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Where to see human towers in Barcelona: 2025 calendar

Human Towers Barcelona

Gorka Regidor 83 Comments

Probably one of the most common enquiries on our Gothic Quarter Free Tour is where to see human towers in Barcelona. The main “castells” season is from April to October, but you can find them all year round, depending on festival dates.

We have decided to create a post with an updated annual calendar so everyone can enjoy this wonderful Catalan tradition. If you can’t find any Human Towers in Barcelona that suit the time of your visit, be sure you check regularly, as we will be including more as they are announced.

As well as human towers (or castells in Catalan), it is not uncommon to see other similar Catalan traditions, like falcons. I’ll explain to you all about it here and give you the confirmed dates for human towers in Barcelona this year.

To whet your appetite, check out this fantastic video explaining the world of the human towers.

 

INDEX

  • Barcelona Human towers and other Catalan traditions:
    • “Castells” (human towers)
    • “Falcons” (human buildings)
    • “Gegants” (Giants)
    • “Bastoners” (stick dancers)
    • “Sardanas”, “Moixigangas”, etc (traditional dances)
  • Human Towers in Barcelona: 2025 calendar [UPDATED]

Barcelona Human towers and other Catalan traditions:

“Castells” (human towers)

Where to see Human Towers in Barcelona
Inside a Human Tower at Barcelona’s main square.

An Impressive Catalan display of a tower made up of humans. There are different types depending on the number of people on each floor. It is considered built when a young child climbs to the top and raises their hand. Hopefully, they won’t all topple down after, but if they do, the young children are wearing helmets for protection.

“Falcons” (human buildings)

Falcons Barcelona
Falcons performing in Barcelona. Photo by FdB. FalconsdeBarcelona

These groups make human-shaped formations such as pyramids, revolving towers, etc. Some of the structures can be pretty intricate. The music, as in the castells, is always present, although they do not go as high up as the human towers.

“Gegants” (Giants)

Gegants in Barcelona
Gegants, the giant figures during Barcelona festivals.

These are large papier-mâché figures that walk around the streets. A real person is carrying it from under the skirt, and different giants represent different neighbourhoods or associations. It is quite amazing to see these Goliath figures performing their own individual dances.

“Bastoners” (stick dancers)

Stick dancers Catalan tradition
Bastoners, the stick dancers of Catalonia. Photo by Photo by Ajuntament d’Esplugues de Llobregat

I love this very ceremonial dance using sticks. It derives from a demonstration of skills with weapons in the old times. Small wooden bats are used in the jig, but you still have to be pretty deft not to get your fingers clobbered.

“Sardanas”, “Moixigangas”, etc (traditional dances)

Sardana dance in Barcelona
Traditional Sardana dancing in Barcelona. Photo by David Spender

The most traditional dance in Catalonia is the Sardana. Everyone forms a circle holding hands as they trace their steps. Not so fashionable anymore with the younger generation, this jig is mainly performed by the proud golden oldies. During festivals, you could also see other traditional dances, like Moixigangas, probably the origin of the modern human towers.

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Human Towers in Barcelona: 2025 calendar [UPDATED]

This information was updated in November 2025

These are the dates confirmed for castellers in Barcelona at the time I updated this article, but there will be more dates coming as the season progresses. Also, many human towers are happening outside Barcelona. If you can’t find any date on the list that suits you, please write in the comments when you will be visiting so I can give you other options outside the city.

January 25th

Església de Sant Vicenç at 12:00h

Arc de Triomf at 12:00h

January 26th

Plaça del Consell de la Vila (Sarrià) at 12:00h

February 9th

Plaça de Sant Jaume at 11:30h

February 17th

MNAC, Palau Nacional at 20:15h

March 9th

Carrer Rosselló, 515 (Antiga Fàbrica Damm) at 12:00h

March 16th

Plaça Santa Madrona at 12:00h

March 22nd

Carrer Sant Jordi with carrer Càceres at 11:30h

Portal de l’Àngel at 12:00h

March 30th

Carrer de Santa Carolina, 69 at 12:00h

April 5th

Plaça de la Revolució de 1868 at 12:00h

April 11th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 20:00h

April 12th

Rambla de Plaça de Sants at 11:30h

April 26th

Plaça Consell de la Vila de Sarrià at 17:00h

April 27th

Carrer Marina, 253 (Sagrada Familia) at 12:00h

Plaça de l’Ajuntament (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 12:00h

