Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2025 | Festa Major Sitges 2025

From August 19 to 26, 2025. Fireworks on August 23. Events program for the Fiesta Mayor de Sitges 2025

The Fiesta Mayor de Sitges was declared a Heritage Festival of National Interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya in 2016.
Declared a Traditional Festival of National Interest by the Generalitat de Catalunya in 1991.
It is the main popular celebration in honor of the patron saint of Sitges, Sant Bartomeu.

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Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2025 – Program

Program of events for the Fiesta Mayor de Sitges 2025, from August 19 to 26, 2025, including the preliminary events.

Saturday, August 2

5:00 pm – Fiesta Mayor Quinto, El Retiro Gardens
With lots of prizes and surprises. Organized by: Colla Vella and Colla Jove de Diables de Sitges.

Fiesta Mayor Fair

From August 2 to 24, Can Robert Park
50% discount on all rides on August 6, 13, and 20 (all day). On August 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, and 21, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, there will be no music or lights — a time slot designed for people with sensory diversity.

Thursday, August 7

6:00 pm – FAMILY WORKSHOP: ‘La Festa Major en danza’
Racó de la Calma
Family Workshop

The music and dances of the Fiesta Mayor de Sitges make us dance, jump, and run! From the museums, a workshop has been prepared where devils, gypsies, and other figures will be brought to life as puppets, which we will cut out and paint. The Fiesta Mayor music will accompany us throughout the activity!

Draw, paint, and make the most festive characters of the Fiesta Mayor dance!

Recommended age: 6 to 11 years
Price: €4 (Check for discounts)
Reservations: Limited places. Advance purchase at www.museusdesitges.cat
Organized by: Educational Department of the Museus de Sitges.

Saturday, August 9

7:00 pm – The Joy of Fiesta Mayor
El Retiro Gardens
Musical performance by the group L’Alegria de Sitges. Performing the best songs from yesterday, today, and always. Free admission.
Organized by: Societat Recreativa El Retiro.

Sunday, August 10

7:30 pm – Pradeja la Fiesta
Gardens of the Casino Prado Suburense
Gralla concert by the Escola de Grallers de Sitges, presentation of the sash and belt to the Pubilla and Hereu of the Casino Prado Suburense, as well as to the Pubilla and Hereu of the Carrusel. To liven up the evening, Semper PD’s will offer a lively DJ session. Free admission.
Organized by: Casino Prado Suburense.

Thursday, August 14

6:00 pm – FAMILY WORKSHOP: ‘La Festa a la samarreta’
Racó de la Calma
Family Workshop

Recommended age: 5 to 11 years
Price: €4
Reservations: Limited places. Advance purchase at www.museusdesitges.cat
Organized by: Educational Department of the Museus de Sitges.

8:30 pm – BARRAQUES DE SITGES
Barraques de Sitges 2025 is free entry.

Location: Plaça de La Fragata, Sitges
Concerts by the bands Kintus, Akelarre, and DJ KZU.
Organized by: Associació de Barraques de Sitges.

Full program and more information at: Barraques Sitges 2025

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

8:30 pm – BARRAQUES DE SITGES

Barraques de Sitges 2025 is free entry.

Location: Plaça de La Fragata, Sitges
Concerts by the bands Remei de Ca la Fresca, Jazzwoman, Lendakaris Muertos, Crim, and Lo Puto Cat. Dadsons PD’s will play between sets.
Organized by: Associació de Barraques de Sitges.

Program and more information at: Barraques Sitges 2025

10:00 pm – 41st Sardana Night
El Retiro Gardens
With the Coblas Maricel and Jovenívola de Sabadell. Free admission.
Organized by: Amics de la Sardana de Sitges.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

EXHIBITION OF THE SANT BARTOMEU FLAG
During liturgical celebration hours at the Parish Church.

