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On Sunday, December 22nd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Santa Claus will make his popular parade down the street of Sants.

• Route: starts in Avinguda de Madrid and goes along Carrer de Sants until Carrer de la Creu Coberta with Carrer del Moianès.
• Time: from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., approx.
• Buses affected that will be diverted or operate on a shorter route: D20, H10, V5, 54 and 115.

Recommended transport

You can get there by:

• Metro: nearest stations Badal (L5), Plaça de Sants (L1/L5) or Hostafrancs (L1).

For more details, go to the Barcelona City Council website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 08:00 am to 9:00 pm) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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Check out our suggestions for a fun weekend!

Plan your journeys and check out disruptions and recommended transport to get to events and places in the city:

• Obrim Carrers
• Alegria Circus
• Els Llums de Sant Pau
• Christmas Fair at Sagrada Família
• Fair of Santa Llúcia
• Christmas Fair at Port Vell
• Other Christmas Fairs
• Santa Claus Race in Fòrum
• Christmas Race in Santa Coloma de Gramenet
• Premier Padel Finals
• Father Christmas Parade at Sants
• Father Christmas Parade at El Carmel
• FC Barcelona vs Atlético de Madrid

More information

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If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

The Government of Catalonia has activated its Air-pollution Action Protocol for high levels of atmospheric pollution in the City.

Recommended transport

We recommend you use public transport.

If you have any doubts about which is the best option for you, our Journey planner can help you choose the best route from your current location or any address to your destination.

Acces to Vull anar where you will find alternative transport.

For more details, go to the AMB's canvi d'hàbits website or the Government of Catalonia site.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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From 19 to 22 December, the best padel in the world returns to Barcelona, more specifically at the Palau Sant Jordi.

The Premier Padel Finals offers padel fans the chance to witness the culmination of an exciting season, with the best pairings in the men's and women's competition battling it out to be crowned champions at the final tournament in 2024.

You can get there by:

• Bus: lines 13, 23 (only runs on weekdays), 55, 125 and 150 (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc). At the end of the event, there will be a special bus service between the venue and Plaza de Espanya.
• Metro: get off at Paral·lel station (L2/L3) and then take the Montjuïc Funicular. You can get more information about metro and Funicular operating hours here.

For more details, go to the Palau Sant Jordi website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Notices section.

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Next concerts that will be held at Palau Sant Jordi:

• Melendi, Friday, December 27.
• Morad, Friday, January 3.

Next concerts that will be held at Sant Jordi Club:

• Arde Bogotá, Friday, December 27 and Saturday, December 28.

You can get there by:

• Bus: lines 13, 23 (only runs on weekdays), 55, 125 and 150 (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc). At the end of the concerts, there will be a special bus service between the venue and Plaza de Espanya.
• Metro: get off at Paral·lel station (L2/L3) and then take the Montjuïc Funicular. You can get more information about metro and Funicular operating hours here.

For more details, go to the Palau Sant Jordi website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Notices section.

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Once again this year, Father Christmas will be staging a parade around the streets of Horta and Carmel neighbourhoods.

• Date: Monday, 23 December.
• Time: from 5 pm to 8 pm, approx.
• Route: it starts at Plaça de les Palmeres and goes along Carrer Calderón de la barca, Carrer del Llobregós, Carrer del Pantà de Tremp, Carrer de Dante Alighieri and ends in Rambla del Carmel.
• Buses affected that will be diverted or operate on a shorter route: H2, V19, V21, V23, 19, 22, 24, 102 and 119.

Recommended transport

You can get there by:

• Bus: routes D40, H2, H6, V19, V21, V23, V25, 19, 39, 102, 114, 117, 119 and 185.
• Metro: nearest stations El Carmel and Horta (L5).

For more details, go to the Barcelona City Council website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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The most festive race returns on the eve of New Year's Eve, an event that begins at sunset with the light of day and ends when the sun goes down.

• Date: Thuesday, December 31st.
• Route: starts and finishes in Carrer de la Selva de Mar at Plaça Ramon Calsina and runs along Carrer de la Selva de Mar, Passeig de Garcia Fària, Passeig de Calvell, Carrer de la Llacuna roundabout (sea side), Carrer de la Llacuna (Llobregat side), Carrer de Salvador Espriu, Plaça dels Voluntaris Olímpics (mountain side), Salvador Espriu street (mountain side), Doctor Aiguader street, Pau Vila square, Pla de Palau, Marquès de l'Argentera avenue (sea side), Passeig de Picasso to turn 180°, Passeig de Picasso, Passeig de la Circumval-lació (mountain side), Icària avenue, Marina street, Llull street, Llacuna street, Diagonal avenue (sea side) and ends at Selva de Mar street.
• Lines affected whose routes will be diverted or limited: D20, H14, H16, V13, V15, V17, V19, V21, V23, V25, V27, V29, V31, 6, 7, 47, 59, 120, 136, 192 and Barcelona Bus turístic (route red).

Recommended transport

You can get there with:

• Metro: going down to Selva de Mar station (L4).

For further information, check the Barcelona City Council website

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Notices section.

