Anella Olímpica

The STEAM Anella morning, organised by Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM) and the Polytechnic University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech (UPC), brought science and technology to second-year and third-year secondary school students from 29 schools

The Palau Sant Jordi was the setting for some 15 activities and shows about the effects of climate change, technology and electromobility, among other subjects

More than 2,100 second-year and third-year secondary school students took part in the STEAM Anella event, the science and technology morning organised by Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM) and the Barcelona East School of Engineering (EEBE) at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia – BarcelonaTech (UPC), which took place today at the Palau Sant Jordi. The event brought together students from 29 schools in Barcelona and its metropolitan area, as well as the Maresme and Gironès counties. 

STEAM Anella transformed Palau Sant Jordi into a science lab with some 15 activities and shows that gave students the chance to experiment with the increase in temperature generated in cities by the heat island effect and seek solutions to mitigate the effect; discover how the brain reacts to magic tricks; build automatons to learn about design and technology; and understand how electric cars work with the e-Tech Racing team, comprising EEBE students. 

The event also featured dynamic activities such as an escape room to explain the role women scientists played in developing the theory of relativity, as well as music and dance linked to themes like Newton's laws of motion. 

Science at one of Barcelona’s most iconic venues

The BSM-UPC project to promote careers in science has been running for six years now and during this time it has achieved high levels of participation: the five sessions held in 2023 were attended by more than 7,500 students. 

After visiting Zoo de Barcelona, Park Güell, Parc del Fòrum and Palau Sant Jordi, the final STEAM event for the 2023-24 school year will be taking place at Tibidabo Amusement Park on 8 May. 

It will be managed by a temporary consortium of companies specialising in innovation applied to music, sport and major events, with experience in designing and promoting innovation centres and managing start-up acceleration programmes

Scheduled to be up and running by the end of the first quarter of 2024, the site is launching a call to attract the first start-ups that will coexist with the large and medium-sized companies that will also move there 

The Anella Olímpica is putting the finishing touches to The Venue Barcelona ahead of its opening. Promoted by Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM), it will be an innovative business centre for music, sport and major events at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. The project, which has been developed in collaboration with Barcelona Activa and the Barcelona Sports Institute (IBE), will begin operating with a temporary consortium of companies in the sector, which will be responsible for promoting the venue and attracting companies and initiatives to set up there.

This morning saw the signing of the agreement that will allow this innovation centre to begin its journey. The Venue Barcelona will officially open its doors late in the first quarter of this year. At that time, it will begin to welcome its first companies and start-ups and present to the public the support and acceleration programmes it will offer, as well as activities aimed at strengthening the local and international positioning of the Anella Olímpica, now also as a driver of innovation and emerging projects in three sectors whose activities clearly overlap: music, sport and events. However, the aim is to go further and develop projects involving other closely related sectors such as mobility, food and drink, energy and security. 

Ahead of the launch of The Venue Barcelona, the managers have launched the first call for start-ups to encourage the arrival of the first entrepreneurs to work in the Estadi Olímpic. The aim is to identify projects interested in moving into the space to collaborate with the large and medium-sized companies that will be joining The Venue Barcelona.

In the words of BSM President and First Deputy Mayor of Barcelona City Council, Laia Bonet, ‘this project is a clear example of the work the Olympic Ring is doing to boost Barcelona’s leadership in the fields of culture, sport and major events. We are working to make Barcelona the leading entertainment capital of Europe. The launch of this venue demonstrates how we want to take public-private collaboration one step further and join forces to bring together the best talent to further innovate in the events, sports and cultural sectors. We want venues like the Estadi Olímpic and Palau Sant Jordi to be levers for disruptive new projects in these sectors. This is another example of how the Olympic facilities are playing an important role in the Barcelona of the 21st century’.  

