30th Castells Contest: Tarragona kicks off the season with the Audiovisual Network

The 30th Castells Contest kicks off at the Tarragona Theater and marks the start of the Xarxa's new audiovisual season in 2026.

Concurs de Castells 30è a Tarragona amb la Xarxa Audiovisual encén la temporada casteller 2024 — Imagen de la Fuente — 30th Castells Competition in Tarragona with the Audiovisual Network lights up the 2024 casteller season — Image from the Source

Aina Martí

19/05/26 | 7:07

The Teatre Tarragona became yesterday the starting point of a new season promising strong emotions around the castells. The celebration of the 30th Castells Competition and the launch of the Xarxa’s audiovisual programming brought together enthusiasts and participants in the city.

This event, which took place on May 17, 2026, was witnessed by the Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls, who shared the event on social media, showing their commitment to the castell tradition in the province of Tarragona.

The 30th Castells Competition: a classic that never fails

History and local relevance

The Castells Competition is a must for Catalan popular culture, and Tarragona is one of its most emblematic stages. With 30 editions held, the event has become a reference for all the colles in the province and beyond.

Preparations and expectations for this year

This 2026, the inaugural event at the Teatre Tarragona marks the start of a season promising novelties and challenges for the participating colles. The atmosphere of competition and passion for the castell art was felt from the very first moment.

The Xarxa’s new audiovisual season: boosting culture in Tarragona

What does the Xarxa bring this year?

The Xarxa has launched a new audiovisual programming aimed at enhancing the visibility of the castells throughout Catalonia, with Tarragona as the main axis. It is an initiative that wants to bring this tradition closer to a broader and more diverse audience.

Impact on the local community

For the people of Tarragona, this season means more opportunities to connect with their own culture and to see live or on screens what makes this deeply rooted tradition in the province so special.