Start: 20/05/2026PRESENTATION OF THE CORPUS FESTIVAL 2026
Presentation of the programme of events, the official poster, and the main protagonists.
At 7.30 pm, Casino Prado Suburense, Francesc Gumà Street, 6-14
OPENING OF THE PHOTOGRAPHIC AND AUDIOVISUAL EXHIBITION: FLOWER CARPETS. 75 YEARS OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT
With a minimalist staging, we will immerse ourselves in the Corpus celebrations of the early 1950s, following the long route of the procession through images of the flower carpets. We will discover how the carpets evolved from individual designs created for each façade into collective and unique creations made together by neighbours, gradually bringing together the residents of each section of the street.
At 7.30 pm, Mercat Vell. Plaça de l’Ajuntament, s/n.
Opening hours: 30 and 31 May and 6, 13 and 14 June from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm. Sunday 7 June, Corpus Day: from 10 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Organised by: Corpus Commission. Collaborators: Grup d’Estudis Sitgetans and Escola de Grallers de Sitges.
OPENING OF THE 86th NATIONAL CARNATION EXHIBITION
In the gardens of Hospital Sant Joan Baptista de Sitges, opening of the National Carnation Exhibition. The opening ceremony will conclude with a glass of malvasia wine while visiting the carnations participating in the exhibition.
At 7 pm, Gardens of Hospital Sant Joan Baptista de Sitges. Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer Street, 2.
THE CARNATION PROCLAMATION
Recital of the Carnation Proclamation. Afterwards, we will toast to the beginning of the festival.
At 10 pm, Racó de la Calma
OPENING OF THE 86th NATIONAL CARNATION EXHIBITION
From 6 to 14 June - From 10 am to 1 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm
On Sundays 7 and 14 June - From 10 am to 8 pm
Gardens of Hospital Sant Joan Baptista de Sitges
FAMILY CORPUS WORKSHOP. LET’S DRAW VERTICAL FLOWER CARPETS.
Children, with the help of their families, will design a flower carpet on long sheets of paper using flower templates. Once the composition is complete, they will add colour with paints, bringing life and expression to their design.
To finish, the paper strips will be hung as if they were vertical carpets, decorated with ivy and natural flowers, creating a collective installation full of colour and nature.
Free activity, no prior reservation required. Organised by: Museus de Sitges
From 11 am to 1 pm, Racó de la Calma.
11th CORPUS GRALLA AND DRUM CONCERT BY THE ESCOLA DE GRALLERS DE SITGES
Each group from the Escola de Grallers de Sitges will individually perform a couple of pieces from their repertoire. To conclude the event, everyone will perform together the “Toc de Processó”, a characteristic piece of the Corpus Procession in Sitges.
At 12 pm, Gardens of the Societat Recreativa El Retiro.
GENERAL RINGING OF BELLS ANNOUNCING THE EVE OF CORPUS WITH THE FESTIVE TRADITIONAL CHIME
At 2 pm
GIANT FIGURE FLOWER DISPLAY
Would you like to see how the giantess’s bouquet is made? For children of all ages.
At 4.30 pm, Floristeria Mirabent. Sant Francesc Street, 27
PARADE OF THE THREE PAIRS OF GIANTS OF SITGES
Giants of the Vila, American Giants and Moorish Giants.
Route: Plaça de l’Ajuntament, Baluard, Fonollar, Baluard Vidal i Quadras, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Sant Josep, Sant Gaudenci, Sant Francesc, Cap de la Vila, Major and Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
At 6 pm
EVENING MASS OF THE VIGIL
At the end of the celebration, solemn transfer and exposition of the Blessed Sacrament in its chapel. Prayer vigil before the Eucharist.
At 7.30 pm, Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
FLOWERS, TRADITION AND FESTIVITY, GUIDED TOUR OF THE FLOWER CARPETS AND OTHER CORPUS SPACES
Led by AGIS Guies de Sitges. After the tour, participants may join in the making of a flower carpet.
