Parc del Fòrum is a seaside event and leisure space in Barcelona, at Carrer de la Pau in Sant Adrià de Besòs. Its broad, flat paths are used for walking, cycling and skating, and the open esplanade gives the area a different feel from a traditional green park. Look for the solar-panelled esplanade, the bathing area and the blue Forum Building, designed by Herzog and de Meuron. The site also hosts major music festivals, including Primavera Sound and OFFWEEK, with food stalls during events.
A seaside park with a modern edge
Parc del Fòrum sits by the sea in Sant Adrià de Besòs, at the edge of Barcelona. This is a concrete leisure complex rather than a conventional park of lawns and trees. Its wide, level paths are open to people walking, cycling, rollerblading and skating, with no traffic on the routes described in the park area.
The setting changes with the calendar. The site is used for large music events, including Primavera Sound and OFFWEEK. During some festival periods, parts of the area close to accommodate events, so check the event schedule before planning a visit for a quiet walk.
The Forum Building and esplanade
The blue Forum Building, designed by Herzog and de Meuron, is one of the area’s defining pieces of recent architecture. Nearby, the solar-panelled esplanade gives the open site another striking feature. The bathing area and views toward the sea add reasons to explore beyond the festival grounds.
Skateboarders also use the area, and the broad, smooth paths make it easy to watch or join in with skating and cycling. The site’s scale and hard surfaces set it apart from Barcelona’s more traditional parks.
Visiting for a festival
Parc del Fòrum hosts major music festivals and concerts, with food options available at events. Festival layouts and facilities are arranged across the large site. If a concert is your reason for coming, check the event details and arrange tickets in advance; access to parts of the park can change when an event is being set up or held.
For a non-event visit, the paths and architecture are the main draw. The park is open around the clock, but a festival may affect access. Paid parking is available, and the site has wheelchair-accessible entrances, restrooms and parking.
FAQ
Where is Parc del Fòrum?
It is at Carrer de la Pau, 12, in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, beside the sea.
What is there to see at Parc del Fòrum?
Look for the blue Forum Building designed by Herzog and de Meuron, the solar-panelled esplanade and the bathing area.
Does Parc del Fòrum host music festivals?
Yes. Major events held there include Primavera Sound and OFFWEEK. Parts of the area can close during festival periods.
Can you cycle or skate at Parc del Fòrum?
The smooth, flat paths are used for cycling, rollerblading and skating.
