Fiesta Mayor 2021 – Revised Program

Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2021 – Special Edition

August 19th to 25th, 2021

So, the bad news first, the parades and traditional dances will not take place in 2021 due to the current health restrictions. However, the good news is you can enjoy the dances in an exhibition or show format. Access to these shows will be limited to ticket holders only.

Monday August 16th

• The popular “Barraques de Sitges” concert will take place in La Plana, on Monday Aug 16th. This is a ticketed event and pay-for-entry event.
• Be aware the 15th/16th is a bank holiday in Sitges. Festival of the Assumption.
• May events and concerts will take place at the Prado, Casino and in La Plana. Check the official site for a full list of concerts. Here are the higlights not to miss if you are in Sitges this August.

Saturday August 21st

• 20.00 – The first procession will take place as the Icon of San Bartomeu makes it way through the streets taking the following route.
• Baluard, Fonollar, St. Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, St. Sebastià, Pont sota la via, Camí Capellans, plaça de l’Hospital and Hospital.
• The public are asked not to follow the entourage, but the find a spot and remain in a fixed position for the duration of the procession.

Sunday August 22nd

• 21.00 – The second procession will take place as the parade of the Flag makes its way to the home of the President of the “Comisión de Fiesta Mayor”, Agustí Marcet, on Salvador Soler i Forment, 4, followed by the musical band Mestre de Montserrat, taking the following route.
• Baluard, plaça de l’Ajuntament, St. Francesc, Passeig Vilafranca, Camí Capellans, Lola Anglada and carrer Salvador Soler i Forment.
• Again, the public are asked not to follow the entourage, but the find a spot and remain in a fixed position for the duration of the procession.#

Monday 23rd August

• 12.00 – The popular arrival of the giants. These huge Papier-mâché headed giants are much beloved and are true symbols of the village. They typically dance their way through the streets of Sitges. This year they will be performing in the following locations. Different groups will perform in different locations. Tickets are free, but must be pre-reserved.
  PLAZA CATALUNYA, Escola de Grallers de Sitges
  Hort de Can Falç Grallers La Sitja, Saca and Flabiol
  ESCUELA ESTEVE BARRACHINA, Colla Marcet, Saca and Flabiol
  PLAZA CASTELLERS, Colla Maricel, Saca y Flabiol
• 14.00 – The traditional firing of the Cannons at Fragata and the ringing of the Church Bells.
• 17.00 & 19.00 – The Popular Dances
  Tickets are free, but must be pre-reserved.
  PLAZA CATALUNYA
  Gegants de la Vila, Capgrossos, Ball de Gitanes BT, Ball de Bastons Colla Vella, Ball de Cintes and Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges
  HORT DE CAN FALÇ
  Drac, Àliga, Ball de Diables Colla Vella, Colla Jove and Colla ABPS
  ESCOLA ESTEVE BARRACHINA
  Gegants Moros, Ball de Bastons Colla Noies, Ball de Bastons Colla Mitjana, Ball de Cercolets y Moixiganga
  PLAÇA CASTELLERS
  Gegants Americanos, Ball de Bastons Colla Jove, Ball de Pastorets, Ball de Panderetes, Ball de Gitanes ABPS and Colla Jove
• 23.00 The Fireworks
  An unprecedented display of Fireworks are set to launch simultaneously from different parts of Sitges, lightning up the sky, by Pirotecnia Igual.
  The location will be announced a few days in advance via the official social networks of the Fiesta Mayor.

Tuesday 24th August

• 17.00 & 19.00 – The Popular Dances
  Tickets are free, but must be pre-reserved.
  PLAÇA CATALUNYA
  Gegants Moros, Ball de Bastons, Colla Mitjana, Ball de Bastons, Colla Noies, Ball de Cercolets, Moixiganga
  HORT DE CAN FALÇ
  Drac, Àliga, Ball de Diables Colla Vella, Colla Jove and Colla ABPS
  ESCOLA ESTEVE BARRACHINA
  Gegants Americanos, Ball de Bastons Colla Jove, Ball de Pastorets, Ball de Panderetes, Ball de Gitanes ABPS and Colla Jove Castellers de Sitges
  PLAÇA CASTELLERS
  Gegants de la Vila, Capgrossos, Ball de Bastons Colla Vella, Ball de Gitanes BT, Ball de Cintes, Colla Jove Castellers de Sitges.

Enjoy Fiesta Mayor. We encourage you to visit our village and support local businesses. Please get vaccinated and adhere to all the latest social distancing rules. If you can not maintain a safe distance, wear your mask.