Torre Glòries becomes OKEANÓS during the LlumBCN 2025 Festival a light installation by Anna Rierola inspired by the Greek ocean titan It uses satellite data from NASA and ESA to project light patterns that represent marine health biodiversity and phytoplankton concentration This visual spectacle travels through global oceans and seas highlighting the connectivity of the ocean as a single system The work is framed within the UN Decade of the Ocean (2021-2030) promoting environmental awareness and highlighting the ocean's role in climate regulation During the days of the Llum BCN festival visitors to the Mirador Torre Glòries will be able to visit its interior with special extended opening hours until 24:00 h on Friday and Saturday this icon of Barcelona has launched a promotion of 50% discount on general admission Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy the sunset of the city and Llum BCN with the best 360º views from 125 meters high Buy tickets Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Barcelona Certain places, rather than becoming trendy, are a paradigm of the neighbourhood they're in, how the locals drink, what they eat and even how they speak. Espai Joliu used a formula that seemed simple but has managed to touch the soul of Poblenou: a café and plant shop in one.  which she refers to as Espai Joliu's evil twin she admits that she wanted to break from everything beautiful about Espai Joliu But don't start thinking Orval is some sort of shrine to the hideous – far from it the word 'orval' in Catalan is a synonym for Datura stramonium (jimson weed) an important ingredient in the ointment that helps witches fly according to European witchcraft you're not slapped in the face with the heady sensation of baroque and shabby sweetness at Joliu Orval also opened 'for the need to create something new' says López: on the second floor there's a ceramic oven where she and her brother make coffee cups and plant pots and Orval's is one of the best in the neighbourhood: they use Nomad coffee for espresso and that of Three Marks Coffee for filtered You'll also find a high-quality breakfast menu and vegan doughnuts from La Donutería on Fridays it's like having breakfast in a gastro market with uninterrupted service from 9am to 7pm Thanks for subscribing! 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Named the best non-capital city in the world for tech by the Savills Index, the area is also the fifth most digitized in Europe placing it ahead of countries like Germany and the United Kingdom TravelPerk is a global SaaS company that provides an all-in-one platform for managing corporate travel Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Barcelona it offers solutions for booking flights and accommodations streamlining approval workflows and managing travel expenses With 24/7 customer support and tools for sustainability and policy management TravelPerk serves businesses around the world through its team of over 1,200 employees who work across offices in Europe and the United States Dynatrace provides B2B companies with software for observability and continuous runtime application security Its platform maintains digital borders and responds to IT issues which enables users to automate cloud operations The company’s Barcelona office is a short walk from Parque del Clot.  Mirakl was founded in 2012 and has an office in the Sant Gervasi-Galvany area The company provides B2B and retail brands with digital products Its solutions include Mirakl Platform for setting up online marketplaces which allows sellers to receive secure payments which makes personalized product recommendations based on artificial intelligence.  Personio serves small and medium-sized businesses as an all-in-one HR solution to streamline the people management cycle it enables brands to manage their employees and scale up their business The company has its office on the banks of Jardines de Salvador Espriu.  CrowdStrike provides cybersecurity services such as threat intelligence It uses artificial intelligence to provide endpoint threat protection The company’s solutions are used in areas that include retail Mixpanel has an office in El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou The company’s event analytics platform enables users to glean revenue and customer data insights Its platform creates real-time charts to show how people interact with a user’s brand and products with data like retention and conversion rates The AirDNA platform offers short-term rental intelligence based on a database that encompasses 10 million rental properties across thousands of global markets The company’s solutions serve more than 1.3 million users Rose Velazquez contributed reporting to this story Urban Planning and Mobility Area is responsible for providing municipal services linked to the public areas and city services which make life easier for people who live and work in the city.  The City Council seeks to ensure a quality public space a green and biodiverse city that is productive and resilient a city committed to active and sustainable mobility with public involvement and commitment Urban Planning and Mobility Area has different instruments as well as advisory and participatory bodies for effective involvement and collaboration in municipal projects with the general public The Council sees to the smooth running of the city services to ensure the daily wellbeing of the public and contribute towards the city's development The Parc de la Canòpia at Plaça de les Glòries is set to be enlarged with a new green passage to Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes between the streets of Badajoz and Bilbao The winning project to design the urban space freed up by the second tunnel under this area will take what was formerly a barrier for local people consisting of eight lanes of traffic and turn it into a new public space Provençals del Poblenou and El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou and backing sustainable mobility The area to be revamped covers 30,000 square metres with greenery to play a central role and a large space with trees and recreational areas The side with housing