28th February - 6th March 2019
SATURDAY 9th FEBRUARY
18h ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 2019 SITGES JUNIOR CARNIVAL QUEEN
18:00h, Announcement of the 2019 Sitges Junior Carnival Queen, with the participation of "l'Espai de Dansa" of the Prado. Limited seating.
Location: Teatre Casino Prado
Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense and Esplai de Dansa del Casino Prado
Admission is free.
FROM 16th FEBRUARY TO 10th MARCH
Exhibition "No et perdis la carrossa"
Location: Centre Cultural Miramar
Collaboration: Reciclart, Núria Fortuny, Companyia La Tija, Racó del Vi, Perbacco...
FROM 18th TO 27th FEBRUARY
Guided tours for educational centres to visit the exhibition “NO ET PERDIS LA CARROSSA” with an awareness workshop on sexism by Ètic Hàbitat
Location: Centro Cultural Miramar
Collaboration: Área de igualdad
FROM 22nd TO 24th FEBRUARY
ESCAPE ROOM "LA REINA REGINA Y LA CÁMARA SECRETA" (“Queen Regina and the secret chamber”)
Do not miss the chance to experience Sitges’ first carnival escape room! Will you be able to help the Queen to ...? and do it before ...?
Reservations by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Groups of 4 to 8 people will be made.
Location: Estudi Vidal and Cercle Artístic
Price: Voluntary contribution
SATURDAY 23rd FEBRUARY
11h ELS ENCANTS DE CARNAVAL
Second Hand Carnival Costume Market "ELS ENCANTS DE CARNAVAL".
Do you no longer have enough space to store so many costumes? Does it pain you to throw them away? Would you like to find a second-hand disguise or accessory? Come to the “Els Encants de Carnaval”: recycle, produce less waste and have a good time!
Everything is welcome: trousers, bikinis, shoes, gloves, noses, glasses, wigs, ... Whether you donate items or buy something, all proceeds will go to an NGO that champions animal protection, “Me parece que he visto un lindo gatito”.
Location: Jardines de la Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Enlivened by colla Aliguinhos
11: 30h MASTER CLASS DE ZUMBA
Zumba Master Class by Dany DZumba and followed by vermut with DJ a la carta.
Location: Jardines de la Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.
Organized by: grupo Aliguinhos.
12.00h CHILDREN’S PARTY & VERMUT POPULAR
Workshop for children, with a batucada performance and carnival vermouth with craft beer from La Sitgetana.
Location: Palau del Rei Moro, Carrer d’en Bosc 10-12
Organized by: APBS
14.30h ARROSSADA POPULAR (paella popular)
GRAN PAELLA DE CARNAVAL (big popular carnival paella), organized by colla Aliguinhos who plays the character of HM Carnestoltes 2019.
Price: The tickets for the popular lunch can be purchased at a price of € 10 at the secretariat of Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro (c / Ángel Vidal, 17-23), at copistery El Pati (c / Illa de Cuba, 10) and at the cake shop Massó (Cap de la Vila, 1).
Location: Gardens of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.
Collaboration: Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.
Organized by: Colla Aliguinhos.
DOMINGO 24 DE FEBRERO
11:03h ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SITGES 2019 CARNIVAL QUEEN
11:03h, Announcement of the Sitges 2019 Carnival Queen.
Location: Plaça Eduard Maristany (Station square)
Organized by: Colla Xispun
After many, many weeks searching for our relatives - descendants of the Sigetà Felip Massó - the Negrita sisters, (Sitgetanas too) with the good guide of Isidru, have been able to contact them, and we have invited them to spend a few days in our white town. And what a coincidence, they are here during the celebration of the Sitges Carnival. We would like EVERYBODY to join us at this time to offer a warm welcome as a town, showing that we are welcoming people and that this is a land of poets and artists where culture is part of our lives, and that everything oozes artistic creativity. So as soon as they arrive, we will receive them with all the joy and warmth of the wonderful town of Sitges, of which they also have a piece inside.
To follow: a guided route through some of the most emblematic streets of the town
All together we will show our relatives Nuestro Sitges Amado (our beloved Sitges), a new route created by AGIS (the Association of Informative Guides of Sitges), that highlights the characteristic spots and elements of our beloved Sitges. (Registration is not required).
Followed by end of FIESTA with a vermouth concert at the Hort de Can Falç
And to toast this brotherhood we have prepared a little party in honour of our dear relatives. But don’t spread the word too much, nobody can keep a secret!