May 8th

Plaça de les Constel·lacions Campus Nord at 16:00h

Cosmocaixa at 16:45h

May 10th

Plaça d’Osca at 18:00h

May 11th

Plaça de Bonet i Muixí at 11:30h

Avinguda Roma with Comte Borrell at 12:00h

May 17th

Carretera de Sants at 17.00h

May 18th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 12:00h

May 24th

Carrer Consell de Cent (between Carrer Girona and Carrer Bailèn) at 17:00h

May 25th

Plaça dels Somnis del Parc d’atraccions Tibidabo at 11:30h

Carrer de Blesa, 36 at 12:00h

May 29th

Plaça Gutenberg at 16:00h

June 1st

Plaça Pius XII (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 11:30h

June 7th

Plaça de l’Ajuntament (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 18:30h

Pla de la Seu at 19:00h

June 8th

Plaça d’Orfila at 11:30h

Plaça Sant Jaume  at 18:00h

June 14th

La Model (c/ Provença – c/ Entença) at 12:00h

Plaça Fort Pienc at 18:00h

June 15th

Plaça Bonanova at 12:00h

June 28th

Plaça de Masadas at 18:00h

June 29th

Carrer d’en Grassot with carrer Indústria at 12:00h

July 5th

Barri de La Catalana (Sant Adrià de Besòs) at 18:00h

July 6th

Plaça del Rei at 11:30h

Carrer Blai, 34 at 12:00h

July 12th

Plaça d’Osca at 18:00h

Parc de les Planes (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 18:30h

Plaça de la Gardunya at 19:00h

July 25th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 20:00h

August 15th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (AM time TBC)

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (PM time TBC)

August 17th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 11:00h

August 20th

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 20:30h

August 30th

Plaça Bonet i Muixí at 18:00h

September 6th

Llera del riu Besòs (Sant Adrià de Besòs) at 18.00h

September 7th

Rambla Badal at 11.30h

Rambla del Poblenou at 11:30h

Plaça de Sanllehy at 12:00h

September 11th

Fossar de les Moreres at 10:00h

Plaça Comercial (Born) at 11:30h

September 13th

Plaça de Pep Ventura at 12:00h

September 14th

Parc de les Rieres d’Horta at 12:00h

September 24th

Plaça de Sant Jaume at 13:00h

September 28th

Plaça de Sant Jaume at 12:00h

October 4th

Carrer Consell de Cent with Carrer Comte Borrell at 18:00h

October 11th

Plaça de Comas at 12:30h

October 12th

Plaça de Sant Vicenç at 11:30h

Carrer Compte Borrell at 12:00h

October 17th

Carrer Marina, 253 (in front of Sagrada Familia) at 18:00h

October 19th

Plaça de Bonet i Muixí at 11:30h

Carrer Marina, 253 (in front of Sagrada Familia) at 12:00h

October 25th

L’Hospitalet de Llobregat at 16:00h

Plaça de Cardona at 17:00h

November 2th

Plaça de la Vila (Sant Adrià de Besòs) at 12:00h

November 8th

Carrer de l’Alzina, 7 (time TBC – in the evening)

November 9th

Biblioteca Francesc Boix at 12:00h

Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 12:00h

Passeig de la Rajola (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 18:30h

November 16th

Plaça de Masadas at 12:00h

Plaça de Valentí Almirall at 12:00h

November 27th

Campus Diagonal Besòs, Edifici A (EEBE) – Av. Eduard Maristany, 16 at 16:00h

Plaça Gutenberg at 16:30h

November 30th

Carrer Sant Adrià, 20 at 12:15h

December 18th

TBC at 15:30h

Av. Diagonal, 643 (Facultat de Biologia) at 16:30h

Places to see human towers in Barcelona

There are castells built not only in Barcelona but all over Catalonia. Sometimes they travel to show their incredible human towers to other parts of Spain, or even places like London, Berlin and Asian cities. If you are in Barcelona and don’t see any castellers scheduled during visit, don’t worry. Ask me in the comments as you might be able to catch them just a few kilometres away.

