Sitges Carnival is one of the most iconic and vibrant events in the Mediterranean.
From February 12th to 18th, 2026, the town completely transforms into a stage of color, music, feathers, and creativity.
This is not just a party.
During Carnival week, Sitges multiplies its population by ten, and the energy is nonstop, day and night.
If you want to experience it properly, where you stay matters more than ever.
Why Staying in an Apartment During Sitges Carnival Makes All the Difference
Booking an apartment during Sitges Carnival gives you freedom, comfort, and privacy.
You can:
- Get ready with your group in your own space
- Prepare meals before or after the parades
- Rest and recharge just minutes from the action
- Escape the noise without leaving the center
Having a private refuge near the parades is the key to surviving—and enjoying—the most intense week of the year.
Sitges Carnival 2026 Key Dates You Need to Know
If you are planning your stay, mark these dates in red.
🎭 Thursday, February 12th – Fat Thursday & The Arribo
Carnival officially begins with The Arribo (Arrival).
At 7:15 PM, His Majesty Carnestoltes, the Carnival King, arrives at La Fragata to take the keys to the city.
From that moment on, satire, humor, and “organized chaos” take over Sitges.
Route:
La Fragata → Passeig de la Ribera → Bonaire → Parellades → Cap de la Vila → Calle Major → Town Hall
🛏️ Saturday, February 14th – Bed Race (Cursa de Llits)
At 12:00 PM, one of the funniest events of Carnival takes place.
Groups of friends compete by pushing decorated beds through the historic center.
The themes are absurd, creative, and hilarious.
This is the perfect day to stay in a central apartment and watch everything at street level.
Route:
Francesc Gumà → Jesús → Cap de la Vila → Parellades → Sant Pau → Passeig de la Ribera → Sant Pere → Parellades → Bonaire → Passeig de la Ribera
🎉 Sunday, February 15th – Rúa de la Disbauxa
This is the main Carnival parade.
- 12:00 PM: Children’s parade
- 7:30 PM: Main parade with over 40 floats and 2,000 participants
Music, dancing, and spectacular costumes fill the seafront and town center.
Pure Carnival energy.
🔥 Tuesday, February 17th – Rúa de l’Extermini
The last big night of Carnival.
- 12:00 PM: Children’s parade
- 9:00 PM: Final parade with even more intensity
This is when locals and visitors give everything they have left before Carnival ends.
Parade route (all main parades):
Avenida Sofía → Passeig de la Ribera (sea side) → La Fragata → Passeig de la Ribera (land side) → Bassa Rodona → Plaza del Pou Vedre → Espalter → Sant Francesc → Cap de la Vila
⚰️ Wednesday, February 18th – Burial of the Sardine
On Ash Wednesday, Carnival comes to an end.
A humorous funeral procession escorts the Carnival King to his final farewell on the beach.
It is emotional, ironic, and the perfect closing to an unforgettable week.
The Best Area to Stay for Sitges Carnival
Renting an apartment near the parade routes allows you to:
- Reach the action in less than five minutes
- Avoid transport and crowded taxis
- Come and go whenever you want
You are always close, but never overwhelmed.
Stay in the Heart of Sitges Carnival with Stay Sitges
At Stay Sitges, we offer apartments located directly on or near the main Carnival streets, including:
These are the most central streets in Sitges, where staying makes you feel like a local, not a tourist.
Book Your Apartment for Sitges Carnival 2026
Sitges Carnival sells out fast.
The best apartments are always the first to go.
