Fira Gran Via: events, getting there and where to stay
Fira Gran Via is a exhibition centre in Barcelona, about 5 km from the centre. It hosts 5 of the events we cover, including Smart City Expo World Congress, IBTM World, ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Fira Gran Via in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- Barcelona, Spain, about 5 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 5
- Next up
- Smart City Expo World Congress, 3 to 5 November 2026 (expected)
- Getting there
- Metro line 9 Sud (Fira and Europa/Fira stations) and FGC trains from Plaça d'Espanya.
Events at Fira Gran Via
Barcelona, SpainTrade show17 Nov 2026*IBTM World
Barcelona, SpainTrade show2 Feb 2027*ISE (Integrated Systems Europe)
Barcelona, SpainTrade show1 Mar 2027MWC Barcelona
Barcelona, SpainTrade show17 Jun 2027*Sónar
Barcelona, SpainFestival
Getting to Fira Gran Via
Metro line 9 Sud (Fira and Europa/Fira stations) and FGC trains from Plaça d'Espanya.
Metro to Plaça d'Espanya (day) and Fira (night).
Barcelona-El Prat (BCN) is 15 km southwest. The Aerobús runs every few minutes to Plaça de Catalunya in 35 minutes; metro line L9 Sud and the R2 Nord train also serve the airport. Taxis cost about 35 to 40 euros.
Public transport directions to Fira Gran Via
Where to stay near Fira Gran Via
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Sants and Poble-sec | Cheaper hotels near the station and Montjuïc, good for the stadium and Fira. |
| Mid-range | Eixample | Grid streets of modernist buildings, central and quieter than the old town. |
| Splurge | Passeig de Gràcia and the seafront | Design hotels and beach towers like the W. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Generator Barcelona
- Mid-range: Hotel Catalonia Barcelona Plaza
- Splurge: Hotel Arts Barcelona
Things to do near Fira Gran Via
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Barcelona.
Paella cooking class with Boqueria visit
Shop at the market, then cook and eat.
Sagrada Família skip-the-line tour
Gaudí's basilica with a guide and tower access options.
Evenings
Tapas and wine tour in the Gothic Quarter
Evening crawl through El Born and the Gothic Quarter.
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 3°C | 34 mm | 9 h 30 min |
| February | 13°C | 3°C | 32 mm | 10 h 33 min |
| March | 16°C | 6°C | 43 mm | 11 h 49 min |
| April | 19°C | 9°C | 50 mm | 13 h 16 min |
| May | 23°C | 12°C | 49 mm | 14 h 29 min |
| June | 27°C | 17°C | 27 mm | 15 h 09 min |
| July | 30°C | 19°C | 28 mm | 14 h 53 min |
| August | 29°C | 20°C | 41 mm | 13 h 49 min |
| September | 26°C | 16°C | 59 mm | 12 h 25 min |
| October | 21°C | 13°C | 70 mm | 11 h 01 min |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 12°C | 4°C | 31 mm | 9 h 12 min |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Fira Gran Via?
Smart City Expo World Congress, IBTM World, ISE (Integrated Systems Europe), MWC Barcelona, Sónar.
How do I get to Fira Gran Via?
Metro line 9 Sud (Fira and Europa/Fira stations) and FGC trains from Plaça d'Espanya.
When is the next big event at Fira Gran Via?
Smart City Expo World Congress, 3 to 5 November 2026 (expected).
Where should I stay near Fira Gran Via?
Eixample: Grid streets of modernist buildings, central and quieter than the old town.