I hope this helps everyone who really wants 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.  Also, if you are here for a few days, don’t forget to check our complete article with things to do in Barcelona. 

Main photograph by stvcr. Video by UNESCO.

Filed Under: Upcoming events & festivals

Comments

  1. Karla says

    May 24, 2015 at 4:16 am

    Is the summer of 2015 Castellars calendar available yet?

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      May 25, 2015 at 7:31 am

      Hi Karla. We will be updating this article in the next few days to include the calendar for 2015. Keep posted here.

      Reply
  2. sarah says

    June 8, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    Hi, when will the 2015 calendar be available please?

    Reply
  3. JoGuar says

    July 17, 2015 at 12:37 pm

    We will be visiting Barcelona in early October. Are there any festivals, human towers, Giants scheduled during that time?

    Reply
    • Runner Bean Tours says

      July 17, 2015 at 1:26 pm

      Hi JoGuar. Just send us an email with the exact dates and I will check it out for you.

      Reply
      • JoGuar says

        July 17, 2015 at 4:06 pm

        we arrive on October 5 and depart on October 12. Thank you for re.spoding!

        Reply
        • Runner Bean Tours says

          July 17, 2015 at 4:23 pm

          So far, there are no “castells” scheduled for those dates in Barcelona, only outside the city. However, you can attend one of the rehearsals of the Castellers of Barcelona. More info here: http://www.castellersdebarcelona.cat/assajos

          Reply
  4. laura says

    July 17, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Hi, I’m in Barcelona 10-14th September and had really hoped to see any of this, please can you tell me if there’s anywhere at all to catch a human tower etc? Thank you very much.

    Reply
    • Runner Bean Tours says

      July 17, 2015 at 9:21 pm

      Hi Laura. These are the dates where “castells” are announced on the dates you are here:

      10th September: 6pm (Rambla Poblenou corner with Carrer Doctor Trueta)
      11th September: 12pm (Plaça del Born)
      13th September: 12pm (in front of Sagrada Familia)
      13th September: 12:30pm (Parc del Centre del Poblenou)

      The best day with the best groups is the 11th of September at Plaça del Born. Remember that it is also a bank holiday that day.

      Enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
      • laura says

        July 17, 2015 at 10:07 pm

        Thank you so much, that is the best news ever, I will go to the one on the 11th then!!!! Is that passeig del born by basilica de santa Maria del Mar? Thanks again, hugely helpful.

        Reply
        • Runner Bean Tours says

          July 17, 2015 at 10:18 pm

          Yes Laura. There will be somewhere between the back of Santa María del Mar and El Born CC.

          Reply
      • vilma says

        February 20, 2025 at 4:52 pm

        hello. where castells will be in Barselona from 17th till 21. or maybe near Lloret de Mar? thanks

        Reply
        • Gorka Regidor says

          February 20, 2025 at 5:18 pm

          What month you are referring to? Let me know so I can check if there are castells in Barcelona or Lloret at that time.

          Reply
  5. Sue says

    July 30, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    We will be visiting in Barcelona on 6th-10th of September,2015. Do you have Castells schedule on those dates we stay? We are looking forward to see it. Thank you very much!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      July 30, 2015 at 8:43 pm

      There is only one day scheduled for “castells” in Barcelona on the dates you are here. That is the 10th of September at 6pm in Rambla Poblenou (corner with Carrer Doctor Trueta).

      I hope you can catch it 🙂

      Reply
  6. MaryBeth mansfield says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:50 am

    Any human towers Sept 17-19,2015. Thanks

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      September 14, 2015 at 4:33 pm

      Not until the 20th, at Plaça de Sant Jaume and in Poble Nou neighbourhood, both at 12pm.

