The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, created by the architect, engineer and lighting technician Carles Buigas, is the main element of a series of cascades and fountains which extends from the museum MNAC (National Art Museum of Catalunya) to the Plaza Espanya. It is called magical because of its water, light and music show.
It was built in 1929 for the Barcelona International Exhibition as a water and light show and in the 80s, the music was incorporated. From this source flow 2600 liters per second in a circulatory system, which will, if necessary, be fed by the water that comes from the ground water reservoir of the Montjuïc hill.
Days and hours of The Magic Fountains of Montjuïc in 2022
From the 1st of April to the 31st of May:
- Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- The shows start at 9:00 p.m.
From the 1st of June to the 30thSeptember:
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (except September 21, 22 and 23 for the special shows for the Mercè Festival)
- The shows start at 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
From the 1st of October to the 31st of October (pending confirmation):
- Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, from 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- The shows start at 9:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
From the 1st of November to the 5th of January (pending confirmation):
- Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m..
- The shows start at 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. On Saturday, December 28, no light and color show for the preparations for the New Year's Eve show.
- December 31: special operating day from 9:30 p.m.
- The schedule of January 5 may vary (to be determined)
Christmas and the Magic Fountain
As is traditional during Christmas, the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, program specific choreographies with Christmas music, which are combined with the usual operation of the fountain. In addition, the space around the fountain on December 31 offers the New Year's Eve show and, on January 5, a special program on the occasion of the Three Kings parade.
How to get there
Metro: L1, L3 Espanya
Bus: D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 46, 65, 75, 91, 109, 150, 165 and Tourist Bus (red route, stop Plaça d'Espanya)
Sants
FGC: Espanya (S8, S33, R6, R5, S4)
Comments
31 December
Hello, does fountain has show on new year eve? And on what time?
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc December 31st
Hello Natalia,
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc still closed. There will be no shows today.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to 31 December by Natallia linda (not verified)
Dec 24-25th 2021 - will the magic fountain be open?
Dec 24-25th 2021 - will the magic fountain light & water Christmas show be happening? Thanks
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc December 24-25
Hello Lisa,
The Magic Fountain show is still temporarily canceled. At the moment, it is not known when it will be able to be seen again.
Best wishes,
In reply to Dec 24-25th 2021 - will the magic fountain be open? by Lisa Hutchinson (not verified)
October 2021 - Any shows?
Hello,
We will be in Barcelona from 8th to 19th October. Will the fountain show restart? Any news about the "re-opening" date?
Thanks
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc on October 2021
Hello Margot,
The show of the Magic Fountain is still temporay cancelled. The starting day is unknown. We are attentive to the new opening date to update the page.
We wish you a nice stay in Barcelona,
In reply to October 2021 - Any shows? by Margot SOULIER (not verified)
Please give information about
Please give information about fountain working in june 2021
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc on June 2021
Hello Kristina,
Please, read below the answer we gave to another user that ask a similar question.
Best wishes,
In reply to Please give information about by KRISTINA (not verified)
Light show
Will the Fontain light show be on 24-26th June 2021?
Thank you
The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
Hello Stacey,
There is no light and music shows for the moment. The re-opening date is unknown and the days you mention probably it will be closed.
Best regards,
In reply to Light show by Stacey (not verified)
Hello... We'd like to know if
Hello... We'd like to know if it's possible to see the fabolous show between 27 and 30 august 2020!thank you
The Montjuïc Magic Fountain
Hello Ramona,
The show is suspended for the moment and no information about when they are starting again, but what is sure on the dates you are asking for, there will be not any show.