Location: c / Artur Carbonell, c / Illa de Cuba, c / Jesús, Cap de la Vila and Hort de Can Falç
Organized by: Colla Xispun.
18h GRAN QUINTO CARNAVALESC - EL RETIRO
Gran Quinto Carnavaler 2019 (the Quinto is like a popular Bingo with local names for the numbers)
Prizes awarded by the Carnival groups of El Retiro.
Price: 6 € / card.
Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro
WEDNESDAY 27th FEBRUARY
From February 27th to March 3rd
Dress up your pet and win great prizes
2º CARNIVAL COMPETITION OF BALCONIES, FACDES AND WINDOWS
From February 28th to March 6th
Get in the Carnival mood by decorating facades, windows and balconies and win great prizes
THURSDAY 28th FEBRURAY
21:30h XATONADA CON CARRUSSEL – CASINO PRADO
21:30H, XATONADA with the visit of H.M. Carnestoltes and the presence of Sitges 2018 Carnival Queen and her entourage
At the end of the dinner, CARRUSEL SHOW “SENSESTIL”.
Location: Teatre Casino Prado
Organized by: Carrusel del Casino Prado
Reservations at the secretariat of Casino Prado
Prices: members 35€, non-members 40€, children 20€, members tribune 40€, non-members tribune 45€
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups of Prado. Registration, booking and information at the Prado administration office or on telephone number 93 894 31 10 during office hours from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 20:00h.
22.00h XATONADA POPULAR – ABPS
22:00h, XATONADA POPULAR for all and a Carnival Cabaret performance by Mercè Garcia and secret and surprising companions! Visit of H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen to the Palau del Rei Moro. Those present will receive a copy of the "Gallofa", a satirical and un-censored magazine edited by the association.
Location: Palau del Rei Moro
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges
Tickets for the Popular Xatonada are on sale at the "El Pati" Copy Shop (Illa de Cuba, 10), and at the brewery 'La Sitgetana' (Sant Bartomeu, 10) and can be purchased until Tuesday 26th February
22.00h XATONADA CON BAILE - RETIRO
22:00h, XATONADA-BALL, with the presence of H.M. Carnestoltes, H.M. the Carnival Queen and their respective entourages. Music by Quartet Banda Sonora.
Location: Salón Teatro Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Prices: Members and Retiro groups: 30 €; Non-members: 35 €.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Retiro members and Retiro groups. Reservations for the xatonada should be made with the Retiro administration office or at the telephone number 93 894 01 37 during office hours from 9:00h to 13:00h from Monday to Saturday and from 16:00h to 19:00h from Monday to Thursday.
FRIDAY 1st MARCH
9.00h VISIT TO SCHOOLS, SENIOR CITIZEN HOMES AND DAY CARE CENTRES
9:00h and throughout the day, H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen and their respective entourages will visit the schools, residences and senior day care centres to bring the Carnival to all.
In the morning: IES Joan Ramon Benaprès, Escuela Miquel Utrillo, Guardería el Cercolet (Reina al Centre de Dia de l’Aplec), Llar d’Infants la Moixiganga (Reina at The British School of Barcelona), Escola Agnès de Sitges, Escola Maria Ossó, IES Vinyet and Fundació Ave Maria (Reina Sitges Park) and Casal d’avis Joan Maragall.
In the afternoon: Escuela Esteve Barrachina, Escuela Pia, Hospital de Sant Joan, Residencia Les Magnòlies and Casal d’avis Pau Casals.
Organized by: colla Aliguinhos and colla Xispun
19:30h PREVIA D'ANTES
In Cap de la Vila, we will start with DJ Miku, who will entertain all neighbours and citizens who plan to participate in the Rua d'antes with his music. Those who are not wearing a disguise can make use of hats, glasses, noses, wigs ... to participate spontaneously in the parade.
Location: Cap de la Vila.
Collaboration: DJ Miku.
20h RUA D'ANTES
20h Cap de la Vila
A historic and nostalgic revival of our carnival led by HM Carnestoltes and brought up by HM the Carnival Queen.
The citizens of Sitges may join in dressed up as they wish and will be accompanied by two “charangas” that will liven up the party arriving on the Paseo de la Ribera, where the first “charanga” combat will take place by the charanga This-tracció and charanga Sarau. At the end of the fight, the party will be enlivened by DJ Sitges Mix.
Route: Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera until Pintor Pere Pruna’s garden
Collaboration: JAMM
23:45h FIESTA "EL GALLINER"
Location: Casino Prado
Party featuring DJ´s from Sitges and the region.