      Reply
  7. Mary says

    October 13, 2015 at 6:45 pm

    Is there anything special going on when we will be in Barc Oct.23-25 2015

    Reply
  8. David Garcia says

    February 19, 2024 at 9:16 pm

    Hello,

    I am arriving in the following cities for the following days:
    – Valencia March 18th to March 22nd
    – Madrid March 22nd to March 26th
    – Barcelona March 26th to March 30th

    Any suggestions for where I can see los “Castells”? I’ll be visiting the latter part of Fallas de Valencia and am just visiting the other cities more casually 🙂

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      February 19, 2024 at 9:27 pm

      Hi David,

      It is quite difficult to see castells in Valencia or Madrid as the human towers are a Catalan tradition.

      The dates that you are in Barcelona are Tuesday to Saturday. Unless there is a special holiday during the week, the time to see human towers in Barcelona is only on weekends. I just checked if there are any castells in Barcelona (or in nearer towns) that Saturday but I am afraid that they haven’t announced any yet. Maybe check again nearer the time in case they announce something later on, although this is quite unlikely.

      Reply
  9. Valerie Trudel says

    February 28, 2024 at 8:58 pm

    Hi we will be in Girona on September 11th, is there any Castells in the Costa Brava area? Where can I find more information on local events performed in Costa Brava for Catalunya Day?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      February 28, 2024 at 9:06 pm

      Hi Valerie,

      No human towers performance has been announced in the area around Costa Brava for September 11th. Maybe closer to the date, who knows.

      You do have “castells”, however, at the main square in Figueres on September 15th if that date suits you. They will be in Plaça de la Vila at 11.30am. It’s a also a good excuse to visit the wonderful Dalí Museum in Figueres ;-).

      Reply
  10. Isaac says

    April 13, 2024 at 6:23 pm

    Thanks so much for collecting all this information! I thought I came across some information that there will be a small competition in Berga on May 5, 2024, but wanted to try to confirm if that is actually happening, or if you know of any other competitions in early May in Barcelona or perhaps in any of the surrounding towns. We will be leaving the area on May 11 or 12, so unfortunately might not be able to make the dates you have listed for the evening of May 11. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      April 13, 2024 at 8:25 pm

      On May 3rd and 5th you can see human towers near Barcelona in Badalona. This is a city just outside Barcelona. You can even take the metro to get there. Definitely a lot closer than Berga.
      These are the 3 events with castellers that happen in Badalona that weekend:
      – 3rd May (19:00h): c/ Sant Anastasi
      – 3rd May (23:30h): Plaça de la Vila
      – 5th May (12:00h): Plaça Roja
      I hope you enjoy them 🙂

      Reply
      • Isaac Stafstrom says

        April 16, 2024 at 4:49 pm

        Thanks so much for the information and the quick response! We’re excited to try to catch some of those times Really appreciate the help!

        Reply
        • Ann Marie Brannigan says

          April 16, 2024 at 5:20 pm

          No problem at all. Seeing humen towers in Barcelona, or anywhere else, is always an unforgettable experience. Have a wonderful time!

          Reply
  11. Cheri says

    April 27, 2024 at 7:09 pm

    Any Castells in the Barcelona, Costa Brava, or Sitges areas during June 19-26, 2024? Didn’t see any listed, thank you!!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      April 27, 2024 at 11:53 pm

      The night of the 23rd of June is one of the most important nights in Catalonia (Night of Sant Joan) so there are plenty of human towers events on that day and the 24th. Just let me know where you will be those two days so I can give you some information on castellers that weekend.

      Reply
  12. Marie says

    May 4, 2024 at 10:58 pm

    Are they still scheduled to perform on June 2, 2024 at Plaça Pius XII (L’Hospitalet de Llobregat) at 11:30h? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      May 5, 2024 at 10:58 am

      Yes, this date and time is confirmed. These are the groups of human towers that will perform there:
      – Castellers de Cerdanyola
      – Colla Jove de l’Hospitalet
      – Margeners de Guissona
      Enjoy it 🙂

      Reply
  13. Veronica says

    May 6, 2024 at 1:41 am

    Hi!
    I’ll be in Costa Brava on 30th June – 1st July and 1-2 July in Barcelona. Do you know convenient locations for these dates to see human towers?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      May 6, 2024 at 8:07 am

      There are no human towers in Barcelona on those dates so far. However, in Figueres you have castellers on June 30th. This is the time and location.

