About us
# New in Barcelona – Meet People, Make Friends & Feel at Home 🌍
Have you just arrived in Barcelona? Been here for a while but want to meet new people and do more things? Or maybe you're simply tired of Netflix asking if you're still watching?
Welcome to New in Barcelona, one of Barcelona's largest international communities, helping people connect and feel at home since 2015.
### 🌟 Our Community at a Glance
✅ Almost 10,000 members on Meetup
✅ More than 1,000 WhatsApp groups
✅ Over 17,000 contacts across our WhatsApp communities
✅ Around 160,000 people across our Facebook groups and pages
✅ Thousands of internationals and locals connecting every month
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# 🌍 Why Join Us?
Because moving to a new city shouldn't mean spending weekends talking to your houseplant.
With us, you can:
🤝 Make genuine friendships with people from all over the world
🌆 Discover Barcelona beyond the tourist spots
🍻 Join social events, drinks, dinners and international meetups
🗣️ Practice languages through language exchanges
🥾 Go hiking, cycling, beach volleyball, yoga and outdoor activities
🎭 Experience festivals, cultural events and hidden gems
💼 Network professionally and personally
❤️ Meet people who were once new to Barcelona just like you
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# 💬 Stay Connected Every Day
Our community doesn't end when the event finishes.
We manage more than 1,000 WhatsApp groups covering:
🌍 Nationality groups
🗣️ Language exchange groups
🍻 Social activities
🚴 Sports and outdoor adventures
🏠 Housing and relocation help
💼 Jobs and networking
🎉 Events and last-minute plans
And pretty much everything you can imagine.
👉 Join our WhatsApp communities: Click here
👉📲 WhatsApp Channel: Click here
👉 Follow us on Instagram: Click here
👉 Visit our website: https://newinbarcelona.com/
👉 or https://www.tandemintheworld.com
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# ✨ From "I just arrived in Barcelona" to "Barcelona feels like home."
Whether you're staying for a few weeks, a few years, or forever, we're here to help you build friendships, create memories and turn a new city into your home.
We can't wait to meet you at our next event! 🎉
Upcoming events
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Saturday language Exchange in Barcelona -Tandem
Dissidence Bar, Carrer Rauric 21, Barcelona, ESLooking to meet new people, practice languages, and enjoy a great evening in Barcelona? Join our Language Exchange This Saturday at Dissidence Bar near Plaza real
Follow us on Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/newinbarcelona/🗓️ When?
- Every Saturday
- 8:00 PM – 01:45 AM
🍹 What Happens?
- Meet friendly locals and internationals from our WhatsApp groups and beyond. (More than 1000 Whatsapp groups by languages, services, hobbies, sports, activities, first steps, etc...)
- Practice your favorite languages in a relaxed and fun environment.
- After the exchange, we often head to another bar for drinks and socializing.
🎉 Why Join?
- Regular attendees and new faces every week.
- A welcoming and open atmosphere for all language levels.
- It’s a fantastic way to make friends and explore Barcelona’s vibrant nightlife.
✨ Important note for new members:
Sometimes Meetup shows just a few people “going” (2, 3, or 5), but in reality our events are much bigger! Why? Because we also bring together our huge international community from Facebook and more than 1000 WhatsApp groups (by languages, hobbies, sports, activities, services, and more). So don’t worry — you won’t be sitting alone! We’re usually 15, 20, 30+ people every Saturday 🎉
🔗 Join the conversation on WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/J98zxKDsjHA1qGcqdQOU6x
Come alone or bring friends—everyone is welcome! Let’s connect, chat, and have a great time together. See you this Saturday! 🌍✨
Join Our WhatsApp & Instagram Channels!
Get real-time updates on upcoming meetups, activities, and exclusive events—without the spam! You decide when to check in. Plus, participate in fun polls and help shape future gatherings.
📲 WhatsApp Channel:
https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaiwvyz7dmefK81Xnf2j📸 Instagram Channel:
https://www.instagram.com/channel/AbaZsrIPtG7jwUKC/
Want to know how our WhatsApp channel works? Read more here:https://newinbarcelonablog.blogspot.com/2024/07/we-have-our-brand-new-whatsapp-channel.html
🚀 Join now and be part of Barcelona’s most vibrant international community! 🌍✨🌍 Join the New in Barcelona Community
Meetup is where we organise events.But our full international community is on our website.
Create your free profile here:
👉 www.newinbarcelona.com
Inside you can:
• connect with other expats
• find roommates
• discover job opportunities
• join activity groups
• share photos and experiences
Already 100+ members inside.⚠️ Important:
Some activities and community groups
are now organised directly inside our website.
If you're only on Meetup you might miss them.🌍 Want to see what our events are REALLY like?