will get a curbless pavement and traffic lane for bikes cars belonging to local residents and service vehicles there will be a space for trams and buses to circulate in both directions In the centre of this space there will be a large passage 20 metres wide offering a recreational area with water springs seating and play elements such as table-tennis Spaces will be created for sports and other uses at the junctions of Sèquia Comtal – Llacuna Rambla del Poblenou – Clot and Ciutat de Granada and at the access points to the shopping centre The materials to be used in the project will have a low environmental impact favouring the management of the water cycle and adopting people-friendly lighting in line with the new street model used for the Barcelona Superblock The winning project was created by the joint venture between ESTEYCO who will now start drafting the final project in conjunction with municipal specialists The goal is for this to be ready in April 2023 so that work can be tendered before the end of the current term of office a participatory process will bring a tactical project to be implemented in this space a meeting space with shade and urban furniture plus elements for children’s play and sport The urban revamp to the Gran Via comes in addition to other important projects set to begin soon The first stage of work to connect the tram systems in Av Diagonal gets under way the week of 7 March and will help create a network linked to nine municipalities in the metropolitan area once the second road tunnel beneath Glòries is finished street-calming work will get under way in the area around the Escola Casas offering pupils and their families safer and healthier approaches to the school between the streets of Bilbao and Rambla del Poblenou one traffic lane is set to disappear and there will only be one for buses with a bike lane to be added along with spaces with trees and a new school bus stop a square is to be created in the space delimited by the streets of Guatemala with three paths through it and a children’s play area popularly known as 'la Grapadora' ('The Stapler') the Design Museum is home to some 70,000 objects – among them tableware boxes and publicity posters – that show the evolution of the decorative arts in design and the works of contemporary artists The first floor is where you'll find the exhibition 'Del Món al Museu' ('From the World to the Museum') a selection of objects of industrial design and products that shows what makes something an everyday item as well as a museum piece – the Marquina no-drip cruet On the second floor is 'Extraordinàries!' from the third century to the mid-20th century Under the name 'El Cos Vestit' ('The Body Dressed') is an exhibition of thesis built around how dresses have sculpted silhouettes throughout history From textiles to paper: the top floor features an exhibition of graphic design from the 1940s to the 1980s packaging and books that reflect the passage of the commercial artist to graphic designer In addition to these four permanent exhibition halls the museum includes a temporary exhibition space a documentation centre that's open to the public and an archive dedicated to the collection and preservation of the collections Barcelona is famous for its vibrant nightlife and when it comes to night clubs in Barcelona From micro-clubs on Las Ramblas to converted theatre spaces The following list of clubs offers a thorough starting point for those looking to sample some of what the city has to offer Macarena Club is one one of the smallest venues in dance music The club has kept the same name since the 1920s when it first opened for business as a flamenco tablao it's one of the most unique places to party on the planet with a Funktion-One soundsystem and an atmosphere as intimate and exhilarating as any club out there Famous for its super limited capacity—80 people—and centralised booth set-up catching a DJ in Macarena Club feels like being invited to their home studio it’s the kind of venue where clubbers can expect an energising yet cosy atmosphere perfect for those looking to dive deep into Barcelona's underground scene Come here for: techno, house, club Located in Barcelona’s Eixample district, RED58 is a club dedicated to pure underground music rectangular interior is dimly lit with red hues With a punchy sound system and a roster of local and international acts RED58’s minimalist space perfectly complements its focus on stripped-back sounds Far removed from the bustling tourist zones RED58 offers a haven for dedicated clubbers no-frills venue is for those seeking an authentic Come here for: techno, house, electro Nestled inside one of Barcelona’s cultural institutions, Poble Espanyol, Input High Fidelity Dance Club stands out for its commitment to sound quality and state of the art production The club’s Funktion-One sound system offers an auditory experience that rivals the best in Europe with programming that caters  to lovers of headsy house and techno With its open-plan layout and towering LED screens INPUT  is a favourite for those seeking a satisfying club night infused with audiovisual spectacle Come here for: techno, hardcore, house For over three decades, Nitsa Club has been a beacon of Barcelona's electronic music scene Housed in the iconic Sala Apolo and known for its raw the club delivers an authentic underground vibe every weekend the club hosted a number of legendary artists including Aphex Twin The club's dynamic lighting and top-tier sound system ensure an immersive high-energy experience that captures the essence of Barcelona’s nightlife Come here for: techno, house, trance For those who love dancing under the stars, La Terrrazza is one of Barcelona’s finest hangouts this open-air venue is famous for its summer parties and beautiful architecture Known for attracting top-tier international and local DJs scenic views and eclectic programming make it a must-visit space for anyone craving an outdoor night out Tucked away in Barcelona’s Poble Sec neighbourhood, LAUT is a go-to spot for fans of experimental and avant-garde sounds As one of the more leftfield clubs in Barcelona Often catering to those with a taste