As part of the Barcelona Sports Hub, an initiative of Barcelona City Council, The Venue Barcelona is joining the effort to make the city an international benchmark in the exchange of knowledge, talent, resources and business initiatives in the world of technology and sport. According to the Councillor for Sport, David Escudé, ‘this project is a step further towards promoting the Barcelona Sports Hub, a pioneering initiative that will place the city on the world map as a centre for technological innovation applied to sport’. 

‘At The Venue Barcelona, we are redefining what it means to be a space for innovation and collaboration. We are offering a place to work, but also a vibrant ecosystem where corporations and start-ups can come together to create value. I’m excited to see this project finally come to fruition and I invite innovative companies and the most passionate entrepreneurs to join us on this extraordinary journey,’ said Emilio Risques, Chairman and Co-founder of The MotherTrees Innovation Ecosystem and U-Skale Growth Propeller.

An inspiring, fully renovated space in the heart of the Olympic Ring

The new innovation centre in the Anella Olímpica occupies a 1,100 m² office building located on the south side of the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. It has 14 interconnected work modules, a large co-working area and other spaces to facilitate collaboration between the companies that move there. Plus, 400 m² of outdoor space have been provided to host outdoor workshops. 

The project aims to integrate the companies residing at The Venue Barcelona into the Anella Olímpica and the entire ecosystem of institutions in Parc de Montjuïc, including the National Institute for Physical Education of Catalonia (INEFC), the Olympic Museum and the Picornell Pools. 

In this sense, the Anella Olímpica offers a strategic environment linked to events and the practice of sport at a local, national and international level. The companies housed in the innovation space will be able to learn and work alongside the events that take place at this privileged location. 

The project to create The Venue Barcelona had a budget of €2.8 million provided by BSM. 

The Anella Olímpica, a platform for innovation and economic promotion

Last year, the Anella Olímpica hosted 167 music, sport and entertainment events, which were enjoyed by 2,000,000 people. These two figures reflect the capacity and versatility of Palau Sant Jordi and the Estadi Olímpic as venues, as well as their position in the local and global artistic and sporting circuits, thanks to quality programming that reaches a wide audience.  

The aim is for The Venue Barcelona to use the experience of the management companies and the Anella’s local and international outreach to promote the city as a platform for innovation in the music, sport and events sectors, which have tremendous capacity to energise the local community and attract international talent. Once the new innovation space is open, Palau Sant Jordi and the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys will be the testing ground for disruptive projects and the best place to hold sector-specific events, workshops and gatherings. 

A strategic consortium for the project’s expansion and outreach

The temporary consortium that will manage The Venue Barcelona is made up of four companies that have successfully managed projects in recent years in areas such as the design and promotion of innovation centres, the management of start-up acceleration programmes and the development of results-oriented marketing solutions to position companies and businesses in their growth phase. 

The companies in charge of managing The Venue Barcelona will support the start-ups and resident companies in developing their projects, from conception to launch and even business expansion. 

• The MotherTrees: The MotherTrees will lead the application of the concept of collaborative open innovation within The Venue Barcelona ecosystem. Its ‘Innovation Solution Puzzle’ methodology helps to solve complex challenges quickly and sustainably. This will help to create a collaborative environment between companies, leading to innovations that have a positive impact on the sectors involved and the planet.  
• B-Bruce: B-Bruce is a company that specialises in turning innovative ideas into market-ready products. As part of The Venue Barcelona, it will promote the brand development of the proposals that emerge, with the aim of influencing the audience experience at events and innovating the way they interact with companies and products. 
• Ongoing: Ongoing is a touchstone in the use of data to expand the impact of innovations and scale up projects. From the heart of the Olympic Ring, it will introduce results-based marketing to optimise the concepts and experiences that emerge from the resident companies and start-ups.
• U-Skale: U-Skale is a company that will bring its acceleration expertise to the start-ups and companies at The Venue Barcelona. It will provide the methodology, tools, resources and mentorships needed to create innovative, sustainable business models which make an impact in their sectors. 

