Sitges Carnival – Carnaval 2019

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 2019
From: Tuesday 26th of February 2019
To: Wednesday 6th of March 2019
Main Parades
The two main parades should not be missed.
- Sun 3rd March – 7.30pm
- Tue 5th March – 9pm
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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

Thursday 28th February 2019

The Arrival of the King and Queen – 7 pm at La Fragata for a new spectacular opening show, parade leaves from Fragata to Psg Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, (Where he will meet the queen) Calle Mayor and Plz Ajuntament.

Saturday 2nd of March 2019

12.00h – The annual Crazy Bed Race, which takes the following route:
Francesc Gumà. Jesus, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera

Sunday 3rd of March 2019

7.30pm – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa)Takes the following route! Leaves from Av Sofia (between Hotel Cailipolis & Av Sofia Hotel), End of Sofia Avenue, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

Tuesday 5th of March 2019

9.00pm – “Extermination” Parade Défilé de l’Extermini (Rua de l’Extermini) – “Disbauxa” Parade Défilé de la Disbauxa (Rua de la Disbauxa)Takes the following route! Leaves from Av Sofia (between Hotel Cailipolis & Av Sofia Hotel), End of Sofia Avenue, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.

Wednesday 6th of March 2019

7pm – The Burial of the KingTaking the following route – from the council offices, to Major, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire y Passeig de la Ribera hasta el Greco.

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 – 26th Feb	Comodin	Mantillas
Wed – 27th Feb	La Locacola	Turistas
Wed – 27th Feb	Parrots	Carnival Opening
Wed – 27th Feb	Privilege	Opening NIght
Sun – 3rd Mar	The Parade	Throughout the town
Mon – 4th Mar	Noche Rosa	Locacola/Le Patio
Tue – 5th Mar	The Parade	Throughout the town
Wed – 6th Mar	La Locacola/Parrots Pub//L’Angle/Le Patio	Widows Night

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Carnival 2018 - Sitges - Tuesday Final

February 14, 2018

Final Tuesday fun in Sitges during Carnival at Plz Industria.

Carnival 2018 - Sunday - Sitges

February 12, 2018

Giving new meaning to "Sunday Funday" during Sitges Carnival in Parrots.

Carnival 2018 - Saturday in Sitges

February 11, 2018

Fun on Saturday night in Plz Industria in the heart of Sitges!

Carnival 2018 - Sitges - Friday

February 10, 2018

Carnival 2018 - Sitges - Friday

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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Other Events in Sitges

Scroll along for other Sitges Events – Month by Month

Sitges Gay Pride 2019

March 28, 2014

June 1st to June 10th, 2019

Circuit Festival Barcelona

March 29, 2014

August - 8th to 18th 2019

Fiesta Mayor

March 29, 2014

August 23rd 2019 Fireworks

Sitges Bears Week

March 29, 2014

1st to 11th Sept, 2019

Santa Tecla

March 29, 2014

22nd Sep 2019 3rd Week Sept Fireworks

Stop SIDA Gala Benefit

September 16, 2015

Sat 28th Sept 2019

Sitges Wine Festival

March 29, 2014

Normally first week October 2019

Sitges Zombie Walk

March 29, 2014

Typically, first Saturday in October 2019

Sitges Tapa a Tapa

April 20, 2015

Awaiting dates for 2019

Carnival

March 27, 2014

26th of Feb to 6th of March 2019

Car Rally

March 27, 2014

March 18th, 2019

Easter

April 15, 2014

Thurs April 18th - Mon April 22nd, 2019

Bears Week Sitges - May Edition

March 28, 2014

April 30th - May 5th, 2019

Eurovision

May 18, 2015

Eurovision Sitges - May 18th 2019.

Corpus Christi

March 28, 2014

Sun Jun 23rd, 2019

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Latest News

Sitges Carnival 2019 – Full Schedule of Parties and ParadesFebruary 20, 2019 - 6:09 pm
Sitges Carnival 2019 – Full Schedule of Parties and Parades – from the kickoff of the Mantillas night to the Burial of the King, we have the top events not to miss.
Sitges Carnival 2019 – By the Numbers!February 1, 2019 - 10:44 am
Sitges Carnival is one of the top 10 Carnival events in the world! Come visit us at the end of February and see this little village throw one of the biggest Winter parties in Spain!

Sitges Carnival – Carnaval 2019

Carnival Dates 2019

Main Parades

Plan Ahead!

Discover Sitges Wildest Party.

The Sunday and Tuesday Parade Route