Next Sunday, October 20, Barcelona’s Paseo de Gracia will become the stage for a spectacular free concert featuring two of the greatest contemporary Catalan artists: Josep Carreras and Sara Baras. The two international phenomena will give a performance that will serve as the closing of the Cultural Regatta and the America’s Cup Sailing, as well as to celebrate the bicentenary of Paseo de Gracia.
But, yes, the performance will have a significant impact on the mobility of the area throughout the week, especially in the Pg. de Gracia, which will see its traffic cut for the whole week. We explain all the effects.
How many days will traffic be cut?
Traffic will be cut in several sections of Pg. de Gracia for almost the whole week.
The traffic cuts will begin on Tuesday 15 in the evening, when the central stretch of Paseo de Gracia between Valencia and Mallorca streets will be closed for the assembly of the big stage. During the weekend, these cuts will extend to the height of Rosselló street, affecting a total of three sections of the promenade.
On the day of the concert , Sunday 20, from noon, the Guardia Urbana will also cut traffic on the cross streets of Mallorca and Provenza to facilitate the staggered access and on foot of the spectators.
Access to the subway parking lots on Paseo de Gracia between Valencia and Rosselló streets will be guaranteed, except on the day of the concert between 14:00 and 00:00 hours.
Bus lines affected
These restrictions will affect not only the circulation of private vehicles, but also several bus lines that travel along this axis. Lines 7, 22, 24 and V15 will be diverted by alternative routes from Tuesday night 15 to Tuesday morning 22.
In addition, line H10 will be diverted along Aragón street on the day of the concert.
The Barcelona City Council has recommended the use of the metro to move around the area from Tuesday 15 in the evening until Tuesday 22, when the dismantling of the entire infrastructure will be completed.
Access to the subway parking lots on Paseo de Gracia between Valencia and Rosselló streets will be guaranteed, except on the day of the concert between 14:00 and 00:00 hours.
To keep citizens informed, the City Council will launch a communication campaign starting October 14, which will include street posters, information on social networks, apps and digital newsletters, as well as specific communications aimed at businesses, parking lots and hotels in the area.