      30th June (12:00h) in Plaça Catalunya (Figueres)

      Enjoy it!

      Reply
  14. Vaidehi says

    May 6, 2024 at 2:51 am

    Hello,

    I am arriving in the following cities for the following days:
    – Haro June 28th to June 30th
    – Costa Brava June 30th to July 1st
    – Barcelona July 1st to July 3rd
    – Mallorca July 3rd – July 5th

    Any suggestions for where I can see los “Castells”? I’ll be visiting the Haro Wine festt and am just visiting the other cities more casually

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      May 6, 2024 at 8:10 am

      The only place where human towers take place on those dates is in Figueres (Costa Brava) on June 30th. This is the information:

      30th June (12:00h) in Plaça Catalunya (Figueres)

      Enjoy it!

      Reply
  15. Betty McArdle says

    May 27, 2024 at 8:20 pm

    We will be in Catalonya October 2024 with a fairly flexible schedule. We are particularly interested in seeing Castellers de Vilafranca. Do you have a schedule of their performances for October? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      May 28, 2024 at 9:18 am

      This is the schedule so far for the Castellers de Vilafranca in October:

      19th October (18:00h): Cap de la Vila (Sitges)
      20th Otober (12:00h): Montserrat Abbey
      26th October (18:00h): Plaça de l’Ajuntament (Igualada)

      Most importantly, on the 5th and 6th of October, you have the Human Towers competition at Tarraco Arena in Tarragona. This event takes place every second year and it is the best display of Catalan human towers that you can find anywhere. The best human tower groups (colles) compete, and Castellers de Vilafranca will definitely be there. Tickets will be on sale from July 24th at this site: https://entrades.tarragona.cat/

      I hope it helps 🙂

      Reply
  16. Jenna says

    June 7, 2024 at 10:00 pm

    Hey! We will be in Barcelona June 24-28, can you tell us where we could catch the castellars?!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      June 8, 2024 at 10:37 am

      I am afraid that there are no human towers scheduled in Barcelona for the dates you mentioned. They usually take place on weekends and bank holidays. Although June 24th is a holiday in Catalonia and there are some castellers in other parts of the region, there are none happening in Barcelona.

      Reply
  17. Lee says

    June 20, 2024 at 6:53 am

    Hi there, we’re in Barcelona from today 20th of June till the 27th. Are the Castells still happening on the 24th please? We saw them in Tarragona last week and were amazed!!! Also will lots of shops/restaurants be shut on the 25th? Thank you.

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      June 20, 2024 at 8:48 am

      You have human towers in Barcelona on June 23rd at 6pm at Plaça de Sant Jaume with the Castellers de Barcelona. There are no castells on June 24th.
      The bank holiday is on the 24th (Sant Joan’s) and most shops and some restaurants will be closed. There is not much happening that day as the big celebration is on the night of the 23rd. This will last until the early morning of the 24th.
      Tuesday 25th is a regular day and everything will be open.
      I hope it helps 🙂

      Reply
      • Lee says

        June 21, 2024 at 9:00 pm

        So kind of you to reply so quickly. Thank you.

        Reply
  18. Kathy says

    August 22, 2024 at 5:36 am

    Hello! We will be in Barcelona from 10 to 17 November, can you tell us where we could catch the castellars? Also can we also have the chance to see traditions such as “Gegants” and “Bastoners” ? Thanks a lot.

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      August 22, 2024 at 10:19 am

      There are plenty of opportunities to see human towers in Barcelona during your stay. These are the options:

      – November 10th: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia at 12:00h
      – November 16th: Plaça de la Palmera de Sant Martí at 12:00h
      – November 17th: Plaça de Masadas at 11:30h
      – November 17th: Carrer Blai, 34 at 12:00h
      – November 17th: Plaça de Valentí Almirall at 12:00h

      During your stay, you have two neighbourhood festivals: Festa Major del Clot & Camp de l’Arpa and Festa Major de la Sagrera. Check their programme online as there will be “gegants” and “bastoners” at both.

