Circuit Festival Barcelona
/in Featured Event, Major Events August/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comCircuit Festival Barcelona 2023
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 2023
August 5th – August 13th, 2023.
Don’t Miss
The highlights of the Circuit Festival include the main party on the closing Saturday night and the Aqua Park Festival.
Plan Ahead!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
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
Tuesday August 8th 2023 – 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
Where to stay for Circuit Festival Barcelona
The following hotels were the highest rated by our visitors to the previous Circuit Festival. All are close to the city’s gay bars and attractions and each has a unique feature which might help you decide on which to choose:
- COOL POOL – El Avienida Palace – Just a short trip to the bars and clubs of the gay Eixample district and is rated “Fabulous” by guests with a rooftop pool providing sweeping views of some of the city’s famous landmarks.
- CENTRAL LOCATION – Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia for your hotel stay. The 4 star superior hotel is rated “Superb” by guests with a perfect location, attentive staff a beautiful roof terrace with pool, state of the art gym and modern decor.
- GYM AND SPA – Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza is a 4 star hotel, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious rooms featuring a contemporary design, a full service spa and wellness centre and stunning rooftop views with epic views.
Circuit Festival Barcelona – Video Coverage
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Sitges Bears Week
/in Featured Event, Major Events September/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSitges Bears Week 2023
Sitges Bears week in September is one of the biggest and most popular Bear festivals in Europe attracting more than 10,000 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 10+ days.
Bears Week Sitges 2023
Sept 1st to 10th 2023
Dates are confirmed – Book now.The Bear Zone!
Joan Tarrida, from Bears Bar to Plz Industria’s Parrots. Terraces are full every night of the week.
Plan Ahead!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
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 event attracts guys of all ages and types and many new friendships are made and old ones rekindled.
Visiting Last Minute? Try the following hotels
Each year we advise people to Book your hotel early as the town sells out and rates increase as the months progress. It is now the most expensive time to visit Sitges. The following hotels have some rooms left:
- The Sabatic – Marriott has opened a new hotel in Sitges, a luxury offering on the top of Av Sofia with spacious pool. All rooms have large balconies or terraces. (10 minute walk to the beach).
- Hotel Antemare – Reopened in July, the hotel has one of the best pools in town (host to the official pride pool party) and reasonably close to the town centre, (10 min walk).
- ME Hotel Sitges – Rated “Fabulous” with one of the best pools in town. Some think its a little far out, however you can catch the little train and a taxi costs about EUR 8. Rooms are stunning.
- Dolce Sitges – The only 5 star hotel in town. After a 14 Million euro refurbishment in 2021, the hotels rooms have been completely refreshed and with 3 pools to choose from, you may never want to leave. It is also close to the “Magical Forest” and the first gay beach in Europe, “Playa del Muerto”.
- Sunway Playa Golf – Close to the ME Hotel, with two beautiful pools with spacious rooms and apartments and an excellent seafront restaurant.
The Bear Route – bars to visit!
- 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.
- The bear village typically arrives on the first Monday of the week. During the weekend and indeed well beyond, XXL, El Horno, Man Bar, La Villa and Runway form the nexus of “Bear Alley”, the nickname given to Calle Joan Tarrida and a nightly gathering spot for bears from all over the world.
The PopAIR BBQ
- Join the hottest boys and bears from Barcelona for an epic BBQ.
- The event returns for two parties in 2022, Sept 3rd and Sept 10th – Book your tickets
The Bear Village – New Location
- The Village 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. For 2022, the bear village has been relocated further along the paseo, opposite the Hotel Calipolis. (in the same space as Sitges Pride Village)
- The bear village opens at 9pm and runs until 3am (3.30am on Friday and Saturday).
- 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. Check out the day-by-day calendar of events.
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The Bear Village Program
Awaiting the 2023 Program – use the 2022 event list below as a guide.
Day | Event |
---|---|
Friday 2 Sep | 8pm Bears bar – Leather Meeting and Fetish Night – Dress Code Happy Hour All Night. 11pm – XXL Welcome Party |
Saturday 3 Sep | 2pm > BBQ DAY” & PopAir Performance on Rte. LE PATIO. 4pm > Sauna Sitges 11pm > Fiesta 100% Bears at Bears Bar |
Sunday 4 Sep | 6pm – Underwear Party Bears Bar 8pm – Bear Ally – El horno, Bears Bar, Man Bar, Cox Bar, Runway, Parrots, Soho, etc |
Monday 5 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > Special WELCOME Night: At Bear-Village |
Tuesday 6 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > WHITE NIGHT Special: At Bear-Village |
Wednesday 7 Sep | 21h to 03h >Special Night PRAGUE BEARS 80´s & 90´s With DJ Paw.L – DJ Peasant & DJ BearOsol : At Bear-Village |
Thursday 8 Sep | 10 a.m. > Parc del Garraf Excursion: BEARS from PRAGE organize the traditional excursion to the PARC del GARRAF. You can join the excursion at 10:00 a.m. at the RENFE train station. More information about this excursion in this link: here .
8:00 p.m. > Bears Dinner-Show: At QUEENZ Restaurant “Exclusive Night for Bears & Friends”. Book directly at the restaurant or on their website www.queenzdinnershow.com 9:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. > Special Night of THE CAPITAN with Dj PASCAL: In Bear-Village |
Friday 9 Sep | 9:00 p.m. to 3:30 a.m. > Special Night BEAR CARNIVAL of Gran Canarias with Dj PERFECTO: In Bear-Village |
Sat 10 Sep | 2pm > BBQ DAY” & PopAir Performance on Rte. LE PATIO. 9pm > Bear Village Anniversary Party with DJ Lusk |
Sun 11 Sep | 9pm > Bear Village Closing with DJ Beni 10 |
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.