7:00 pm – Opening of the historical exhibition “Sitgetan Art 1925–2025. The First Narrative of Modern Art in Sitges”
Espai Cultural Pere Stämpfli
The exhibition can be visited until September 19.
Organized by: Grup d’Estudis Sitgetans.

10:00 am to 3:00 pm – 2nd Fiesta Mayor Dinghy Sailing Trophy
Club Nàutic de Sitges
Regatta between Fiesta Mayor groups (colles).
Organized by: Club Nàutic de Sitges.

6:30 pm – BARRAQUES DE SITGES
Barraques de Sitges 2025 is free entry.

Location: Plaça de La Fragata, Sitges
Concerts by the bands Pessigolles, Pitxorines, Maruja Limón, Buhos, Boom Boom Fighters & Cookah P, and DJ Ceba.
Organized by: Associació de Barraques de Sitges.

Program and more information at: Barraques Sitges 2025

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

EXHIBITION OF THE SANT BARTOMEU FLAG
During liturgical celebration hours at the Parish Church.

12:00 pm to 2:30 pm – Fiesta Mayor Vermouth
Hort de Can Falç
Performance by Les Veïnes. Followed by a DJ music session.
Organized by: Ateneu Popular de Sitges.

11:00 am (Catalan); 12:00 pm (Spanish) – Sitgetana Guided Tour
Museu del Cau Ferrat and Museu de Maricel
A guided tour to rediscover Sitges through the eyes of Rusiñol.
Price: €12. Tickets available at museusdesitges.cat.
Organized by: Museus de Sitges.

Official Events of Sant Bartomeu

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

7:00 pm – READING OF THE SATIRICAL PROCLAMATION
By Pol Arnau
In front of the Palau del Rei Moro (c/ D’en Bosch, 10–12)
Followed by the farewell of the 2024 pubillatge, presentation of the Pubilla and Hereu of the ABPS 2025, and recognition of a person closely linked to the organization.
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges

10:00 pm – FIESTA MAYOR PROCLAMATION
Town Hall Square
Delivered by Retrio: Joan Pinós, Pinyu Martí, and Òscar Ferret, with simultaneous interpretation in Catalan sign language. In case of rain or bad weather, the new location will be announced on the official social media channels.
In collaboration with La Sitgetana Craftbeer and Pirotecnia Igual.

11:15 pm – PROCLAMATION CONCERT: ARRELS DE GRÀCIA
La Plaça (La Torreta)
Once the official kick-off has taken place, the celebration begins with the lively and festive sound of a group that is part of the genealogical tree of Catalan rumba.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

6:00 pm – OPENING OF THE COLLECTIVE MURAL PINTEM LA FESTA
La Plaça (Miramar Cultural Centre)
Until Friday, August 22, take part in the mural by bringing your own drawing, photos, or other printed materials for collage, or by painting live. Free activity.
In collaboration with Pelikan.

7:00 pm – FAMILY SHOW A LA FRESCA, BY CIA. ANNA CONFETTI
La Plaça (La Torreta)
Three clowns take to the street with a giant chair. Inspired by the charming tradition of grandmothers going outside to sit in the fresh air and share stories.

8:00 pm – A LA FRESCA DISCUSSION: FROM THE STREET TO THE SQUARE
La Plaça (La Torreta)
Focused on the importance of reclaiming public space and on various neighborhood and community initiatives that make it possible.

8:00 pm and 9:30 pm – FIESTA MAYOR JAZZ
(9:30 pm session only if 8:00 pm sells out)
Racó de la Calma
With the group Retrio. Retrio offers traditional tunes filtered through the lens of jazz.
Price: €15. Limited spots. Advance purchase at www.museusdesitges.cat
Organized by: Educational Department of the Museus de Sitges.

10:00 pm – CONCERT: BKT BRASS BAND
Cap de la Vila
BKT parades through the streets of Sitges until they reach La Plaça, where they’ll bring the party and good vibes to the stage.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

6:00 pm – FIESTA MAYOR DE TODOS: GITANAS DANCE WITH DIVERSITY
La Plaça (La Torreta)
A special adaptation of the Baile de Gitanas performed by the users of the Fundació Ave Maria.
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges, in collaboration with the Fundació Ave Maria.