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and the Palau Sant Jordi proved to be essential venues for major national and international tours last year, including those by the likes of Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles, Madonna, The Weeknd, Beyoncé and many other artists

Without counting the matches by FC Barcelona, spectator numbers topped 1.5 million, doubling the figure for 2022

The complex consolidated a varied programme catering for all types of audiences: music, sport, social and family events 

Some 30% of concertgoers came from outside Catalonia, confirming the pulling power of the venue and the impact of its activity in Barcelona

Depeche Mode, Bruce Springsteen, Rammstein, Estopa, Maná, Simple Plan, Laura Pausini and Bad Gyal are just some of the artists confirmed for 2024, a year when the complex will continue to host FC Barcelona matches and other sports events such as the Barcelona Universae Indoor Trial and the Women’s Indoor Trial Trophy

The Anella Olímpica (Olympic Ring) closed out 2023 with record figures. The Palau Sant Jordi, the Sant Jordi Club and the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys welcomed over 2.1 million visitors over the last 12 months, tripling the figure for 2022. Activity at the complex has also increased, with 167 events organised there, up by 23% compared to the previous year. These figures reflect the pulling power of the Palau Sant Jordi and the Estadi Olímpic, their positioning on international circuits, the diversity and high quality of their programmes and their accumulated expertise in organising events.  

Concerts were the most common events, accounting for 65% of the programme. Work has also continued to maintain a broad programme of sports, social, family and corporate events.

The Palau Sant Jordi and the Sant Jordi Club were the venues with the most extensive programmes, with 135 events and over a million visitors. For its part, the Estadi Olímpic welcomed 1,091,300 visitors by hosting 9 concerts and 15 football matches. 

The growth in visitors in 2023 set a new record, even disregarding the activity of FC Barcelona. Without counting match attendances, spectator and audience numbers topped 1.5 million, doubling the figure for 2022. 

A varied music programme for all audiences and open to all styles

The complex broke records for attendances and the number of concerts held there in 2023. A total of 1.3 million people enjoyed the 110 music shows held there. Madonna, Elton John, The Who, Iron Maiden and Blink 182 were just some of the international artists to perform there.

The nine concerts held at the Estadi Olímpic last year will also go down in history, drawing 490,000 spectators. The two concerts by Bruce Springsteen, the four by Coldplay (a figure never achieved before) plus those by Beyoncé, Harry Styles and The Weeknd highlight the potential of the Estadi Olímpic as an ideal venue for big world tours.  

Besides major international events, the programme reflected the diversity of audiences that the Anella Olímpica is able to bring together. National artists with long careers behind them performed in the complex, including Joaquín Sabina, Alejandro Sanz, Miguel Ríos and Hombres G, as did new figures with young fan bases, such as Aitana and Quevedo. 

Last year was also a year when urban sounds arrived in force at the Anella, with as many as 17 artists from this genre represented by the likes of Duki, Jay Wheeler, Bad Gyal and Rauw Alejandro.

The complex also provided a stage for Catalan music, with classic artists such as Electrica Dharma, established groups like La Pegatina and emerging urban stars such as 31FAM. 

This broad range of music is also reflected in the audiences it draws. The average age of visitors is 37.5. The most common age ranges were from 25 to 34 and from 45 to 54, accounting for 26% of the total. The third most common age range was 35 to 44 (20%), followed by young people between the ages of 16 and 24 (19%).

In terms of origin, 71% of visitors are from Catalonia (34% of these residing in Barcelona and the metropolitan area), while 21% come from elsewhere in the Spanish state and 7% come from other countries, confirming the pulling power of the Anella and the impact of its activity on the city. By venue, the shows at the Estadi Olímpic attracted the largest numbers of international concertgoers, accounting for 12% of the total.  

Beyond the sphere of music, the complex also hosted family shows such as Disney on Ice, as well as several successful sports events, such as the Indoor Trial, the World Padel Tour and the Kingdom Cup, which between them drew over 67,000 spectators to the Palau Sant Jordi. 

