Parc del Fòrum: events, getting there and where to stay
Parc del Fòrum is a park and festival site in Barcelona, about 5 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Primavera Sound Barcelona, Cruïlla. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Parc del Fòrum in short
- Type
- Park and festival site
- Where
- Barcelona, Spain, about 5 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Primavera Sound Barcelona, 2 to 6 June 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- Metro line 4 to El Maresme/Fòrum; the beach is next to the site.
Events at Parc del Fòrum
Barcelona, SpainFestival14 Jul 2027*Cruïlla
Barcelona, SpainFestival
Getting to Parc del Fòrum
Metro line 4 to El Maresme/Fòrum; the beach is next to the site.
Metro line 4 to El Maresme/Fòrum.
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 Parc del Fòrum
Where to stay near Parc del Fòrum
| 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 Parc del Fòrum
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 Parc del Fòrum?
Primavera Sound Barcelona, Cruïlla.
How do I get to Parc del Fòrum?
Metro line 4 to El Maresme/Fòrum; the beach is next to the site.
When is the next big event at Parc del Fòrum?
Primavera Sound Barcelona, 2 to 6 June 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Parc del Fòrum?
Eixample: Grid streets of modernist buildings, central and quieter than the old town.