Event Dates
From: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
To: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2025
Fiesta Mayor one of the most important festivals in the Sitges event calendar a traditional event an international phenomenon.
Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2025
Fiesta Mayor is one of the most important festivals in the Sitges event calendar, a traditional event that has become an international phenomenon.
- Are you visiting for Fiesta Mayor? This event is one of the most popular and also falls during the high season in August, so book well in advance. Stay at the Hotel Mim and enjoy the fireworks from their rooftop Skybar.
The Event
- Fiesta Mayor is the principal celebration of Sitges patron saint, Sant Bartomeu. Events include spectacular street processions, dancers, fire beasts and a stunning 30-minute pyrotechnical firework display on the Mediterranean.
- Events typically last a week, with the principal celebrations held on the evening of the 23rd and the day of the 24th.
- Festivities kick off in earnest on the 22nd, early in the morning, when the Sant Bartomeu flag is delivered to the president of the Comissió de Festa Major and the dancing giants (huge Papier Mache figures on stilts) are dressed and prepared for the processions to come.
August 23rd
- On August 23rd at noon, the entrance of Grallers (Gralla musicians, a Catalan wind instrument) takes place from Sant Francesc street, passing through Cap de la Vila, Calle Mayor and Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
- At 2 pm in the afternoon, the parish bells ring, the 21 canons shots are fired, and the sardans (traditional Sitges dances) perform in the town square, Cap De La Vila.
- At 2.15 pm in the afternoon, the parade of popular dances, papier mache giants, oversized caricatures, demons, dragons, eagles, etc. begins in the Town Hall atPlaça del Ajuntament.
- The parade goes through Calle Mayor to Cap de la Vila, where they stop, and the Moixiganga performs the complete dance (Moixiganga is a typical Sitgetan popular dance of great antiquity, representing religious scenes of the Passion of Christ).
- At 19.00 in the evening, the procession makes its way through the streets, a spectacular array of acrobatics, dancing, giants and music. Awaiting route.
A Villa Escape
- Celebrate August in Sitges in the privacy of your own villa. Check out the top villas available in Sitges or contact us if you need to organise a special occasion or celebration.
- We can provide a range of services from luxury airport pick-ups, private chefs, tours and more for the perfect NYE experience.
The Fireworks
- At 11 pm, the spectacular Fireworks of the Festival are launched from La Fragata, attracting thousands of visitors from across Spain and beyond.
- The fireworks last for almost thirty minutes and light up the night sky. Bars stay open until 4.40 am.
- Arrive on the paseo by 10.30 pm at the latest if you want an unobstructed view of the fireworks. Many people bring a picnic to the beach and start celebrating in the early evening.
- Some of the best vantage points are on the espigón, or breakwaters that separate Sitges various beaches.
- Several restaurants with fireworks views and hotel rooftops book out well in advance.
- Many cruise ships host special viewing parties; however, these typically set sail from Barcelona.
- At the end of the fireworks, the festival of the Festa Major begins with sardines, dance music on the Paseo Marítimo and popular dances as they make their way along the Punta de Sitges staircase.
August 24th
- The final procession makes its way through the streets of Sitges from 7 pm.
- Followed by Post-Procession, typically around 10 pm: Entrance of Sant Bartomeu into the Parish Church. Final dance of the Fire Beasts and Giants in front of Town Hall.
- Awaiting route.
Hotels with Views of the Fireworks
- Hotel Subur – Seafront-facing rooms are larger, and many have wraparound balconies offering views of the beach and the fireworks. Just a one-minute walk to the gay bars.
- Hotel Calipolis – 4-star hotel with 170 rooms featuring larger balconies than other hotels and spacious rooms and suites. Opt for a suite on a higher level floor for the best views and even larger terraces.
- Hotel La Kalma – Popular seafront hotel with a large rooftop terrace, open to guests during the fireworks celebrations.
August 24th
- On August 24th, at 6 in the morning, popular dances perform “la matinal” (“cercavila” through the streets of the town).
- Mass is held in honour of Sant Bartomeu, and at the end, the dances perform the “Sortida d’ofici” and cover the short distance between the parish and the Town Hall while the cobla performs the Festa Major sardana, and the band plays its repertoire. The Castellers (human towers) perform their performance.
- In the afternoon, from 6.30 pm, there is another civic procession. The route changes from year to year.
- The parade ends at the entrance to the main church with a lighting of all the fires in the Plaza del Baluard in front of the church, with dancing and fireworks. It is one of the most emotional moments of the festivities.