7:00 pm – CONCERT: GUITARREANDO LA FIESTA
La Plaça (La Torreta)
A Sitges-based project where the guitar takes center stage to bring even more music to our festivities.
Organized by: Agrupació de Balls Populars de Sitges.

8:00 pm – TRANSFER OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU
Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
The Municipal Commission of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla, representing the local authorities, receives the image of the Patron Saint from Mn. Rafael Vilaplana, Rector of the Parish. During the ceremony, medals will be presented to the new members of the Cuerpo de Portadores del Tabernáculo de San Bartolomé y Santa Tecla.
Accompanied by the Cobla Maricel, the image will then be transferred to Carrer Santa Bàrbara number 5, the location chosen by Mr. Joan Pros i Borràs, this year’s Pendonista. Upon arrival, a prayer will be held to inaugurate the exhibition of the Saint’s image.

Route: Baluard, Town Hall Square, Carrer Major, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Plaça Pou Vedre, and Santa Bàrbara.

10:00 pm – HAVANERAS: LES ANXOVETES
La Plaça (La Torreta)
The group from Girona, with a repertoire sung entirely in the feminine form, offers classic and traditional havaneres in an ideal setting by the Mediterranean Sea. Traditional cremat (burnt rum) will be served.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23 – La Vigília (The Eve)

11:00 am – 7:00 pm – EXHIBITION OF THE IMAGE OF SANT BARTOMEU
Santa Bàrbara, 5
The image of Sant Bartomeu, patron saint of our town, will be on display at the location designated by this year’s Pendonista.

12:00 pm – ENTRANCE OF THE GRALLERS
Cap de la Vila
The various formations perform their pieces in tribute to the founders of Fiesta Mayor. Participating grallers and sacaires (in order of appearance): Joan Olarte, Filibusters, Colla Bon Vent, La Sitja, Escola de Grallers de Sitges, and Marcets.
Route: Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Carrer Major, and Town Hall Square.

2:00 pm – LIGHTING OF THE 21 MORTAR BLASTS & RINGING OF THE BELLS
Organized by Grup d’Estudis Sitgetans on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
Includes fireworks.

2:00 pm – SARDANAS
Cap de la Vila
Also organized by Grup d’Estudis Sitgetans for their 50th anniversary.
Includes fireworks.

Approx. 2:05 pm – DEPARTURE OF THE ENTR’ACTS AND FOLK DANCES
As the final mortar explodes, a parade begins featuring the Gegants (Giants), Capgrossos (Big Heads), Drac (Dragon), Àliga (Eagle), Devils, Bastoners, Cercolets, Panderetes, Pastorcillos, Cintas, Gitanas, and Moixiganga, accompanied by the Agrupació Musical Suburband.
At Cap de la Vila, the Moixiganga performs the full dance.
Route: Town Hall Square, Carrer Major, and Cap de la Vila.
Includes fireworks.

2:45 pm – SHOWCASE PERFORMANCE AND SPOKEN DANCE REPRESENTATIONS
Hort de Can Falç at 2:45 pm, Hospital de Sant Joan Baptista at 3:00 pm
At Hort de Can Falç, in honor of the authorities and citizens, and at the Hospital, in tribute to the residents and audience, the entremesos and folk dances will perform.
Both sites will feature the Giants, Big Heads, and the Dragon. The three Devil groups will present their spoken verses (balls parlats), but the Dragon will recite verses only at Hort de Can Falç. The rest of the groups will be split between both venues.
Includes fireworks.

5:30 pm – 9:30 pm – TARDEO WITH LA LOLA VAN
La Plaça (La Torreta)
La Lola Van, a 1974 Volkswagen T2 converted into a luxurious DJ booth on wheels, stops at Fiesta Mayor to liven up the afternoon of Sant Bartomeu’s Eve.

