The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc

Temporarily closed

Type: 
Shows
  • The Magic Fountains
  • The Magic Fountains

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 2020

From the 7th of January to the 4th of March there is no show due to annual maintenance tasks.

From the 5th of March to the 31st of March:
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.

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. and 9:30 p.m..

From the 1st of June to the 30thSeptember (except September 21, 22 and 23 for the special shows for the Mercè Festival):
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m..
The shows start at 9:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.

From the 1st of October to the 31st of October:
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:
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.

Date: 
04/03/2020 to 05/01/2021
Ticket: 
Free event
City: 
Barcelona
Zip code: 
08038
Zone: 
Sants Montjuïc
Address: 
Font Màgica de Montjuïc, Pl. Carles Buïgas, 1
How to get there: 

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Bus D20, D40, H12, H16, V7, 13, 23, 46, 65, 75, 91, 109, 150, 165 and Tourist Bus (red route, stop Plaça d'Espanya)
CercaníasAVE Sants
FGC Espanya (S8, S33, R6, R5, S4)

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30 Comments

Natallia linda's picture
Natallia linda
30 December, 2021 - 23:14

Hello, does fountain has show on new year eve? And on what time?

WeBarcelona's picture
WeBarcelona
31 December, 2021 - 07:09

Hello Natalia,

The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc still closed. There will be no shows today.

Best wishes from Barcelona,

Lisa Hutchinson's picture
Lisa Hutchinson
5 December, 2021 - 10:51

Dec 24-25th 2021 - will the magic fountain light & water Christmas show be happening? Thanks

WeBarcelona's picture
WeBarcelona
7 December, 2021 - 10:10

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,

Margot SOULIER's picture
Margot SOULIER
21 September, 2021 - 08:37

Hello,

We will be in Barcelona from 8th to 19th October. Will the fountain show restart? Any news about the "re-opening" date?

Thanks

WeBarcelona's picture
WeBarcelona
22 September, 2021 - 08:58

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,

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KRISTINA
20 June, 2021 - 07:15

Please give information about fountain working in june 2021

WeBarcelona's picture
WeBarcelona
21 June, 2021 - 09:02

Hello Kristina,

Please, read below the answer we gave to another user that ask a similar question.

Best wishes,

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Stacey
19 June, 2021 - 18:22

Will the Fontain light show be on 24-26th June 2021?
Thank you

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WeBarcelona
21 June, 2021 - 08:48

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,

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Ramona CIURDEA
24 August, 2020 - 12:39

Hello... We'd like to know if it's possible to see the fabolous show between 27 and 30 august 2020!thank you

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WeBarcelona
24 August, 2020 - 12:46

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,

 

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Faye
23 July, 2020 - 01:10

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

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WeBarcelona
27 July, 2020 - 10:05

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,

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Silvia
19 July, 2020 - 18:29

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?

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WeBarcelona
21 July, 2020 - 09:57

Hi Silvia,

The show is canceled for the moment because of the coronavirus.

Best regards,

Helen Taylor's picture
Helen Taylor
1 February, 2020 - 18:34

Hi, we're coming to Barcelona for our 10th wedding anniversary on 14th February weekend. Will there be any shows?

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WeBarcelona
2 February, 2020 - 11:02

Hello Helen,

We are sorry but the Magic Fountain is not working until March due to the technical stop.

Best wishes from Barcelona,

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Sky
31 December, 2019 - 21:25

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.

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WeBarcelona
3 January, 2020 - 18:10

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,

Aleyna Singh's picture
Aleyna Singh
4 December, 2019 - 23:22

Hello. Will there be shows on 27th and 28th Dec? Or will it closed for new year prep?

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WeBarcelona
5 December, 2019 - 18:43

Hello Aleyna,

There will be show on 27th December but on 28th no light and colour show for the reason you mention.

Best wishes,

Madeleine Holt's picture
Madeleine Holt
2 December, 2019 - 14:03

Hello. Will there be any fountain shows on 29, 30th, or 31st March?

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WeBarcelona
4 December, 2019 - 09:09

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,

Linsey Simmons's picture
Linsey Simmons
30 January, 2019 - 02:08

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?

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WeBarcelona
31 January, 2019 - 09:59

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!

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Zuhair
18 December, 2018 - 00:59

Hi,
Will there be Magic fountain show on thursday 20th December 2018?

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WeBarcelona
18 December, 2018 - 17:30

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,

Dean Walton's picture
Dean Walton
9 October, 2016 - 22:22

Hello

Will the Magic Fountain have Christmas shows scheduled for the 25 & 26 December 2016?
Your website is giving dates as 2013,

Regards
Dean

WeBarcelona's picture
WeBarcelona
10 October, 2016 - 11:30

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,

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