Tuesday, 1 September 2026Barcelona 31°/ 24°Petrol

barcelonadirecto

Breaking

Esplugues covers 100% of nursery school demand for 2026-2027

The five public nursery schools in Esplugues meet 100% of applications for the 2026-2027 school year, with over 200 places and a new I1 and I2 group.

Montcada begins work to eliminate leaks at the Miquel Poblet pavilion

The Montcada i Reixac Town Hall has started waterproofing work on the Miquel Poblet pavilion roof to eliminate leaks. The project costs €200,000 and will last six months.

The total solar eclipse on August 12 will be 99.95% visible in Castelldefels

The total solar eclipse on August 12 will be 99.95% obscured in Castelldefels. It starts at 19:35, and Biblioplatja will provide approved glasses.

Illustrative image: an empty press room with a phone on the table and sunset light

Barcelona's press department publishes contacts for the week of August 10

Barcelona City Council publishes press contacts for August 10 to 16, with phone numbers and days for each responsible person.

Parets del Vallès opens registrations for its local art and culture pool

The Parets del Vallès Town Hall opens registration for its art and culture pool to highlight local creators. A WhatsApp channel is also available.

Els Amics de les Arts Celebrate 20 Years with Ginestà in Sitges

Els Amics de les Arts and Ginestà filled the Jardines de Terramar for a night of Catalan pop, celebrating 20 years and debuting a new single.

Malgrat de Mar. The GEM opens the Sant Roc festival in Malgrat with the proclamation

The Grup Excursionista Malgratenc (GEM) will give the proclamation tonight at Parc Francesc Macià at 22:00, starting ten days of festivities with 56 events.

Laia Puig

Sitges. Ara Malikian enchants the Terramar Festival in Sitges with 'Intruso'

Ara Malikian presented 'Intruso' at the Terramar Festival in Sitges to 1,600 spectators, part of a tour with over 400,000 tickets sold.

Laia Puig

Esparreguera. La Palanca Turns Esparreguera into a Showcase for the Best Contemporary Circus

La Palanca, Festival of Contemporary Circus, celebrates its sixth edition in Esparreguera from October 2 to 4 with over fifteen proposals.

Laia Puig

Sitges. Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay fills Sitges in their only concert in Spain

Earth, Wind & Fire Experience by Al McKay filled the Sitges Terramar Festival with hits like 'September' and 'Boogie Wonderland' in their only concert in Spain.

Laia Puig

Castelldefels activates pre-alert for intense heat this Sunday

The Castelldefels City Council activates the pre-alert for intense heat on Sunday, August 9, with highs reaching 36.6 degrees.

Gemma Roig

Castelldefels renews LED signage at the Constitution pedestrian crossing

Castelldefels' Public Road Maintenance teams have carried out ten improvement actions from August 3 to 7, notably replacing the LED sign at the...

Jordi Serra

Castelldefels activates pre-alert for flood risk this Thursday

The Castelldefels City Council activates the pre-alert of the Civil Protection Plan due to heavy rain warnings for Thursday evening.

Gemma Roig

Esplugues de Llobregat. Esplugues strengthens pest control with over 200 interventions this summer

The Esplugues City Council has carried out over 200 pest control interventions between June and July, focusing on sewers, drains, and green areas.

Jordi Serra
Illustrative image: a wooden lectern on a park stage at sunset, with bunting and warm lights in the background.

Malgrat de Mar. The GEM opens the Sant Roc festival in Malgrat with the proclamation

The Grup Excursionista Malgratenc (GEM) will give the proclamation tonight at Parc Francesc Macià at 22:00, starting ten days of festivities with 56 events.

Manresa to observe solar eclipse with 99.4% coverage

On Wednesday, August 12, Manresa will see a solar eclipse with 99.4% coverage at 20:28. The Guàrdia Urbana will enhance surveillance and recommends using approved glasses.

Gemma Roig

Manresa pays tribute to Isabel García Nieto on her 100th birthday

Isabel García Nieto has turned 100 and received a visit from the acting mayor of Manresa, who presented her with a bouquet and a commemorative gift.

Jordi Serra

Manresa closes Saclosa and Cardenal Lluch to reinforce the asphalt for bus traffic

Manresa closes traffic on Saclosa and Cardenal Lluch from 5 August to reinforce the asphalt. There will be bus diversions and a temporary stop.

Jordi Serra

Manresa hosts the Week of Street Games from September 1 to 5 with free activities

From September 1 to 5, Manresa hosts the Week of Street Games with free games for all ages in the historic centre.

Jordi Serra