Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), through its Foundation, has once again collaborated with the prestigious Maria Canals International Piano Competition, which took place from March 23 to April 3.

This edition celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Maria Canals Competition, with an exhibition under the title Maria Canals, a competition with soul, and the Centenary of the Metro.

Taking advantage of both celebrations, the two organizations began the experience of leaving a piano permanently installed at the Diagonal L5 station.

At the Mercè Sala Space, another piano was placed, which was available for 15 days for the public, choirs, and music schools.

Barcelona celebrates 100 years of the metro: on December 30, 1924, the first train of the Barcelona metro network left the Lesseps station heading towards Passeig de Gràcia. Since then, the city's subway has been growing and adapting to new times.

TMB and the TMB Foundation have created a range of actions that, framed within a large communication campaign, will take place throughout the subway network during 2025: book publications, a variety of events, guided tours, exhibitions, and much more.

One of the most special publications is La petita història del metro, (The little story of the metro, in catalan) a 100-year journey through the magnificent illustrations by Pilarín Bayés and the texts by Daniel Venteo. This book, in addition to bringing both young and old closer to the history of the metro through its explanations, exudes a peculiar tenderness, which we have wanted to bring to the walls of the Espai Mercè Sala.

Whether you have already had the opportunity to get your hands on this book or not, come visit the exhibition and enjoy the journey!

On March 15th at 12 p.m., metro users can enjoy a live artistic experience. Once again, the TMB Foundation collaborates with the Dansa Metropolitana festival to bring the emotion of dance to the subway. Specifically, at the lower lobby of Universitat L1 metro station.

In the performance Un attimo, by the company Paloma Muñoz - Siberia Danza, the dancers move to the sound of Mozart’s music and create an atmosphere that transforms the space through a simple play of lights and reflections. The proposal explores the interaction of moving bodies and the architectural surroundings, inviting us to take a break from the routine and contemplate the beauty in a space usually associated with stress and hurry. A project that seeks to transform the everyday experience of the metro into an artistic and emotional one, connecting users with a moment of contemplation.

Dance performances in all municipalities, until March 30th

From March 13th to 30th, Dansa Metropolitana will schedule dance performances in different spaces across 12 municipalities in the metropolitan area of Barcelona: Badalona, Barcelona, Cornellà, Granollers, l'Hospitalet, Esplugues, El Prat, Santa Coloma, Sabadell, Sant Cugat, Terrassa, and Viladecans.

This year, the festival focuses on the intimate connection between sound and movement, exploring how vibration creates unique dialogues between body and music. This interaction becomes an artistic language that transcends disciplines and evokes shared emotions. Because dance is not only seen, it is lived, and it is in this shared movement where we find the vibration that unites us.

On March 14th, a new edition of the selection tests for musicians aspiring to perform at designated points within the metro network will take place. Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB) and the AMUC BCN (Street and metro musicians association of Barcelona) are the organizers of this call, which will be held at the entrance hall of the Universitat L2 station, from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The suitability test involves each candidate performing a couple of excerpts from their repertoire, with a maximum duration of three to five minutes. A jury, composed of professional music teachers, will audit the test and evaluate criteria such as interpretative quality, repertoire variety, originality and creative richness of the proposal, and cultural, stylistic, and instrumental diversity.

If the jury's evaluation is favorable, the musician will receive the AMUC BCN membership card and will be able to participate in the association's projects, including performances at the metro.