SCHEDULE – CORPUS FESTIVITY 2023

Interactive map with the routes and carpet sections here

• TUESDAY, MAY 30th

PRESENTATION OF THE CORPUS FESTIVITY 2023

Presentation of the program, poster of the party and the main protagonists. Collaboration: Association of stallholders of the Sitges Municipal Market.

At 7:30 p.m.

Mercat Vell. Plaça de l’Ajuntament, s/n.

• WEDNESDAY, MAY 31st

GAME OF CLUES: THE TREASURE OF THE CORPUS

All children from 1st to 6th grade of primary school in Sitges will receive a map to follow the clues and discover the Corpus treasure. Free activity that can be done until June 18. Also designed for adults and especially to be done with the family. Maps can be picked up at the Tourist Office and at the two public libraries of Sitges.

• FRIDAY, JUNE 2th

INAUGURATION OF THE COMMEMORATIVE MURAL “CORPUS, HERITAGE FESTIVAL OF NATIONAL INTEREST”

Inauguration of the mural made by the artist Berok in commemoration of the declaration of the Corpus of Sitges as a Heritage Festival of National Interest. Popular snack, children's activity and a shocking surprise.

At 6:30 p.m.

Plaça Catalunya

• SATURDAY, JUNE 3th

SITGES CORPUS GASTRONOMIC DAY 2023

Exceptional gastronomic day with the participation of the chef of the Disfrutar restaurant, Oriol Castro, who will prepare a recipe for the occasion. He will be joined by Annette Abstoss, who will give a workshop with edible flowers, and Patricia Schmidt, who will demonstrate decorative sugar flowers. All this will end with Carles Bonnin's explanation of how he has designed and distilled what will be Corpus Gin, made from carnations.

At 7:00 p.m.

Mercat Vell. Plaça de l’Ajuntament, s/n.

Organized by: Corpus Commission with the collaboration of the Grupo de Estudios Sitgetans and Turisme de Sitges.

• FRIDAY, JUNE 9th

PROCLAMATION OF THE CARNATION AND THE INAUGURATION OF THE 83rd NATIONAL CARNATION EXHIBITION

At 10:00 p.m.

Gardens of the Sociedad Recreativa El Retiro.

• SATURDAY, JUNE 10th

OPENING OF THE 83rd NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF CARNATIONS

At 10:30 a.m.

Gardens of the Sociedad Recrativa El Retiro.

CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP, BETWEEN CARNATIONS 

We will paint earthenware pots and fill them with flowers to accompany the Carnation Girl.

Free activity. Patio del Palau de Maricel From 11.30am to 1pm

GIANT FLORAL SHOW

Do you want to see how the giant's bouquet is made? For children of all ages.

At 4:30 p.m.

Floristeria Mirabent, C. de Sant Francesc, 27

DEPARTURE OF THE THREE PAIRS OF GIANTS FROM SITGES

Gegants de la Vila, Gegants “Americanos” I Gegants Moros.

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 18:00 h.

VESPER MASS OF THE VIGIL

After the celebration, transfer and solemn exposure of the Blessed One to his chapel. Vigil of prayer at the Eucharist. At 7:30 p.m. Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla

FLOWERS, TRADITION AND FESTIVAL, GUIDED VISIT TO THE CARPETS AND OTHER SPACES OF THE CORPUS

In charge of AGIS Sitges Guides. After the visit, the possibility of adding to the making of a carpet of flowers.

At 10:00 p.m.

Exit from the gate of the El Retiro gardens along Carrer Àngel Vidal.

START PAINTING THE CARPET DESIGNS IN THE STREETS OF THE TOWN AND CUTTING THE CARNATIONS

The artists of each carpet paints the design on the floor. At the same time, the flowers are cut and prepared to make the carpet, participation is open to everyone.

From 10:00 p.m.

• SUNDAY, JUNE 11th

MAKING FLOWER CARPETS IN VARIOUS STREETS IN THE TOWN

Participation is open to everyone

From morning until midday.

CHOCOLATE AND CHILDREN'S ACTIVITY: SUPER BUBBLES

Once the carpets are finished, there is chocolate for all the children who have participated in the making of the carpets. There will also be the Super Bubbles activity, creating giant soap bubbles.

At 12:00 p.m. Hort de Can Falç

SOLEMNITY OF THE BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (CORPUS CHRISTI)

Corpus Day Masses. At 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. and at 12:00 p.m.

After the Mass at nine o'clock in the morning, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, transferred to its chapel where it will remain on display until after the Mass at midday.

EXHIBITION OF THE DANCED EGG AT PALAU MARICEL

Free entry to the Palau Maricel to see dancing the egg in the fountain

From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Palau Maricel

SOLEMN MASS CONCELEBRATED

At 19:00 h. Parish of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla

After Mass,

PROCESSION OF CORPUS 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.

FINAL DANCE AND BODY REFRESHMENT

After the procession, the 4 pairs of giants will accompany the authorities to the Town Hall to perform the traditional final dance of the 4 pairs of giants in the square.

At the end, Sitges City Council offers the traditional “Corpus Refreshment” open to everyone

• SATURDAY, JUNE 17th

EXHIBITION OF THE 7th CORPUS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION ON INSTAGRAM

OPENING: At 7:00 p.m. Janio`s Bar, Cap de la Vila nº 3. From these days you can exclusively taste Corpus Gin Tonic, with a gin distilled from carnations.

EXHIBITION DATES From June 17 to July 3. Presentation of prizes at the official closing event.

VISIT OF THE FACADE, BALCONY AND WINDOW COMPETITION JURY

Along the streets of the center of Sitges, the jury, accompanied by the music of Apocadixie, will visit the facades, balconies and windows to evaluate them.

From 11:00 a.m.

• SUNDAY, JUNE 18th

OFFICIAL ACT OF AWARD DISTRIBUTION AND CLOSING OF THE CORPUS 2023

At 7:30 p.m. Gardens of the El Retiro.

After the closing ceremony, gathering at the Santuari de Nostra Senyora del Vinyet, to make the traditional collective offering of carnations to the Virgin. The town-train will take us to the Vinyet, while enjoying the music of Apocadixie.