Unique venue / Ciutat Vella (El Born)

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria: large dinners in the old market

El Born Centre de Cultura i Memòria occupies the former Mercat del Born (1876), with the archaeological remains of 1714 Barcelona inside. It hires out the Sala Moragues, for 280 people theatre-style, and the open market space, for 830 people at a banquet or 1,210 at a drinks reception. We suggest it for galas and presentations.

What kind of events does El Born CCM suit?

El Born is one of the few venues in the old town where several hundred people can sit down under a single roof. The market's great iron structure, with the archaeological site in full view, makes a powerful setting with little staging. We suggest it for gala dinners at conventions and congresses, product launches and conferences with a drinks reception.

Spaces and capacities

Space m² Theatre Classroom Banquet Cocktail
Sala Moragues 611 280 100 200
Sala Moragues + foyer 1,025 280 100
Sala Moragues + half market 1,684 230
Sala Moragues + open market space 2,758 830 1,210
Sala Auditori Comercial 5 100 72

Source: El Born CCM listing on the Barcelona Convention Bureau. In the centre's own brochure, the Sala Moragues also appears as the Sala Polivalent and is the area intended for catering.

Getting there

The main entrance is at Plaça Comercial, 12, opposite Passeig del Born. Jaume I (L4) and Barceloneta (L4) metro stations are a few minutes away, and Arc de Triomf (L1 and Rodalies) is a short walk. Coaches can stop around the Parc de la Ciutadella.

Production tips

  • A cultural venue. The centre has its own programme and visitors. Large set-ups fit into specific days: confirm dates before committing to them.
  • In-house technicians. To use the AV equipment in the Sala Moragues, you need to hire the venue's regular technicians. Include this in the budget.
  • Archaeological site. The remains cannot be walked on or loaded. The layout of tables, bars and stage follows the permitted routes.
  • Acoustics. Under an iron and glass roof, sound bounces. Zoned sound and a good in-house technician make all the difference to speeches.

What works well nearby

Llotja de Mar is a five-minute walk away, ideal for a welcome reception beforehand. For working meetings in the centre, Foment del Treball on Via Laietana. And if your programme continues by the sea, the Drassanes Reials round off a tour of historic Barcelona.

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Frequently asked questions

How many people does El Born CCM hold?

According to the Barcelona Convention Bureau listing, the open market space (2,758 m²) holds 830 people for a banquet and 1,210 for a drinks reception. The Sala Moragues (611 m²) holds 280 theatre-style, 200 for a banquet and 100 classroom-style.

Is there a space for a small meeting?

Yes. The Sala Auditori Comercial 5, at 100 m² with its entrance on Carrer Comercial, holds 72 people conference-style and has its own AV equipment.

On which days can the whole market be used?

The hire brochure published by the centre placed large formats on Mondays, with other days on request. As it is a cultural venue open to the public, we always confirm actual availability with the centre.

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