Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas festivities in Sitges with our complete guide to holiday activities. Whether you're familiar with the city or visiting for the first time, you'll find everything you need to enjoy this special time of year.
The heart of the celebrations is concentrated in the old town, where Paseo de la Ribera and Plaza Cap de la Vila come alive with the traditional Christmas market. Visitors can stroll through the cobblestone streets decorated with festive lights, from the Parish Church of San Bartolomé and Santa Tecla to the Maricel Palace, where concerts and cultural activities take place. The proximity to Barcelona allows visitors to complement the experience with the Catalan capital's celebrations.
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Presentation of Nordic products in a festive setting.
The Winter Market in Sitges features a variety of products with a distinctive Nordic style. It takes place in La Fragata, near the church of Sant Bartomeu, and includes outdoor Christmas huts selling handmade traditional items, food trucks, and plenty of glühwein.
Where: Sitges | More Info: Winter Market
Taste gourmet tapas signed by the best local restaurateurs.
For 10 days, 33 establishments in Sitges share their seasonal cuisine proposals in gourmet tapa format. The arrival of spring marks the beginning of good weather, the desire to enjoy it outdoors... and a new edition of Sitges Tapa a Tapa, the gastronomic route par excellence in the Garraf region.
Where: Sitges | More Info: Sitges Tapa a Tapa
Market with over a hundred stalls and celebration of Catalan Christmas traditions.
The Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia is a traditional Christmas market held in the square of the Sagrada Familia since 1962. It offers a variety of products to decorate the home, handmade gifts, and delicious treats. The market is divided into four sectors: Christmas trees and plants, nativity scenes and decorations, food, and gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Christmas Fair of the Sagrada Familia
The only fair in the world with more than 160 spaces dedicated to Christmas products.
The Fira de Santa Llúcia is a traditional Christmas fair in Barcelona dating back to 1786. It offers a wide variety of Christmas products, including nativity scenes, Christmas trees, decorations, and handmade gifts.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Santa Llúcia Christmas Fair
Children's activities and traditional events in a maritime setting.
The Port Vell Christmas Fair is an event that offers a wide variety of creative and fun activities every day, including children's workshops, live music performances, and traditional attractions.
Where: Barcelona | More Info: Port Vell Fair
Queer art and culture program with activities in various spaces in Sitges.
The Sitges Queer Fest is a queer culture festival that offers a wide range of artistic expressions to give visibility to the diverse realities that make up the LGTBIQ+ collective. It includes music, theater, and micro-performances, talks, and a mini-artistic exhibition.
Where: Sitges | More Info: Sitges Queer Fest
Intimate concerts at the Hermitage of San Sebastián with a capacity for 120 people.
The Mediterranean Guitar Festival is a musical event that brings together renowned international and Catalan guitarists at the Hermitage of San Sebastián and the Prado Theater. The concerts take place on Fridays and Tuesdays at 21:00 hours, highlighting Spanish and flamenco guitars.
Where: Sitges | More Info: Mediterranean Guitar Festival
Continuous performances in an iconic cultural setting.
SitgesCanta presents a special concert at the Teatro Casino Prado, featuring an exciting program with continuous performances from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. This event is an excellent opportunity to enjoy music in a magnificent setting.
Where: Sitges | More Info: Theater: A Grand Night for Singing
Meeting the Pottokes in their natural environment.
A morning with the Pottokes in the Garraf is an activity that includes a presentation by the Fundación Miranda and a guided tour to meet the Pottokes in their natural pastures. It discovers who they are, how they organize their life in a herd, how they communicate with each other, how they interact with humans, and understands their social relationships and bonds of friendship.
Where: Olivella | More Info: A Morning with the Pottokes at the Garraf