Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups: price, who can join and alternatives
Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups runs open networking evenings every Tuesday and Friday at the ICON BCN hotel, a short walk from Plaça de Catalunya. Anyone building something, or thinking about it, is welcome, whether that's a startup, a side project or an ecommerce store. Entry costs €7 at the door and includes a drink.
Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Anyone building something or thinking about it | meetup.com |
| Business types | Side projects, businesses, startups and ecommerce all fit | meetup.com |
| Where | ICON BCN hotel, about five minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya | meetup.com |
| Recent activity | Friday meetup held on 23 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Schedule | Friday meetups are scheduled weekly through to 1 January 2027 | meetup.com |
| Tuesday edition | A Tuesday meetup runs weekly as well, for example on 20 October 2026 | meetup.com |
| Price | €7 including a drink, paid at the entrance | meetup.com |
| Community size | Says it has 20,000+ members across its community | meetup.com |
| Meetup group | The Meetup group says it has 9,015 members | meetup.com |
| Sponsors | Listings carry sponsor messages, including a residence permit and insurance service | meetup.com |
Who it suits
- New arrivals who want a low-cost evening to meet other builders
- Side-project and ecommerce founders as well as startup founders
- People who like a regular, drop-in format
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a curated or vetted room
- Anyone who dislikes sponsor messages in event listings
- People looking for structured talks or workshops
Alternatives to Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| AI Growth Summit Barcelona | Not published | Register for each event on Founderpath; join the WhatsApp group |
| B-DeepTech (Barcelona Activa) | Not published | Send the registration form to Barcelona Activa |
| Barcelona SaaS Founders Circle | Free (buy a drink at the venue) | RSVP on Meetup; 20 founder places per evening |
| EO Barcelona | Accelerator €2,500 a year; full membership price not published | Apply; full membership needs €1M+ annual revenue |
| Female Founders Breakfast Barcelona | €12 general admission (from Luma event data) | Buy a ticket on Luma |
| Founders & Coffee | €5 Luma ticket for recent editions, coffee included | Apply on Luma; every application is reviewed |
| Founders Running Club Barcelona | Not published | RSVP on Meetup, then join the WhatsApp group |
| French Tech Barcelona | Not published | Request to join through the website |
Compare all 471 founder communities, each row dated.
Questions about Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups
- How often does it meet?
- Every Tuesday and Friday evening, with Friday dates scheduled through to 1 January 2027.
- What does it cost?
- €7 at the entrance, which includes a drink.
- Where is it?
- At the ICON BCN hotel on Carrer de Roger de Llúria, about five minutes' walk from Plaça de Catalunya.
- Can I bring friends?
- Yes. The listings say there's no limit and you can bring friends.
- Website
- meetup.com
- Price
- €7 at the door, includes a drink
- Entry rule
- RSVP on Meetup and pay at the entrance
- Format
- Twice-weekly evening networking at ICON BCN near Plaça de Catalunya
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Barcelona Entrepreneurs and Startups isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check meetup.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.