Sitges Zombie Walk 2026: date, route and costume guide

The Zombie Walk is the most crowded moment of the Sitges Film Festival: hundreds of zombies take over the town's streets in a parade that needs no ticket. In 2026 it takes place on Saturday 10 October, during the 59th Sitges Film Festival (8–18 October).

Date, time and route

• When: Saturday 10 October 2026, start at 7:30pm.
• Start: Miramar – Centre Cultural (Carrer de Fonollar, 19).
• Route: a brand-new route this year. It passes Plaça de l'Ajuntament and Carrer Major, goes down towards the seafront and ends at the Meeting, next to the Sant Sebastià hermitage, with a final show.
• Opening: the Escola de Dansa IAB de Sitges opens the parade with a performance.

Always check the official festival page for last-minute changes.

How to dress as a zombie

You don't need to spend much: torn old clothes, make-up and fake blood are enough.

• Make-up: a kit with pale base, dark circles and latex scars. Well-rated option: Lictin Maquillaje SFX on Amazon.
• Fake blood: for shirt, neck and hands; the washable kind is best. Well-rated option: BOBISUKA Sangre Falsa Lavable on Amazon.
• Ready-made costume: if you'd rather not improvise. See zombie costumes.

Test the make-up at home first: after a couple of hours in a crowd it needs to survive sweat and rubbing.

Taking part is free, suitable for minors and needs no registration. The festival also offers free make-up for anyone who wants to join: check the official website for times and make-up points.

Tips for the day

Wear comfortable shoes: there's a lot of walking and crowds. Your phone will drain fast with photos and video, so a INIU Power Bank 20000 mAh keeps you from running out of battery. Arrive early at the start and leave large or valuable items at home.

Looking for a place to stay in Sitges that night? Check availability for 10 October on Booking.com. During the festival it fills up early.

Where to sleep

If Sitges is full, look at Vilanova i la Geltrú or Barcelona: both are connected by the R2 Sud line. More options in hotels in Sitges and our guide to where to stay during the Festival.

Getting there

R2 Sud train from Barcelona-Sants, about 40 minutes. With the town full, the train beats the car; if you drive, check parking in Sitges. More in how to get to Sitges.

Activities in Sitges: Book tours, excursions and experiences on GetYourGuide.

More about the festival

Programme, venues and atmosphere in the Sitges Film Festival guide, plus nightlife in Sitges for after the parade.

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