Work has also continued to make this a welcoming space, with a solidarity side to it and a commitment to education. More than 500 people in vulnerable situations enjoyed the activities at the site thanks to the collaboration of Apropa Cultura. 

Notable events in the realm of education included the STEAM Anella days, offering a morning of science activities organised by BSM and the UPC, with over 2,200 young people from 28 secondary schools taking part, plus the 30th anniversary of the big contemporary dance event for schools, Dansa Ara, involving 16,000 primary school pupils, family members and teaching staff. 

In addition to the usual activities at the Anella, FC Barcelona played 15 matches at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, with an accumulated attendance of more than 600,000 spectators. 

First confirmations for 2024

As of today, the Anella Olímpica has 115 events confirmed for 2024, which will be attended by nearly 1.7 million people, including the fans at FC Barcelona games. This volume is set to grow as new dates on this year’s events and activities’ calendar are confirmed. 

Besides hosting FC Barcelona matches, the Estadi Olímpic will maintain its position as a venue for some of the big concerts planned next year in the city. Highlights include two dates announced by Bruce Springsteen, plus the concerts of Estopa and the German band Rammstein. 

In addition, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Sant Jordi Club will be welcoming artists such as Joan Dausà, Simple Plan, Laura Pausini, Bad Gyal, Depeche Mode, Maná, Luis Miguel, Olivia Rodrigo, Viva Suecia, Nil Moliner, Manolo García, Jonas Brothers, Camilo, The Tyets and many others. The Palau will also be hosting sports competitions such as the Barcelona Universae Indoor Trial and the Women’s Indoor Trial Trophy , along with family shows such as Disney on Ice. 

The Club began work in December 2022, combining updates with programmed events at the stadium over the last few months

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is ready for Tuesday's game against Tottenham Hotspur for the Joan Gamper Trophy. As such, FC Barcelona have virtually completed all the necessary updates to their home ground until 2024 whilst construction work is carried out at Spotify Camp Nou. The Club has had to combine this work with existing events at the Estadi Olímpic in the last few months and one or two things still to be ready for the game against the Premier League club and before the team's first home game of the La Liga season on 20 August against Cádiz. 

The work for the Espai Barça project is moving forward within the schedule set out and, as part of the rental agreement for the stadium with Barcelona City Council via the company Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM), who oversee the Estadi Olímpic, the Club began work to update the ground in December 2022. Areas that have undergone the greatest change include hospitality areas, the VIP box, the press areas, the dressing rooms and the pitch. Furthemore, the draining and water system has been updated as have broadcast facilities for television. The work has been necessary for the stadium to meet the Club's need and the requirements of La Liga and international competition. 

Other updates at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys include changes to the floodlighting, preinstallation of access gates, telecommunication networks and mounting commentary positions for television.  Also, work related to the relocating of seats in the stands in the current exit channels for concerts, installation of seats in the VIP areas and the systems for sporting competition - VAR, tracking cameras and offside cameras - and the placing of dugouts and goalposts. Furthermore, tickets offices have been created, along with merchandising areas and an OAB. 

Updates in phases 

The work to update the stadium began in December 2022 with a schedule organised by phases. The first was from the beginning date until 18 April; the second came about between already programmed events at the stadium, first between 4-12 May and the second between 11 June and 3 July. The final phases began on 24 July and comes to an end with the opening league fixture against Cádiz on 20 August. 

Transport plan for Montjuïc

FC Barcelona has worked with Barcelona City Council on a Transport Plan for people wanting to attend matches at Montjuïc. Fans should leave for the stadium in good time and three hours before kick off access to be private vehicles will be restricted. Traffic around the stadium will be stopped and around the Olympic Area only accredited four wheeled vehicles will be permitted. The local police will impound vehicles parked in unauthorised zones. A total of 3,500 motorcycles will be allowed to access the area and park near the stadium. 