At 10 pm, departure from the entrance of the gardens of Societat Recreativa El Retiro via Àngel Vidal Street.
BEGINNING OF THE DRAWING OF THE FLOWER CARPET DESIGNS IN THE STREETS OF THE TOWN AND PREPARATION OF THE CARNATIONS
The artists of each carpet draw the design on the ground. At the same time, flowers are cut and prepared for the carpets. Participation is open to everyone.
From 10 pm onwards
CREATION OF FLOWER CARPETS IN DIFFERENT STREETS OF THE TOWN
Participation open to everyone.
From early morning until midday
THE CORPUS VERMOUTH
Once the carpets are completed, we will enjoy the end of the Corpus morning with vermouth at Hort de Can Falç, accompanied by background music by DJ Dani Empa. Children will also enjoy the free Super Bubbles activity, creating soap bubbles, as well as giant Four-in-a-Row and Domino games.
From 12 pm onwards, Hort de Can Falç
SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)
Celebration of the Eucharist on Corpus Day:
At 11.15 am (in Spanish) and at 12.30 pm at the church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla. At 10 am at the church of Sant Joan Baptista.
At the church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla, solemn exposition of the Monstrance in the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament throughout the morning and until the end of the 12.30 pm Eucharist for prayer and adoration.
“L’OU COM BALLA” DISPLAY AT PALAU MARICEL
Free entry to Palau Maricel to watch the dancing egg in the fountain.
From 11 am to 5 pm, Palau Maricel
SOLEMN CONCELEBRATED MASS
At 7 pm, Parish Church of Sant Bartomeu i Santa Tecla
After the Mass,
CORPUS PROCESSION WITH THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Route: Plaça del Baluard, Mirador Miquel Utrillo, Racó de la Calma, Fonollar, Sant Joan, Davallada, Barcelona, Santiago Rusiñol, Jesús, Cap de la Vila, Parellades, Bonaire, Passeig de la Ribera, Sant Pau, Parellades, Cap de la Vila, Major, Plaça de l’Ajuntament and Plaça del Baluard.
Upon the procession’s return to the parish church: concluding prayer and blessing with the Monstrance.
FINAL DANCE AND CORPUS REFRESHMENTS
At the end of the procession, the three pairs of giants will accompany the authorities to the Town Hall for the traditional final dance of the giants in the square.
Afterwards, Sitges Town Hall will offer the traditional “Corpus Refreshments”, open to everyone.
GUIDED TOURS OF THE NATIONAL CARNATION EXHIBITION AND HOSPITAL SANT JOAN BAPTISTA
From 7 pm to 8 pm. Hospital Sant Joan Baptista de Sitges. Cardenal Vidal i Barraquer Street, 2.
Guided tour to discover the history of the Carnation Exhibition while visiting the hospital gardens, and to learn about the origins of the Hospital’s Malvasia Wine Cellar and the parallels between cultivating malvasia grapes and carnations.
Free activity. Reservation required at: cim@malvasiadesitges.cat
or 672 68 24 81. Maximum 35 people.
EXHIBITION OF THE 10th CORPUS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST ON INSTAGRAM
Opening: at 7 pm, Janio’s Bar. Plaça del Cap de la Vila, 3
Exhibition dates: From 12 June to 12 July. The prizes will be awarded during the closing ceremony of Corpus 2026.
VISIT OF THE JURY OF THE 66th FAÇADES, BALCONIES AND WINDOWS CONTEST
From 11 am onwards
Through the streets of central Sitges, the jury, accompanied by the music of Apocadixie, will visit the participating façades, balconies and windows to assess them. The verdict will be announced during the closing ceremony of Corpus 2026.
OFFICIAL AWARDS CEREMONY AND CLOSING OF CORPUS 2025
At 7.30 pm
Gardens of Hospital Sant Joan Baptista de Sitges.
At the end of the closing ceremony, participants will gather at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of El Vinyet to make the traditional collective offering of carnations to the Virgin. A small train will take us to El Vinyet while enjoying the music of Apocadixie.
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