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Barcelona Llums de Nadal

Over 126 kilometres of lights and themed itineraries to connect neighbourhoods, commerce, and heritage.

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Christmas fairs and markets

The city streets are packed with festive fairs and markets at Christmas time. Check them out.

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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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We Prioritize Housing

We are working for the right to a decent, sustainable, and affordable home.

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L4 Metro Service Alterations

From December 6 to 8 on the section between Passeig de Gràcia and La Pau.

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Inclús: International Film and Disability Festival

From December 3 to 15

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Breaking ships breaking lives

Temporary exhibition until December 14

VES-HI

Barcelona at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL)

29 November – 7 December

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Banner with the text: Vindran les flors. Barcelona. Guest of honor at fil Guadalajara. 29 nov - 7 des.

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Pla endreça
  • 29/11/2025 - 09:28 h Animal Welfare Advice on avoiding the spread of swine fever among wild boar in Collserola

    Access is restricted to the whole of the Parc del Collserola for leisure activities

  • Gent que passeja pel carrer Major de Sarrià. Autora: Laura Guerrero.
    05/12/2025 - 12:05 h Health and safety Life expectancy and mortality back to pre-pandemic levels in the city

    The report “Health in Barcelona” shows that premature deaths from cancer have diminished.

  • 04/12/2025 - 13:45 h Urban planning and infrastructures More public housing, new facilities and green space in Poble-sec

    Work is expected to start in 2029 and end in 2033.

  • Una senyora gran olora una rosa groga del 25è Concurs de Roses Noves. Autora. Júlia Arnau
    02/12/2025 - 13:59 h Senior citizens Innovative solutions to tackle ageing in the city

    The challenge by the Fundació BIT Habitat is worth 400,000 euros.

  • Noies fent-se fotos a un carrer amb llums d'autor
    02/12/2025 - 16:17 h Christmas 2025 Barcelona, European Capital of Christmas 2026

    Recognition for Barcelona’s Christmas model, which combines traditional elements and innovation.

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  • Manga Barcelona

    Manga. The fair notches up its 31st edition with some top-class guests.

    • When: Del 05/12/2025 al 08/12/2025
    • Where:Fira Barcelona - Recinte Gran Via
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  • Inclús - 8th Barcelona International Disability Film Festival

    Cinema. A selection of films that look at functional diversity from a different perspective in order to raise awareness of the realities of people with disabilities.

    • When: Del 03/12/2025 al 15/12/2025
    • Where:CaixaForum - Cinemes Girona - Centre Cívic La Sedeta
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Cultural calendar

You can find full information on the main events planned for Barcelona’s cultural calendar.

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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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Assistance against gender violence

Find out about all the free and confidential prevention and assistance services available to women in a gender-violence situation. 

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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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La Ciutadella Knowledge Hub

Scientific and urban development project that will turn the Parc de la Ciutadella and its surroundings into a leading European hub for knowledge, dissemination, research and innovation.

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Discover the BCN Guide

All the city’s activities you can imagine are at your fingertips in the BCN Guide: music, shows, festive holidays, courses, workshops, and much more. 

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Work for young people

If you’re young and looking for work, or you can’t find the work you’d like, check out Barcelona Activa’s advice, training, entrepreneurship and research services.

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EstarB

Free service offering psychological and emotional support for teenagers and young people between the ages of 12 and 25. The service also offers support for families with children aged from 12 to 20, and for professionals working with teenagers and young people.

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Sustainable Food

Get involved in promoting healthy and sustainable diets and boosting local economies!

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Barcelona’s popular culture

Giants, human castles (castellers), craft markets, fairs... Check out the calendar of the most deeply rooted popular and traditional acts, learn about the manifestations of popular culture and search the entities involved.  

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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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Working in Barcelona

Discover the tools being offered by the city for promoting employment, business care and entrepreneurship.Working in Barcelona.

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‘Barcelona Metròpolis’

This magazine provides a voice for reflection and debate on the challenges of the global city and urban transformations which affect the lives of local people.

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BCN Map

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

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