WHEN AND WHERE CAN YOU SEE THE HUMAN TOWERS IN BARCELONA?
Barcelona is famous for its stunning architecture, delicious cuisine, and rich cultural traditions. One of the most thrilling and unique experiences you can witness in the city is the human towers, or Castells. This centuries-old Catalan tradition showcases strength, balance, and teamwork, drawing crowds from around the world. If you're visiting Barcelona and want to see these awe-inspiring human towers, here’s everything you need to know about when and where to find them.
What Are Castells?
The word castell means “castle” in Catalan, and that’s exactly what these formations resemble—living, breathing castles made of people. This tradition dates back to the 18th century in Tarragona, and today, Castells are an essential part of Catalan culture.
The teams, known as colles castelleres, practice tirelessly to build human towers that can reach up to 10 levels high.
At the top of the tower is a small child, called an enxaneta, who raises their hand in triumph once the tower is successfully built.
Castells are not only about physical strength; they symbolize teamwork, endurance, and community spirit, reflecting the deep cultural roots of Catalonia. In 2010, Castells were recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, reinforcing their significance in Catalan identity.
When Can You See Castells in Barcelona?
Castells are performed at festivals and special events throughout the year. If you're planning a trip to Barcelona, timing your visit around one of these festivals will give you the chance to experience this breathtaking tradition.
Here are the upcoming
Castells
(human towers) events scheduled in Barcelona for 2025.Please note that event details may change; it's advisable to check the
official schedule
for the most up-to-date information.
April 2025
Diada Castellera de la Independència a Gràcia
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Revolució de 1868, Barcelona
Cloenda del Tradicionàrius a Gràcia
- Date: April 11, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Diumenge de Rams a Sants
- Date: April 12, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AMbarcelona-metropolitan.com
- Location: Rambla de Plaça de Sants, Barcelona
Diada de Primavera dels Castellers de Sarrià
- Date: April 26, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Consell de la Vila de Sarrià, Barcelona
Diada de Festa Major de la Sagrada Família
- Date: April 27, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Carrer Marina, 253, in front of the Sagrada Familia temple, Barcelona
May 2025
XXX Diada dels Arreplegats de la ZU a Barcelona
- Date: May 8, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de les Constel·lacions Campus Nord, Barcelona
Diada de Primavera
- Date: May 8, 2025
- Time: 4:45 PM
- Location: CosmoCaixa, Barcelona
Vigílies d'Aniversari dels Castellers de Sants
- Date: May 10, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça d'Osca, Barcelona
XXXII Aniversari dels Castellers de Sants
- Date: May 11, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Plaça de Bonet i Muixí, Barcelona
Diada de Primavera de la Colla Castellera de l'Esquerra de l'Eixample
- Date: May 11, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Avinguda Roma with Comte Borrell, Barcelona
Firentitats a Sants
- Date: May 17, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Carretera de Sants, Barcelona
XXVIIIè Aniversari dels Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia
- Date: May 18, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Festa Major de la Dreta de l'Eixample
- Date: May 24, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM
- Location: Carrer Consell de Cent between Girona and Bailèn, Barcelona
XII Jornada Castellera Tibidabo
- Date: May 25, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AMcadenaser.com
- Location: Plaça dels Somnis at Tibidabo Amusement Park, Barcelona
Diada Castellera de Can Bandarra al Poble Sec
- Date: May 25, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Carrer de Blesa, 36, Barcelona
VII Diada de Primavera dels Trempats de la UPF
- Date: May 29, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Gutenberg, Barcelona
June 2025
Diada de Corpus
- Date: June 7, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Nova
Diada de Sant Joan
- Date: June 24, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
June 2025
Diada Pla de la Seu de Barcelona
- Date: June 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Pla de la Seu, Barcelona
Diada de les Festes de la Primavera de Sant Andreu de Palomar
- Date: June 8, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Plaça d'Orfila, Barcelona
56è Aniversari dels Castellers de Barcelona
- Date: June 8, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona
VIIè Aniversari de la Colla Castellera de l'Esquerra de l'Eixample
- Date: June 14, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: La Model (c/ Provença - c/ Entença), Barcelona
Festa Major del Fort Pienc
- Date: June 14, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Fort Pienc, Barcelona
Festa Major de Sant Gervasi a Cassoles
- Date: June 15, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Bonanova, Barcelona
15è Aniversari de la Colla Jove de Barcelona
- Date: June 28, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de Masadas, Barcelona
Festa Major del Camp d'en Grassot a Barcelona
- Date: June 29, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: c/ d'en Grassot cantonada Indústria, Barcelona
July 2025
Diada d'estiu de la Colla Castellera Jove de Barcelona
- Date: July 6, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Plaça del Rei, Barcelona
Diada XXVIè Aniversari dels Castellers del Poble Sec
- Date: July 6, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Castell de Montjuïc, Barcelona
Diada d'estiu dels Castellers de Sants a Barcelona
- Date: July 12, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça d'Osca, Barcelona
