Double casteller performance in Tarragona for the 20th anniversary of Balandra

This weekend, Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls and Xiquets del Serrallo perform in Tarragona to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Balandra restaurant.

Actuació castellera doble a Tarragona per celebrar els 20 anys del restaurant Balandra amb castells tradicionals i festa popular — Imagen de la Fuente — Double human tower performance in Tarragona to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Balandra restaurant with traditional human towers and popular festivities — Image from the Fuente

Aina Martí

Updated: 13/05/26 | 8:38

Double casteller performance this weekend in Tarragona. The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls joins with the Xiquets del Serrallo for a celebration that is not at all common: the 20th anniversary of the Balandra restaurant.

The event is on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m., on a day that promises excitement and castles in the heart of the city.

The Balandra day, a party with history

The 20th anniversary that unites castles and gastronomy

The Balandra restaurant, well known in Tarragona, turns twenty and wants to celebrate it with a casteller event. Building castells is not just about raising human towers, but also about building community, and that is what this day symbolizes.

Collaboration between groups: Joves Xiquets and Xiquets del Serrallo

The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls will perform together with the Xiquets del Serrallo, a local group that brings its drive and tradition. This complicity makes the event even more special.

The importance of castells in Tarragona

A living cultural heritage

Tarragona is one of the most prominent casteller capitals, and events like this keep alive a millenary tradition that connects generations and neighborhoods.

The role of the events in social cohesion

Events like the Balandra day are more than a show; they are moments of meeting, celebration, and reaffirmation of a culture that keeps growing.

Practical details and event coverage

Schedules and location

The event will begin on Saturday, May 16 at 6 p.m., near the Balandra restaurant in Tarragona. The public will be able to enjoy a live performance with the best casteller energy.

Documentation and dissemination

The Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls has shared the news through social media, with photos signed by Anna Blasco, already announcing the great party to come.

If you still have no plans for this weekend, this is a good excuse to have a great time with castells and good company.

The groups never fail, and neither does Balandra: guaranteed party.

Source of the article: Colla Joves Xiquets de Valls

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