Experience the excitement of human towers and human tower groups in Catalonia 2025

The castells are one of the traditions par excellence of Catalan culture, hundreds of people united to defy gravity and perched on top of each other to build constructions that have reached up to ten floors. The small enxanetas that crown the structure when raising the hand are the representative symbol of the castells, but the strength, balance, courage and good sense behind this gesture have allowed this centuries-old tradition to continue and still give goosebumps to its spectators.

To understand the world of human towers a little better, it is important to know that it is an activity that dates back to the beginning of the 19th century and is linked to the festive dances of the peasantry of southern Catalonia that ended with small buildings. It is believed that by creating rivalry to build these taller buildings, what we know today as castles arose.

The constructions are counted according to the width (the number of people on each floor) and the height (the number of people on top of each other) taking into account that the piña (the base of the castle) and the children who climb only on top (acolchador and enxaneta) count as separate floors. When a group builds castles of six floors, it is considered to have sufficient level to perform in the square and the best groups build constructions of up to nine and at certain times, ten floors.

The Castellera Season 2025

In Catalonia, there are several human tower festivals that are considered important for their technical level, tradition and popularity.

Castle festival of Santa Eulalia in Barcelona

It is a day that begins before the human tower season, coinciding with the festival of Santa Eulalia in Barcelona, and this year it is celebrated on February 12, 2025.

Sant Jordi castle festivities

Various human tower festivals are held in Catalonia on Sant Jordi Day. Groups from towns such as Tarragona, Reus, Terrassa and Vilanova i la Geltrú will perform human tower performances on Sant Jordi Day.

Terrassa Festival

The first Sunday after San Pedro (June 29) is the day of the Fiesta Mayor de Terrassa. This year it will take place on July 27, 2025. During the festivities, the Minyons de Terrassa throw castles of the highest difficulty. The Castellers de Terrassa and a third invited group also perform.

Festival of the Saints of Mataró

The Castellera de las Santas de Mataró Day is one of the most important and renowned days that takes place in Mataró. This day takes place within the framework of the Santas festivities, which are celebrated on the penultimate Sunday of July, in honor of the city's patron saints, Santa Juliana and Santa Semproniana. This year it is celebrated on July 27, 2025.

Sant Magí castle festival in Tarragona

The Castellera Day of Sant Magí is a very important festival celebrated in Tarragona in honour of Sant Magí, the city's patron saint. This day takes place on 19 August 2025, during the Sant Magí festivities.

Castle festival of San Félix in Vilafranca

It is one of the most important and oldest festivals in Catalonia. It is celebrated on August 29, 2025 in Vilafranca del Penedès. The four best groups from the previous season participate, and it is known for its competitiveness and spectacular nature.

Castle festival of Santa Tecla in Tarragona

It is celebrated in Tarragona on September 23, 2025, as part of the Santa Tecla festivities. It is a crowded day with the participation of numerous human tower groups.

Castle festival of the Mercadal in Reus

The Castellera Festival of the Mercadal Festival is celebrated on the first Saturday of October, but be careful! only in odd-numbered years, therefore the next diada will be on October 4, 2025, coinciding with the city's main festivals. The casteller groups meet in the Mercadal, one of the most emblematic squares in Reus, and a particularly appropriate place for casteller activity, since its dimensions and design allow the accommodation of a large number of castellers and spectators.

Castle festival of Santa Úrsula in Valls

This day is celebrated on October 27, 2025 in Valls. It is one of the oldest and most important festivals, and is part of the city's Festival. It stands out for the presence of eight castles, which are the tallest and most complex.

Castle festival of San Narciso de Girona

The Feast of Saint Narcissus is celebrated on the third or fourth Sunday of October. This year it takes place on October 27, 2025 in Girona, during the city's main festival. It is one of the most important festivals in the northern part of Catalonia, and brings together several human tower groups from the region.

Castle festival of All Saints of Vilafranca del Penedès

On All Saints' Day, the Casteller Day of Vilafranca del Penedès takes place on November 1, 2025 in the Plaza de la Villa. On this day, the Castellers de Vilafranca and three other invited groups perform.

Castle festival of the Minyons of Terrassa 2025

Coinciding with the third Sunday of November, in the final stretch of the season, the Minyons of Terrassa, in mauve shirts, celebrate their festival together with two other invited groups. This year it is celebrated on November 17, 2025.

It should be noted that there are many other important human tower festivals in Catalonia, the human tower culture is deeply rooted in Catalan society and festivals are celebrated throughout the country.

Experience the magic and excitement of human towers first-hand with the celebrations and human tower gatherings held throughout Catalonia.