The institution
A major trade show organization
It leads the Spanish trade fair market, especially in terms of industrial and professional fairs, and its positioning is closely linked to the brand of Barcelona, one of the most dynamic cities in Europe, with more than a century of trade fair tradition.
Fira is an economic and social driver and one of the best platforms for business, commercial promotion, the industrial fabric, the international reach of companies, knowledge exchange and talent attraction. Its annual contribution to the economy of the city and the surrounding area is estimated to be worth more than 4.7 billion euros and over 35,000 jobs.
Each year it organises and attracts events that are international leaders in their specialities (food, technology, health, fashion, the car industry, industrial production, etc.). It also innovates in order to expand its fairs and create events to meet the new social and business demands and it helps companies to enter new markets by co-organising fairs in different countries.
One of Fira’s chief hallmarks is its support for the productive sectors, professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as its commitment to innovation, technological development, and excellence in its service.
It has three large venues with a total exhibition area of almost 500,000 m², one of the largest in Europe: the emblematic Montjuïc, which is currently undergoing a transformation process, the modern Gran Via venue, which is currently being extended, and the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB).
From January 2025, Fira will also manage the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, with a surface area of 250,000 m², opening a new stage to diversify the activity of this great facility with the aim that, in addition to hosting important competitions such as the F1 and MotoGP Grand Prix, it will also become a venue for trade shows, congresses and musical or cultural events, as well as a development hub for the sustainable mobility industry.
Fira de Barcelona offers exhibitors, organisers and visitors all the resources of a modern and efficient institution. Within the framework of its corporate responsibility, it conducts activity based on sustainability, respect for the environment and support for different social initiatives with the strong comitment to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to its strategy.
Government organs
Fira de Barcelona is a consortium made up of Barcelona City Council, the Catalan Government, and the Chamber of Commerce of Barcelona, combining public ownership with autonomous business management.
Each year Fira hosts more than 270 events and about a thousand ceremonies organised within the framework of the fairs, attracting 30,000 direct and represented companies and 3 million visitors from 200 countries and regions.
It manages over 500,000 m² of gross exhibition area, divided between the Montjuïc, Gran Via and CCIB venues. Also manages Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya with 250,000 m².
International reference
Fira de Barcelona occupies a prominent place in the international trade fair market as a platform for business and knowledge, working from a triple perspective.
It provides the best logistical services, technology, and personalised assistance to ensure that the fairs, congresses and events are a success.
Our history
Fira de Barcelona has a long history dating back to the large exhibitions of 1888 and 1929. Constituted officially in 1932, it has always been a reflection of the country’s business activity and social changes, a showcase for the innovations in the different industries and a driver for economic promotion and international exposure of companies.
More about Fira
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