The launch coincides with the two Bruce Springsteen concerts taking place at the Estadi Olímpic this week. This event marks the start of a record year for concerts, with a total of nine concerts scheduled for the same venue
The aim is to promote fluid and sustainable travel to the Estadi Lluís Companys in order to reduce congestion and polluting emissions
In total, the Palau Sant Jordi, the Sant Jordi Club and the Estadi Olímpic will host around 150 events of various kinds this year
Coinciding with the first of the concerts to be held this year at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the Anella Olímpica has launched an information campaign which aims to encourage people attending the events to use sustainable modes of transport when travelling to and from the stadium. Under the slogan “The Estadi Olímpic is very close. Choose the most sustainable way of getting there”, the campaign aims to reflect the Anella Olímpica's commitment to ensuring the sustainability of all its activities, a position that translates into the introduction of different initiatives and measure to reduce its impact in areas as diverse as waste generation, energy consumption and, in this case, mobility in the city.
The general aim of the initiative is to encourage people coming to events to travel to the stadium using public transport or on foot, and to arrive well in advance, with the aim of reducing polluting emissions and congestion. To achieve this aim, the Anella Olímpica website and social networks and other City Council channels will publish mobility tips and recommendations to encourage people to use the metro and the various bus lines that serve the stadium.
To help visitors, the Anella Olímpica recently improved the practical and service information available on its websites (estadiolimpic.cat and palausantjordi.cat). The two portals feature extensive information on local public transport options and recommendations regarding accessibility and safety, among other resources of interest.
General mobility recommendations
Get to the Estadi Olímpic well in advance
To ensure people get to Montjuïc well in advance and that arrivals are staggered, visitors shouldcheck what time the gates open. This information is available both on the Estadi Olímpic website and on the social networks of the Palau Sant Jordi and the concert promoter. In the case of the Bruce Springsteen concert, gates will open at 6:00 pm.
Prioritise the use of public transport and travel on foot
Prioritise the use of public transport to the area around Parc Montjuïc (Bus, Metro, Funicular or FGC to the stations and stops close to Espanya, Poble Sec, Paral·lel or Foc) and then, if possible, follow the sign-posted routes for pedestrians up to Parc Montjuïc.
You will find information on the different public transport services available (Bus, Metro, Funicular, FGC) on the websites of the Estadi Olímpic, Palau Sant Jordi, TMB, FGC and on the SMOU app.
Extra services on the 150 Bus line and shuttle bus service
On concert days, TMB will be providing extra services on line 150 (Pl. Espanya – Montjuïc Castle) during regular service hours. It will also provide a shuttle bus service at the end of the concert to help people with departure.
Escalators will be in operation for longer
To facilitate travel by foot, the escalators will continue operating until 2:00 am.
Parking restrictions for private vehicles
When concerts are being held, a special parking plan will be coordinated by the Guàrdia Urbana police and Civic Officers: this plan will restrict parking on the public highway to the sections indicated on Avinguda de l’Estadi, Passeig Olímpic, Passeig del Migdia and Carrer dels Jocs del 92 and Carrer Doctor Font i Quer, as well as in various parking areas located around the Anella Olímpica. People are advised to prioritise travel by public transport to ensure fluid traffic flows and to reduce polluting emissions.
Citizen information on the Anella websites
On the websites estadiolimpic.cat and palausantjordi.cat, you will find information on the different modes of public transport available for accessing the Anella Olímpica facilities (Estadi Olímpic, Palau Sant Jordi and Sant Jordi Club). The websites also contain other information of interest, such as a general map of services, accessibility measures and assistance for people with reduced mobility and other specific needs resulting from recognised disabilities. Users will also find an FAQ section with information on aspects such as ticket buying and ticket validity, services available at the facilities, safety and security measures and protocols and access policies for minors, etc.
2023, a record year for the Anella Olímpica
The Bruce Springsteen double feature, with concerts on 28 and 30 April, marks the start of a historic season for music at the Estadi Olímpic. In addition to the two-part event with the New Jersey musician, the stadium will also be the venue for international tours featuring Coldplay (24th, 25th, 27th and 28th of May), Beyoncé (8th of June), Harry Styles (12th of July) and The Weekend (20th of July). There will be nine concerts in all, the highest ever number to date. This will round out a year in which the Anella Olímpica expects to host around 150 events and more than 1.4 million visitors (not counting FC Barcelona’s sporting activities).
In addition to large scale music and sports events, the Anella Olímpica upholds its commitment to citizens by hosting a number of social, educational and family events each year. One such event is the STEAM Anella, a day of science activities aimed at students from schools in Barcelona and the metropolitan area. Another exciting event will be Dansa Ara, a large contemporary dance programme for primary school children.
This volume of activity cements Barcelona's position as a cultural and sporting capital, while making a leader in the social and sporting use of its Olympic facilities.
Further information
How to get to the Estadi Olímpic
