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Grec 2026

Barcelona will be full of cultural events, thanks to the city’s summer festival.
 

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What you can do at the weekend

We offer you ideas for getting the most out of your weekend in Barcelona.

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Let’s make the Barcelona of your life

Let’s help Barcelona continue to be the best city to live in at any stage of life

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Rental

Knowing your rights and responsibilities regarding rental is a good plan.

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Climate shelters

A network of nearly 400 climate shelters where people can keep out of the heat in the summer.

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Metro disruptions

L1, L4 i L9/L10 Nord.

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Pride Barcelona

Live your pride.

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Grec 2026

Barcelona's summer fetival celebrates 50 years!

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Living with respect

Together we all take care of Barcelona

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Apply for the grants

By 17 July.

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Classical music on the beach

8 and 9 July.

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European Capital of Small Retail

Barcelona’s retail inspires Europe.

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Restaurant Guide 2026

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Pantalla

From June 25 to 26 July

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Els vespres de la UB

 7,9 14 and 16 July.

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  • Un agent de la Guàrdia observa una parella de bombers de Barcelona
    09/07/2026 - 13:13 h Municipal services step up their support for those affected by a sinkhole in Sarrià - Sant Gervasi

    The CUESB, the Barcelona Fire Service and the City Police are still working in the area.

  • Treballadors del CUESB. Autora: Carlota Serarols
    06/07/2026 - 16:13 h How does Barcelona tackle the heat?

    The CUESB takes the lead in social support during periods of extreme heat.

  • El brollador d'una de les Fonts Bessones de la Plaça Catalunya
    03/07/2026 - 11:40 h Twin Fountains in Plaça Catalunya operational again

    The fountains are on seven days a week, from 12 noon to 10 pm.

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    06/07/2026 - 11:02 h Bicing availability to grow by 50%

    The service will offer 12,000 bicycles in all, compared to the current 8,000.

  • Render de l'entrada del nou Arxiu de la Ciutat de Barcelona a Can Batlló
    01/07/2026 - 12:34 h Work on the new city archive at Can Batlló to start in 2027 in 2027

    The building will bring together more than 70 kilometres of documentation currently held at 23 different facilities.

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    ‘Clàssica a la platja’

    Symphonic music. Two free beach concerts featuring internationally acclaimed performers.

    • When: Del 08/07/2026 al 09/07/2026
    • Where:Platja de Sant Sebastià
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    Festival Cruïlla 2026

    Indie music. Halsey, Reneé Rapp, Sidonie, Jon Batiste and many more.

    • When: Del 08/07/2026 al 11/07/2026
    • Where:El Parc del Fòrum
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T'estiu molt

Barcelona is launching a summer-holidays campaign for children and teenagers with over a thousand leisure, sports, educational and cultural activities. Find out all about it!

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Looking for work?

Here you will find all the services, programs, and resources that Barcelona Activa offers for your guidance, job search, and professional improvement.

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Discover Barcelona

Step into the city’s districts and neighbourhoods, and enjoy its attractions: urban areas, cultural and architectural heritage, nature areas, leisure, study centres or museums.

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Mobility and transport

Find out what services are available to help you get around the city and discover how mobility is changing in Barcelona and becoming healthier, safer, more sustainable and better-connected. 

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Tibidabo’s 125th anniversary

Experience a historic season at the city’s most magical peak. Enjoy the best views of Barcelona from the new viewing point and discover more than 35 attractions for all ages.

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Business funding

Barcelona Activa has a financial service for supporting and accompanying self-employed workers, enterprises and organisations looking for needed or specific financial resources.​

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Pocket Barcelona

The "Barcelona a la butxaca" app offers a personal space for users to access the main municipal services and procedures, as well as the range of activities in the city, from a single access point. Download it!

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Social and solidarity economy

The City Council is fostering and promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy with resources that include training, support, economic aid, responsible public procurement and the allocation of venues and materials. Find out all about it!

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Discover 'Ve de Barcelona'

The City Council’s bookshop and cultural store within El Born - Museu d’Història de Barcelona, bringing together books, design, gastronomy and signature fashion. Located in the Sala Castellví, the bookshop specialises in publications about Barcelona and its people.

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Municipal sports centres

Make the most of the city’s municipal sports centres. There are over a hundred of them throughout the city, with a wide range of offers and prices.

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B·CRÈDITS PROGRAMME

In 2026, Barcelona Activa is offering B·crèdits: €25,000 to support the consolidation of sole traders and micro-businesses.

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Domini .barcelona

Get involved in your city with the .barcelona domain. Associate your digital identity with Barcelona’s values.

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Children’s activity agenda

Every day, Barcelona offers you all types of activities for children of all ages. Look up all the available children’s activities and you’ll discover a wide variety of options.

Children’s activity agenda

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BCN Map

Look up all city addresses, services and facilities on the new Barcelona map.

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