6:00 pm – CASTELLERS PERFORMANCE FOR THE EVE
Cap de la Vila
Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges performs their traditional castells (human towers) for the Eve of Fiesta Mayor.

7:00 pm – CIVIC PROCESSION
Departure from the home of the President of the Municipal Commission of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla, Xavier Salmerón i Carbonell.

The folk dances, entremesos, musicians, and authorities, along with the Agrupació Musical Suburband, collect the Tabernacle of Sant Bartomeu at 5 Santa Bàrbara Street — the location designated by Joan Pros i Borràs, Pendonista of Sant Bartomeu 2025 — and accompany it to the Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla.

Route: Illes Balears, 9 → Aragó → Can Pau Xic alley → Sant Honorat → Emili Picó → Jesús → Ànimes → Sant Isidre → Sant Gaudenci → Sant Francesc → Espalter → Santa Bàrbara → Can Bóta Park → Mossèn Joan Llopis Pi → Pou Vedre Square → Parellades → Cap de la Vila → Carrer Major → Town Hall Square → Baluard.

Upon arrival, the folk dances will receive the image of Sant Bartomeu, accompanied by the authorities, pendonista, and cordonistes. The image will be placed in the presbytery to preside over the liturgical celebrations of the festival.
Includes fireworks.

11:00 pm – FIREWORKS DISPLAY
From La Punta, La Fragata, and the breakwaters
Presented by Pirotècnia Igual S.A.

11:00 pm – FIREWORKS IN CALM
During the fireworks show, a seated area is available where attendees can enjoy a glass of cava. Seating is limited. Tickets should be reserved in advance at the Commission’s booth, Llibreria Universal (Pg. Vilanova, 19), and Papereria La Tribu (Sant Bartomeu, 1). Contribution: €5.
People with reduced mobility must also book in advance at the same points.
In collaboration with La Sitgetana Craftbeer.
Includes fireworks.

DESCENT OF THE FOLK DANCES DOWN THE STAIRS
After the fireworks, the folk dance groups descend the stairs of La Punta,
Parading to the Monument to El Greco and back along Carrer Nou.
Includes fireworks.

SARDANA NIGHT DANCE
From midnight onward, Cap de la Vila
With Cobla Sitgetana.

12:30 am – EVE CONCERTS
From 12:30 am until dawn, Pg. de la Ribera
Dancing with performances by the cover band Waikiki and Bulma Beat DJ.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 – Fiesta Mayor, Feast of Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
The Feast of Sant Bartomeu Apòstol, Patron Saint of Sitges, is the main day of the Fiesta Mayor Sitges 2025 celebrations.

6:00 am – JOYFUL AND FESTIVE MORNING PARADE
From Baluard Miquel Utrillo i Morlius
At dawn, the dances, entremesos, and musicians, accompanied by the charanga band Buskant el To, will once again parade through the streets of Sitges. Anyone who wishes may join the Ball de Fajas — simply wear white clothing, ribbon-tied espadrilles, and a sash (faja).

Following tradition, local officials, the Commission, and invited guests linked to the festival will offer fragrant flowers to the public.

Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Port de n’Alegre, Rafel Llopart, Sant Damià, Sant Sebastià, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Josep, Espalter, Pou Vedre Square, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Carrer Major, and Town Hall.

In collaboration with Forn 9, Celler Can Pagès, and Forns Enrich.
Includes fireworks.

10:30 am – SOLEMN MASS IN HONOR OF THE PATRON SAINT OF SITGES
Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
The celebration will be presided over by Mn. Rafael Vilaplana Moltó, rector of the parish. On the occasion of his 50th anniversary, he will offer the tribute to our Patron Saint on behalf of the entire town.
At the end of the service, the goigs to the Saint will be sung by the Cor dels Amics de l’Orgue, followed by the veneration of the relic.