      Reply
  19. Angelika says

    August 24, 2024 at 10:01 am

    Hello dear team, we are around Barcelona with a car is there also in small pueblos una fiesta mayor or un castells (on your list are very few) between the 24.8 and the 4.9.2024
    Thank you 1000times you have a very helpful Internet Prasentation and deserve all the prices

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      August 24, 2024 at 10:37 am

      Human towers are usually during the weekend. During your stay, there are plenty of castells near Barcelona on the 25th, 30th, 31st and 1st. Just tell me which one of these dates suit you best so I can give you some options that day.

      Reply
      • Angelika Reinhardt says

        August 28, 2024 at 9:16 pm

        The 30th of August would suit and the 1st and 2nd and even 3rd of September

        Reply
        • Ann Marie Brannigan says

          August 28, 2024 at 9:47 pm

          You have plenty of castells in Barcelona and surrounding areas on those dates. Here are some suggestions:

          30th August:
          – 12:15h: Plaça de la Vila (Vilafranca del Penedès
          – 20:00h: Plaça de l’Ajuntament (Cambrils)

          1st September:
          – 11:30h: Plaça de la Plana de l’Om (Manresa)
          – 12:00h: Plaça de l’Ajuntament (Pineda de Mar)
          – 12:00h: Plaça de la Vila (Santa Coloma de Gramenet)
          – 12:15h: Plaça de la Porxada (Granollers)
          – 12:20h: Plaça de la Vila (Torredembarra)
          – 13:00h: c/ de la Plaça (Albinyana)
          – 17:30h: Plaça de la Vila (Cambrils)
          – 18:00h: Plaça de l’Església (Alcarràs)
          – 18:30h: Plaça de la Germandat (Matadepera)
          – 19:00h: Barri Cirera (Mataró)

          As you can see, there are many places to enjoy the human towers, and it is also a great excuse to explore the Catalan countryside.

          Enjoy it 🙂

          Reply
  20. Rosa says

    August 30, 2024 at 9:59 pm

    Hello,
    I am interested in any castells in Barcelona area during September,26th and October, 3rd. Would you be so kind to help me with these dates? Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      August 31, 2024 at 12:07 am

      There are no castells scheduled in Barcelona city on those dates, but you have some in some nearby towns.

      28th September:
      – 18:00h Plaça de la Vila (El Prat de Llobregat)
      – 18:00h Plaça de l’Ajuntament (Sitges)

      29th September:
      – 12:00h Plaça de la Constitució (Vilafranca del Penedès)
      12:00h Plaça Àngel Guimerà (Cornellà de Llobregat)

      In Vilafranca del Penedés, you have the Castellers de Vilafranca (probably the best group) and it’s a good choice if you are planning to visit some wineries in the area.

      Another good option is also to visit Sitges, see the human towers there and spend the day in this seaside town. You could have a swim at the beach at the end of September too.

      I hope it helps 🙂

      Reply
  21. Zach says

    September 2, 2024 at 6:34 pm

    We’ll be in Barcelona from November 21, 2024 and leaving November 25, 2024. Any Castells during that time frame? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      September 2, 2024 at 6:41 pm

      I am afraid that there are no human towers scheduled in Barcelona on those dates.

      Reply
  22. Cass L says

    October 2, 2024 at 3:15 pm

    Love this website, thank you! Are there any castells happening between 30 Oct and 5 Nov? Even outside Barcelona?

    Reply
    • Ann Marie Brannigan says

      October 2, 2024 at 6:24 pm

      I am afraid that there are no human towers in Barcelona on those dates. The closest castells to Barcelona would be these ones:

      – Plaça de la Vila (Vilafranca del Penedès) – 1st November 11:15h
      – Plaça Vella (Terrassa) – 2nd November 18:00h
      – Raval de Montserrat (Terrassa) – 3rd November – 12:00h
      – Plaça Milà i Fontanals (Vilafranca del Penedès) – 3rd November 18:30h

      I hope it helps.

