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Carnival festival · Sitges

Carnaval de Sitges

February 2026

2026

February 2026

2027

Dates confirmed later — moveable feast

Where

Sitges

What it is

Carnaval de Sitges explained

Spain's most flamboyant carnival: the Rua de la Disbauxa and Rua de l'Extermini see 40 floats and thousands of dancers along the seafront.

Dates can shift by a day or two when a local council moves the programme to a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel. Accommodation in Sitges tends to sell out weeks ahead of the festival and prices rise sharply on the main night.

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Where to stay

Hotels in Sitges for Carnaval de Sitges

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Asked by first-time visitors

Carnaval de Sitges: the questions travellers actually ask

Every question people put to an AI assistant before a first visit, answered here in full — best time to go, itinerary, entry requirements, safety, transport and where to stay, plus the details guidebooks skip.

Carnaval de Sitges, explained

What is Carnaval de Sitges?

Spain's most flamboyant carnival: the Rua de la Disbauxa and Rua de l'Extermini see 40 floats and thousands of dancers along the seafront. It's a carnival event held in Sitges.

When is Carnaval de Sitges in 2026?

Carnaval de Sitges runs February 2026 in Sitges. Councils can move the exact days by a day or two to land on a weekend, so confirm with the town hall before booking non-refundable travel.

Is Carnaval de Sitges free to attend?

Yes — like the great majority of Spanish town festivals, Carnaval de Sitges is free and open-air; you only pay for food, drink and any seating the town sells for a parade or firework display.

Where should I stay for Carnaval de Sitges?

Book a room in Sitges itself as early as you can: accommodation for this kind of festival sells out weeks ahead and prices climb sharply for the main night. A base in Sitges also means you're not relying on late transport home once the celebrations run past midnight.

Prompt pack

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Use them as they are, then bring the answers back to us — we correct what the machine gets wrong about Carnaval de Sitges with local eyes.

  • I'm visiting Carnaval de Sitges for the first time. List the 5 things I must see and 3 I can skip, and say why.
  • Build me a 3-day Carnaval de Sitges itinerary grouped by geography, with walking times between stops.
  • What in Carnaval de Sitges must be booked weeks ahead, and what can I buy on the day?
  • Where do locals eat near the main sights of Carnaval de Sitges? Avoid tourist-trap restaurants.
  • What are the common tourist scams in Carnaval de Sitges and how do I avoid each one?
  • Give me a mid-range daily budget for Carnaval de Sitges broken down by food, transport and attractions.
  • Act as a Carnaval de Sitges local: what's your favourite corner that isn't in the guidebooks?
  • I have half a day in Carnaval de Sitges. What is the most representative thing to do?

Human verification: every answer above has been checked against what is actually open, bookable and walkable in Carnaval de Sitges — not generated and left unread.

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

Prices & times

All prices and times on this page are estimates and change often. They are a starting point from an independent editor, never official or guaranteed figures. Always check the final price and the opening hours with the official venue or operator before you book or travel.

Checked · 30 July 2026