Zurich Marató Barcelona, March 16
Primavera Sound Festival, June 5-7
Experience the excitement of Barcelona in 2025, where an incredible lineup of world-class events awaits. From scenic marathons to prestigious art fairs and colourful cultural street festivals, the city offers a captivating mix of activities for every interest. Discover the famous architecture and artistic mosaic artworks. Indulge in Catalan cuisine and tempt your taste buds with traditional dishes like Escudella i Carn d’Olla and Esqueixada. Secure your luxury rental – we have a stylish fleet of upmarket coupés, vans and convertibles to match your needs.
Plan to be in Barcelona for these high-profile events in 2025.
Zurich Marató Barcelona – March 16, 2025
If you are planning on taking part in a marathon in 2025, the Zurich Marató Barcelona, set for 16 March, is the one to choose. This stunning event features a course that runs through the city, passing Barcelona’s famous landmarks, including the Sagrada Familia, Camp Nou and the Arc de Triomf. The event attracts participants from around the world and is known as one of the most inclusive and diverse marathons in Europe, encouraging participation from women and runners of all backgrounds.
To attend this sporty event, rent a Mercedes V-Class MPV, the epitome of luxury and versatility in the world of Multi-Purpose Vehicles. This luxury van is perfect for a group of runners attending the Zurich Marató Barcelona, as it is designed to seat up to 8 people. Step inside and enjoy the luxurious cabin fitted with plush faux-leather trims and shiny chrome accents. The seats are set high up, perfect for sightseeing after the race, and can be arranged in personalised configurations to suit your needs. The driver has two 12.3-inch touchscreens which can be activated via voice commands, steering wheel buttons or a mousepad-style controller.
For the not-so-fit, you can join the 4km breakfast run, or enjoy the Expo Sports Fair, featuring global exhibitors from the sports and fitness industries. You can book your ticket in advance. Find more information here.
Art3f Barcelona – April 11-13, 2025
Join the movers and shakers of the art world at this contemporary art fair between 11 April to 13 April at the Fira de Barcelona. The event showcases a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, sculptures and photography attracting artists and galleries from around the world.
Show your style when you arrive at Art3f Barcelona. If you desire the perfect balance between luxury and sportiness, the stunning 2-door BMW 8-Series grand tourer is the coupé of choice. Powered by a turbocharged inline-six paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the drive is elegant, sporty, and ultra-impressive. The luxurious cabin seats 2+2 and features 14-way power-adjustable heated front seats, soft-close automatic doors and customizable ambient lighting. As the driver, you have total control via a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
This exclusive art fair showcases hundreds of artists and galleries from around the world, presenting a broad spectrum of contemporary art. While catering to serious art collectors, Art3f Barcelona is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone, including those new to the art world. The event promotes a relaxed, informal atmosphere where visitors can interact with artists and participate in creative workshops. More information here.
Primavera Sound Festival – June 5-7, 2025
Music lovers cannot miss the most anticipated music event, the Primavera Sound Festival, from 5 June to 7 June 2025, at Parc del Fòrum. The event attracts thousands of fans who come to enjoy performances by well-known artists as well as emerging talents. The festival also includes “Primavera a la Ciutat” activities, featuring additional performances throughout the city before and after the main event.
Drive to the Primavera Sound Festival in a sensational rental car. The BMW X7 SUV redefines spacious luxury with three-row seating, comfortably accommodating up to seven passengers in an opulent cabin. The X7 features BMW’s iDrive infotainment system with a large touchscreen display, allowing intuitive access to navigation, entertainment and vehicle settings. Above your head is a panoramic sunroof for an open-air driving experience. The driver will enjoy the BMW’s cutting-edge Intelligent Personal Assistant which responds to natural voice commands.
The lineup for 2025 has not yet been announced, but previous editions have featured iconic performances from artists like Lana Del Rey, Pulp and Vampire Weekend. Click here for more information.
Check our wide range of luxury cars for hire in Barcelona and travel to these exclusive 2025 events in style and comfort. Book lovers and romanticists will enjoy Jordi Day on 23 April. Known as the “Day of Books and Roses”, the Sant Jordi Festival is a significant cultural celebration where people exchange books and roses as tokens of love and friendship and the streets come alive with bookstalls, rose vendors and literary activities.
Get involved in local culture at La Mercè Festival, held annually in late September. La Mercè is Barcelona’s largest street festival, celebrating one of the city’s patron saints, Our Lady of Mercy. Be awed by traditional Catalan activities like the amazing castellers (human towers), the spine-tingling correfocs (fire runs) and parades with gigantic figures called gegants.
