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 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 suits the time of your visit, be sure you check regularly as we will be including more as they are announced.
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 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.
This post was updated in March 2020
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- Human towers in Barcelona: 2020 calendar
- If you can’t find a date that suits you, you still have a chance
Human towers in Barcelona: 2020 calendar
To whet your appetite, check out this fantastic video explaining the world of the human towers.
Castellers in February 2020
Sunday, 9th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 11:00h
Castellers in March 2020
Sunday, 8th
- Plaça de Cal Muns (Sants) at 13:00h
Sunday, 21st
- Carrer de Sant Jordi (Sants) at 12:00h
- Plaça del Pi (centre) at 17:00h
Sunday, 22nd
- Plaça de Santa Madrona (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
- Carrer de Santa Carolina, 69 (Sagrada Familia) at 12:00h
- Plaça de Valentí Almirall (El Clot) at 12:00h
Sunday, 29th
- Plaça d’Orfila (Sant Andreu) at 11:30h
Castellers in April 2020
Sunday, 5th
- Plaça de Sants (Sants) at 12:00h
- Plaça de la Revolució (Gràcia) at 12.00h
Sunday, 19th
- Avinguda del Portal de l’Àngel (centre) at 12:00h
Castellers in May 2020
Thursday, 7th
- Plaça de les Constel·lacions – Campus Nord UPC & Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona (Pedralbes) at 16:00h
Saturday, 9th
- Plaça de Osca (Sants) at 18:00h
Sunday, 10th
- Tibidabo at 11:00h
- Plaça de Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 12:00h
- In front of Sagrada Familia at 12:00h
Saturday, 16th
- Plaça de Sanllehy (La Salut) at 18:00h
Sunday, 17th
- Plaça Major de Nou Barris (Nou Barris) at 12:00h
Saturday, 23rd
- Jardins de Montserrat (Eixample) at 17:00h
- Carrer de Sants (Sants) at 18:00h
Sunday, 24th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 12:00h
- Plaça de la Barceloneta (Barceloneta) at 12:00h
Castellers in June 2020
Saturday, 6th
- Plaça del Rei (centre) at 18:00h
Sunday, 7th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 12:00h
Sunday, 14th
- Plaça de la Bonanova (Sant Gervasi) at 11:30h
Sunday, 14th
- Plaça d’Alfons X el Savi (Horta-Guinardó) at 12:00h
Saturday, 20th
- Plaça Comercial (centre) at 12:00h
Sunday, 21st
- Plaça d’Orfila (Sant Andreu) at 11:30h
Sunday, 28th
- Carrer de la Indústria & Carrer d’en Grassot (Gràcia) at 12:00h
Castellers in July 2020
Sunday, 5th
- Plaça del Rei (centre) at 11:30h
Saturday, 11th
- Plaça de Pastrana (El Carmel) at 18:00h
- Plaça de la Gardunya (centre) at 18:00h
- Plaça d’Osca (Sants) at 18:00h
Sunday, 12th
- Carrer de Blai (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
Friday, 24th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 19:00h
Castellers in August 2020
Sunday, 16th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 19:00h
Saturday, 29th
- Plaça Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 18:00h
Castellers in September 2020
Friday, 11th
- Plaça Comercial (centre) at 11:30h
- Ronda de Sant Pere & Carrer del Bruc (centre) at 12:00h
Sunday, 13th
- Parc del Centre del Poblenou (Poblenou) at 12:00h
Sunday, 20th
- Parc de les Rieres d’Horta (Horta) at 12:00h
Thursday, 24th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 13:00h
Sunday, 27th
- Plaça de Sant Jaume (centre) at 12:00h
Castellers in October 2020
Saturday, 10th
- Plaça del Consell de la Vila (Sarrià) at 18:00h
Monday, 12th
- Plaça de Comas (Les Corts) at 12:30h
Saturday, 17th
- Jardinets de l’Alguer (Sant Antoni) at 17:30h
Sunday, 18th
- Plaça Bonet i Muixí (Sants) at 12:00h
- Carrer de la Marina (Eixample) at 12:00h
Sunday, 25th
- Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia (Gràcia) at 12:00h
Castellers in November 2020
Saturday, 7th
- Plaça de la Palmera de Sant Martí (La Verneda) at 12:00h
Sunday, 8th
- Plaça de Valentí Almirall (El Clot) at 12:00h
- Carrer de Blai (Poble Sec) at 12:00h
- Plaça de Masadas (La Sagrera) at 12:00h
Castellers in December 2020
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 to 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 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.
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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!