Sitges Carnival 2015 will take place from the Tuesday 10th of February – Wed 18th of February 2015. The king of Carnival opening ceremony will take place on Thursday the 12th of February and the two main parades will make their way through the town from 7pm on Sun 15th & Tue 17th of February.
Book Your Hotel for Carnival now or why not consider a seafront apartment and watch the entire parade from your balcony.
Check out coverage of the 2014 Sitges Carnival below.
The countdown to Sitges Carnaval has begun and as usual, the traditional posters from the bars, clubs and restaurants have begin to arrive at Gay Sitges Guide.
Festivities kick off as with other years on Tuesday the 25th of February from 1am at Bar Comodin for the Noche de las Mantillas. Get to the bar early as this is one of the busiest nights of the year in the bar!
Loca Cola begins with its “Noche de Premios” on Wed the 26th of February. The bar fills up from 7pm and onto the streets of Bonaire as the French descend upon Sitges for 7 days of non-stop partying.
Roman and his team at Union will host their first Sitges Carnival this year. The bar will play host to the traditional (former Orek’s) Queen of Carnival competition on Monday the 3rd of March.
L’Ambassade Restaurant will open their 2014 Season with a brand new show with the premier taking place during Carnival. Show and Dinner take place on Sat 1st and Mon 2rd of March.
And of course Parrots Pub will reopen on Wednesday the 26th of February. L’Angle restaurant will be hosting a series of special carnival dinners including a Mantillas night and a Widows Dinner. Privilege will also open with a series of special events planned…. information will be posted as soon as it becomes available.
Remember, Sitges Carnival takes place a little later than usual, so its will be even busier than normal. More than 200,000 people descend on the village for the festivities, especially on the Sunday and Tuesday Parade nights. We suggest you book your hotel or apartment now to lock in a great deal in advance.
Fiesta Mayor may be some time away (End of August 2014)…however the association behind the dancing and parades during the event have produced a very special documentary covering the behind-the-scenes and very best of what is Sitges biggest festival. Check out a preview of the program below.
The festival takes place during the peak month of August and includes a spectacular 30 minute fireworks show on the beach, a series of fire processions and dances through the town, human towers and more! For more information visit the Fiesta Mayor page here.
A sea front apartment is perfect for watching the fireworks from your balcony – it saves having the join the 200,000+ people on the beach, that’s for sure!
Now is the best time to start planning your trip to Sitges. The best hotel rooms with views and apartments with sun decks and sea views are normally the first to go and its already looking like the 2014 season will surpass the record numbers of 2013.
The busiest times will be during the key events which include the following:
The highlight of the Winter Calendar, Sitges Carnival 2014 takes place at the end of February, later than normal. 200,000 people descend onto sitges in some of the most amazing costumes! The streets come alive with parties. Carnival 2014 takes place from the 25th Feb the 5th of March 2014 – parades taking place on Sunday the 2nd and Tuesday the 4th of March. More detailshere.
Smaller than its September “daddy” event, the SItges Bears Meeting marks the start of the Summer gay season in Sitges. The event takes place on C.Joan Tarrida between Parrots and XXL. The event takes place from the 1st to the 4th of May. Check out more details here.
Perhaps the biggest celebration of the Gay Season, Pride takes place on the second week of June 2014. This year is the 5th anniversary of the event so expect even bigger shows, international party names and more. Visit the official Pride site for details.
The International Circuit Festival in Barcelona is one of the biggest gay events in Europe attracting more than 70,000 guys from around the world. The 2014 event takes place from the 6th to the 17th of August. Check out Gay Barcelona 4u.com for more details.
Fiesta Mayor is the biggest celebration in Sitges. The entire town turns into one big partyzone. The highlight of the event is the spectacular Fireworks Display that takes place on the 23rd of August. For more details visit the Fiesta Mayor Page here.