Bears Week Sitges 2017 – Opening Weekend

Bears Week – May Edition – Saturday 2017

Bears Week – May Edition 2017 – Friday

Bears Week 2016 – Sitges – Tuesday
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.
Most Popular Apartments
Our readers consistently rate the following apartments with 8+. Book a flexible rate. Choose from a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with local check in assistance.
Sitges Group Apartments
Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.
Sleeps up to 6
From €89/night
Destiono Apartments
Luxury apartments with great amenities and designer stye.
Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
From €99/night
1840 Apartments
Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.
Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.
From €70/night
Urban Suite Apartments
Stunning apartments in the heart of Sitges with great amenities.
From 2 to 5 guests.
From €100/night
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Sitges Gay Pride 2023
/in Featured Event, Major Events June/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSitges Gay Pride 2023
Perhaps one of the biggest events of the year and fast becoming one of the most important pride events in Europe – Sitges Pride 12th edition will take place in June.
Sitges Pride Dates 2023
June 14th to 18th 2023
Parade on Sunday 18th
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!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
Pride by the Beach – Sitges Pride 2023
It’s the question that has been everyone’s mind lately! When is Sitges Pride? Well, after an absence of two years, AFGAL, the group responsible for the production of pride, together with out sponsors and local partners, Colors Sitges Link, Sitges SVS and the Sitges council are pleased to confirm that Sitges Pride returns in 2023.
- Sitges Pride is scheduled for 5 days from the 14th to the 18th of June 2023, so book your hotel now in advance, with flexible cancellation.
THE PARADE & THE PRIDE VILLAGE
- The Sitges Pride Parade is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday the 18th of June.
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action
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.
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.
Most Popular Apartments
Our readers consistently rate the following apartments with 8+. Book a flexible rate. Choose from a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with local check in assistance.
Sitges Group Apartments
Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.
Sleeps up to 6
From €89/night
Destiono Apartments
Luxury apartments with great amenities and designer stye.
Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
From €99/night
1840 Apartments
Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.
Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.
From €70/night
Urban Suite Apartments
Stunning apartments in the heart of Sitges with great amenities.
From 2 to 5 guests.
From €100/night
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Carnival
/in Featured Event, Major Events February/by keith@gaysitgesguide.comSitges Carnival – Carnaval 2024
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 2024
From: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
To: Wednesday, February 14, 2024Main Parades
The two main parades should not be missed.
- Sunday 6th February
- Tuesday 14th February
Plan Ahead!
Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
To get the best deals and save up to 70%
Book your hotel early
Sitges Carnival 2024 – 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!
- The ME Hotel is one of the most popular options during Carnival, offering spacious rooms and high-end amenities. The hotel has an “Excellent” rating
The Events
Events kick off with the Mantillas night, the traditional start of the gay Carnival on Tuesday. The King and Queen of Carnival (the main protagonists of the event) arrive on Thursday, followed by a series of epic parades and parties.
Costumes
