Event Dates
From: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
To: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Sitges Carnival 2026
Sitges Carnival takes place 40 days before Easter according to tradition. It is one of the most popular Carnival’s in Europe with more than 300,000 visitors.
Sitges Carnival 2026 It may be in February, but this is the hottest party in Sitges.
Sitges is one of Europe’s leading gay beach resorts during the summer months! The scene grows quieter over the Winter, however The village comes alive in once more, during the Carnival celebrations in late February/Early march each year.
- Sitges fills up for Carnival, especially over the weekend. The ME Hotel is one of the most popular options during Carnival, located with spacious rooms and suites and high-end amenities. The hotel has an “Excellent” rating.
Sitges Carnival
- Next Edition: Tuesday 10th February 2026 – Wednesday 18th February 2026. – The gay carnival events kick off on the Tuesday before the main celebrations. The busiest days are from Thursday through to Sunday.
- 300,000 visitors descend upon Sitges in what is Winter’s hottest party on the Mediterranean. Pack your costumes and be prepared for epic parades, over-the-top parties and a unique atmosphere. Start planning those costumes today.
- Upgrade your Carnival experience at the Sabatic Hotel, a Autograph collection hotel, brand new with two pools, stunning rooms and superior se
Sitges Carnival Parades
- Thursday Feb 12th, 2026 – The arrival of the king of Carnival – held on the seafront. 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. Typically from 7 pm.
- Friday Feb 13th, 2026 – Rua d’Antes – The return of a historical route through the centre of town. Typically from 7.30 pm.
- Sunday Feb 15th, 2026 – 19.30 Rua de la Disbauxa – The first of two main parades through the town, featuring over 50 different floats and hundreds of bejeweled dancers and performers.
- ROUTE: 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.
- Catch the parade from your balcony at the Hotel Calipolis.
- Tuesday Feb 17th, 2026 – 21.00 Rua de l’Extermini – The second of the big parades. The order of the 50 floats are reversed, giving everyone an opportunity to see your favourite group. It is also a little crazier, if that’s possible, as it is the penultimate day of partying.
- Wednesday Feb 18th, 2026 – Burial of the King 19.00 – The funeral procession makes its way from the Town Hall to the beach with the wailing widows, a gaggle of drag queens dressed in black. It is both a sombre and humorous occasion.
ROUTE: 7 pm – Plaça de l’Ajuntament, Carrer Major, Cap de la Vila, Carrer Parellades, Carrer Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera, Plaça de la Fragata.The Crazy Bed Race 2026
- Saturday February 14th, 2026 – Midday The “Crazy Bed Race” (Cursa de Llits Disfressats) is one of the most entertaining and anticipated events during the Sitges Carnival in Spain. Teams consisting of participants dress up in elaborate and often humorous costumes and race decorated beds on wheels through the streets of Sitges.
- Each team pushes their bed – which must have a headboard, footboard, and two lateral sides resembling a real bed – around a designated course in the town. The beds are usually themed and teams strive to outdo each other with creative and outrageous designs. It is not only about speed; the teams are also judged on their originality, costumes, and overall performance, including skits or dances performed during the race.
- The Route typically is as follows – 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).
Sitges Carnival Parade Routes 2026
- The 2026 parade routes are typically run 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.
The Gay Carnival
- The Gay Carnival begins on the weekend before the official carnival festivities with the traditional Mantillas Night at Parrots Pub on the 10th of Feb, followed by a Carnival dinner at L’Angle D’Adrianna.
- Comodin returns with their traditional Mantillas Night from 11.30 pm, also on Tuesday 10th February.
- Other nights include Touristas Night in Le Bar by Le Patio on the Sunday before everything kicks off and Pink Night on the Monday the 16th of Feb.
- Each of the gay bars in Sitges host their own themed events each night. Expect wild costumes, DJs, and thousands of boys dressed in everything from drag to fetish wear.
- The most popular gathering spot is Parrots Pub on Plz Industria from 7 pm onwards.
- Late night bars including El Piano, XXL, Moulin Rose, Bukkake, Queenz, XXL Club and Vertigo are open until 3 to 3.30 am each night.
- Scandal, (formerly Bunker) is the late night club operating until 6 am each night.
The Widows Night
- Ash Wednesday February 18th, 2026 – Of all the gay carnival traditions, one has stood firm and indeed grown, and that is the Night of the Widows. (Noche de las Viduas).
- Tourists, locals, and drag queens dress up in elaborate costumes and make their way behind the funeral cortege of the king. Once he is buried, the widows make their way to various dinners and compete for prizes.
- One of the most popular Widows night events is held at La Nansa. Parrots Group restaurants, Le Patio & L’Angle D’Adrianna also host dinners. Reservations are essential.
Tips on making the most out of Sitges Carnival
- Our advice, arrive on the Thursday when the fun begins and head home on Monday. Over the past 4 Carnival events, even the Tuesday has grown into a more quieter affair and has been eclipsed by the Saturday, which despite no parade, is now the busiest night of the Carnival.
- Just about everyone dresses up in some sort of costume, locals and tourists alike so don’t forget to pack yours, it doesn’t matter what costume you bring – the more outrageous the better. Think skimpy and slutty, you get the idea? Sitges Carnival Thursday to Sunday is 4 days of nonstop party fun.
Where to stay during Sitges Carnival
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. Most will host special theme nights and parties during Carnival. The square outside parrots and the streets outside El horno are full each night from 8pm until 3am, especially on the Friday and Saturday nights.
- The Calipolis hotel facing the gay beach next to the gay street.
- Parrots Hotel in the middle of the gay bars.
- Kalma Sitges Hotel (Formerly La Nina) – 4 star modern hotel, recently reformed with views of the village and the seafront.
- Hotel Subur – 3 Star hotel with some rooms facing the sea. Good value.
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
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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 Of Sitges Carnival
Every year thousands of guys and girls descend upon the streets of Sitges for one big party. The main parades are on the Sunday and Tuesday nights.
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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