Barcelona International Community Day 2026: a day to meet the world in Barcelona

On Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 7 PM, the Museu Marítim de Barcelona will host the 13th edition of the Barcelona International Community Day, the major annual event for the international community in the city.
Organized by the Ajuntament de Barcelona as part of the Barcelona International Welcome program, this free day invites newcomers, international residents, professionals, and anyone interested in the diversity of Barcelona to meet, gather information, and discover new opportunities.

A fair for better living and working in Barcelona

With 84 exhibitors and 68 announced activities, the event brings together businesses, public institutions, associations, and educational establishments.
Visitors will be able to obtain concrete information on employment, entrepreneurship, administrative procedures, housing, health, education, and language learning.
Whether you have just arrived in Barcelona or have been living here for several years, this is the opportunity to ask your questions directly to the actors who support the international community.

Conferences, workshops, and professional meetings

Throughout the day, conferences and workshops will explore professional opportunities in Barcelona, understand daily life procedures, and discover local initiatives.
Networking spaces will encourage exchanges between entrepreneurs, professionals, and residents of different nationalities.

A cultural and friendly day

The Barcelona International Community Day is not limited to practical matters. The program also includes cultural activities, musical performances, and family-oriented events.
An opportunity to discover the cultural richness of Barcelona, meet new people, and feel more at home in a city open to the world.

Practical information

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Hours: from 10 AM to 7 PM
Location: Museu Marítim de Barcelona, Avinguda de les Drassanes, 1, Barcelona
Cost: free
Access: prior registration required on the official website.
A day to find answers, expand your network, and discover all that Barcelona has to offer its international community.

Find all practical information and plan your visit.