Catalonia's human towers competition: what you need to know
The very best examples of the Catalan tradition of building 'castells' is on show this weekend in Tarragona
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Culture news and stories from Barcelona and Catalonia
'One of the brightest lights goes out'
Officials from both the Catalan and Spanish government mourn the death of soprano Montserrat Caballé
Catalan world-class soprano Montserrat Caballé dies at 85
Artist was active from the 1950s and performed in major opera houses around the world
'My father died this morning […] I accept this award for fantasy,' said Tilda Swinton
The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival welcomes awardees Swinton and Pam Grier on the red carpet
Human towers competition sells out for first time ever
Catalonia’s main ‘castells’ contest to be held in Tarragona this weekend
'Suspìria' returns: Sitges Film Festival kicks off
The annual horror and fantasy silver screen event begins with the reimagined 1977 classic with Tilda Swinton
Barcelona's contemporary art museum opens 'dynamic' exhibition
Macba gallery to permanently display rotating series of 20th and 21st-century artworks from its collection
'Breaking Bad' creator gives masterclass in Barcelona
Writer and producer Vince Gilligan spoke during the Serielizados Festival
New Robert Capa exhibit shows life beyond the adventure
'Robert Capa, in color' in Lleida shows variety of themes other than iconic black and white war and adventure shots
Sitges Film Fest sells 41k tickets
The event kicks off next Thursday with Luca Guadagnino's 'Suspiria'
La Mercè draws over 1.3 million
Concerts at the Barcelona festival saw attendance of 346,150 people
Maremar: the refugee crisis interpreted in theater
The new play uses Shakespearean tales to the tune of Catalan protest music Lluís Llach to the backdrop of the refugee crisis
Two Catalonias: Netflix documentary tackling political conflict to be screened September 28
Spanish directors made film in response to "manipulation" and "simplification" of information after independence referendum
Singer Rosalía nominated for five Latin Grammies
The Catalan flamenco performer and her single 'Malamente' have taken the music world by storm
New tower at Sagrada Familia to be started before year's end
The structure is called the Tower of Jesus Christ, with the entire church still set to be completed by 2026
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