Event Dates
From: Friday, August 21, 2026
To: Monday, August 24, 2026
Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2026
Fiesta Mayor one of the most important festivals in the Sitges event calendar a traditional event an international phenomenon.
Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2026
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
- Next Edition: Friday 21st August, 2026 – Monday 24th August, 2026 (Note some smaller events take place on Wednesday and Thursday).
- 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.
Address: Carrer Primer de Maig 19, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Boutique hotel in the centre of Sitges town
- Popular with gay travellers for its central location
- Rooftop terrace with small seasonal pool
- Modern rooms with balconies and whirlpool options
- Surrounded by shops, bars, and restaurants
- Easy walk to all main gay bars and nightlife
- Website
Address: Avinguda Sofia 12, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Upscale boutique hotel near Sitges seafront promenade
- Popular with gay travellers for spa and rooftop Sky Bar
- Seasonal rooftop pool with sea and town views
- Modern rooms with strong soundproofing
- Full-service spa with hydrotherapy and sauna facilities
- Easy walk to main gay bars and beaches
- Website
Address: Carrer Jesús 16, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Central boutique hotel built around garden and pool courtyard
- Popular for strong breakfast and friendly service
- Mix of pool-facing and street-facing rooms
- Comfortable mid-range option in Sitges old town
- Easy walk to beach, gay bars, shops, and train station
- Practical base for exploring Sitges on foot
- Website
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 16, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Hotel located directly on Sitges’ main gay street
- Steps from bars, terraces, and late-night venues
- One of the most central hotels for gay nightlife
- Modern, clean rooms with balcony options
- Friendly team with strong repeat-guest following
- Ideal for travellers who want to stay in the middle of the action
- Website
Address: Passeig de la Ribera 35-36, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Beachfront hotel on Sitges’ main promenade
- Rooftop terrace and bar with sea views
- Small heated pool on the roof
- Well known for long, high-quality breakfast service
- Modern, comfortable rooms with hydromassage showers
- Popular with gay travellers for value & location to the gay scene.
- Website
Address: Passeig de la Ribera 48-50, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Beachfront hotel on Sitges’ main promenade
- Directly opposite Playa de la Ribera beach
- Many rooms with balconies and partial or full sea views
- Good-value option for a very central seafront stay
- On-site sports café serving food, drinks, and live sports
- Extremely close to Sitges’ gay district and nightlife
- Website
Address: Carrer Espalter 27, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Family-run hotel in the centre of Sitges
- Good-value option for budget-conscious travellers
- Rooftop solarium terrace for relaxing in town
- Simple, clean rooms with balcony options
- Strong location for walking to beach, shops, and dining
- Very close to Sitges’ gay bars and nightlife
- Website
Address: Carrer de Sant Josep 39, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Budget hotel in the centre of Sitges
- Good-value option with simple, clean rooms
- Outdoor pool and sun terrace for summer stays
- Breakfast included and well rated by guests
- Popular with repeat visitors for location and price
- Very close to Sitges’ gay bars and nightlife (about 5 minutes on foot)
- Website
Address: Carrer Marquès de Montroig, 1 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar in Sitges with a lively late-night party atmosphere.
- Known for drag shows, bingo, DJs, and themed entertainment.
- Friendly, professional staff and a welcoming crowd.
- Popular stop for visiting gay travelers and local regulars.
- Compact, energetic venue focused on pop and house party vibes.
- Open: In season daily 9:30pm-3am, off-season Fri-Sat 10pm-3am
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Address: Carrer d'en Tacó, 4, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Historic gay show bar with decades of drag tradition.
- Known for nightly cabaret and interactive drag performances.
- Mixed-age crowd with locals and visiting gay travelers.
- Relaxed, camp atmosphere focused on shows over dancing.
- One of Sitges’ most established LGBTQ nightlife institutions.
- Open: Sun-Thu 10pm-1am, Fri-Sat 10pm-1:30am
- Winter mainly Fri-Sat
Address: Carrer Joan Tarrida, 13, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Bear-oriented gay bar with a large, lively street terrace.
- Popular for early evening drinks and social meetups.
- Mixed crowd of locals, visitors, bears, and admirers.
- Relaxed, friendly vibe focused on conversation.
- Key stop on the Sitges gay bar circuit.
- Open: In season daily 5:30pm-3am/3:30am (off-season hours vary)
Address: Carrer de Sant Bonaventura, Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Men-only gay bar with fetish and themed party nights.
- Known for naked nights, jeans nights, and cruisy energy.
- Small backroom for adult social interaction.
- Late-night crowd of locals and visiting gay men.
- Compact venue with an intimate, high-energy atmosphere.
- Open: Daily from 10:30pm (closing times vary by night and season)
Address: Carrer Bonaire, 13, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Late-night party bar and small club in Sitges.
