Open Day at Barcelona City Council

Ajuntament de Barcelona
Portes obertes a l'Ajuntament de Barcelona
14/02/2026
10.00 h

As part of the Santa Eulàlia festivities, Barcelona City Council is opening its doors to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the Escala Negra, the Saló de les Cròniques, the Capella del Bon Consell, the Sala Tàpies, the Saló del Bon Govern, the Sala del Treball, the Mayor’s Office, the Saló de Plens Carles Pi i Sunyer, the Saló de Cent, the Saló del Consolat de Mar, the Despatx d’Honor de l’Alcalde, the Saló de Carles III, the Saló de la Ciutat, the Galeria Gòtica, the Escala d’Honor and the Maria Aurèlia Capmany viewpoint. 

 

Visit to the staterooms

Saturday 14 February, 10 am to 8 pm
Access: via the Gothic façade on Carrer de la Ciutat
Free admission and activities. Capacity is limited.

The visit begins at the door on Carrer de la Ciutat (Gothic façade). Visitors will be able to explore the Escala Negra, the Saló de les Cròniques, the Capella del Bon Consell, the Sala Tàpies, the Saló del Bon Govern, the Sala del Treball, the Mayor’s Office, the Saló de Plens Carles Pi i Sunyer, the Saló de Cent, the Saló del Consolat de Mar, the Despatx d’Honor de l’Alcalde, the Saló de Carles III, the Saló de la Ciutat, the Galeria Gòtica and the Escala d’Honor.

 

Activities:

Guided historical tours of the Saló de les Cròniques and the Saló de Cent

Times: 10.30 am to 1.30 pm / 4 pm to 7 pm

Saló de les Cròniques: 10.30 am, 11 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm and 1.30 pm, 4 pm, 4.30 pm, 5 pm, 5.30 pm, 6 pm, 6.30 pm and 7 pm

Saló de Cent: 10.30 am, 11 am, 11.30 am, 12 pm, 12.30 pm, 1 pm and 1.30 pm, 4 pm, 4.30 pm, 5 pm, 5.30 pm, 6 pm, 6.30 pm and 7 pm

With Catalan Sign Language (LSC) interpreting:

Saló de les Cròniques: sessions at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm.

Saló de Cent: sessions at 11.30 am, 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm. 

 

Family puppet show

En Patufet by La Petita Brownie. 

Times: 11.15 am, 1.15 pm

Location: courtyard

 

Creative and participatory children’s workshop

In this workshop, children accompanied by their families will cut, paint and assemble their own En Patufet paper puppet. Children will be able to become puppeteers using the kamishibai theatre.

Times: 12 pm to 1 pm

Location: courtyard

(Recommended age: 3 to 7)

 

Visit to the Maria Aurèlia Capmany viewpoint

Saturday 14 February, 10 am to 8 pm
Access: via Plaça de Sant Miquel, Edifici Novíssim
Free of charge. Capacity is limited.

The viewpoint offers an exceptional 360° panoramic view of the city of Barcelona. Not usually open to the public, this reserved space offers a privileged perspective over the city.

Observacions

At Barcelona City Council, entrance via Carrer de la Ciutat (Gothic façade).

At the Maria Aurèlia Capmany viewpoint, entrance via Plaça de Sant Miquel.

During the open day at Barcelona City Council, visitors with reduced mobility may access the site via the main entrance on Plaça de Sant Jaume. Red Cross volunteers will be on hand to provide assistance during the visit or with the use of lifts, if required.

Download the cognitively accessible guide.