      Reply
  23. A says

    November 12, 2024 at 4:04 pm

    Hello any more Castellers in the Barcelona or nearby region including Premia de mar?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      November 12, 2024 at 8:14 pm

      Please tell me when you are visiting so I can check if there are castells in Barcelona or Premià de Mar at that time.

      Reply
  24. Katie says

    December 8, 2024 at 11:11 am

    I know this is short notice, but I am in Barcelona until December 11th (2024) and was wondering if you knew of any fun, cultural events nearby that would be worth a visit. Any recommendations are appreciated and thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      December 8, 2024 at 6:32 pm

      The human towers usually only run on weekends or bank holidays, so there is nothing scheduled between the 9th and the 11th of December.
      Regarding other cultural activities, there’s always plenty on offer in Barcelona. It all depends on your interests so you can try a site like Time Out or the City Council website (https://guia.barcelona.cat/en/agenda) to see if something grabs your attention.

      Reply
  25. Danielle Goudeau says

    January 16, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    Are there any events like this April 7,8,11,or12? (2025)

    Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      January 16, 2025 at 10:51 pm

      The calendar of human towers for 2025 hasn’t been announced yet but it will be ready soon and I will update it. In any case, the most chances of seeing castells in Barcelona would be on April 12th, as they always take place on weekends or bank holidays.
      I hope it helps.

      Reply
  26. Sandra Dodenhoff says

    February 7, 2025 at 6:45 pm

    Hi, we will be in Barcelona and Madrid from July 26 to August 3, 2025. Please kindly advise of any other dates within or in the proximity of these cities. Thanks so much!
    Sandra

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      February 8, 2025 at 10:09 am

      Human towers is a Catalan tradition, so it will be difficult to find them in Madrid (although in rare occasions, they do perform there too).

      During your visit, there are no announced castells in Barcelona city, but you can see some in towns outside Barcelona (an hour away or longer by public transport). These are the locations:

      – Vilanova i la Geltrú
      – Santa Cristina d’Aro
      – Sant Joan de Mediona
      – La Pobla de Segur
      – Altafulla
      – Blanes
      – Salt
      – Sant Pol de Mar
      – Andorra la Vella
      – Riuet de Sort
      Sort
      – Els Pallaresos

      If you fancy traveling to one of these locations, let me know and I can tell you the details on where and when the human towers will take place.

      Also, it is still very early in the season and there might still be castells announced in Barcelona during that time. My advice is to check this article regularly as it gets updated once a month.

      Reply
  27. Omayeli Arenyeka says

    June 15, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Hi! I missed the event today June 15 (I think, it started 40m ago don’t know how long it lasts) are there any other performances before or on 18th of June?

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      June 15, 2025 at 12:39 pm

      Ahh, I am sorry you missed it. However, they always last a lot longer than 40 minutes, so maybe you went to the wrong square? It was in Plaça Bonanova, in the neighborhood of Sant Gervasi.

      Human tower events usually happen on weekends and holidays, so I am afraid that the next ones will be on June 21st 🙁

      Reply
      • Mia says

        June 22, 2025 at 12:53 am

        Hello! I am currently in Barcelona and will be here until July 26th. I know that this weekend is a big holiday, are there any performances happening this week that you know of? I am willing to travel out of Barcelona to see the castells! Thank you for your advice!

        Reply
        • Gorka Regidor says

          June 22, 2025 at 8:50 am

          There are no human towers in Barcelona on those dates, but you can see them today (June 22nd) in Cornellà. This is a city next to Barcelona, and only about 20 minutes away by public transport.
          The castells will take place in Plaça de l’Església (Cornellà de Llobregat), and one of the main castellers groups (Minyons de Terrassa) will be performing there.
          Enjoy it!

          Reply
  28. Sarah says

    July 11, 2025 at 11:39 pm

    Hi, I’m in Tossa de Mar between 17th and 21st sept 2025. Happy to travel to Barcelona or somewhere in-between to see human tower or giants. Can you advise please

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      July 12, 2025 at 9:28 am

      There are no human towers scheduled in Barcelona City on those dates, I am afraid. On September 20th, you have castells in the town of Calella, in between Barcelona and Tossa de Mar. They will be at 18:00h at Plaça de l’Ajuntament.
      I hope it helps.