- Live DJs and upbeat pop and house music.
- Compact dance floor with high-energy crowd.
- Strong gay following with mixed, friendly vibe.
- Popular stop for dancing after midnight.
- Open: Mon-Sun 10pm-3am (high season),
- Winter mainly Fri-Sat 10pm-3am
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida, 15, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Late-night gay cruising club located in the centre of Sitges nightlife.
- Front bar area for drinks and socialising before heading inside.
- Large cruising zone with maze, cabins, showers, and lockers.
- Draws a mix of locals & international visitors, busiest after midnight.
- Well-known late stop during high season and major gay event weeks.
- Open: High season daily 11pm-6am, Low season Thu-Sun 11pm-6am
- Website
Address: Carrer Bonaire 17, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bear bar with a loyal local and visitor following
- Strong focus on bears, cubs, daddies and admirers
- Dark, intimate interior with cruisy corners and back areas
- Regular meeting point on Bear Street before late clubs
- Gets busier and more playful as the night moves on
- Open: Mon-Thu 9pm-2:30am, Fri-Sat 9pm-3am, Sun 9pm-2:30am
Address: Plaça de la Indústria 5, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Sitges’ main gay square, popular all day and night
- Large outdoor terrace that fills up fast for people-watching
- Strong mix of locals, regulars, and visiting gay travellers
- Reliable meeting point before moving on to late-night bars
- Known more for social atmosphere than organised shows
- Open: Daily 10:30am-2:30am (winter mainly weekends)
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 6, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Joan Tarrida with a strong local following
- Popular early evening meeting spot for bears and mature guys
- Tavern-style front bar with busy street energy outside
- Small darkroom and cruising area at the back
- Extra busy during Bears Weeks and peak season
- Open: Daily 5pm-3am
Address: Carrer Nou 7, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar in Sitges’ old town near the centre
- Traditional pub-style interior with relaxed vibe
- Popular early and mid-evening drinks stop
- Mixed crowd of locals and visiting gay travellers
- Seasonal opening with quieter winter months
- Open: Summer Daily 10pm-3am, Off Season Fri-Sat from 10pm
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 8, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay cocktail bar on Joan Tarrida with garden courtyard
- Quieter, more refined option in the middle of the strip
- Popular for early evening and pre-club drinks
- Strong mix of locals, regulars, and visitors
- Focused on cocktails and relaxed social atmosphere
- Open: daily 7pm-3am,Off season Thu-Sat 7pm-3am
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 9, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Joan Tarrida with industrial styling
- More social bar than cruise venue in current format
- Popular with leather, bears, and fetish-leaning crowd
- Busy terrace and drinks-focused atmosphere
- Good early evening and pre-club meeting point
- Open: Daily 5:30pm-2:30am, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-3am
- Website
Address: Plaça de la Indústria 2, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Plaça de la Indústria at the heart of the strip
- Large terrace known for prime people-watching
- Busy from daytime drinks through late night
- Strong mix of locals, visitors, and after-beach crowd
- Key meeting point before late-night bars and clubs
- Open: Daily 11am-3am
Address: Carrer Bonaire 24, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Carrer Bonaire with late-night party focus
- Stylish interior with show and DJ-driven atmosphere
- Popular with younger crowd and party-focused visitors
- Best as a late stop rather than early evening drinks
- Busy on weekends and during peak season
- Open: Daily 10pm-3am
Address: Carrer Bonaire 17, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay bar on Carrer Bonaire with late-night party focus
- Modern interior geared toward dancing and DJs
- Younger, party-oriented crowd later at night
- Regular drag shows and themed party nights
- Very busy in summer and during peak weekends
- Open: Daily 10.30pm-3:30am, Off season weekends only
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 14, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay terrace bar at the crossroads of Sitges’ gay district
- Airline theme with flight-attendant styling
- Street-side terrace for prime people-watching
- Popular early evening drinks and meeting point
- Daily happy hour that pulls in a steady crowd
- Open: Daily 7pm-2am, Off season Thu-Sun from 7pm-2am
Address: Carrer de Joan Tarrida 7, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay cruising bar on Joan Tarrida in the former XXL space
- Two-floor venue with bar area and darker cruising zones
- Industrial styling with fetish and dress-code nights
- Strong mix of locals and visiting cruise-focused crowd
- Key late-night destination during peak season and events
- Open: Mon-Sat 9pm-3am, Sun 5pm-3am, Closed from mid-October
- Website
Address: Carrer de Sant Bonaventura 37, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, Spain
- Gay piano and cabaret bar in Sitges’ old town
- Live West End, Broadway, and cabaret performers
- Small, intimate space with sing-along atmosphere
- Popular with theatre lovers and showtune fans
- Seasonal favourite with special performance nights
- Open: daily from 10pm-2am, Off season Fri-Sat from 10pm-2am
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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