Festa Major del barri del Raval a Barcelona
- Date: July 12, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Gardunya, Barcelona
Presentació de la samarreta de la Festa Major de Gràcia (Barcelona)
- Date: July 25, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
August 2025
Cercavila matí Festa Major de Gràcia
- Date: August 15, 2025
- Time: Morning
- Location: Various locations, Barcelona
Cercavila tarda Festa Major de Gràcia
- Date: August 15, 2025
- Time: Afternoon
- Location: Various locations, Barcelona
Festa Major de Gràcia (Barcelona)
- Date: August 17, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Diada de Completes Mike Lane
- Date: August 20, 2025
- Time: 8:30 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Festa Major de Sants (Barcelona)
- Date: August 30, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Bonet i Muixí, Barcelona
September 2025
Festa Major de la Bordeta de Barcelona
- Date: September 7, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Rambla Badal, Barcelona
Festa Major del Poblenou a Barcelona
- Date: September 7, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Rambla del Poblenou, Barcelona
Festa Major de La Salut
- Date: September 7, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de Sanllehy, Barcelona
Ofrena Floral al Fossar de les Moreres
- Date: September 11, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Fossar de les Moreres,
Diada del 1714 a Barcelona
- Date: September 11, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Plaça Comercial (Born),
Festa Major de Vallvidrera
- Date: September 13, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de Pep Ventura, Barcelona
Festa Major d'Horta
- Date: September 14, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Parc de les Rieres d'Horta, Barcelona
La Mercè de Barcelona (Colles Locals)
- Date: September 24, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona
La Mercè de Barcelona (Colles Convidades)
- Date: September 28, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça Sant Jaume, Barcelona
October 2025
Diada de Tardor a l'Esquerra de l'Eixample
- Date: October 4, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Consell de Cent-Borrell, Barcelona
Festa Major del Barri de Les Corts (Barcelona)
- Date: October 11, 2025
- Time: 12:30 PM
- Location: Plaça de Comas, Barcelona
Festes de Tardor de Sant Antoni de Barcelona
- Date: October 12, 2025spain.info
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Cruïlla Compte Borrell, Barcelona
Vigílies XXIIIè Aniversari dels Castellers de la Sagrada Família a Barcelona
- Date: October 17, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: Carrer Marina, 253 (in front of the Sagrada Família), Barcelona
XXXII Diada dels Castellers de Sants
- Date: October 19, 2025
- Time: 11:30 AM
- Location: Plaça de Bonet i Muixí, Barcelona
XXIIIè Aniversari dels Castellers de la Sagrada Família a Barcelona
- Date: October 19, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Carrer Marina, 253 (in front of the Sagrada Família), Barcelona
November 2025
Diada del Local dels Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia
- Date: November 8, 2025
- Time:
- Location: Local dels Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Diada de la Tardor Bandarra
- Date: November 9, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Biblioteca Francesc Boix, Barcelona
XXVIII Diada dels Castellers de la Vila de Gràcia
- Date: November 9, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de la Vila de Gràcia, Barcelona
Festa Major de la Sagrera
- Date: November 16, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de Masadas, Barcelona
Festa Major del Clot a Barcelona
- Date: November 16, 2025
- Time: 12:00 PM
- Location: Plaça de Valentí Almirall, Barcelona
Festa Major de Sant Andreu de Palomar
- Date: November 30, 2025
- Time: 12:15 PM
- Location: Carrer Sant Adrià, 20,
For a comprehensive overview of Castells events throughout the year, including those in other months, please refer to the
official schedule.
How to Enjoy a Castells Performance Like a Local
To get the most out of your experience watching Castells, follow these tips:
✅ Arrive Early – The best spots to view the towers fill up fast, so secure a good vantage point at least 30 minutes before the performance.
✅ Respect the Space – Castellers need plenty of room for safety, so avoid standing too close.
✅ Stay for the Fall – Watching the dismount is just as impressive as the ascent! The careful dismantling of the tower showcases precision and teamwork.
✅ Capture the Moment – Photography is allowed, but avoid using flash to respect the performers.
Fun Facts About Castells
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The Tallest Castell Ever Built: The highest recorded human tower reached
10 levels—an extraordinary feat of strength and balance.
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The Youngest Team Member: The enxaneta at the very top of the tower is usually a child aged between 5 and 10 years old!
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Not Just in Barcelona: While Barcelona is a great place to see Castells, cities like
Tarragona, Valls, and Vilafranca del Penedès host some of the most competitive and spectacular performances.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Castells in Barcelona
Watching Castells in Barcelona is an unforgettable experience that showcases the strength, coordination, and passion of Catalan culture. Whether you're visiting during a festival or attending a smaller local event, seeing a human tower being built in front of your eyes is truly mesmerizing.
If you’re planning a trip to Barcelona, make sure to include this incredible tradition in your itinerary. The adrenaline, the teamwork, and the cultural pride that go into every tower make it an unmissable experience.
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