Summer in Barcelona invites you to celebrate outdoors: terraces, the sea and long sunsets. These are the ideas that work best for companies between June and September, and what to bear in mind so the heat doesn't work against you.
In short
- The sunset summer party is the star format: terrace, barbecue or paella and a DJ.
- A family day brings families in and improves the internal atmosphere.
- Outdoor activities work best in the morning or at sunset.
- Book 2 months ahead: June and July fill up fast.
Sunset summer party
It's the most requested summer event: start at sunset, cocktails or barbecue, paella to share and a DJ into the night. It works for groups of 50 to 1,000 people and leaves a very different memory from the Christmas party.
See our family day and summer party format.
Family day
A day with activities for children and adults, food and a show or two. It's the best way for families to get to know the company and to thank the team for the year. It needs a venue with outdoor space, shade and separate areas by age.
Summer team building activities
- Regatta at Port Olímpic, in teams and with a skipper.
- Beach Olympics, first thing in the morning.
- Cooking and paella workshop, indoors with air conditioning.
- Photo trail around El Born and the Gothic Quarter at sunset.
More ideas on our team building in Barcelona page.
What to plan for in the heat
- Timing: avoid being outdoors between 1 pm and 5 pm.
- Shade and water at every outdoor activity.
- plan B in case of a summer storm.
- August: many teams are on holiday; June, July and September work better.
Venues with outdoor space for summer
For summer events, La Mansión has a terrace and panoramic views of the city (up to 500 people), and El Ático offers natural light and rooftop views for groups of up to 40.
Frequently asked questions
When should you book a summer event?
About 2 months ahead; June and July are the dates that fill up first.
What happens if it rains or it's too hot?
Every outdoor event comes with an indoor plan B and timings designed to avoid the hottest hours.
For how many people?
We organise summer parties and family days for 50 to 1,000 people.