Location: Casino Prado
Free admission for members of Prado groups.
Invitations until 2am, more information on the Facebook of Casino Prado
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SATURDAY 2nd MARCH
10h MUNICIPAL MARKET
10:00h, H.M. Carnestoltes and H.M. the Carnival Queen and their respective entourages, visit the Mercat Municipal.
10:00h in Cap de la Vila, warm-up entertainment prior to the Sitges bed race: LA NOVA POLÍTICA
Sitges, a picturesque town like no other, has decided to bring forward the municipal elections, since the touristic season begins in May and the town cannot concentrate on other matters.
For this reason, on the corners of Calle Jesús, Ángel Vidal, Major, Parellades and Sant Francesc (all streets empty onto Cap de la Vila square) all five political parties running for Mayor will be campaigning.
10:30h A committee formed by all candidatures will depart from Casino Prado Suburense and parade along calle Francesc Gumà and Jesús, arriving at Cap de la Vila.
11:00h, Grand electoral debate. The five candidates will explain their electoral programme and will debate and suggest solutions to the various issues that affect the town.
11:20h Those assisting the electoral debate will vote for the different candidates and the winning candidate, to represent us during the next four years, will be announced before noon.
This political rally will be possible thanks to the organisers of the Sitges Bed Race, No K-lia, Llanto's, Panxampla's, Huertos and Matxambrats.
11:00h SITGES BED RACE
11:00h. Presentation and exhibition of the costumed beds participating in the race.
12:00h. Departs from in front of the gardens of the Casino Prado Suburense at noon, entertainment provided by Charanga Buscant el To. H.M. the Carnival Queen and H.M. the Junior Carnival Queen will fire the starting gun.
A representation of HM Carnestoltes will bring up the rear.
Route: Casino Prado, Françesc Gumà, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Pau, Passeig de la Ribera Sant Pere, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera until pintor Pere Pruna’s gardens.
His Royal Majesty and the Carnival Queens will present the prizes to the winners.
Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense
Sponsor: Lizarran
Collaboration: Barraques de Sitges, Hípica El Rancho, Autoescola Sitges Garraf, Pneumàtics Bladé, Jamm Events
Presenter and collaborator: David Cano
Carnival Sitges 2019: ROUTE MAP BED RACE & TEKEREKE FESTA
13:30h VERMUT DEL FARDO- EL RETIRO
Location: Gardens of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.
Organized by: Les Barraques de Sitges with the collaboration of Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro
14:00h POPULAR WELCOME LUNCH
Location: Hort de Can Falç
H.M. Carnestoltes with his court and the Carnival Queen with her entourage and anyone who wants to join in, will enjoy together a great Carnival menu. There will be a draw among the attendees. The prize will be a trip for two people to the Balearic Islands by ferry in preferred class and rental car included.
At the end of the meal, everyone who wants to, can go in a procession with Monkey Nation, H.M. Carnestoltes and the Carnival Queen, to the Paseo de la Ribera, where the kick-off will be given to the concert of “Tu Fardes, jo Fardo”.
Food tickets can be purchased until March 1st at Janio's Bar (Cap de la Vila, 3), Guitar Shop (c / Illa de Cuba, 12), offices of Casino Prado Suburense (c / Francesc Gumà, 6) and offices of Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro (c / Ángel Vidal, 17-23), in office hours.
Ticket price: 15 €.
Location: Hort de Can Falç.
Sponsored by: Charcutería Fontanals, Fontanals Delicatessen, Mauricio, Associació de Paradistes Mercat de Sitges, Forn9 y Baleària.
Organized by la Comisión del Carnaval
Colabora: Charcutería Fontanals, Fontanals Delicatessen, Mauricio, Associació de Paradistes Mercat de Sitges, Forn9 y Baleària.
Organiza la Comisión del Carnaval
16h FARDO CONCERT
16:00h IV FARDO CONCERT with Miquel del Roig and Dalton Band
Location: Retiro gardens
Organized by: Les Barraques de Sitges with collaboration of Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro
16:30h TU FARDES, JO FARDO!
16:30h Great Party for the "Fardo" lovers, with Veneno en la Piel and Dj Miku
It will be chaired by HM Carnestoltes, his court and the Carnival Queen and her entourage.
Location: Paseo de la Ribera (in front of the swings)
Organized by: JAMM
17:00h – 22:00h, TEQUEREQUE FESTA.
