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Fiesta Mayor 2023 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 2023

    From: 19th August 2023
    To: 28th of August 2023

  • 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.

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Dolce Sitges,    Hotel MiM,    Hotel Medium,    ME Sitges Terramar

The program below is the traditional program of events for 2022:

  • 21.00 from the Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla ,  TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU, taking the following route, Baluard, Town Hall, Major, Cap de la Vila, Sant Francesc, Passeig Vilafranca, Avinguda de les Flors, Pau Casals, 17
  • 22.00h La Fragata beach – Concert by the Metropol Orchestra.
  • 17.00. Dressing of the Giants  at the Palace of the Moorish King in the old town on c/ D’en Bosch, 10-12.
  • 21:30h. Delivery of the Flag Route: parade of the image, followed by the musical group Inxa Brass Band along the following route: Parròquia, plaça de l’Ajuntament, Davallada, Sant Sebastià, Ànimes, sota el pont de la via, Avinguda de les Flors, Carretera de les Costes, plaça Hospital (Creu Roja), Carbonell Vidal i Barraquer, Josep Tarradellas, escales fins a Pintor Marià Carbonellopis, 10.
  • 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 San Francisco, Cabo de la Villa, Mayor and Plaza del 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, followed by the dance of the devils, leaving from the town hall, along Calle Mayor until Cap de La Vila followed by the Moixiganga dance.
  • 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 
  • 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, the procession makes its way through the following streets: Pintor Marià Carbonellopis, Torrent de la Pastera, Camí de la Fita, Sol, Avinguda de les Flors, Escoles Pies, Avinguda Camí Capellans, Pau Casals, Avinguda de les Flors, Passeig Vilafranca, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Major, plaça de l’Ajuntament, Baluard.
  • 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 Procession Circuit around town with the authorities, the Saint and the folkloric dances and musicians, accompanied by all the Sitgetanas. The route is as follows: 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, plaça de l’Ajuntament y 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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Fiesta Mayor – 2 Minutes of amazing video

The following is a trailer of a recent documentary featuring the “Agrupacio de balls populars de Sitges” the groups of dancers and musicians who keep the traditions of Siteges Fiesta Mayor alive

Fiesta Mayor Sitges Gallery

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Circuit 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!

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  • 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

Check out the recent video coverage of the Circuit Festival Parties.

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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

    Hola Beach club is the location of the Gay Beach Party – Day Edition! It is a stunning beach side venue.

  • High Season

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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.

Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the action

Dolce Sitges,    Hotel MiM,    Hotel Medium,    ME Sitges Terramar

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Venue for the Gay Beach Party – Hola Beach Club

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Check out the promo video of the GBP 2018!