Sometimes Meetup only shows a few people attending… but the reality is very different. Our events usually bring together 20, 30, 50+ internationals and locals from all over the world.
The best way to see the real atmosphere, photos, videos, and spontaneous plans is on our Instagram.
📸 Follow us here:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/newinbarcelona
On Instagram you’ll find:
✨ Photos and videos from previous events
🍻 Behind-the-scenes moments
🌍 International people meeting and making friends
🏖️ Picnics, hikes, parties, language exchanges and more
📅 Extra activities that are sometimes not posted on Meetup
Many people tell us they joined their first event after seeing the Instagram stories, because they could see how friendly and fun the group is.
So if you want to know:
👀 Who usually comes
🎉 What the vibe is like
📍 What we do outside Meetup
Follow the Instagram and check the stories!
👉 https://www.instagram.com/newinbarcelona
And if you see yourself in one of the photos… come say hi at the next event! 😄Friendly note:
Please support the venue by ordering at least one drink or something small during the event. The bar kindly provides the space and service for our meetups, and supporting them helps us continue organizing events there in the future. Thank you for your understanding and support!📸 Smile… You’re in Our Marketing Now
We’ll be taking photos and videos during the event.
By attending, you accept that your face might appear on our Instagram, website, or in a future documentary about expat nightlife in Barcelona. 🎥🌍9 attendees
Let's go to Altafulla beach Together
Location not specified yetLooking for a perfect day out of the city? Come explore Altafulla-Tamarit with us this [date]! 🚆
🗓️ Plan:***Meet: **10:25 AM at Estacion de Sants, ready to catch the train together!The train is departing at 11:03am So come before to get your train ticket! We will comeback after 6pm.
** *Discover: **We'll stroll through the charming old town, admire the stunning castle (from the outside), and then relax on the beautiful beach near the castle.
*** Unwind: **Spend a leisurely afternoon by the sea – bring your swimsuit, snacks, and good vibes!**🔗 Ready to join the adventure? **Click here to join our WhatsApp group for all the details and updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LMu7f9rnIc41IzrkLQKm6g?s=cl&p=a&mlu=0&ilr=0
Invite your friends, and let’s make some great memories together! See you there! 🌊🏰✨4 attendees
🎉 POBLENOU FESTA MAJOR — FIRST NIGHT! 🔥🍻
Sonora Sport Tavern, Carrer de Pamplona, 96-104 08018 Barcelona, Barcelona, ES#
### Thursday 10th • 19:03 • Llacuna Metro
🚨 IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY:
Apparently staying home on the FIRST NIGHT of Festa Major del Poblenou has been strongly associated with:
• excessive Netflix scrolling
• conversations with your refrigerator
• seeing our photos later and thinking “dammit… I should have gone” 🥲
Fortunately, modern medicine has found a cure.
GO OUT. 😂🔥 THURSDAY 10TH — WE’RE INVADING POBLENOU!
It’s the FIRST DAY, which means the streets are fresh, the people still have energy, and nobody has yet said:> “I’m never drinking again.”
That comes later. 🍻
📍 MEETING POINT: Llacuna Metro Station
📅 Thursday 10th
⏰ 19:03
Yes.
19:03.
Not 19:00.
We are an extremely professional international organization and those extra 3 minutes are obviously essential to the operation. 🧐
The plan?
🍻 Meet a bunch of internationals
😂 Pretend we remember everyone's name
🚶 Explore Festa Major del Poblenou
🎶 Find music, streets, bars and whatever chaos looks promising
🕺 Make questionable decisions regarding dancing
🌍 Meet people from approximately 47 countries
❤️ Possibly make new friends
💘 Possibly meet your future husband/wife (Happened already)
🌯 Possibly just find a kebab (Also happened alredy)
ALL OUTCOMES ARE ACCEPTABLE.
And because this is the FIRST NIGHT, you get the beautiful privilege of saying:
"I was there before everyone started talking about it." 😎
⚠️ WARNING ABOUT COMING ALONE
You absolutely can.
Most people come alone.
Within approximately 17 minutes, you'll probably be discussing rent prices in Barcelona with someone from Argentina, Germany, Italy or a country you previously couldn't locate on a map.
That's basically how international friendships work here. 😂
📲 JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP
For updates, meeting-point panic, spontaneous plans and the traditional:
“GUYS WHERE ARE YOU???”
👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvnGj8W9tSK2mXyWTltgJo
🔥 DON’T BE THE PERSON WATCHING THE STORIES FROM BED.
Thursday 10th.
Llacuna.
19:03.
Poblenou has a Festa Major.
It would be culturally irresponsible not to investigate. 🍻😂🔥
See you there! 🎉8 attendees
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