EXIT FROM MASS (SORTIDA D’OFICI)
After the Mass, from the Baluard to Town Hall Square
Musical parade by the Agrupació Musical Suburband, accompanying the authorities to the Town Hall. Then, all the dances and their respective musicians, along with Cobla Maricel and the Band, perform simultaneously. After the performances of the dances and entremesos, the Band will play Els Segadors, the national anthem of Catalonia.
Includes fireworks.

CASTELLERS PERFORMANCE
Immediately after the Sortida d’Ofici, in Town Hall Square
Human tower performance by the Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges.

1:00 pm – FIESTA MAYOR VERMOUTH CONCERT
After the Sortida d’Ofici

• Societat Recreativa El Retiro: With the Agrupació Musical Suburband

• Casino Prado: With the Cobla Maricel

5:00 pm – 7:30 pm and 8:45 pm – 11:15 pm – TARDEO WITH LA LOLA VAN
La Plaça (La Torreta)
La Lola Van gets us dancing and vibing at La Plaça, both before the start of the Procession and during the final hours of Sant Bartomeu’s Day.

7:30 pm – PROCESSION IN HONOR OF SANT BARTOMEU
From the Baluard, the Tabernacle of Sant Bartomeu will be carried through the streets and squares of Sitges, presided over by the rector of the parish, Mn. Rafael Vilaplana Moltó, and attended by the Honorable Town Council. Accompanied by the folk dances, grallers, the Agrupació Musical Suburband, and all Sitgetans who wish to join.
The parish standard and the Tabernacle of Sant Bartomeu are carried by the Cuerpo de Portadores de Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla.
Mr. Joan Pros i Borràs has been designated as Pendonista of the Flag of Sant Bartomeu and will be accompanied by the cordonistes Mr. Joan Pros i Mirabent and Mr. Xavier Canals i Pedrol.

Route: Baluard, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Sant Bartomeu, Sant Gaudenci (quiet section), Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Pg. de la Ribera, Nou, Carrer Major, Town Hall Square, and Baluard.

Before the procession reaches the promenade, the Cobla Sitgetana will perform several sardanes, followed by Els Gegants de Sitges by maestro Tomàs Gil and La Processó de Sant Bartomeu by maestro Antoni Català i Vidal. The patron saint of the town will be honored with mortar salutes and the ringing of…

ENTRANCE OF SANT BARTOMEU INTO THE PARISH CHURCH
As the procession arrives at the Baluard, the dances, entremesos, musicians, and the human tower (pilar) of the Colla Jove de Castellers de Sitges will encircle the Tabernacle, paying final tribute to our Patron Saint. Meanwhile, fireworks will burst and the bells will ring during the deeply emotional entrance of Sant Bartomeu into the Parish Church.
A closing prayer will follow inside the church.
Includes fireworks.

FINAL DANCE OF THE FIRE BEASTS AND GIANTS
Immediately after the closing prayer, in front of the Town Hall, the traditional festivities will conclude until Santa Tecla with the final dance of the Fire Beasts and the Giants.
Includes fireworks.

12:30 am – FIESTA MAYOR CONCERTS
Passeig de la Ribera
From 12:30 am onwards, dancing with the techno-rumba band Habla de Mí en Presente and the cover band Brou.

MONDAY, AUGUST 25

11:30 am – VERMUT DE SANT LLI
El Retiro Gardens
In collaboration with Societat Recreativa El Retiro. Traditional vermouth with great music and local DJs. Limited capacity.

7:30 pm – MASS IN SUFFRAGE FOR THE DECEASED OF OUR TOWN
Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
We remember those who once celebrated the Fiesta with us. Let us pray that they now live in eternal joy.

9:00 pm – SANT BARTOMEU TENORA AND ORGAN CONCERT
Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
By Marià Franco (tenora) and Francesc Pi (organ). Voluntary donation.

9:30 pm – ORQUESTRA VENUS
Passeig de la Ribera
Catalonia’s largest concert and dance orchestra makes a stop in Sitges with the classic repertoire of the region’s Fiestas Majores.