Automobile Barcelona is the city’s long-running international motor show, and its 2027 edition brings a notable change: it runs from 10 to 18 April 2027 at the Fira Gran Via venue for the first time. As a biennial event that opens its doors to the general public as well as to international press and the trade, it packs large crowds into a nine-day run.
A new home right by the airport
Moving to Gran Via in L’Hospitalet puts the show roughly 10 km and 10 to 15 minutes from Barcelona-El Prat Airport — much closer to the terminal than the historic Montjuïc fairground. If you are flying in, that makes a direct transfer quick and simple; just make sure your booking is to Gran Via, not the old site, as the change is recent.
Why book a transfer for a public show
A show open to the public draws a different rhythm from a pure trade fair: weekends are busy, families arrive together, and the roads around the venue fill up. A pre-booked transfer fixes the fare before you travel, tracks your flight if you are flying in for it, and drops you at the entrance rather than leaving you to circle for parking. Groups and families can share a minivan and keep everyone together.
Tips for Automobile Barcelona
- Confirm you are heading to Gran Via — the 2027 edition changes venue.
- Weekend days are the busiest; allow a little extra time on the roads.
- Flying in? Share your flight number so a delay is never a problem.
- Group or family? A minivan is cheaper per head and keeps you together.