Sitges Carnival – Carnaval 2025

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!

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

Carnival Dates 2025
From: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
To: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Main Parades
The two main parades should not be missed.
- Sunday 2nd March
- Tuesday 4th March
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Sitges Carnival 2025 – 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 Carnival (the main protagonist of the event) arrives 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.

The route is as follows: 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.

Sunday’s Parade is at 7.30 pm and Tuesday’s Parade is at 9 pm.

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 27th February 2025

The Arrival of the Carnival King
The arrival of the king of Carnival – held on the seafront, from 7.15 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: Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major and the Town Hall.

Saturday 1st March 2025

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.
Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Paseo de la Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Paseo de la Ribera (ending at the playground).

Sunday 2nd March 2025

7.30pm – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa)
The first of two main parades through the town, featuring over 40 different floats and hundreds of bejewelled dancers and performers.
ROUTE: La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

Tuesday 4th 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: La Fragata, Ribera promenade (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaza del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

Wednesday 5th March 2025

7 pm – 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-
Rotute: Plaça de l’Ajuntament, Carrer Major, Cap de la Vila, Carrer Parellades, Carrer Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera, Plaça de la Fragata.

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.

Traditional Parties in the gay bars during Sitges Carnival.
Date	Bar	Party Name
Tue- 25th Feb	Parrots	Carnival Opening
Tue- 25th Feb	Comodin	11 pm – Mantillas Night
Wed – 26th Feb	Le Bar by Le Patio	Noche de las Turistas – 7 pm
Thur – 27th Feb	Vertigo	Opening Night
Fri – 28th Feb	La Villa	Kilts Night
Sun – 2nd Mar	The Parade	Throughout the town
Mon – 3rd Mar	La Noche Rosa	Le Bar & Le Patio
Mon – 3rd Mar	Mr Lumberjack	Bears Bar
Tue – 4th Mar	The Parade	Throughout the town
Wed – 5th Mar	Le Bar/Parrots Pub//L’Angle/Le Patio	Widows Night

Video of Sitges Carnival

Highlights of Sitges Carnival

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Carnival Sitges 2019 – Tuesday Night

March 6, 2019

A fun end of Carnival night in Plz Industria in Sitges at Parrots Pub and Terrace.

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Sunday Night

March 4, 2019

A new meaning to "Funday Sunday" in Sitges during the annual carnival celebrations in Plz Industria.

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Saturday

March 3, 2019

Definitely one of the busiest Saturday night Carnival parties we have seen in Sitges!

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Friday

March 2, 2019

As Carnival continues, the costumes get skimpier! Check out the photos from Plz Industria at Parrots Pub on Friday Night.

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

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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!

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Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated

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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

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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.