If you follow our travels, you know that Sitges is our happy place. It is that rare destination that manages to be a relaxing beach town, a cultural hub, and one of Europe’s wildest party capitals all at once.
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While Sitges is wonderful any weekend of the year, the real magic happens when the town throws a party. And trust us, nobody throws a party quite like Sitges.
The energy during festival weeks is indescribable, but it also means accommodations get snapped up months in advance. If you are eyeing a trip for next year, you need to lock in your dates now.
To help you plan, we’ve compiled the confirmed and estimated dates for the major 2027 events. Get your diaries out and start booking those flights!
Here is what’s happening in Sitges in 2027.
1. The Sitges Carnival 2027
- Dates: Tuesday, February 2nd – Wednesday, February 10th
- The Vibe: This is the big one to kick off the year. Sitges Carnival is legendary across Europe, easily rivaling the energy of larger cities. For over a week, the town is a riot of color, incredible costumes, and non-stop music.
- Traveler Tip: The main events are the massive parades on Sunday (Rua de la Disbauxa) and Tuesday (Rua de l’Extermini). If you actually want to sleep, do not book a hotel right on the parade route!
2. International Vintage Car Rally
- Date: Early March 2027 (Typically the first Sunday)
- The Vibe: For a complete change of pace, this event is pure elegance. Dozens of stunning, pre-1924 vintage cars drive from Barcelona down to the port of Sitges. The drivers and passengers dress in period clothing appropriate to the era of their car. It’s a fantastic spectacle and a great excuse for a sunny Sunday lunch by the sea.
3. Easter Week (Semana Santa)
- Dates: Late March to Early April 2027
- The Vibe: Spring is a beautiful time to visit before the intense summer heat hits. Easter in Sitges offers a mix of traditional Spanish culture and holiday vibes. You’ll witness solemn, stunningly beautiful religious processions winding through the narrow streets of the old town, coexisting with lively terraces and busy beaches.
4. May Bears Sitges
- Dates: Thursday, April 29th – Monday, May 3rd, 2027
- The Vibe: Sitges is globally famous as an LGBTQ+ hotspot, and the “Bears” weeks are massive draws. The May event is the smaller, friendlier sibling to the massive September gathering. It’s a fantastic atmosphere that essentially marks the unofficial start of the summer beach season, tying right into the early May bank holidays.
- Site: https://bearssitges.org/bears-sitges-meeting/
5. Corpus Christi
- Date: Late May / Early June 2027 (Typically the Sunday after Corpus Christi)
- The Vibe: This is perhaps our favorite aesthetic event of the year. For Corpus Christi, the residents of Sitges spend hours creating incredibly intricate carpets made of fresh flower petals along the streets. The air smells amazing, and the visual effect is stunning.
- Traveler Tip: You must arrive early in the morning to walk around and view the flower carpets before the evening religious procession walks right over them!
6. Sitges Pride 2027
- Dates: Wednesday, June 9th – Sunday, June 13th, 2027
- The Vibe: Sitges Pride is ranked as one of the best prides in the world for a reason. The main stage is right on the beach promenade, the vibe is incredibly inclusive and energetic, and the Sunday parade along the seafront is pure joy. The whole town turns into one massive, glittery celebration, and hotels sell out for this week fast.
- Site: https://sitgespride.com/
7. Fiesta Mayor (Sant Bartomeu)
- Dates: Around Tuesday, August 24th, 2027
- The Vibe: This is the heart and soul of Catalan tradition. Fiesta Mayor honors the town’s patron saints with a festival that feels ancient and chaotic in the best way. Expect traditional dances, towering human pyramids (castellers), fire-breathing dragons in the streets, and arguably the most spectacular fireworks display you will ever see exploding right over the iconic church.
8. September Bears Week
- Dates: Early to Mid-September 2027
- The Vibe: The bigger international Bears event closes out the high system. It is one of the largest gatherings of its kind in Europe. The town is packed, the bars are overflowing, and the atmosphere is intensely social for ten straight days of beach parties and nightlife.
- Site: https://bearssitges.org/bears-sitges-week/
9. The Wine Festival (Festa de la Verema)
- Dates: Early October 2027
- The Vibe: Sitges has deep winemaking roots, particularly famous for the sweet Malvasia wine. The Grape Harvest Festival is a sophisticated and delicious weekend. Enjoy gourmet food stalls set up along the beach, endless wine tasting opportunities, and the traditional grape-stomping competition. It’s the perfect mellow autumn weekend to wrap up the season.
Which 2027 event are you most excited about? Perhaps we’ll see you there!