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Barcelona Classic Buses exhibition 2025

A unique opportunity to see vehicles that represent over 100 years of public transportation in Catalonia.

When: 21.06.2025 to 22.06.2025

Where: Av. Maria Cristina

Access: free

On June 21 and 22, a new Barcelona Classic Bus Exhibition will be held, an event organized by TMB, the TMB Foundation, Sagalés, and the Association for the Recovery and Conservation of Buses (ARCA).

Once again, around thirty historic vehicles will be displayed on Maria Cristina Avenue (between Plaza España and Rius i Taulet Avenue). It will be a unique opportunity to see vehicles representing over 100 years of public transport in Catalonia and enjoy activities for all audiences.

The exhibition schedule is:

  • Saturday 21, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • Sunday 22, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM (tour start time)

Unique and singular vehicles taking center stage

Among the buses participating in this year's exhibition, there are some of the most important pieces from the historical heritage of the TMB Foundation, such as the Dodge 265, manufactured in North America in 1936; the Chausson 59 from 1955; the MAN SD 200 bus from the 2000-2012 series, restored last year for the 25th anniversary of Barcelona Bus Turístic; and the MAN NL 202 minibus, an original example of reconversion from a standard vehicle. The display is completed with the Pegaso 6035A, Pegaso 6038, Pegaso 6420, and the 412D minibus (Mercedes Benz - Sprinter). ARCA and Sagalés will also showcase their most emblematic vehicles.

As in previous editions, the classic vehicles will be accompanied by buses with the latest technology — compressed natural gas, hybrids, pure electric, and hydrogen — recently added to TMB's fleet, which stand out for their low emissions or total absence of pollutant emissions: Irízar CN 8400, Irízar CN 4800, Irízar CO 8500, BYD 4600, H2 Solaris 2600, H2 Caetano 2500 and H2 Solaris 3100.

Guided tour passes will be available on Saturday the 21st at 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, and 8 pm. Interested individuals must register in advance at the information point that will be set up at the entrance of the exhibition.

The route of the classic buses on Sunday morning

On Sunday the 22nd at 11:00 AM, the classic buses will take a route starting from Avenida de Maria Cristina, going down Avenida Paral·lel to the Columbus Monument, and then returning to Avenida de Maria Cristina via Paral·lel around 12:30 PM.

It will be a great opportunity to enjoy these historic vehicles in motion.

The little story of the bus performance, on Saturday afternoon

On Saturday, attendees will be able to enjoy the play La petita història del bus (The little story of the bus) a theatrical adaptation of the book written by Daniel Valero and illustrated by Pilarín Bayés, which was published last year to celebrate the centenary of the bus network.

The story tells how Gabi, a 13-year-old boy passionate about public transportation, discovers that this network has been around for 100 years through an exhibition he visits with his school. The narrative follows the evolution of the bus lines and vehicles, as well as mobility in the city, highlighting the major milestones that have accompanied the city's changes and the way people move around.

The theater performances will be at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM, and 7:30 PM on Saturday, June 21st. Those interested in attending the show will need to register at the information point that will be set up at the entrance of the exhibition.

You can also discover the Barcelona Metro Centenary activities