Sitges Carnival

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Sitges Carnival – Carnaval 2023

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!

Sitges CarnivalEveryone dresses up for Sitges Carnival – Don’t forget your costume.
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival
Sitges Carnival


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  • Carnival Dates 2023

    From: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
    To: Wednesday, February 22, 2023

  • Main Parades

    The two main parades should not be missed.

    • Sunday 19th February
    • Tuesday 21st February

  • Plan Ahead!

    Sitges hotels fill fast in this small town
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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

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

  • The Arrival of the Carnival King
  • The King will arrive at 18.30 at Placa Vidal i Quadras before making his way to the Miramar Building along C.Barcelona. The King will then make his way to the town hall via the following route: Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Fonollar, Port De n’Alegre, Rafael Llopart, Sant Damià, Àngel Vidal, Cap de la Vila, Major and arriva at la plaça De L’ajuntament.(The Town hall)
  • At 8.30pm, the King will assume control of the town hall and read his proclamation.
  • 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:
    Victor Balaguer, Salvador i Forment, Pepe De Garraf, Joan Martínez i Sardà, and finishing at Víctor Balaguer
  • 7.00pm – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa) Route:  The parade will exit from the end of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, and Espalter
  • 7.00pm – “Extermination” Parade Défilé de l’Extermini (Rua de l’Extermini) – “Disbauxa” The parade will exit from the end of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, and Espalter
  • 7pm – 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 Ribera. At 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

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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!

Traditional Parties in the gay bars during Sitges Carnival.
DateBarParty Name
Tue- 14th Feb
 Parrots Carnival Opening
Wed – 15th FebPrivilege
Opening Night
Sun – 19th FebThe Parade Throughout the town
Mon – 20th FebNoche RosaLe Bar/Le Patio
Tue – 21st Feb
The Parade Throughout the town
Wed – 22nd FebLe Bar/Parrots Pub//L’Angle/Le PatioWidows Night

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