The Magic Fountain Show Returns to Barcelona

Barcelona’s Magic Fountain of Montjuïc returns to the cultural calendar in October 2025 after a prolonged pause, restoring one of the city’s most beloved evening spectacles. The choreographed show blends water, light and music on Thursday to Saturday nights, drawing families, visitors and photographers to the steps above Plaça d’Espanya. For many, it is the perfect open-air finale to a day of museums, architecture tours or concerts elsewhere in the city.

Experience and Setting

Designed by engineer Carles Buïgas for the 1929 International Exhibition, the fountain sits at the base of Montjuïc’s grand axis, framed by the Venetian Towers and the Palau Nacional. Soundtracks range from classical to contemporary, and the illuminated jets create vivid sequences that read beautifully from the stairways and terraces around the site. The surrounding esplanades provide ample space, making it easy to find a comfortable vantage point without a ticket.

Planning Your Visit

• When to arrive: Turn up 30 minutes early for the best views; shows are free and popular.
• Getting there: Metro lines 1 or 3 to Plaça d’Espanya place you a short walk from the fountain.
• Pairings: Combine the show with a nearby concert from the Jazz Festival or a Montjuïc museum visit earlier in the day.

Why It Matters

The return of the Magic Fountain enriches Barcelona’s autumn nights, complementing the city’s music, film and architecture festivals with an accessible spectacle that needs only time and curiosity.