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Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla 2026

  • Fri, 18 September 2026 – Wed, 23 September 2026
  • 10am–2am
  • Centre de Sitges
  • Sitges (Garraf)
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Sitges's secondary patronal festival, honouring co-patron Santa Tecla with a children-oriented variant of the August Sant Bartomeu programme. Fireworks return to Platja de la Fragata on September 22, and the gastronomy backbone — xató, beachfront paellas, vermouth bars — runs alongside processions and traditional dances.

The kid-friendly companion to August's Sant Bartomeu. Same fireworks, calmer crowds.

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla 2026 Dates & Location

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla is an outdoor event held at Centre de Sitges in the Sitges (Garraf) area of Barcelona. Entry is free.

What to Eat at Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla

Food

Xató, seafood paella, vermouth-bar tapas

Drinks

Penedès cava, vermouth, local wines

Cuisine: Catalan

Expect to find xató, seafood paella, vermouth-bar tapas among the highlights. On the drinks side, look out for penedès cava, vermouth, local wines.

What to Expect at Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla

Live Music
Family Friendly
English Friendly

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla features live music performances throughout the event.

How to Get to Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla takes place at Centre de Sitges, Plaça de l'Ajuntament & Platja Fragata, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, in Barcelona’s Sitges (Garraf) neighbourhood.

The venue is easy to reach by public transport. Get directions on Google Maps.

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa TeclaTickets & Practical Info

PriceFree
Settingoutdoor
LanguageEnglish friendly
Family friendlyYes

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla FAQ

When is Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla 2026?

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla takes place Friday, 18 September 2026 – Wednesday, 23 September 2026 · 10am–2am. Doors open at 10am.

Where is Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla held?

Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla is held at Centre de Sitges, Plaça de l'Ajuntament & Platja Fragata, 08870 Sitges, Barcelona, in the Sitges (Garraf) neighbourhood of Barcelona.

How much are Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla tickets?

Entry to Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla is free.

What food and drinks are at Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla?

Food highlights include xató, seafood paella, vermouth-bar tapas. On the drinks side, expect penedès cava, vermouth, local wines. The cuisine focus is catalan.

Is Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla kid-friendly?

Yes, Festa Major de Sitges — Santa Tecla is family-friendly and welcomes children. It's a good option for a family day out in Barcelona.

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