for more experimental genres LAUT has a forward-thinking music programme that regularly features both local talent and international headliners For clubbers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience in Barcelona Come here for: techno, club, house A relatively new addition to Barcelona’s club scene, Les Enfants Brillants has quickly established itself as an important venue Located on Carrer de Guàrdia in the city centre the 400-capacity venue is known for its welcoming vibe and focus on emerging talent the 400-capacity venue is known for its welcoming vibe and focus on emerging talent and international guests from the underground scene Les Enfants Brillants is perfect for those looking to explore new musical territories in Barcelona Come here for: house, techno, electro Built in the early 1900s, Plaza Monumental’s purpose was to serve as a bullfighting arena the city transformed this historic space into a venue for large scale music events an open-air series combining international DJs with gastronomical offerings attendees can expect to see some of the biggest acts on the global circuit Its 2024 edition saw the likes of Jeff Mills Come here for: techno, house, club No matter the season, you can expect to see a queue outside of Moog Club Moog has been dedicated to underground dance music since the 1990s this intimate venue offers a dual experience: the upstairs space features more pop-oriented sets while the underground floor is dedicated to harder techno and house If you're looking to visit a legendary Barcelona institution Come here for: techno, trance, industrial Ever wondered what you could do with a spare garage? The Bass Valley, a renowned music production and DJ academy, transformed its warehouse into one of Barcelona’s most exciting underground clubs—The Garage Of The Bass Valley Boasting a cutting-edge Pioneer Pro Audio XY-3B and XY-218HS sound system the intimate 300-capacity venue is one of the best sounding dance floors in the city Known for its forward-thinking techno and experimental lineups this venue has quickly become a community favourite The Garage of The Bass Valley is a true local haunt Come here for: techno, industrial, trance Studio Stereo is a unique addition to Barcelona's club scene blending luxury service with top-tier sound quality Located in a 19th-century Catalonian estate on La Rambla this "audiophile social club" offers two distinct spaces: a listening room for immersive sound installations and a dancing room equipped with Pequod Acoustics decked out with antique furniture and chandeliers makes it stand out from other clubs in the city Studio Stereo promises an elevated clubbing experience for music lovers looking for something a little more high-end Come here for: house, techno Located in the industrial district of Poblenou, Razzmatazz is one of the most iconic nightclubs in Barcelona this five room super-club has something for every raver We’d recommend checking out the club’s Saturday series which brings together a blend of multidisciplinary artists while also acting as a platform for local talent Come here for: club, trance, electronica This monster of a club with five distinct spaces is one of the best (if not the best) club in town the night-time playground of seemingly all young Barcelona electro pop in the Pop Bar and electro rock in the Rex Room the club stages live concerts on a regular basis The price of admission will usually get you into all five rooms (no matter what's on in each) though the gigs are normally ticketed separately The new urban planning project for the street adds a bike lane in the section between Av along with more traffic-calmed spaces and greenery with more plant species The new one-way bike lane in the direction of the mountains and the addition of more green spaces are the main changes in the transformation of the street which runs through the neighbourhoods of Poblenou and El Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou The work will take two years and be completed in two stages will take 10 months and be carried out once the first stage is completed The street will be configured with one bus lane two traffic lanes and a bike lane 2.3 metres wide The pavements along the whole street will be 4.6 metres wide The new bike lane will connect in the north with the bike lanes in Av with the existing cycling corridor in C/ Taulat and Av the new lane will add new links to the two-way bike lanes in C/ Pujades and C/ Ramon Turró The project includes traffic calming at three junctions in sections that connect The junction between C/ Badajoz and C/ Ramon Turró will also be traffic calmed to protect the area around the Escola Voramar and make it safer for children and their families the Llobregat side of the junction with C/ Sancho de Ávila will be symmetrical to the one on the Besòs side The remodelling project for C/ Badajoz also opts for more greenery These will be added with the corresponding watering network to maintain vegetation The project will renew the whole surface of C/ Badajoz (road surface and pavements) from Av Icària and C/ Bolívia and improve drainage in the street with new streetlamps featuring LED technology to favour energy savings and eliminate dark spots the work will allow for the hot-cold climate control network to be extended New section of the green street of C/ Almogàvers completed The presentation of the revamp to C/ Badajoz coincides with the completion of a new section of the green street of C/ Almogàvers sustainable mobility and more vitality for local shops and businesses The latest section to be traffic calmed is located between C/ Badajoz and C/ Roc Boronat and gives continuity to the urban revamp completed in C/ Joan d’Àustria and C/ Pamplona The bicycle also plays a central role in the new configuration with cyclists able to get around all the new traffic-calmed spaces in both directions A new square of 2,000 m2 has also been created at the junction between C/ Almogàvers and C/ Ciutat de Granada new street lighting with vertical lampposts and litter bins The pneumatic waste collection network has also been installed here More than 15 species of bushes have been planted too