Cultural regatta

The America's Cup in Barcelona

What is the Cultural Regatta?

The Cultural Regatta is the schedule of activities running parallel to the America's Cup sailing competition in Barcelona. Featuring cultural, artistic, food, science and entertainment activities, it invites all city residents to learn about and enjoy one of the leading sporting events in the world. 

Some sixty entities, institutions and facilities will be offering more than 200 activities before, during and after the America’s Cup.

Highlights

Experience the Cultural Regatta

Great moments of the Cultural Regatta

You won’t want to miss the highlights of the Cultural Regatta. 

Unrivalled artistry and passion will be on display at events such as the Barcelona 2024 America's Cup Ceremony, which will open the Match Race Final of the competition and will be followed by viewers all over the world. Or the event showcasing Barcelona’s artistic creativity right at the heart of the Race Village.

Museums, libraries and culture

With the America’s Cup taking place in the city this year, Barcelona’s museums, libraries and cultural facilities are awash with ideas and activities to immerse visitors in the world of seas and oceans from a diverse range of perspectives. Exhibitions, talks, discussions, installations, shows and family activities invite you to explore them.

Port Olímpic, a new city space

With the America's Cup, Port Olímpic has been reborn as a new, totally renovated city space. This year, it is making its debut as a La Mercè stage, with family daytime shows, so that city residents can discover this newly transformed location. The women's and young people's regattas will also be accompanied by cultural activities.

Gastronomy, Commerce and Markets

Tast de la Rambla 2024 offers a range of dishes from the twelve countries taking part in the 37th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup. There will also be culinary, commerce and craft festivals and areas in the Born and Barceloneta neighbourhoods, the creation of a cocktail, a special edition of the Poblenou Wine Festival and seafood tastings in city markets.

Sports and education

In a key year for sailing and nautical activity, the America’s Cup becomes sports and training opportunities. Barcelona wants the passion for water sports and the seas to reach everybody, with programmes such as “Viu la vela” to foster sailing among children in the city. At the same time, numerous training initiatives are promoting the nautical sector and the blue economy for a professional career.

Experience Barceloneta, experience Ciutat Vella

Ciutat Vella and Barceloneta are the operational centre of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup. Barcelona’s maritime neighbourhood, the city’s fishing neighbourhood, brings the power of its history to the Cultural Regatta, along with its traditions, vitality and community fabric. A sea culture expressed through exhibitions, routes and all sorts of artistic activities

Activities schedule

The America’s Cup

From 22 August to 27 October 2024, Barcelona will host the 37th America’s Cup, the longest-running sporting competition in history and the most important in the world of sailing.

The regatta can be watched free of charge from several locations, including the Race Village on Moll de la Fusta quay and the new Port Olímpic.

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