Fans are recommended to travel to the stadium on foot, by public transport of by bicycle and avoid the use of private vehicles where possible. Fans are also asked to download their ticket beforehand and enter by the correct gate and access point. There will be left luggage facility.

The artist is performing there on Thursday, 20 July, as part of the 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour'

Doors open at 6 pm 

We recommend getting to the Estadi Olímpic early, using sustainable means of transport

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is hosting The Weeknd's 'After Hours Til Dawn Tour' on Thursday, 20 July. To coincide with the concert, the Anella Olímpica and the City Council are resuming their information campaign, “The Estadi Olímpic is very close. Choose the most sustainable way of getting there”, to promote sustainable mobility to get to Montjuïc mountain. 

People going to the Estadi Olímpic are recommended to use public transport or go on foot, and to go early. The estadiolimpic.barcelona website offers a series of practical information on how to get to Montjuïc mountain by public transport, along with advice and recommendations concerning accessibility and safety, among other resources of interest. 

Get to the Estadi Olímpic well in advance 

The doors open at 6 pm. It is important to get to Montjuïc early so that people do not all arrive at once. You should check for any updates on the concert start time on the Estadi Olímpic website or the social media for the Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the concert promoter.

Prioritising the use of public transport and travelling on foot 

You should use public transport (Bus, Metro, Funicular or FGC) to the stations and stops closest to Montjuïc Park (Espanya, Poble Sec, Paral·lel or Foc) and then, if possible, use the signposted pedestrian routes. 

You can find information on the various public transport lines available (Bus, Metro, Funicular, FGC) on the Estadi Olímpic, Palau Sant Jordi, TMB and FGC websites, as well as the SMOU application. 

Extra services on the 150 Bus line and shuttle bus service

TMB will be offering extra buses on Line 150 (Pl. Espanya – Castell de Montjuïc) on the days of the concert, during regular traffic times. It will also be providing a special bus service between the Estadi Olímpic and Plaça d’Espanya.

Escalators will be in operation for longer

To facilitate travel on foot, the escalators will continue operating until 2 am. 

Parking restrictions for private vehicles

To coincide with the concerts, there will be a special operation in place, coordinated by the Guàrdia Urbana police force and Civic Officers, limiting street parking on the signposted sections of Avinguda de l’Estadi, Passeig Olímpic, Passeig del Migdia and the streets of Jocs del 92 and Doctor Font i Quer, along with 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

The estadiolimpic.barcelona and palausantjordi.barcelona websites offer information about the various public transport options for reaching 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 purchasing tickets and ticket validity, services available at the facilities, safety and security measures and protocols and access policies for minors, etc. 

Further information

How to get to the Estadi Olímpic

Harry Styles is playing this Wednesday, 12 July, as part of his ‘Love On Tour’ tour

Doors open at 6:30 pm 

We recommend getting to the Estadi Olímpic early, using sustainable means of transport

This Wednesday, 12 July, Harry Styles is playing at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys as part of his ‘Love On Tour’ tour. To coincide with the concert, the Anella Olímpica and the City Council are reactivating their information campaign “The Estadi Olímpic is near you. Choose the most sustainable way of getting there”, with the aim of favouring sustainable mobility to Montjuïc mountain.

People going to the Estadi Olímpic are recommended to go early, either by public transport or on foot. Concert goers will find a wide range of practical information on the estadiolimpic.barcelona website, such as how to get to Montjuïc by public transport and advice on accessibility and safety-security matters, as well as other items of interest. 

Parts of the stadium where work has been carried out include hospitality suites, the directors’ box, the press stands, the changing rooms and the pitch  

Work on the third and final stage of conditioning the stadium gets under way on 24 July and should be completed in August

FC Barcelona is close to starting the final stage of work to condition the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the team’s new home until November 2024 while part of the work to remodel the Spotify Camp Nou is carried out. The club continues to work on the Espai Barça project. As part of the lease agreement with Ajuntament de Barcelona through the municipal company Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (BSM), which manages the facility, FC Barcelona started conditioning work in December 2022. 

