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!

  • 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
  • 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 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.

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

  • The Arrival of the Carnival King
  • The arrival of the king of Carnival – held on the seafront, from 7.24 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, Paseo de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major y Ayuntamiento.
  • 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.
  • From Fragata, Paseo de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major y Ayuntamiento.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Francesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Paseo de la Ribera to the height of the El Greco monument and La Fragata beach.

Video of Sitges Carnival

Highlights of Sitges Carnival

Carnival Galleries

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Carnival Sitges 2019 – Tuesday Night

A fun end of Carnival night in Plz Industria in Sitges at Parrots Pub and Terrace.
Sitges Carnival 2019

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Sunday Night

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

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Saturday

Definitely one of the busiest Saturday night Carnival parties we have seen in Sitges!
Sitges Carnival 2019

Carnival Sitges 2019 – Friday

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

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

Hotel Dolce Sitges



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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!

Hotel MiM, 4 Star
Stylish & Sophisticated

Hotel Mim Sitges



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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!

Hotel Medium, 3 Star
Great Pool & Location

Hotel Medium Sitges



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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.

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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