Barcelona Oberta states it has detected a "generalized decrease" in visitor numbers and sales in shops during the summer due to construction work in the city and the resulting mobility and accessibility difficulties. In a statement published this Thursday, based on a survey of different commercial areas, the organization warns that the impact of the work goes beyond establishments located next to a construction site. "When construction affects the main access corridors, the consequences on mobility can affect the entire commercial activity of the city," the organization warns.

52 concerts in 29 venues across Barcelona's ten districts, from March 5th to April 1st. This is the offering of the seventh edition of the Barcelona Obertura Ciutat de Clàssica festival, which, as usual, combines the programming of L'Auditori, the Liceu, and the Palau de la Música with 27 free concerts in 26 venues of unique "heritage or social" significance, as described by Xavier Marcé, Councilor for Culture. The announcement was made this Wednesday at the Pedralbes Monastery, a choice full of meaning: firstly, because the monastery is once again hosting concerts for a festival that this year celebrates the city's status as a capital of architecture; secondly, because March 26th will mark the 700th anniversary of the construction of the monastery by Elisenda de Montcada and Jaume el Just.