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Montjuïc Magic Fountain

Montjuïc Magic Fountain

Jets of water move in time to music and light up in changing colours after dark. The free show lasts around half an hour and is one of Barcelona’s most popular evening attractions.

Jets of water move in time to music and light up in changing colours after dark. The free show lasts around half an hour and is one of Barcelona’s most popular evening attractions.

Free for everyone

Price:

Free

Best for:

All ages

Duration:

About 30 minutes

Weather:

Outdoors

📍 Area:

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The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc lit up at night in front of the National Palace
Barcelona cityscape

Visiting the Magic Fountain with Kids

The fountain was designed by Carles Buïgas for the 1929 International Exhibition and sits below the Palau Nacional on Montjuïc. Show days and times vary throughout the year, so check the official schedule before visiting. Shows take place after dark, with later starts in summer. For dinner beforehand, nearby Arenas de Barcelona is a distinctive shopping centre inside a former bullring at Plaça d’Espanya, with rooftop restaurants overlooking the city.

Visiting the Magic Fountain with Kids

The fountain was designed by Carles Buïgas for the 1929 International Exhibition and sits below the Palau Nacional on Montjuïc. Show days and times vary throughout the year, so check the official schedule before visiting. Shows take place after dark, with later starts in summer. For dinner beforehand, nearby Arenas de Barcelona is a distinctive shopping centre inside a former bullring at Plaça d’Espanya, with rooftop restaurants overlooking the city.

Quick Family Facts

  • Best for: All ages

  • Show length: About 30 minutes

  • Cost: Free, no tickets needed

  • When: Selected evenings, usually Thursday to Sunday from spring to autumn

  • Pushchairs: Yes, with ramps and outdoor escalators nearby

  • Crowds: Arrive early for a good view

Highlights

Highlights

The Magic Fountain of Montjuïc lit up at night in front of the National Palace
The Light and Music Show
The Light and Music Show

Water jets rise and sweep across the fountain in synchronised displays, combining coloured lighting with music.

Arenas de Barcelona, the former bullring at Plaça d’Espanya
Arenas de Barcelona
Arenas de Barcelona

This former bullring at Plaça d’Espanya now houses shops and restaurants behind its distinctive brick façade. Opt to take the glass lift up to the rooftop for panoramic views of Barcelona or dinner before the fountain show.

The View to Plaça d’Espanya
The View to Plaça d’Espanya

From the steps above the fountain, the view stretches along Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina to the twin Venetian Towers and Plaça d’Espanya.

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Montjuïc Magic Fountain

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It’s free and there are no tickets. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early for a good spot, and check the official times on the day.

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