Contractor Area
If you’re preparing the build-up work at our fair, enter the space with all the information you need and obtain the entry passes for you and all your equipment.
Read the regulations
View the information you need to ensure that all the phases of your project are suited to the participation requirements, from the final design to the build-up work.
Validate your project
Remember that, in order to begin the build-up work, your project needs to be approved by the technical team. Send it to us:
Ensure your access to the fairground
During the build-up and break-down periods, you and your equipment have to be registered to enable you to enter the fairground. Request your passes:
Plataform open from 1st February.
FAQ's
Check the available transport options in the Useful Information section on the official event website.
From the airport:
- By road: 12 kilometres away (C-31)
- Metro: L9 South line to the station: Fira and Europa/Fira
- Bus: TMB line 46 (stop Pl. Europa)
- Taxi
From other parts of the city:
- By road: the Gran Vía venue is located in a new business development area, connected to the main highways and motorways accessing Barcelona: AP-7, AP-2, A-2, C-16, C-58, C-31, C-32, C-33
- Train: Lines S3, S4, S8, S9, R5, R6, station: Europa/Fira
- Bus: TMB lines H12, V1, 46, 65 and 79
- Metro: L9 South line to the station: Fira and Europa/Fira and L10 South line to the station: Foc
- Taxi: Stop Juan Carlos I opposite the South Access
Venue address:
Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía Venue. Av. Joan Carles I, 64
08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona)
The operational, technical and logistical regulations of the event are available within the Exhibitor’s area (exhibitors only) and in the Contractor Area on the event website.
In the Fira Store you will find all the available services.
Yes, during the setup and dismantling days it is mandatory to wear a vest inside the halls.
You can view the construction restrictions through the exhibitor’s manual, accessible in the exhibitor’s portal.
IMPORTANT: Your decorator can find this document along with Fira Barcelona’s Technical Regulations in the Assembly Area on the event website, as well as information for managing assembly passes.
Exhibitor’s area (exhibitors only) and Contractors Area
You can consult the regulations on building heights and decoration of the stand and access the 360º view of the palace.
You can register on the event website in the Assembly Area. Passes will only be valid during assembly and dismantling. If you encounter any difficulties with the registration, please contact our Customer Service team, who will be happy to assist you.
You can register for the exhibitor pass within the exhibitor area. Your exhibitor credential will allow you to access the fair also during the assembly and dismantling period to manage the preparations at your stand.
Exhibitor’s area (exhibitors only)
The setup is from Saturday 14 March to Sunday 22 March. The hours will be continuous from 07:00 to 20:00 and on Sunday 22 March will be continuous from 7:00 to 23:00.
You can drive into the halls until 20:00 on Thursday 19 March for unloading goods.
You can carry out carpentry work or any other type that generates debris inside the palace until 20:00 on Wednesday 18 March.
The event dates are from 23 to 26 March 2026 with the following times:
- Days 23-24-25 March from 08:30 to 19:30
- 26 March from 08:30 to 18:00
On Thursday 26 March it is strictly forbidden to abandon your stand, leave it unattended or without products, voluntarily and without major cause, before 18:00. The Organisation reserves the right to impose a penalty equivalent to €3,000.
If you need to enter before the exhibitor hours, contact the palace manager (HOM) who will inform you through which door to access and will authorise and stamp the form (days 24-25-26).
- Day 23 from 6:30 am to 8:00 am, and the placement of products. Through the Sot del Migida logistics platform
- Days 24-25-26 for restocking goods (with form) from 6:30 am to 8:00 am.
The event schedule for visitors is as follows:
- Days 23-24-25 March from 9:30 to 18:30
- 26 March from 9:30 to 17:00
On Thursday 26 March, exhibitors can only remove goods by hand from 18:00 to 22:00, and vehicles cannot enter the interior of the pavilion nor can you dismantle your stand.
From Friday 27 March to Sunday 29 March from 8:00 to 20:00 and on Monday 30 March from 8:00 to 15:00, you can enter the palace with vehicles.
IMPORTANT: remember that if you have products that need to be kept cold and do not plan to take them on the last day of the event, you must hire through Fira Store (when the goods collection begins) the electrical permanence services to keep your products cold until the date you hire
IMPORTANT: In case of doubts regarding the general conditions of dismantling, refer to Fira Barcelona’s Technical Regulations available in the Exhibitor’s area (exhibitors only) and Contractors Area.
During the periods of assembly, event, and dismantling, Fira de Barcelona will be responsible for general surveillance.
Fira de Barcelona is NOT responsible for the theft or burglary of materials and objects placed at the stands. The security of the belongings of each client is solely the responsibility of each client.
If a client wishes to arrange a private security service for their stand or hire a storage service, they can do so through the Fira Store catalogue and make the purchase directly on the page.
Registration process
#1 Access the platform
1. Contractor’s pass valid during assembly and dismantling
Select your pass (#A) and create your account. If you already have a username because you have logged in before, log in directly (#B).
* Special passes with code
If you have a code that gives you access to the special passes, enter it in the checkbox (#C) and validate it.
*Platform open from 1st February.
#2 Apply for your or your team members' pass
- Enter your details (#A) and exhibitor’s details (Name and stand) (#B).
- Credit your entire team in the option: “If you need to accredit more users” (#C)
- You will need the following information from the new user: name, surname and DNI (NIE / Passport).
- Enter their e-mail address if you want them to receive the pass via e-mail.
- If you are already a user of previous editions or another trade fair, you don’t need to register your team again. Retrieve the list on the platform and select the members who will participate in the assembly of this trade fair.
#3 Don't forget to accept the conditions of participation!
Accept the Privacy Policy and the mandatory daily waste removal and click Continue.
#4 And finally, verify your details
Check that the details entered are correct, download the occupational hazard information document for full details and accept the terms. If everything is OK, all you have to do is click on the confirmation option. If you identify any errors, correct them using the back option.
* You have finished your accreditation request, in the email you have received we will inform you of the start date of the validation process.
We take care of everything…
Our customized eCommerce platform where you can explore the products and services available for the event. Enter through the private area.
Can we help?
If you have encountered any complications or have any questions, please contact [email protected] or call the call centre: 902 233 200 | 932 332 000