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Barcelona reinforces public transport for the Sant Joan verbena
Barcelona is getting ready for one of the busiest nights of the year. The Sant Joan verbena 2026 will fill beaches, squares, and streets on the night of 23 June, and public transport will play a key role in avoiding traffic jams, long waits, and complicated journeys in the early hours.
The metro will be the backbone of the operation. It will run non-stop from 5:00 on Tuesday until midnight on Wednesday, with 43 consecutive hours of service. To absorb demand, up to 18 extra trains will be added during peak times.
The measure will be especially useful for those travelling between the centre, neighbourhoods, and beach areas. On a night when thousands of people are on the move at the same time, being able to return by metro without watching the clock can make the difference between a comfortable party and a complicated journey home.
The TRAM will also run all night on all its lines except the T6. Frequencies will range from 15 to 30 minutes depending on the section, an important option for those travelling along the coast, the Besòs, Baix Llobregat, or areas connected to the tram network.
Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat will extend service until 2:00 in the morning, as on other festive eves, and will resume operations from 5:00 on Wednesday. Rodalies will also reinforce the R1 y R2 Sud lines, with special trains and more capacity towards the Maresme and the Garraf coast.
The Nitbus will maintain its usual service between 23:00 and 5:00, with extra buses on the busiest lines. Night buses run by the Generalitat will also adapt their schedules in areas such as Baix Llobregat, Vallès, and Maresme, where many journeys extend beyond Barcelona city.
The operation will include more staff at stations, on trains, and at customer service points, especially in coastal and central areas. Cleaning and security will also be reinforced—two sensitive aspects on a night with lots of movement, fireworks, crowded beaches, and celebrations running late.
Authorities recommend prioritising public transport and avoiding private cars whenever possible. Sant Joan sees people heading to beaches, neighbourhood parties, and family gatherings, and any incident on the roads can lead to traffic jams or parking problems.
The verbena will once again transform the city for a few hours. Barcelona will experience a night of fire, music, fireworks, and criss-crossing journeys, but the boost to public transport aims to ensure that getting home doesn't spoil the night. This Sant Joan, getting around smoothly will be almost as important as choosing where to celebrate.