Work was needed to ensure that several parts of the stadium meet the club’s needs as well as La Lliga and international competition requirements. It is now practically finished, in time for the arrival of the team in August. The hospitality suites, directors’ box, press stands, changing rooms and pitch are just some of the spaces that have undergone major transformations. The drainage, sprinklers and water treatment systems have also been renovated, with a new water tank added, along with all competition and TV broadcasting systems.

Other work carried out at the stadium includes the conditioning of floodlights, the pre-installation of turnstiles at entrances and also telecommunications networks. In line with the work schedule, the second stage was carried out during two windows between events at Montjuïc, from 4 to 12 May and from 11 June to 3 July. This second window was also used to transfer power generators and assemble one of the TV commentary boxes, among other things.

Third and final stage of work at Montjuïc

Work to condition the stadium to meet the club’s needs concludes with a third stage which gets under way on 24 July and concludes at the start of the 2023-24 season. The work planned includes replacing stand seats in the current emergency exit routes for concerts, installing new seats in VIP areas and football-related systems (VAR, tracking cameras, offside cameras) and also setting up the team dugouts and the goals. Ticket booths, merchandising facilities and the Barcelona Fan Support Office will also be installed and the definitive turf laid on the pitch.

An iconic facility for cultural and sports activity

Together with the rest of the facilities in the Anella Olímpica, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is a multi-purpose space devoted to cultural, sports and social activity in Barcelona. Ever since it was built, the stadium has hosted major international events in the world of sport and music, positioning Barcelona as a global city. On this occasion, that versatility will enable it to respond to the needs of FC Barcelona.

Besides Barça’s games, the Estadi Olímpic is currently experiencing a record year, hosting nine concerts which are part of international tours by artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Beyoncé, Harry Styles and The Weeknd. In all, the Anella Olímpica expects to host nearly 150 events, attracting over 1.4 million visitors, without counting Barça’s Barcelona. 

The City Council, BSM and FC Barcelona have worked to make the club's activities compatible with all the other cultural, sports and social uses of the Anella Olímpica and all other facilities on Montjuïc. 

The artist will be performing on Thursday, 8 June, as part of ‘The Renaissance World Tour’

The doors open at 5.30 pm 

We recommend that you head to the Estadi Olímpic early, using sustainable means of transport

The Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is hosting a concert by Beyoncé on Thursday, 8 June, part of ‘The Renaissance World Tour’. To coincide with the concert, the Anella Olímpica and the City Council are reactivating the information campaign “The Estadi Olímpic is near you. Choose the most sustainable way of getting there”, with the aim of favouring sustainable mobility to Montjuïc mountain. 

People going to the Estadi Olímpic are recommended to use public transport or go on foot, and to go early. The estadiolimpic.barcelona website offers a series of practical information on how to get to Montjuïc mountain by public transport, along with advice and recommendations concerning accessibility and safety, among other resources of interest. 

Get to the Estadi Olímpic well in advance 

The doors open at 5.30 pm. It is important to get to Montjuïc early so that people do not all arrive at once. You should check for any updates on the concert start time on the Estadi Olímpic website or the social media for the Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the concert promoter.

Prioritising the use of public transport and travelling on foot 

You should use public transport (Bus, Metro, Funicular or FGC) to the stations and stops closest to Montjuïc Park (Espanya, Poble Sec, Paral·lel or Foc) and then, if possible, use the signposted pedestrian routes. 

You can find information on the various public transport lines available (Bus, Metro, Funicular, FGC) on the Estadi Olímpic, Palau Sant Jordi, TMB and FGC websites, as well as the SMOU application. 

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. There will also be a shuttle bus service on leaving the concert, in order to facilitate the return journey down the mountain.  

