those visiting spent their days by the beach in Sitges and the nights partying in Barcelona.
The Waterpark day is one of the biggest events to take place during the Circuit Festival attracting more than 70,000 people. The event is split into the day party and the night party. If you are visiting the Catalan Capital, then check out our Barcelona Guide
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Circuit Festival Barcelona – Video Coverage
Check out the recent video coverage of the Circuit Festival Parties.
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Sitges Bears Week
/in Featured Event, Major Events September /by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSitges Bears Week 2021
Sitges Bears week in September is one of the biggest and most popular Bear festivals in Europe attracting more than 5,000 visitors, bears, admirers, chasers, muscle bears and more. The “Bear Village” may be on the paseo, but the bears are everywhere – Sitges is transformed into a bear heaven for 12+ days.
Bears Week Sitges 2021
Sept 3rd to 11th
Book your hotel now!The Bear Zone!
Joan Tarrida, from Yummy to Plz Industria’s Parrots Terrace are full every night of the week.
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Bears Bears…. Everywhere!
Sitges Bears Week has grown from a group of bears wanting to have a party to an international event that fills the town of Sitges during the first two weeks of September. There are parties and events held throughout the entire village. There is also a dedicated bears village by the beach with shows, dj’s and more. The Mr Bear Sitges competition is also held on the final weekend of the event. The event attracts guys of all ages and types and many new friendships are made and old ones rekindled. Book your hotel early.
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Typically most festivities on the first weekend leading up to the opening of the village. Early evening the bears meet on the streets of C Bonaire and Joan Tarrida with many people gathering on the corner of Bears Bar and visiting the different bars along the streets, ending at Organic Dance Club.
The Village typically opens on the Monday and continues right through to the end of the week culminating on the 11th which is also a holiday – The National Day of Catalunya.
The Bear Village is located on the seafront of Sitges, on Psg Ribera and can be easily reached by following C.Bonaire right to the end and crossing the street to the beach-paseo on the other side. Parties taking place in the village include the White Night, the election of Mr Bear Sitges and other famous, well known parties from the bear circuit.
Other activities include a special Bear Dinner, Afternoon beach meet ups and more. Other parties taking place during the event include the Bear Beach Party, the Bear Boat Party and the POPAir BBQ. Dates for these events will be announced in early March.
The Bear Village
Sitges Bear Village is located right on Psg Ribera at the bottom of C.Bonaire, one of the busiest streets where Bears Bar, Queenz and Privilege is located. Check out the video of the event below.
Map of the Bears Sitges Village
Sitges is full of bears during Bears week… here is map of the bear hot spots!
Bears Week Sitges Galleries
A selection of photos taken during Bears Week Sitges in various locations.
Gay Beach Party – Closing Edition 2018
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – Popair
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – White Night – Village
Bears Week Sitges 2018 – Tuesday – Bears Bar
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury
Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!
Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated
New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!
Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location
The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.
Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option
The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.
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Circuit Festival Barcelona
Fiesta Mayor
Sitges Bears Week
Santa Tecla
Stop SIDA Gala Benefit
Sitges Wine Festival
Sitges Zombie Walk
Sitges Tapa a Tapa
Bears Week Sitges – May Edition
Eurovision
Corpus Christi
Sitges Gay Pride 2021
/in Featured Event, Major Events June /by keith@gaysitgesguide.comAwaiting dates for Sitges Pride, early June 2021.
Sitges Gay Pride 2021
Perhaps one of the biggest events of the year and fast becoming one of the most important pride events in Europe – Sitges Pride 11th edition will take place in June – Dates to be announced.
Sitges Pride Dates 2020
Awaiting dates for 2021. Sign up to our newsletter for the latest updates.
Main Parade
The main parade takes place on
the last Sunday during Pride from 5pm.
The parade takes place along the seafront
of Psg Maritimo and Psg Ribera.Plan Ahead!
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Pride by the Beach – Sitges Pride 2021
Sitges Pride 2021, celebrates its 11th edition with a new program, new stage and new VIP area, with celebrity guests, international djs, tribute acts, fashion shows and more. This year, the main bar in the Gay Village will be open for the five days of the festivities, from the Wednesday to the Sunday Night. The main pride parade will take place on Sunday from 5pm attracting several thousand visitors. More than 26 floats and thousands of participants are expected for the parade.
Book your hotel now and join us for 10 days of fun in the sun!
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Sitges Pride Schedule
The Sitges Pride schedule is still being finalised. The entire village will host a series of parties and events over the five days. Tickets for private parties normally go on sale in early May on the official website. The concerts in the main village are free for everyone. The bar is open every day from 5pm until late. Scheule to be confirmed.
Map of Sitges Gay Pride Village
The Gay Village is right on the seafront. The ticket office is at the entrance to the village. The VIllage is free to enter. The bars are open from 4pm until late. The main parade takes place on the Sunday along the seafront.
Sitges Pride Galleries
Check out more photos of Sitges Pride.
Sitges Circuit Party – Post Pride Parade 2018
Sitges Pride 2018 – The Parade
Sitges Pride 2018 – The Gay Beach Party
Sitges Pride 2018 – Shows
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury
Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!
Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated
New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!
Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location
The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.
Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option
The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.
Other Events in Sitges
Scroll along for other Sitges Events – Month by Month
Sitges Gay Pride 2021
Circuit Festival Barcelona
Fiesta Mayor
Sitges Bears Week
Santa Tecla
Stop SIDA Gala Benefit
Sitges Wine Festival
Sitges Zombie Walk
Sitges Tapa a Tapa
Bears Week Sitges – May Edition
Eurovision
Corpus Christi
Carnival
/in Featured Event, Major Events February /by keith@gaysitgesguide.comThe Sitges 2021 Carnival Parades have been cancelled due to the current situation regarding COVID 19. All Mass events taking place during Carnival have been postponed to 2022. A more socially-distant event is planned.
Sitges Carnival – Carnaval 2021
Sitges Carnival is one of the world’s top 10 carnivals and attracts more than 250,000 people to Sitges over 7 days with amazing parades, shows and parties. This is one Winter festival you don’t want to miss!
Carnival Dates 2021
From: Tuesday 9th of February 2021
To: Wednesday 17th of February 2021Main Parades
The two main parades should not be missed.
- Sun 14th February – 8.00pm
- Tue 16th February – 9.00pm
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Discover Sitges Wildest Party.
Carnival has to be Sitges’ wildest party. Even though it is on in February it is still the hottest party in town! On the most popular days you will find thousands of partygoers dancing on the major streets across the town. The busy months of July and August look positively dead! Gay boys and girls from the 4 corners of the world descend on our little town and party the week away!
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
Thursday 20th February 2020
- The Arrival of the King and Queen – 7 pm at La Fragata for a new spectacular opening show, parade leaves from Fragata to Psg Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, (Where he will meet the queen) Calle Mayor and Plz Ajuntament. Route Passeig de la Ribera, c / Bonaire, c / Parellades, Cap de la Vila, c / Major and Plaça de l’Ajuntament
Saturday 22nd of February 2020
- 12.00h – The annual Crazy Bed Race, which takes the following route:
Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera until la Fragata.
Sunday 23rd of February 2020
- 7.30pm – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa) Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
Tuesday 25th of February 2020
- 9.00pm – “Extermination” Parade Défilé de l’Extermini (Rua de l’Extermini) – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa) Route: Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
Wednesday 26th of February 2020
- 18.30pm – The Burial of the King Taking the following route -Town Hall Square, C / Major, Cap de la Vila, c / de les Parellades, c / Bonaire, Passeig de la RiberaAt 8 pm the last will and testament of the King will be read and the carnival will be officially closed in a spectacular Farewell Ceremony via the following route- Passeig de la Ribera, c / Bonaire, c / Parellades and Cap de la Vila – where the Manifest de la Verdura will be read.
The Sunday and Tuesday Parade Route
Sitges Gay Carnival
The Sitges Gay Carnival takes place 4 days before the regular Sitges Carnival begins. Jam packed with events it includes La noche rosa, Pink night, Noche de las Mantillas – where people wear traditional Spanish normally worn at weddings & funerals, Noche de las touristas, – the tourist night (great fun) and finally the Noce de las Viudas or the Widows night. Check out Soho Bar, a new arrival this year and enter the Best Costume Competition!
This was the 2020 schedule – the 2021 party list will be updated when available.
Date | Bar | Party Name |
---|---|---|
Tue – 18th Feb | Comodin | Mantillas |
Wed – 19th Feb | La Locacola | Turistas |
Wed – 19th Feb | Parrots | Carnival Opening |
Wed 19th Feb | Soho | Carnival Opening Night Party |
Wed – 19th Feb | Privilege | Opening NIght |
Fri – 21st Feb | Soho | Prize Night – Best Mask/Costume – Win a VIP pass for pride |
Sun – 23rd Feb | The Parade | Throughout the town |
Mon – 24th Feb | Noche Rosa | Locacola/Le Patio |
Tue – 25th Feb | The Parade | Throughout the town |
Wed – 26th Feb | La Locacola/Parrots Pub//L’Angle/Le Patio | Widows Night |
Video of Sitges Carnival
Highlights of Sitges Carnival
Carnival Galleries
Check out more photos of Sitges Carnival
Carnival Sitges 2019 – Tuesday Night
Carnival Sitges 2019 – Sunday Night
Carnival Sitges 2019 – Saturday
Carnival Sitges 2019 – Friday
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Most of the hotels in Sitges are in the centre of the Village. The best options are on the seafront offering beautiful views of the Mediterranean.
Dolce Sitges
5 Star Luxury
Located a 10 minute taxi drive from the centre of town, this is the only 5 star hotel in Sitges and one of the best!
Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated
New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!
Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location
The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.
Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option
The Hotel ME Terramar Sitges is one of the finest hotels in Sitges with its own beach club and large rooms.
Other Events in Sitges
Scroll along for other Sitges Events – Month by Month
Sitges Gay Pride 2021
Circuit Festival Barcelona
Fiesta Mayor
Sitges Bears Week
Santa Tecla
Stop SIDA Gala Benefit
Sitges Wine Festival
Sitges Zombie Walk
Sitges Tapa a Tapa
Bears Week Sitges – May Edition
Eurovision
Corpus Christi
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