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Where to see human towers in Barcelona: calendar of events

Human towers in Barcelona

Gorka Regidor 3 Comments

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
    • Castellers in February 2020
    • Castellers in March 2020
    • Castellers in April 2020
    • Castellers in May 2020
    • Castellers in June 2020
    • Castellers in July 2020
    • Castellers in August 2020
    • Castellers in September 2020
    • Castellers in October 2020
    • Castellers in November 2020
    • Castellers in December 2020
  • 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

Where to see Castellers in Barcelona

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

Places to see human towers in Barcelona

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

Human Towers in Barcelona: Where and When

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

Castells in Barcelona - calendar

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

Barcelona Human Tower

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

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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:

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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

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  1. lyds says

    August 15, 2019 at 8:45 pm

    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!

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    • Gorka Regidor says

      August 15, 2019 at 11:04 pm

      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!

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