- The giants, the dragon and the eagle, perform the last farewell dances.
Recommended Hotels in Sitges
Sitges is a compact village. All of the gay bars are located along a T Junction of Calle Bonaire, Calle Joan Tarrida and Plz Industria.
The Calipolis hotel, Casa Vilella, Hotel Mim, Hotel Medium Park
Recommended Hotels
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Where we stay!
Hotel Mim is our choice when in Sitges,
close to the beach, bars & clubs
Official Website
For further information and advice on
Fiesta Mayor Sitges Website
Gay Map of Sitges
Most of Sitges gay bars are located in the centre of the village just seconds from the beach, on C.Bonaire, Joan Tarrida and Plz Industria. Most hotels are within 5 minutes walk of the centre.
Carrera del Pecat 19, 08870 Sitges, Spain
This boutique hotel is located in the centre of Sitges. It offers stylish rooms with air conditioning and free Wi-Fi internet.
Alenti Sitges Hotel & Restaurant is surrounded by popular cafés, bars and shops. The beautiful Sitges beach is just a short walk away.
Avinguda De Sofia 12, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Just 120 m from Sitges Beach, Hotel MiM Sitges features a spa and a rooftop seasonal pool. Its stylish rooms have contemporary décor and some offer sea views.
Each spacious room at Hotel MiM Sitges has air conditioning, a TV and minibar. The hotel provides beach towels for a refundable deposit.
Carrer Jesús 16, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Housed in a striking Modernist building, Hotel Medium Sitges Park features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool set in gardens. It is just 10 minutes’ walk from Sitges Beach.
Hotel Medium Sitges Park’s stylish rooms have attractive décor with white furnishings. All rooms feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi.
Passeig de la Ribera 35, 08870 Sitges, Spain
The Hotel is ideally located in central ’ and a few steps from the . It features free Wi-Fi and a roof-top , offering Mediterranean and included with the rate.
Each of the stylish rooms at the has air conditioning and a private bathroom, complete with a hydromassage shower. They also feature a 32-inch LCD TV, and tea/coffee making .
Passeig de la Ribera 52, 08870 Sitges, Spain
The Santa María is set in a building on the seafront promenade in Sitges. It offers free Wi-Fi.
The Santa María Hotel is a beautiful listed building, a short walk from the centre of Sitges. All rooms at the hotel have views of the city, the mountains or the sea. They have air conditioning, heating and a minibar.
Carrer d’Espanya 1, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Subur is situated on the seafront promenade of Sitges, metres from the and the old . It includes free Wi-Fi, a and air-conditioned rooms with satellite TV.
Many rooms at Subur have a balcony and spectacular views. All have a private bathroom and a safe can be rented for an extra cost.
Carrer de Joan Tarrida 16, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Parrots Sitges Hotel is set just 100 m from the beach, in the centre of the popular resort of Sitges. This hetero-friendly hotel offers a terrace and free Wi-Fi.
Each cosy room at Parrots Sitges Hotel has a private bathroom. Rooms are air conditioned and come with a satellite TV and a free safe.
Carrer d’Espalter 27, 08870 Sitges, Spain
This family-run hotel is situated 250 m from the beach, in the centre of Sitges. Hotel Montserrat's air-conditioned rooms include a TV and private bathroom, and some have a balcony.
Hotel Montserrat is within a 5-minute walk of Sitges Train Station, and very close to the town's shops and lively nightlife.
Carrer de Sant Josep 39, 08870 Sitges, Spain
El Cid is a 1-star establishment situated on the centre of Sitges, just 250 m from the beach offering en suite accommodation, breakfast buffet included and swimming pool with sun terrace.
Good simple accommodation perfect to use as a base during a fun break away in the cosmopolitan town of Sitges, boasting great restaurants, bars, shops, beaches
Plaça Cap de la Vila, 2, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
The apartment offers a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A living room with a dinning area and a flat-screen TV. There is a private bathroom with a bath or shower. the perfect apartment you want to be in the center of everything. Free WiFi
Av. Sofia, 3, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Mediterráneo Sitges is located on the Sitges’s seafront. It has 3 swimming pools, sea views and free Wi-Fi. All the modern apartments have flat-screen TVs, an equipped kitchen, marble bathrooms and private terraces, most with sea views.
Passeig de la Ribera, 15, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
The modern, air-conditioned apartments have a private balcony or terrace with sea views. The apartments have a lounge area with a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi access is available. Each one has a kitchen with an oven, microwave and washing machine.
