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Fiesta Mayor 2021 Festa Major

Sitges Fiesta Mayor is the “Main Party” in celebration of the town’s patron saint and is one of the most important events of the entire year culminating in a stunning 30 minute firework display that lights up the Mediterranean.

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  • Fiesta Mayor 2020

    From: 19th August 2021
    To: 26th of August 2021

  • Fireworks Day

    The fireworks take place on
    August the 23rd at 11pm on
    the paseo right in front of
    the beach by the church.

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Fireworks, Giants & Dragons!

Fiesta Mayor is when the town of Sitges hosts its annual festival in celebration of the patron saint, Sant Bartolomeu. The Fiesta Mayor includes music, dance and parades, including a spectacular firework display which can be seen from all over the town, or, if you are lucky enough to own a boat, from out at sea.

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  • 18: 00 from the Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla ,  TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU,  accompanied by the sound of the Suburband of El Retiro, it will be transferred to calle Floreal, 14,. The route will take you through the streets: Baluard, Ajuntament, C. Major, Cap de la Vila, Jesús, Francesc Gumà, Hort Gran, Pont sota la via, Av. de les Flors, Vidal i Barraquer, Floreal
  • 22.00h La Fragata beach – Orchestra Maravella
  • 21:30h. Delivery of the Flag Route: parade of the image, followed by the musical group “Agrupació Musical Suburband del Retiro” to the home of the President of the “Commissió”, Maica Díez-Alcón, on Santa Bárbara, 26.
    Route: Baluard, plaça de l’Ajuntament, Major, Parellades, plaça del Pou Vedre, Santa Bàrbara.
  • 12:00h. Arrival of the “Grallers” The different groups offer their inaugural concert in tribute to the founders of the Festa Major. Procession along the streets of Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Major and Plaza Ayuntamiento.
  • 14:00h. 21 muskets are fired By musicians of  “cobles” of Sitges that have interpreted the sardana “La Procesó de Sant Bartomeu”, in commemoration of the centenary of its creation.
  • 14:00 h. Sardanas At Cap de la Vila two emblematic Sitges sardanas are danced: The Procession of Sant Bartomeu by the maestro Antoni Català and Festa Major by Enric Morera, played by Cobla Sitgetana.
  • 14:00h. Parade of Traditional Popular Dances Starting at Plaza Ayuntamiento: Gegants, Cabeçuts, Drac, Àliga, Diables, Bastons, Cercolets, Panderetes, Pastorets, Cintes, Gitanes and Moixiganga, accompanied by the musical group Suburband Retiro. At the Cap de la Vila, the Moixiganga will perform the complete dance.
  • 18:00h. Castellers La Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges. Location: Cap de la Vila.
  • 19:00h. From the home of the president of the Comisión de Fiesta Mayor, Maica Díez-Alcón (Santa Bárbara, 26) The group of traditional dancers and musicians and the authorities, will recover the shrine of Sant Bartomeu from the place designated by the “pendonista” of the Festa Major 2019, Josep Carbonell Alquézar, and they will accompany it to the parish church.Route: Santa Bàrbara, plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Passeig Vilafranca, Av. de les Flors, Escoles Pies, Camí Capellans, Camí de la Fita, Pl. Doctor Pérez Rosales, Floreal, Av. Vidal i Barraquer,  Pl. Hospital, Av. de les Flors, Creuament under the bridge, Hort Gran, Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Major, Town Hall.

    In front of the doors of the parish church, the popular dances receive the image of Sant Bartomeu which, accompanied by the authorities, the “Pendonista” and “Cordonistes” will be placed in the presbytery to preside over the liturgies of the festival.

  • 23:00h. Fireworks By Pirotècnia Igual S.A. Passeig de la Ribera(in front of Pic-Nic Restaurant, on the sea side)During the pyrotechnic show, the fireworks may be viewed from a private seating area, where attendees will enjoy a tasting of a glass of cava Maria Casanovas Brut de Brut. Space is limited and it is advised to purchase tickets in advance from the Commission stand or at the Sitges Tourist Office. People with reduced mobility must also formalize their reservation in advance at the aforementioned points.
  • 19.30h From Baluard Sant Bartomeu’s ProcessionCircuit around town with the authorities, the Saint and the folkloric dances and musicians, accompanied by all the Sitgetanas and Sitgetans who wish it. The rector of the parish, Mn. Josep Pausas y Mas will preside over the processional act joined by the Illustrious Town Hall dignataries.The popular dances, grallers and the Suburband del Retiro will precede the tabernacle. The tabernacle, with the image of the Saint, will be taken by the “Costaleros” of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla. The Flag of Sant Bartomeu shall be carried by the pendonista Josep Carbonell Alquézar, who has named as Cordonistes: Roser Gallego Albet, Xavier Carbonell Pascual, Xavier Carbonell Alquézar and Josep Carbonell Gallego.

    Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, passeig de la Ribera, Nou, Major, plaza de Ayuntamiento and Baluard. 

  • When the Saint is being returned to the parish church, in the plaza del Baluard in front of the church all the fires and crackers are lit, the dances are carried out to their respective music and a small firework display takes place. It is, in all probability, one of the most emotional and awe inspiring moments of the fiesta.
  • 22.30 – Approximately – LAST DANCE OF THE “BÈSTIES DE FOC” AND GEGANTS (Beasts of fire and giants)With the Saint restored to the parish church, the gegants, drac and àliga (papier-mâché giants, dragons and eagle) dance their farewell at Plaça de l’Ajuntament.

 

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Circuit 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!

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  • 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

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Sitges Gay Beach Party 2021

The Gay Beach Party takes place every Summer in Sitges. The 2021 edition takes place at Hola Beach Club in June during Pride and September during Bears week.

  • Gay Beach Party

    Awaiting dates for 2021

    normally in June & September

  • Hola Beach Club

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Sitges Hottest Summer Party.

The Gay Beach Party returns to Sitges for the Summer 2021 during the annual gay pride festivities and during the final weekend of Bear Sitges Week.

Tickets include entry to the beach, a welcome drink and a delicious BBQ. Dance with the hottest ADDICTED gogos, enjoy the best music and soak up the sun by the Mediterranean Sea.

Dates will be confirmed.

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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.

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New, 4 star hotel in the heart of Sitges with beautiful rooms, a skybar with pool and stunning day spa for relaxing!

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Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location

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The Hotel Medium is located in the heart of Sitges just seconds from the centre of town with a great pool.

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Hotel ME, 4 Star
Deluxe & Luxury Option

Hotel ME Terramar Sitges



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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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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

Beachfront apartment in Sitges

Range of seafront apartments with great balconies.

Sleeps up to 6

From €89/night 

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Destiono Apartments

Casa Esmeralda Sitges Apartment

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Selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms.

From €99/night

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1840 Apartments

1840 Apartments

Beautiful selection of apartments in a restored building.

Selection of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom.

From €70/night

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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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