Ball de l’Ós (Bear Dance)
Costumed performers, including giant puppet animals, parade through the streets to lively music, enthralling crowds as the festival’s ceremonial prologue.
Jun 22
Valls Saint John's Town Festival (Castells Season Opening)
Festa Major de Sant Joan de Valls
Valls, Spain
Jun 22 - 24, 2026ExpectedSource
Each Saint John's Day, the town of Valls opens the casteller season with its town festival. The two local colles and their guests raise human towers up to nine levels high on the plaça del Blat, in a celebration that mixes traditional dances with the daring art of the castells.
Key moments
Day 1 · Jun 22
Day 3 · Jun 24
Diada Castellera
Spectators see multiple castells erected in succession as the traditional casteller day unfolds. The ground in Plaça del Blat is marked as “kilometer zero” of all castells.
Jun 24
Where it happens
Plaça del Blat
Valls, Spain
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Plan the timing
Allow space for castellers and dancers; follow instructions of organizers. Avoid throwing a...
Respect local boundaries
Respect traditional rituals (enramada of the cross, dances) and do not interrupt casteller...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Valls Saint John's Town Festival (Castells Season Opening)
Festa Major de Sant Joan de Valls
Valls, Spain
Each Saint John's Day, the town of Valls opens the casteller season with its town festival. The two local colles and their guests raise human towers up to nine levels high on the plaça del Blat, in a celebration that mixes traditional dances with the daring art of the castells.
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Jun 22 - 24, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Each year Valls celebrates its patron saint with a mix of traditional dances (such as the Ball de l’Ós) and the first major casteller performance of summer. The festival solidifies Valls’ reputation as the birthplace of castells and is deeply tied to local identity and history.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jun 22Approximate
Ball de l’Ós (Bear Dance)
Costumed performers, including giant puppet animals, parade through the streets to lively music, enthralling crowds as the festival’s ceremonial prologue.
Day 3Jun 24Approximate
Diada Castellera
Spectators see multiple castells erected in succession as the traditional casteller day unfolds. The ground in Plaça del Blat is marked as “kilometer zero” of all castells.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Allow space for castellers and dancers; follow instructions of organizers. Avoid throwing anything during parad...
Respect local boundaries
Respect traditional rituals (enramada of the cross, dances) and do not interrupt casteller performances. Stay c...
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jun 22 - 24, 2026
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City / Area
Valls
Catalonia
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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