Passeig de la Ribera, 31, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Sitges Ribera provides air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and Sea views The apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Free WiFi.
C. Marquès de Montroig Sitges 08870 Spain
New music bar and outdoor terrace with sexy barmen, great air con, dance floor and outdoor terrace, Cocktails, drinks and House music.
The little brother of BoysBar Barcelona.
Calle Taco, 4, Sitges, Spain
One of the longest running gay bars in Sitges with famous drag acts and a cosy atmosphere.
New look, new shows, new acts.
Carrer de Joan Tarrida, 13, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Bears-oriented bar with large outdoor street terrace, located in the heart of Bear Alley
Carrer de Sant Bonaventura, 13, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Cruising Bar with EUR 10 Entrance. Includes 1 drink.
- Glory Hole, dress code theme nights and friendly bar staff.
- Open Daily during Season from 11 pm to 3am & weekends on off season.
Carrer de Bonaire 13, Sitges,
Gay bar with drag shows at he weekend
Carrer de Joan Tarrida, 17, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Gay Bukkake Cruise Club with darkroom open late
Carrer del Bonaire 17, 08870 Sitges, Spain
The bar for Bears and friends this bar ia always full
Plaça de la Indústria, 5, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Gay Bar Cafe in the centre of Sitges. Huge selection of Gin and cocktails.
Carrer de Joan Tarrida 6, 08870 Sitges, Spain
One of the oldist gay bars in Sitges popular with every one
Carrer Nou, 7, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Bar 7 is one of the longest running bars in Sitges and attracts a wide range of international visitors and locals. The bar is busy early and is located in the old town of Sitges.
Carrer de Joan Tarrida 8, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Gay French bar with a gardend in the back of the bar very popular
Carrer de Joan Tarrida, 9, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
Small gay terrace bar on the bears street
Placa Industira, 08870 Sitges, Spain
This is the gay bar that everyone starts there night off in
(one of the oldist gay bars in Sitges)
Carrer del Bonaire 24, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Gay dance bar with 2 bars and dance floor with DJs
Carrer del Bonaire 17, 08870 Sitges, Spain
One of the most popular show bars in Sitges
Carrer de Joan Tarrida 14, 08870 Sitges, Spain
popular Gay terrice bar
Carrer de Joan Tarrida 7, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Gay disco bar popular with macho men
Carrer de Sant Bonaventura 37, 08870 Sitges, Spain
Poular show tunes gay bar this is the bar for a good sing along
Recommended Hotels in Sitges By Booking
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We have chosen hotels in Sitges that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
Dolce by Wyndham
5 Star, Luxury
- 5 Star hotel with 4 heated pools.
- 7-minute drive to the gay bars.
- Rooms & Suites
- Perfect for a total escape and pampering, but still close to Sitges nightlife.
Hotel MiM Sitges
4 Star, Readers Choice
- 4 Star Hotel with rooftop pool.
- 1-minute walk to the gay bars.
- High end amenities in rooms.
- Most popular hotel in the centre of Sitges, with luxurious spa and two pools.
Platjador
3 Star, Great Value
- 3 Star Hotel with seafront location.
- Steps from the gay bars.
- Highly rated breakfasts.
- Always a popular choice with a beautiful rooftop bar offering beach views and pre-dinner cocktails.
Hotel Medium
3 Star, Location
- 3 Star Hotel in the centre of Sitges.
- 2-minute walk to the gay bars.
- Crisp, modern decor.
- Great location in the heart of Sitges with a large sun deck and epic outdoor pool.
Video – Higlights of Fiesta Mayor Sitges
A taste of what to expect during Sitges most important celebration
Recommended Villas in Sitges
Sitges is the perfect destination for a celebration, or for entertaining a large group of friends during key events including Carnival, Bears Week, Pride or one of the other many festivals taking place throughout the year.
Villa Med
Sleeps 21
- 400 sq/m featuring 6 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Outdoor Pool
- 5 Mins drive from the gay bars, 600m from Balmins Gay Beach.
Miramar Sitges
Sleeps 8
- 300 sq/m featuring 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Outdoor Pool
- 4 Mins drive from the gay bars, 2.5km to the gay beach.
Sea View
Sleeps 11
- 425 sq/m featuring 6 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Two private pools
- 5 Mins drive from the gay bars, 900m from Balmins Gay Beach
Casita Del Mar
Sleeps 14
- 480 sq/m featuring 6 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- In the centre of Sitges.
- 1 Min walk to the gay bars and steps from the beaches.
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