What kind of events does the CCIB suit?
The CCIB is the natural home of Barcelona's large international congresses: medical, scientific and technology events of 2,000 to 15,000 delegates, with a plenary, dozens of breakout sessions, an exhibition and posters. It also hosts large-scale company conventions and gala dinners that no hotel can seat in a single room.
Spaces and capacities
The complex has two buildings linked by an underground passage: the Centre de Convencions and the Auditori Fòrum. Together they offer around 100,000 m², 46 rooms, ceilings of up to 12 m and capacity for 15,000 delegates.
- Auditori Fòrum: 3,084 seats across 7,632 m², with a 1,890 m² foyer and 10 dressing rooms.
- Level P0: 15,100 m² in 8 rooms, for 10,000 people. This is the level for large plenaries and exhibitions.
- Level P1: 8,494 m² in 23 rooms, for 4,609 people. Most breakout sessions take place here.
- Level P2: 4,540 m² and 3 rooms, including the 1,665 m² Banquet Hall with sea views.
Fira de Barcelona, which now includes it among its venues, also lists 3,000 m² of catering space and kitchens. All figures come from the CCIB and Fira websites.
Getting there
It is at Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, at the end of the Diagonal. The metro stops at El Maresme | Fòrum (L4) and the T4 tram stops at Fòrum, in front of the Auditori. From the airport, the CCIB estimates around 25 minutes by road, a distance of 22 km. It has no car park of its own: there are five public car parks nearby.
Production tips
- Plan the hotel room block alongside the venue. For large congresses, accommodation within walking distance of the CCIB sells out before the meeting rooms.
- Design the flows between buildings. The underground passage between the Centre de Convencions and the Auditori is convenient but adds minutes: build them into the running order between plenary and breakouts.
- Manage mass arrivals. With thousands of delegates, stagger registration and badge collection, and spread out coach pick-up points.
- Ask about included and exclusive services. Before budgeting, check which services (catering, AV, set-up) the centre handles itself and which allow external suppliers.
What works well nearby
The Hilton Diagonal Mar, the Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Forum and the SLS Barcelona cover accommodation and satellite meetings a few steps away. The Hotel Arts is a few minutes by car for leadership or speakers. Compare the CCIB with Barcelona's other convention centres.
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