Event Dates
From: Tuesday, February 25, 2025
To: Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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 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 25th February 2025 – Wednesday 5th March 2025. – 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 27th, 2025 – 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.
ROUTE: TBC From Fragata, Paseo de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major y Ayuntamiento.- Catch the parade from your balcony at the Hotel Calipolis.
- Sunday March 2nd, 2025 – 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.- Tuesday March 4th, 2025 – 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 March 5th, 2025 – 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: 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.The Crazy Bed Race 2025
- Saturday March 1st, 2025 – 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 – 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 2025
- The 2025 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 25th of Feb, followed by a Carnival dinner at L’Angle D’Adrianna.
- Comodin, having reopened last year, returns with their traditional Mantillas Night from 11.30 pm, also on the 25th of Feb.
- Other nights include Pink Night on the Monday the 20th 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, Bitch Bar, 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 March 5th, 2025 – 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.
Where to stay close to all the gay bars
Our top 4 selections with the best rates.
Hotel Mim is our choice when in Sitges,
close to the beach, bars & clubs
For further information and advice on
Sitges Carnival, check out The Website
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.
Book with confidence. Get the best Prices from our partner Booking.com
We have chosen hotels in Sitges that keep you close to all the shops,restaurants & bars
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.
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.