The second B-Estival to be held at the Poble Espanyol featuring jazz greats Al Jarreau and George Benson, Yousou N'Dour, John Mayall and Alpha Blondy.

Thousands of people organised into associations, each with its own float, take part in the festivities, dances, and processions that make up the Carnivals of Reus and Tarragona which are among the most traditional and popular in Catalunya.

The skies above Tarragona explode for six days in July with this international fireworks competition.

The Copa del Rey is arguably the most important and glamorous yachting regatta in the Med although this year it maybe overshadowed somewhat by Valencias hosting of the 32nd Americas Cup.

International hot air ballon meeting of 50 balloon teams competing over four days. Watch the balloons at dawn and dusk competing, also many exhibitions, workshops and music events. Don't miss the 'Night Glow' on 15th July at 10.00pm - a spectacular of balloons, music, lights and fireworks.