Ever since we wrote the post about The Catalan Festival that occurs each year in the summer, our readers keep asking us where to see human towers in Barcelona. The main “castells” season is from April to October but you can find them all year around depending on festival dates. We have decided to create a post with an updated annual calendar so everyone can enjoy this wonderful Catalan tradition.
Castellers usually perform on weekends although, sometimes, you can even find them during the week if there is a special festival that day. I hope you can find a time during your visit but, if not, don’t despair. You still have a pretty good chance to see them in action as the Castellers of Gràcia allow you at a reasonable price to attend their weekly rehearsals. Find more info on this at the end of the post.
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- Human towers in Barcelona: 2019 calendar
- If you can’t find a date that suits you, you still have a chance
Human towers in Barcelona: 2019 calendar
To wet your appetite, check out this fantastic video explaining the world of the human towers.
Castellers in May 2019
Saturday, 11th
- Plaça de Osca (Sants) at 18:00h
- Plaça de Sanhelly (La Salut) at 18:00h
Sunday, 12th
- Plaça de Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 12:00h
- Navas neighbourhood (location TBC) at 11.30h
- In front of Sagrada Familia at 12:00h
Saturday, 18th
- Carrer de Sants at 18:00h
Sunday, 19th
- Plaça Major de Nou Barris (Nou Barris) at 12:00h
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 12:00h
Saturday, 25th
- Plaça de la Barceloneta (Barceloneta) at 18:00h
Sunday, 26th
- Carrer Blai (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
Castellers in June 2019
Saturday, 8th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 18:00h
Sunday, 9th
- Plaça de la Bonanova (Bonanova) at 11:30h
Saturday, 15th
- Castell de Montjuïc (Montjüic) at 12:00h
- Plaça de Fort Pienc (centre) at 12:00h
Sunday, 16th
- Plaça Orfila (Sant Andreu) at 12:00h
Sunday, 30th
- Plaça Artur Martorell (La Verneda La Pau)at 12:00h
Castellers in July 2019
Saturday, 6th
- Plaça de Pastrana (El Carmel) at 18:00h
Sunday, 7th
- Plaça del Rei (centre) at 11:30h
Saturday, 13th
- Plaça de la Gardunya (centre) at 18:00h
- Plaça de Osca (Sants) at 18:00h
Sunday, 14th
- Carrer Blai, 34 (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
Castellers in August 2019
Friday, 16th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 20:00h
Saturday, 17th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 18:00h
Castellers in September 2019
Sunday, 1st
- Plaça de Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 18:00h
Saturday, 7th
- Mercat del Clot (El Clot) at 18:00h
Sunday, 8th
- Rambla de Poblenou (Poblenou) at 11:30h
Wednesday, 11th
- Plaça comercial (centre) at 11:30h
- Plaça del Setge de 1714 (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
- Ronda de Sant Pere (centre) at 12:15h
Sunday, 15th
- Parc del Centre de Poblenou (Poblenou) at 12:00h
- Parc de les Rieres d’Horta (Horta) at 12:00h
Sunday, 22nd
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 12:00h
Tuesday, 24th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 12:00h
Sunday, 29th
- Location TBC at 12:00h
Castellers in October 2019
Sunday, 6th
- Plaça Congrés Eucarístic (El Congrés) at 11:30h
- Plaça de Comas (Les Corts) at 12:00h
Sunday, 13th
- Plaça Consell de la Vila de Sarrià (Sarrià) at 11:00h
Saturday, 19th
- Carrer de Calàbria, 66 (Sant Antoni) at 12:00h
Sunday, 20th
- Plaça de Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 12:00h
- In front of Sagrada Familia at 12:00h
Sunday, 27th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 12:00h
Castellers in November 2019
Saturday, 2nd
- Plaza de la Palmera (La Verneda) at 12:00h
Sunday, 10th
- Carrer Blai, 34 (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
- Plaça de Valentí Almirall (El Clot) at 12:00h
Sunday, 24th
- Plaça de Masadas (La Sagrera) at 11:30h
Castellers in December 2019
Sunday, 1st
- Neighbourhood of Sant Andreu (location TBC) at 11.30h
If you can’t find a date that suits you, you still have a chance
If you are not lucky enough to be in Barcelona to see the castellers performing live at a public square, you can attend a castellers rehearsal. There is also a nice surprise as you will probably be able to take part in the tower itself. They won’t put you at the top, don’t worry, but as part of the pinya, the group supporting the structure at the base.
The activity lasts for 60 minutes and one of the members of the group will explain you the world of Human Towers. It is €24.20 per adult and €20.50 for children. This is a rare opportunity, not only to see the towers being built, but to also understand the process behind it. Don’t miss it! You can pre-book the tickets at the official Barcelona Tourist Office here:
I hope this helps everyone who really want to see castellers building their human towers in Barcelona. Don’t forget to respect the people participating in the human towers by keeping silent until the child at the top raises their hand. Then you can all cheer at the top of your voices. Hopefully you can see one of the records being made.
If you want to learn more about Catalan traditions, you would love our Gothic Quarter Free Tour where you will learn about this one and other traditions in Barcelona. Looking for a very personalised experience? There are plenty of private tours on offer too.
Video by UNESCO. Main photograph by Stasiu Tomczak
Hello! I was wondering which day would you recommend to see the human towers/castellars in the Gracia festival in Barcelona (the Friday or the Sat?) what is the difference between the days? Thank you!
The main day for castellers during the 2019 Gràcia Festival and with the best groups is definitely on Saturday. However, if you are not here that day, Friday is not a bad second option at all. If you have time, don’t miss the pilar caminat. It is a stunning sight!