Costumes are essential. Many visitors spend months planning their outfits. Over the past few years, more and more visitors are dressing up! You have been warned. Plaza Industria, home to Parrots Pub is transformed into a party zone with camp carnival music playing non-stop from 7 pm until late.
The Main Parades
Sunday’s and Tuesday’s parades are the two signature events. Enjoy elaborate floats, costumes and performances along the seafront as more than 2,000 participants make their way through the village.
Where to stay during Carnival?
Several of the larger hotels do not open for Carnival, so Apartments are in high demand. In 2023, most apartments sold-out by the end of January, so book early.
The following hotels are open and have high ratings and are close to the Carnival Celebrations.
Dolce Sitges (5 Star – 10 min taxi), Hotel MiM, Hotel Medium, ME Sitges Terramar
Thursday 8th February 2024
- The Arrival of the Carnival King
- The arrival of the king of Carnival – typically held on the seafront, from 7 pm.
- The Carnival king makes his way through the streets of Sitges towards the town hall, where he assumes control of the village for the duration of the event.
- ROUTE: From Fragata/Ribera along Bassa Rodona, Pou Vedre, Espalter, Major and Cap de la Vila
Saturday 10th February 2024
- Note – this route is a major change from previous years and begins at Parc Can Robert, close to where the Mon Bus Stop is as you enter sitges from under the train bridge/car tunnel.
- 12.00h – The annual Crazy Bed Race, which takes the following route:
Departing from Casino Prado and continue through the town centre finishing at Paseo de la Ribera.
Sunday 11th February 2024
- 7.30pm – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa)
- The first of two main parades through the town, featuring over 50 different floats and hundreds of bejewelled dancers and performers.
ROUTE: Av Sofia Ribera Promenade (sea side), La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
Tuesday 13st March 2024
- 9.00pm – “Extermination” Parade Défilé de l’Extermini (Rua de l’Extermini) – “Disbauxa”
- The second of two main parades through the town, featuring over 50 different floats and hundreds of bejewelled dancers and performers.
ROUTE: Av Sofia Ribera Promenade (sea side), La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
Wednesday 14th February 2024
- 7pm – The Burial of the King Taking the following route – the last will and testament of the King will be read, and the carnival is officially closed in a spectacular Farewell Ceremony via the following route-
- Av Sofia Ribera Promenade (sea side), La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
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.
Date | Bar | Party Name |
---|---|---|
Tue- 6th Feb | Parrots | Carnival Opening |
Wed – 7th Feb | Vertigo | Opening Night |
Sun – 12th Feb | The Parade | Throughout the town |
Mon – 13th Feb | Mr Lumberjack | Bears Bar |
Tue – 13st Feb | The Parade | Throughout the town |
Wed – 14th Feb | Le Bar/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

Parrots Pub & Restaurant, Noche de las Mantillas – 2017

Tuesday Night Carnival 2016

Sunday Night Carnival 2016

Saturday Carnival 2016
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.
Most Popular Apartments
Our readers consistently rate the following apartments with 8+. Book a flexible rate. Choose from a range of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and penthouses, with local check in assistance.
Sitges Group Apartments
Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.
Sleeps up to 6
From €89/night
Destiono Apartments
Luxury apartments with great amenities and designer stye.
Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.
From €99/night
1840 Apartments
Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.
Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.
From €70/night
Urban Suite Apartments
Stunning apartments in the heart of Sitges with great amenities.
From 2 to 5 guests.
From €100/night
Other Events in Sitges
Scroll along for other Sitges Events – Month by Month

Sitges Gay Pride 2023

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

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