Escalators will be in operation for longer

To facilitate travel on foot, the escalators will continue operating until 2 am. 

Parking restrictions for private vehicles

To coincide with the concerts, there will be a special operation in place, coordinated by the Guàrdia Urbana police force and Civic Officers, limiting street parking on the signposted sections of Avinguda de l’Estadi, Passeig Olímpic, Passeig del Migdia and the streets of Jocs del 92 and Doctor Font i Quer, along with 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

The estadiolimpic.barcelona and palausantjordi.barcelona websites offer information about the various public transport options for reaching 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 purchasing tickets and ticket validity, services available at the facilities, safety and security measures and protocols and access policies for minors, etc. 

Further information
How to get to the Estadi Olímpic

The group led by Chris Martin is playing in Montjuïc on 24, 25, 27 and 28 May, as part of their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour

We recommend that you head to the Estadi Olímpic early, using sustainable means of transport

It is the first time that a band has ever played to a full Estadi Olímpic on four nights 

On 24, 25, 27 and 28 May, the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys is hosting four concerts by the British group Coldplay. The rock band led by Chris Martin is playing four sold-out concerts in the city, as part of their ‘Music of the Spheres’ tour, making them the first group to ever fill the Estadi Olímpic on four nights. 

To coincide with the four concerts, the Anella Olímpica and the City Council are reactivating the informative campaign “The Estadi Olímpic is near you. Choose the most sustainable way of getting there”, with the aim of favouring sustainable mobility to Montjuïc mountain. 

People going to the Estadi Olímpic are recommended to use public transport or go on foot, and to go early. The estadiolimpic.barcelona website offers a series of practical information on how to get to Montjuïc mountain by public transport, along with advice and recommendations concerning accessibility and safety, among other resources of interest. 

Get to the Estadi Olímpic well in advance 

The doors will open at 5 pm. It is important to arrive to Montjuïc early and in a staggered fashion. You should consult any new information on the concert starting times on the Estadi Olímpic website or the social networks for the Stadium, Palau Sant Jordi and the concert promoter.

Prioritising the use of public transport and travelling on foot 

You should use public transport (Bus, Metro, Funicular or FGC) to the stations and stops closest to Montjuïc Park (Espanya, Poble Sec, Paral·lel or Foc) and then, if possible, use the signposted pedestrian routes. 

You can find information on the various public transport lines available (Bus, Metro, Funicular, FGC) on the Estadi Olímpic, Palau Sant Jordi, TMB and FGC websites, as well as the SMOU application. 

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. There will also be a shuttle bus service on leaving the concert, in order to facilitate the return journey down the mountain.  

Escalators will be in operation for longer

To facilitate travel by foot, the escalators will continue operating until 2 am. 

Parking restrictions for private vehicles

To coincide with the concerts, there will be a special operation in place, coordinated by the Guàrdia Urbana police force and Civic Officers, limiting street parking on the signposted sections of Avinguda de l’Estadi, Passeig Olímpic, Passeig del Migdia and the streets of Jocs del 92 and Doctor Font i Quer, along with 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

The estadiolimpic.barcelona and palausantjordi.barcelona websites offer information about the various public transport options for reaching 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 purchasing tickets and ticket validity, services available at the facilities, safety and security measures and protocols and access policies for minors, etc. 

A record year for Anella Olímpica concerts

After the two Bruce Springsteen concerts (28 and 30 April), the four Coldplay concerts are the second milestone in this historic season for the Estadi Olímpic‘s facet as a music venue. Beyoncé (8 June), Harry Styles (12 July) and The Weeknd (20 July) are the next artists on the list of 9 scheduled concerts, a figure never before achieved. In 2023, the Anella Olímpica expects to host nearly 150 events, attracting over 1,400,000 visitors, not including the sporting activities of FC Barcelona. 

Further information
How to get to the Estadi Olímpic

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