Carnival percussion party that will begin with an exhibition in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. First the invited groups will perform and then the children's section of Markatú Batuquets together with Markatú Batucada will be part of a parade through the most emblematic streets of Sitges ... more rhythm!
Route: Plaça de l’Ajuntament, Carrer Major, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera, 1r de Maig, Plaça de la Indústria, Marquès de Montroig, Parellades and Cap de la Vila (final exhibition).
Location: Plaza de l’Ajuntament (start)
Organized by: Markatú Batucada
21:00h XATONADA CON CARRUSEL – CASINO PRADO
21:00h, XATONADA with the visit of H.M. Carnestoltes and the presence of Sitges 2019 Carnival Queen and her entourage
At the end of the dinner, CARRUSEL SHOW “SENSESTIL”.
Location: Teatre Casino Prado
Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups of Prado. Registration, booking and information at the Prado administration office or calling 93 894 31 10 during office hours from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 20:00h.
SUNDAY 3rd MARCH
12:00h. RUA INFANTIL (JUNIOR PARADE)
Route: Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side) until El Greco monument and back along Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), c/ Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, c/ Espalter, c/ Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
ROUTE MAP RUA INFANTIL CARNIVAL SITGES 2019
14.30h -18:00h FAMILY ACTIVITIES - OR NOT – PASEO DE LA RIBERA
14:00h – 18:00h, on Paseo de la Ribera (in front of the swings)
When the children's parade finishes, music to celebrate the Carnival with all-time hits by DJ Xavi Gazquez. And from 4pm until 6pm, the best warm-up for the Rua de la Disbauxa with Acústic Karaoke Trio, a karaoke with live musicians and the best selection of songs to sing like an authentic Carnival star.
Location: Paseo de la Ribera (in front of the swings)
Free activity
19:30h. RUA DE LA DISBAUXA
Route:
Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
ROUTE MAP ADULTS PARADE CARNIVAL SITGES 2019
When the Rua de la Disbauxa finishes, there will be a FIESTA DE LA DISBAUXA in the Theatre Hall of the Casino Prado Suburense, hosted by DJ TONI PERET. Preferential access for groups and members of the entity. Limited number of tickets available.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups of Prado. Registration, booking and information at the Prado administration office or calling 93 894 31 10 during office hours from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 20:00h.
When the Rua de la Disbauxa finishes, there will be a FANCY DRESS BALL with DISCO MUSIC in the Theatre Hall of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro. Preferential access for groups and members of the entity. Limited number of tickets available.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Retiro members and Retiro groups. Reservations for the xatonada should be made with the Retiro administration office or calling 93 894 01 37 during office hours from 9:00h to 13:00h from Monday to Saturday and from 16:00h to 19:00h from Monday to Thursday.
MONDAY 4th MARCH
DE 10:30h a 14h QUITXALLA FEST (CHILDREN’S PARTY)
CHILDREN'S PARTY with activities, performances, workshops and chocolate for all children and their families, with the presence of HM Carnestoltes, HM the Queen and Junior Queen of the Sitges Carnival in PARC DE CAN BOTA
Music, street theatre, puppets and humour from Miramar to the Parc de Can Bota by PETE & PAT (at the pianopupp) while QUIRALIA will offer giant games, inflatables and carnival workshops, and the icing on the cake will be FROGGIES’ fabulous carnival photo call for the younger ones in the Parc de Can Bota.
Location: Parc de Can Bota.
Free activities
17h CARNIVAL SNACK - CASINO PRADO
17:00h, in the Theatre Hall of Casino Prado, with the presence of the Junior Carnival Queen and her court, snacks for the children who are members of the junior carnival groups of El Prado and party hosted by the entertainment group "Xaxipiruli"and the assistance of HM Carnestoltes and HM the Carnival Queen.
20:30h BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SING ALONG - CASINO PRADO
"Bohemian Rhapsody Sing Along". Screening of the film BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY in SING ALONG VERSION. The film will be screened in Spanish and the songs will be subtitled so that the audience can sing them. It is recommended that the public dress up as one of the band members of QUEEN, so that they can participate in the costume contest that will be celebrated.
With the presence of the Carnival Queen. Limited capacity. Tickets at Cinema Club Sitges and box office Casino Prado. Price € 5.
Location: Prado Casino Theatre.
Organized by: Cine club Sitges.
TUESDAY 5th MARCH
15:00h. RUA INFANTIL (JUNIOR PARADE)
Route: Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side) until El Greco monument and back along Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), c/ Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, c/ Espalter, c/ Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila.