Best regards,
In reply to Hello... We'd like to know if by Ramona CIURDEA (not verified)
Hi, when will the magic
Hi, when will the magic fountain be re opening I am visiting Barcelona on the 28th of august and was wondering will it be re open by then as I was looking forward to seeing the show
Montjuïc Magic Fountain
Hello Kaye,
It's impossible to know it because it depends on the situation. Think that the shows stopped on 12th March and the show it has not been launched at any time, even in the de-escalation phases. We will be attentive to inform of the changes.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to Hi, when will the magic by Faye (not verified)
Hi !Me and my family we are
Hi !Me and my family we are now in Barcelona and we want to visit the Magic Fontain ,but we cannot understand is it open or no now?
The Montjuïc Magic Fountain
Hi Silvia,
The show is canceled for the moment because of the coronavirus.
Best regards,
In reply to Hi !Me and my family we are by Silvia (not verified)
Valentine weekend - any shows?
Hi, we're coming to Barcelona for our 10th wedding anniversary on 14th February weekend. Will there be any shows?
The Montjuïc Magic Fountain in Valentine's day
Hello Helen,
We are sorry but the Magic Fountain is not working until March due to the technical stop.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to Valentine weekend - any shows? by Helen Taylor (not verified)
I’m coming to Barcelona in
I’m coming to Barcelona in February and would like to know if the fountain show will be on the 19th am
And 22feb. Does the fountain work without the music show during this time. I had to ask to make plans to visit.
The Montjuïc Magic Fountain
Hello Sky,
Normally from the beginning of January to the end of February the fountain remains closed for maintenance, so it is not working without light and music. In the next days we will update the hours and days, so we invite you to consult the page in around one week.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to I’m coming to Barcelona in by Sky (not verified)
Magic Fountain
Hello. Will there be shows on 27th and 28th Dec? Or will it closed for new year prep?
Montjuïc Magic Fountain on 27 and 28 December
Hello Aleyna,
There will be show on 27th December but on 28th no light and colour show for the reason you mention.
Best wishes,
In reply to Magic Fountain by Aleyna Singh (not verified)
Magic Fountain show times
Hello. Will there be any fountain shows on 29, 30th, or 31st March?
Montjuïc Magic Fountain
Hello Madeleine,
The schedule of the Magic Fountain for the 2020 is not known yet, but usually there are not big changes. In the month of March, the Magic Fountain works Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays, so in the days you mention probably there will be no show,
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to Magic Fountain show times by Madeleine Holt (not verified)
Tuesday 6th of August 2019
Hi
We are visiting Barcelona on a cruise on Tuesday 6th of August 2019, we would like to see the magic fountain.
I realise the sound and light show won’t be operating on that day, is it still worth going to see the fountain?
The Magic Fountains on Tuesday
Hello Linsey,
You are right, the Magic Fountains are not operating on Tuesday. The area is also a tourist attraction, so it deserve a visit, but if you are visiting the city for a few hours you have to choose what do you prefer. Montjuïc is an open area, with parcs, Museums... sport installations. Around the Magic Fountain you can visit (MNAC museum or CaixaForum) and also, in Plaza Espanya there is a shopping center called Arenas de Barcelona, which has a viewpoint. From there and also from the MNAC you can have nice views of the city.
We hope you have a nice stay in Barcelona!
In reply to Tuesday 6th of August 2019 by Linsey Simmons (not verified)
Hi,
Hi,
Will there be Magic fountain show on thursday 20th December 2018?
The Magic Fountains
Hello Zuhair,
From the 1st of November to the 6th of January the Magic Fountains are working on Thursday. No news about cancellation.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to Hi, by Zuhair (not verified)
Magic Fountain
Hello
Will the Magic Fountain have Christmas shows scheduled for the 25 & 26 December 2016?
Your website is giving dates as 2013,
Regards
Dean
Magic Fountain
Dear Dean,
Thank you for your comment. In fact, despite you could read 2103 the information was of the 2015. Now is updated.
Concerning to your question, for the moment there is no information about special sessions on the 25th and 26th. We will publish it as soon as we know it.
Best wishes from Barcelona,
In reply to Magic Fountain by Dean Walton (not verified)
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