On Sunday, December 22nd, at 10.30 a.m., the Santa Claus Race will be held at the Forum. Welcome Christmas by participating in the most fun race of the year with an urban route of 5 km.

You can get there with:

• Bus: lines H16, V29, V31, V33, 7 and 136.
• Metro: station El Maresme Fòrum (L4).

For more details, go to the Barcelona City Council website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

For information on other events that may affect public transport services or for recommended transport, go to the "Service status" section.

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On Saturday 21st December, at 8 p.m., La de Nadal Christmas Race takes place on Santa Coloma de Gramenet.

• Date: Saturday, 21st December.
• Time: from 7.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m., approx.
• Route: the 5 km race starts in Plaça de la Vila and goes through the streets of Sant Carles, Sant Jeroni, Doctor Ferran, Safareig, Francesc Macià avenue, Llorenç Serra avenue until the traffic circle, and turns again in Santa Coloma avenue, Cultura street, Generalitat avenue, Sant Sebastià rambla, enters the Ferran de Sagarra square and goes around it, returns to the Rambla de Sant Sebastià, continues on the Rambla de Fondo, the streets of Irlanda, Rafael de Casanovas, Mossèn Camil Rosell, Passeig de Jaume Gordi, the streets of Rafael de Casanovas, Josep Anselm Clavé and ends at the Plaça de la Vila.
• Bus affected that will be diverted or operate on a shorter route: V33.

Recommended transport

You can go to the start with:

• Metro: nearest station Santa Coloma (L1).

For more details, go to the La de Nadal Christmas Race website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

From 27 December to 4 January you can visit the Three Kings factory at Fabra i Coats, where the magic of joyfulness is hidden.

You can get there by:

• Bus: numbers H4, H8, V31, 34, 62, 96, 126 and 133.
• Metro: nearest stations Sant Andreu (L1) or Onze de Setembre (L9Nord/L10Nord).

For more details, go to the Barcelona City Council website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

From 27 to 31 December, the Festival of Childhood will be serving up a programme of more than 60 leisure, sports, creative, cultural and solidarity activities, with the aim of fostering fun and learning among young children.

You can get there with:

• Bus: numbers D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, X2, 13, 23 (only runs on workdays) 46, 52, 65, 79, 91, 109 and 150 (only runs on workdays).
• Metro: get off at Espanya station (L1/L3).

For more details, go to the Fira de Barcelona website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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On Saturday, 21st December, at 9 p.m., the FC Barcelona - Atlético de Madrid match will be played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

You can get there by:

• Bus: lines 13, 55, 125 and 150 (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc). There will be two special bus services, one from Plaça d'Espanya and the other one from Fira Gran Via to Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc.
• Metro: get off at Paral·lel station (L2/L3) and then take the Montjuïc Funicular. On Saturdays, metro services runs all night and, the Montjuïc funicular, extends its schedule until 00.30 a.m.

For more details, go to the FC Barcelona website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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Wednesday, December 18th, at 6.45 p.m., the FC Barcelona Women vs Manchester City match will be held at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys.

You can get there by:

• Bus: lines 13, 23 (only runs on workdays), 55, 125 and 150 (Pl. Espanya - Castell de Montjuïc). There will be two special bus services, one from Plaça d'Espanya and the other from Fira Gran Via between Estadi Olimpic de Montjuïc.
• Metro: get off at Paral·lel station (L2/L3) and then take the Montjuïc Funicular. On Wednesday, the metro service will run until midnight. The Montjuïc funicular will run until 8.00 p.m.

For more details, go to the FC Barcelona website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and citizen service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.) and also an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

From November 23rd to December 23rd, the traditional Christmas market will be at Sagrada Família, with around fifty stalls to visit. You will find Christmas trees, decorations for your manger, food, candies... In addition, there will be a lot of activities and contests to enjoy with the family!

You can get there by:

• Bus: routes D50, H8, H10, V19, V21, 6, 19, 33, 34 and 47.
• Metro: nearest station Sagrada Família (L2/L5).

For more details, go to the Barcelona City Council website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

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On Sunday 15th December, the La Sagrera fun run will be held, affecting the bus service.

• Timetable: from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., approximately.
• Route: the race starts at Carrer d'Hondures and continues along Carrer de Palència, Carrer de Felip II, Carrer Gran de la Sagrera, Carrer de Garcilaso, Carrer de Berenguer de Palou, Carrer de Portugal, Carrer del Pegàs, Carrer del Pacífic, Carrer Gran de la Sagrera, Carrer de Garcilaso, Carrer de Monlau, Carrer de Martí Molins, Carrer de Mossèn Jaume Juliana, Carrer de Nobel, Carrer de Vallès i Ribot, Carrer de les Antilles, Carrer de les Filipines, Carrer de Garcilaso, Carrer Gran de la Sagrera, Carrer de Josep Estivill, Carrer de Ciutat d'Elx, Carrer de Costa Rica, Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret and ends at Carrer d'Hondures.
• Affected lines that will be diverted or have their routes limited: H8, V27, V29, V31, 34 and 126.

