One hundred and twenty-five years ago, the Tramvia Blau began operating along the slopes of Tibidabo as part of the project promoted by Dr Salvador Andreu to transform the mountain into a new leisure and recreational area for the people of Barcelona. The urban development of the area, the creation of new entertainment venues and the construction of the amusement park were all part of the same vision: to turn Tibidabo into one of the main attractions of modern Barcelona. The tram played a key role in this project, carrying visitors from the city to the lower station of the funicular, which completed the ascent to the summit of Tibidabo.

Over the course of these one hundred and twenty-five years, the Tramvia Blau has witnessed the transformation of both Barcelona and Tibidabo. It has carried generations of residents and visitors and, thanks to its unique character, its historic vehicles and the landscape it traverses, has become an important part of the city's heritage and collective memory.

In 1971, management of the Tramvia Blau was transferred to Barcelona City Council and, subsequently, the service was integrated into Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB). This new phase helped preserve its unique character within the city's public transport system.

To mark this anniversary, this exhibition revisits its history and highlights the legacy of a tram that, one hundred and twenty-five years after entering service, remains part of the city's collective imagination.

Come and discover it at the Espai Mercè Sala from Monday to Friday, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. From 16 to 23 November: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Lawyer and keynote speaker Paula Fernández Ochoa, daughter and niece, respectively, of Olympic skiing champions Paco and Blanca Fernández Ochoa, joins journalist Adam Martín for a conversation about the impact of suicide and mental health challenges on those left behind, and about how to rebuild a meaningful and positive life after such experiences.

A consultant and speaker in high-performance environments, Paula Fernández Ochoa combines strategy, leadership and emotion to inspire individuals and organizations to achieve their best selves. She also shares how she turned a difficult experience into an opportunity for personal growth, learning to listen to herself, put things into perspective, and live with greater purpose and awareness.

The event, which will take place on 26 October at 11 pm at Universitat (L1 and L1) station, aims to support those indirectly affected by suicide and raise awareness of this reality.

With the aim of the International Day of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the TMB Foundation is promoting an awareness-raising event open to the public. The activity, led by the association Rescue Life, aims to bring basic first aid knowledge closer to people in a practical, brief and accessible way.

Under the slogan Two minutes that can save a life, the initiative invites you to discover how to act in the event of a cardiac arrest, learning the essential concepts of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) available across the network.

• When: 16 October, from 12 pm to 6 pm
• Where: Universitat station (L2 concourse)

Transports Metropolitans de Barcelona (TMB), through its Foundation, collaborates annually with the prestigious Maria Canals Piano Competition.

In the 2025 edition, the 70th anniversary of the competition was celebrated with an exhibition titled Maria Canals, a competition with soul and the Metro Centenary. Taking advantage of both celebrations, the two entities launched the initiative of placing a piano in the lobby of Line 5 at Diagonal station.

In front of the Espai Mercè Sala, an upright piano was installed, which has been kept there permanently.

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 

From the TMB Foundation, the Street Musicians Association (AMUC BCN) is organizing another edition of these aptitude tests, in which around fifty performers and groups will be evaluated to perform at the designated spots in the Barcelona metro network.

The suitability test follows the same methodology as in previous editions: each candidate must perform several pieces chosen at random by the jury from the repertoire they have submitted, consisting of about 20 songs. The jury will assess criteria such as interpretative quality and repertoire variety, the originality and creative richness of the proposal, and cultural, stylistic, and instrumental diversity.

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

Date: March 26 (from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Location: Universitat station (L2)