ROUTE MAP RUA INFANTIL CARNIVAL SITGES 2018
Once the Junior Parade ends, there will be a CHILDREN´S FANCY DRESS PARTY with DISCO MARIN for those children who have participated in Retiro carnival groups. Event held in the theatre hall of the Sociedad El Retiro
21:00h. RUA DEL EXTERMINI
Route:
Starts at the bottom of Avinguda Sofia, Passeig de la Ribera (sea side), La Fragata, Passeig de la Ribera (mountain side), Bassa Rodona, Plaça del Pou Vedre, Espalter, Sant Francesc and Cap de la Vila
ROUTE MAP ADULTS PARADE CARNIVAL SITGES 2019
When the Rua del Extermini finishes, there will be a FIESTA DEL EXTERMINI in the Theatre Hall of the Casino Prado Suburense, hosted by DJ TONI PERET. Exclusive access for groups and members of the entity.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups of Prado. Registration, booking and information at the Prado administration office or calling 93 894 31 10 during office hours from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 20:00h.
When the Rua del Extermini finishes, there will be a FANCY DRESS BALL with DISCO MUSIC in the Theatre Hall of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro. Exclusive access for groups and members of the entity.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Retiro members and Retiro groups. Reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office or calling 93 894 01 37 during office hours from 9:00h to 13:00h from Monday to Saturday and from 16:00h to 19:00h from Monday to Thursday.
ASH WEDNESDAY, 6 MARCH
12.30h VERMOUTH OF THE LIVING
12:30h, Popular vermouth for those who are still ALIVE or think they are.
Sardines with “pan con tomate”, photo call, concert of Víctor Erena, DJ Yuri and Prize Giving of Balcony Awards and Carnimal There will be a draw among attendees for a trip for two people to the islands by ferry in preferential class and rental car included.
Location: Hort de Can Falç
Collaboration: Baleària, Associació de Paradistes Mercat de Sitges, Forn9, peixateria Domingo, peixateria Sitges, Toni Tudela.
16h CAFÈ, COPA I PURO (COFFEE, DIGESTIVE AND CIGAR) – EL RETIRO
16:00h- 17:00h The royal entourage will enjoy the traditional coffee, digestive and cigar...
Location: La Cantina d’El Retiro
Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro
18.30h RUA OF HM CARNESTOLTES
18:30h at plaza del Ayuntamiento, HM Carnestoltes will preside the gratitude celebration with the following route, plaza del ayuntamiento, c / Major, Cap de la Vila, c / de les Parellades, c / Bonaire, Paseo de la Ribera, with surprises along the route.
19:15h END OF PARTY – HM CARNESTOLTES’ BURIAL
19:15h. HM CARNESTOLTES’ BURIAL on Paseo de la Ribera. The TESTAMENT and the last will of HM Carnestoltes will be read in front of the monument of El Greco.
Carnival Sitges 2019: ROUTE MAP HM CARNESTOLTES' BURIAL & ARRIVAL OF MRS. LENT
Having said farewell to His Royal Highness Carnestoltes, on Paseo de la Ribera, ARRIVAL OF SRA. CUARESMA (MRS. LENT) ending a magnificent week of excess, sin and bringing a note of common sense. The entourage will take the following route: Paseo de la Ribera, Bonaire, Parellades and Cap de la Vila, where Sra. Cuaresma will read her very peculiar Vegetable Manifest and hand out sugared "Buñuelos" (wind fritters).
21.00h CLOSING XATONADA -EL RETIRO
21:00h In the theatre of la Societat Recreativa El Retiro, CLOSING XATONADA and handing out of diplomas to the Retiro’s carnival groups and collaborators.
Location: Theatre El Retiro
Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro
Price: members and Retiro’s groups: 20 €; Price non-members 25 €.
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Retiro members and Retiro groups. Reservations should be made with the Retiro administration office or on the telephone number 93 894 01 37 during office hours from 9:00h to 13:00h from Monday to Saturday and from 16:00h to 19:00h from Monday to Thursday.
21.00h CLOSING DINNER – CASINO PRADO
21:00h, Carnival Closing Dinner at Casino Prado Suburense.
Location: Theatre Casino Prado
Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense
All scheduled events have a bar service. Special prices for Prado members and groups of Prado. Registration, booking and information at the Prado administration office or on the telephone number 93 894 31 10 during office hours from 10:00h to 14:00h and from 16:00h to 20:00h.
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