The last big party in Sitges takes place in the middle of September. The International Bears Week has grown over the past 10 years to become one of the most important events of its kind amongst bears, chasers and admirers. Every year the event attracts more international bears and a wider range of guys. Young cubs and muscle bears flock to the beaches of Sitges looking for fun and friendship. The 2014 event takes place from the 5th to the 14th of September. For more visit the Bears Week page.
We suggest that you book your hotel or apartment early for all of these events. Check out the very best deals with our partners here.
As Christmas descends upon us, we have many new visitors staying in Sitges during the festivities. Christmas in Sitges tends to be a more laid back affair, but you will find the locals in a friendly and welcome mood, less rushed than during the peak Summer Season.
If you are looking at celebrating New Years eve, then there are a number of options. Generally the event is celebrated at special dinners. You would be wise to book in advance. L’Angle, Queenz Restaurant and L’Ambassade are have hosting special New Years Menus.
Over the past few years the bars on C.Bonaire have opened before New Years Eve and the trend continues. This year expect Champagne and the obligatory 12 grapes at Privilege, Union and many other bars.
As always, we are still waiting on more information from the bars, but whether you want an aperitif at Loca Cola, some Champagne in La Villa, a cocktail on the heated terrace of Central Bar, a Cabaret show in Comodin or Backstage, or a hot cruisy time in Bukkake, your Christmas wish will be granted in Sitges!
And of course who can resist the great Christmas Bingo nights in Bonita Bonita with GiGi Capri and Miss Pandora!
You can still get some great deals on Apartments for a last minute New Year’s Eve getaway!
Have a great Christmas and a prosperous new year!
Sitges Zombie walk took place this weekend and the village was transformed into a living nightmare of fun!
The streets and bars were packed with both zombies and visitors from afar!
The event takes place during the Sitges Film Festival, one of the largest horror and sci-fi film festivals in the world.
More than 1,000 zombies marched through the streets of Sitges taking more than 4 hours to make their way across the town.
Professional make-up artists were on hand to complete the ultimate zombie look.
Afterwards partygoers headed to Privilege and Union Bar to continue the party/
Check out some video coverage of the Zombie walk below.
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Of visit the Zombie Gallery for more photos.
Bonita Bonita launched their new Autumn/Winter menu on Friday night along with a new Bingo Night with Miss Pandora.
It was a fun and entertaining night as Miss Pandora pulled some amazing (and some strange) prizes from her “box”.
Bingo night at Bonita Bonita is a fun way to start your weekend in Sitges with some great food, friends and a warm welcome.
Check out the photos of Bonita Bonita on Gay Sitges Guide below.
The 52nd annual Sitges Wine Festival and food fair takes place this weekend from the 11th to the 13th of October. The event also features the 7th Spaniosh wine exposition which takes place on the seafront. There, you can enjoy some great wines and fine gourmet food at special prices, all while soaking up the Mediterranean sun.
Highlights of the event include the annual crushing of the grapes competition, which is great fun to watch. The Wine and food village will open every day with a special opening Jazz night on Friday. Bon profit!
As the International Film festival gets underway in Sitges, preparations are already beginning for the Zombie walk this Saturday evening.
There are 350 spaces available from 12 noon on Saturday for those whishing to have their make-up done professionally. The Zombie walk kicks off from around 8pm at the council buildings and makes its way through the town for a big fiest on Sin Street by 8.30pm.
Check out the promotional video for this year’s event below!
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The dates for Sitges Bears Week 2014 have been announced. The event will take place from the 5th to the 14th of September. The main bear village will open from the 8th to the 14th of September.
The 2013 event attracted visitors from all 4 corners of the globe. Sitges was at almost 100% occupancy so we suggest you book your apartment early. Why not try a Sitges Seafront Apartment for the best view of all the action.
Check out the aerial video of the Bear Village below:
For more information check out the Bears Week Sitges listing on Gay Sitges Guide.
Booking your hotel early will also ensure you get the best deal. Check them out and see you in Sitges for Pride.
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