Which parade should we take the kids to?

The children's parade (rúa infantil) at 12:00 on Sunday the 15th and Tuesday the 17th is the family pick. It runs in daylight and is far less rowdy than the famous adult parades, which don't start until the evening.

How do we get there from Barcelona?

Take the Rodalies R2 Sud train from Passeig de Gràcia or Sants to Sitges, a short ride down the coast. On the main parade days the trains are packed, so go early and be ready to stand in both directions.

Where's a good spot to watch?

The route runs from Avinguda Sofia near the seafront up to the Cap de la Vila in the old town. Find a place near the Cap de la Vila early, as the front rows fill up well before the parade starts.

Is there anything for younger kids besides the parade?

Yes. The carnival week includes children's workshops and the crowning of the children's carnival queen at venues like the Casino Prado and El Retiro. Check the official program for times, as some activities need booking.

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No School Monday: 10 Free Plans in Sarrià and Les Corts

Name: Carnival in Sitges 2026
Start: 2026-02-12
End: 2026-02-18T23:59:59
Location: Sitges Town Centre

When: Mon Oct 12
Ages: All ages
Price: Free

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Where

Sitges, Sitges Town Centre

Getting there

50 minutes drive from Barcelona

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

What you need to know

Midday children's parade, a daytime slot that skips the wilder late-night adult parades
Among the world's top ten carnivals, with elaborate floats, feathers and street dancing
Arrive early by train, carriages run standing-room-only on the main parade days

About

Held in the spirit of Rio de Janeiro's Carnaval, the Carnaval de Sitges is one of Spain's biggest and most spectacular carnival celebrations, ranked among the ten best in the world, and it has drawn crowds to this seaside town for more than a century. From February 12th to 18th the streets of Sitges fill with parades of floats, street dancing, live music, costumes and colour. For families, the highlight is the children's parade (rúa infantil), which sets off at 12:00 on Sunday, February 15th and again on Tuesday, February 17th, running from Avinguda Sofia to the Cap de la Vila. The big adult parades, the flamboyant rua de la disbauxa on Sunday evening and the rua de l'extermini on Tuesday night, are wilder, later and far more crowded, so the midday children's parade is the easy, kid-friendly way to enjoy the spectacle. Sitges is a short train ride south of Barcelona, and you can expect standing room only on the trains around the main parade days.

Free

Dates

Feb 12 – 18, 2026

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Where it is

Sitges Town Centre

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Resources

Sitges Carnival 2026 photo gallery
Photos from the Sitges carnival parades and events.

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