Anella Olímpica

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
 

Barcelona City Council's Government Commission has given the go-ahead to the final project for providing the Olympic Ring with a photovoltaic facility for self-consumption  

Covering 2,300 m2 with a power of 430 kW, it will be installed on the Sant Jordi Club roof and enable the generation of 655,000 kWh every year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 200 city households 

The Olympic Ring is making progress in its commitment to sustainability. Barcelona City Council’s Government Commission has given its approval to the final project for installing photovoltaic panels on the Sant Jordi Club roof. 

Intended exclusively for self-consumption, the panel will help to reduce the generation of greenhouse gases in all the Olympic Ring facilities and start the journey on the road to energy self-sufficiency. It is also an important step by Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (B:SM) in its commitment to reducing the generation of CO2 in all its buildings.  

The photovoltaic facility, which will be located on the Sant Jordi Club roof, is made up of 896 photovoltaic modules with power of 430 kW. It will cover 2,300 m2 and help to generate 655,000 kWh a year, equivalent to the annual consumption of 200 city households.

The energy generated by these and other photovoltaic panels yet to be installed at the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium will cover practically the entire ordinary energy consumption of all the Olympic Ring buildings, guaranteeing an annual saving of 89.1 tonnes of CO2. It will therefore be a giant leap forward in the Olympic Ring’s ecological transition and greening strategy. 

The Sant Jordi Club photovoltaic facility has a budget of 610,000 euros and will be ready in under a year. 

A further step forward in the Olympic Ring’s commitment to the environment

Installing the photovoltaic panels is one of the projects being pushed by the Olympic Ring to reduce the environmental impact of its activity. It follows others already carried out or in progress in the field of energy, such as the gradual installation of LED lighting and the replacement of air-conditioning equipment with new, more efficient models, reducing consumption in the last 10 years by around 35%. 

The Olympic Ring also actively promotes selective waste collection and recycling during the events it holds, putting special emphasis on eliminating single-use plastics and replacing them with compostable or reusable material. 

Furthermore, whenever possible, the circular economy is encouraged by donating recyclable material to social organisations. 

The Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Sant Jordi Club are due to play host to 140 events in 2023, receiving 1,400,000 visitors in the process, double this year’s number   

It will be a record year for the Olympic Stadium, the venue for eight concerts featuring Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles and The Weekend 

This season, the Olympic Stadium will also host matches involving Futbol Club Barcelona’s first team, while its regular facilities are being remodelled   

The Olympic Ring is set for a record year in 2023. Over the course of the year, the Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Sant Jordi Club will host more than 140 events with more than 1,400,000 visitors in attendance, practically double the number this year. In fact it is a decade since they achieved that figure. 

Worth particular mention is the growth in the number of concerts. In total, 116 will be held, 60% more than in 2022. What’s more, for the first time in the Olympic Stadium’s 30-year history, it will hold eight musical performances. Coldplay, will play four dates, Bruce Springsteen, two, while Harry Styles and The Weekend will both do one date each. 

Likewise, the Palau Sant Jordi and the Sant Jordi Club will host an impressive number of famous Spanish and international artists. The latter include, Robbie Williams, who will play two dates, Elton John, who will also play two, and The Who, seven years after they last visited Barcelona. Also worth special mention are Blink-182, who are taking to the stage after a 10 year absence, Bad Gyal, Lola Indigo, Maroon 5, Quevedo, Joaquin Sabina, the tour ending concert due to be played by Oques Grasses and La Pegatina, who are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special tour.  

In addition, 2023 will see the return of classic entertainment in the form of Disney on Ice, Cirque du Soleil and Indoor Trial, as well as new events like the Barcelona Eurovision Party, coming to the Sant Jordi Club for the first time to help it grow.  

A living space open to everyone

The Olympic Ring maintains its commitment to city residents by hosting social. family and educational events. One of the most paradigmatic examples is STEAM Anella, a day of activities to spread scientific knowledge, aimed at students from different schools across Barcelona and the metropolitan area, due to take place at Palau Sant Jordi in February. 

Another event being held is Dansa Ara, a huge contemporary dance gathering aimed at lower secondary school students from across the city, which celebrates its 30th anniversary next year.  

The Lluís Companys Olympic Stadium will be home to FC Barcelona for the 2023-24 season

The cultural, sports and recreational activities scheduled at the Olympic Ring in 2023 will fit in with the matches of Futbol Club Barcelona men’s first team which, from August 2023 and thanks to the agreement between Barcelona City Council, Barcelona de Serveis Municipals (B:SM) will be played at the Olympic Stadium.

This will be done in a way that ensures Club's activities are compatible with all the other cultural, sports and civic uses of the Olympic Ring and all other facilities on Montjuïc. 

Barcelona, the setting for major international tours 

The ability to host the number of events and attendees expected in 2023 at the different facilities that make up the Olympic Ring, while accommodating FC Barcelona, is in part thanks to the investments made by B:SM in recent years, which have helped to improve the operational side of the facilities and visitor experience. 

As a result, the capacity of the Palau Sant Jordi has increased to almost 18,500, consolidating the arena’s position as home to some of the biggest events in Spain. This makes it the perfect place to host international tours and has piqued the interest of music promoters when it comes to hosting major concerts in Barcelona.  

The remodelling of the press gallery, the renovation of the outside lighting system, and the roof of the Sant Jordi Club inner courtyard are just a few of the other improvements to the Ring’s facilities.

Recently, the Olympic Ring has also launched its website (palausantjordi.barcelona and estadiolimpic.barcelona), expanding the sections that help people prepare for their visit: tips on arriving at the facilities, a more accessible contact channel and more efficient browsing. In addition, the website provides digital access for minors, a process which, besides speeding up their entrance by cutting out the need to go through two control points on their way in, also improves environmental sustainability, by reducing the amount of print-outs.