      Reply
  29. Mary Ann Lamb says

    July 23, 2025 at 6:33 pm

    I am in Barcelona on September 7 and 8, 2025. On your tracking calendar I see that there are 3 performances of castellers on Septmber 7. Is any one of them better than the other two? Which of the 3 do you recommend?

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      July 23, 2025 at 8:47 pm

      Maybe go to the ones in Poblenou. Not because they are the best ones (these ones are all equally good), but because you also have Poblenou festival at the same time.

      Reply
  30. Destiny says

    September 9, 2025 at 6:21 pm

    Hello-

    Do you know if the September 11 times and locations are confirmed? I am having a difficult time finding confirmation information on the internet about Sept11 events. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      September 9, 2025 at 7:18 pm

      These are the places, times and castellers groups announced for human towers in Barcelona on September 11th:

      – Fossar de les Moreres at 10:00h
      Castellers de Barcelona, Sants, Poble sec, Vila de Gràcia, Sarrià, Esquerra de l’Eixample, Sagrada Família and Jove de Barcelona

      – Plaça Comercial (Born) at 11:30h
      Castellers de Vilafranca, Minyons de Terrassa i Capgrossos de Mataró and Jove de Barcelona

      The locations are actually quite close to each other.

      Reply
  31. Sami says

    October 4, 2025 at 5:18 pm

    I am at the Oct 4 location and do not see them was it cancelled? I leave Barcelona and head to Madrid tomorrow

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      October 4, 2025 at 7:02 pm

      I just checked the event and it shows at carrer del Compte d’Urgell, 217, which is a 15-minute walk away from the original location. I updated the info in the calendar only last week, so this was an unexpected last-minute change.
      Sorry that you missed them. If you are leaving tomorrow in the afternoon, you can still catch some castells at 11:30am in Plaça del Congrés Eucarístic.

      Reply
      • Sami says

        October 5, 2025 at 9:56 pm

        Thanks for checking! I’m sad I missed it!

        Reply
  32. Kelle says

    October 18, 2025 at 6:38 am

    Kudos for answering comments here for ten years!!

    I’m hoping to get to the event at Plaça de Cardona on October 25! Can’t wait, and can’t wait to experience the castell in person!

    Will you update the TBA details here when you have them? And how early do you recommend to arrive?

    Any other castells on your radar Oct 20-25 outside of Barcelona?

    Muchas gracias!!!

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      October 18, 2025 at 8:28 am

      My pleasure. The castells event at L’Hospitalet de Llobregat will be at 16:00h. It’s a big event with 11 groups of castellers performing. The location is in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, which is the city next to Barcelona, easily accessible by public transport.

      There are a few more human towers outside Barcelona on the 25th. Some are as far as Palma de Mallorca or Andorra, but there are also some in towns nearer to Barcelona, like Mataró or Mollet del Vallès.

      Reply
      • Kelly U says

        October 24, 2025 at 5:31 pm

        Gracias!! It’s tomorrow! Have you heard of the specific location? ✌️

        Reply
        • Gorka Regidor says

          October 24, 2025 at 6:23 pm

          The location for the castellers tomorrow in Hospitalet del Llobregat is in Passeig de la Rajola.
          https://maps.app.goo.gl/beE5tWkRz2X9TjYC6
          The castellers will meet at 16:30h and the performance will start at 17:00h
          Enjoy it 🙂

          Reply
  33. Karin says

    November 30, 2025 at 3:07 pm

    Have the time for December 18th at Facultat de Biologia not yet been confirmed? It says both 15.30 and 16.30 in your list.
    Great list, thank you very much!

    Reply
    • Gorka Regidor says

      November 30, 2025 at 3:33 pm

      There are 2 separate events, both university related.
      The exact location for the one at 15:30h hasn’t been confirmed yet. The one in the Facultat de Biologia is scheduled for 16:30h.
      I hope it helps.

      Reply

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