Recommended transports

You can get there by:

• Bus: lines H8, V27, V29, 34, 62, 96 and 126 will get you there
• Metro: get off at La Sagrera (L1/L5/L9N/L10N) station.

For more details, you can consult the Barcelona City Council website

More information

For any queries TMB provides users with the customer service helpline 900 701 149 (Monday to Sunday, from 8 to 21h) and also an information and service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays, from 7 am to 8 pm, except public holidays)

If you would like information on other upcoming actions that may affect public transport services or you wish to access transport recommendations, go to the "Service Status" section.

From 29th November to 23rd December, the Fira de Santa Llúcia Christmas market will take place at Avinguda de la Catedral. This is a classic fair where you can find typical Christmas decorations and other products.

You can get there by:

• Bus: routes V13, V15, V17, 47, 55, 59 and 120.
• Metro: getting off at the Catalunya (L1/L3), Liceu (L3) or Jaume I station (L4).

For more details, go to the Fair of Santa Llúcia website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

Bus

On December 24th, Christmas Eve, TMB buses make their final departure from their origin at 10 pm.

See timetable for your bus

Metro

• Christmas Eve: the metro service operates until midnight.
• Christmas day: on 25th of December, the metro service ends at 2 am.
• Sant Esteve's day: on 26th of December, the metro service operates until midnight.
• New Year's Eve:on 31th of December, continuous service throughout Saturday to Sunday night.
• New Year's Day:on 1st of January, the metro service operates until midnight.
• Three King's Eve: on 5th January, the metro service ends at 2 am.
• Three King's Day: on 6th January, the metro service operates until midnight.

See metro operating hours

Other modes of transport

• Montjuïc Funicular:
  • Working days, Mondays to Fridays: from 07:30 to 20:00
  • Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays: from 09:00 to 20:00.
• Montjuïc Cable Car :
  • From 10.00 am to 6.00 pm
  • On December 25, January 1 and 6, the hours are from 10.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
• Barcelona Bus Turístico:
  • From 9 am to 7 pm. Services start running at the majority of stops between 9 am and 9.30 am and final departures are at 7 pm. Buses run daily, except on 1 January and 25 December.
• Barcelona Christmas Tour:
  • It operates from 29 November 2023 to 4 January 2024 (except on 24, 25 and 31 December and 1 January), with service from Monday to Sunday and departure times at 18.30 and 20.30 h.

See more information on the transport services we operate

What to do at Christmas?

See map of Christmas activities in the city Google Maps.

The city has a host of Christmas activities for you to enjoy. Travel on public transport to:

• Christmas festival in Plaça de Catalunya
• Els llums de Sant Pau
• Fair of Santa Llúcia
• Christmas Fair at Sagrada Família
• Christmas at Port Vell
• Christmas fairs and markets
• New Year's Eve at Plaça d'Espanya

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

Due to the celebration of New Year's Eve at Plaça d'Espanya, there will be disruptions to bus service.

• Date: Tuesday 31st December.
• Time of the affectation: from 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 31, to 4 a.m., January 1, approximately.
• Place: Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina.
• Area affected: the following streets will be closed to traffic: Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, Avinguda de Rius i Taulet, Carrer de Mèxic, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia and Carrer de Montanyans between Plaça de Sant Jordi and Passeig de Santa Madrona. Plaça d’Espanya will only be cut off if it is necessary to guarantee traffic safety.
• Buses that will be diverted or operate on a shorter route: 13, 150 and bus turístic (red route). If the traffic is eventually cut off in Plaça d’Espanya it would also affect: D20, H12, H16, 27, 46, 52, 65, 79, 91 and 109.

Recommended transport

Metro: (L1, L3: Espanya, L1: Rocafort and L3: Poble Sec).

At busy times, follow the directions given by staff, who will be in contact with the authorities. You can also get information over the PA system and on illuminated signs. Be particularly careful in Espanya (L1, L3), Rocafort (L1), Poble Sec (L3) and Urquinaona (L1/L4) which will be the busiest for getting to and from the event.

For your safety, do not approach the edge of the platform until the train has stopped.

For more details on the New Year`s Eve, go to the Barcelona City Council Website

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 am to 8:00 pm)

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

On Sunday, 15 December, a new edition of the race against cancer returns to the Parc del Fòrum!

How to get there:

• Bus: with lines H16, V29, V31, V33, 7 and 136.
• Metro: get off at the El Maresme / Fòrum metro station (L4).

For more information, visit the Parc del Fòrum website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 07:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

If you would like information on other upcoming events that may affect public transport services or any other transport recommendations, go to the Service Status section.

On Sunday 8th December, at 11 a.m., TransplantRun is held at the Forum. The Transplant Run is a 1 km and 5 km run and the route goes around the entire Fòrum complex.

You can get there with:

• Bus: lines H16, V29, V31, V33, 7 and 136.
• Metro: station El Maresme Fòrum (L4).

For more details, go to the Transplant Run website.

More information

For any queries, TMB provides users with an information and customer service account on X (Monday to Friday workdays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.).

For information on other events that may affect public transport services or for recommended transport, go to the "Service status" section.