Barcelona Classic Buses exhibition 2026
A unique opportunity to see vehicles that represent over 100 years of public transportation in Catalonia.
When: 18.09.2026 to 19.09.2026
Where: Passeig de Gràcia (between Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Plaça de Catalunya)
Access: free
On September 18 and 19, 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) as part of European Mobility Week.
In this edition, the exhibition mooved to the central part of the Passeig de Gràcia. 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:
- Friday 18, from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Saturday 19, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 AM
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 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.
"The little story of the bus" performance, on Saturday
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 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 12.30 PM, 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Saturday, September 19th.
