Sports
This week, renovation works on the municipal football pitch have begun, an intervention scheduled to run until April 13, as part of a broader plan to modernize and improve the sustainability of the sports facility, including upgrades to accessibility, lighting, and infrastructure. At the same time, the La Bonaigua Sports Complex is preparing to launch a new mobile application that will allow users to access the facilities via QR code, book activities, and manage services, advancing the digitalization of the venue.
Health
Sant Just Desvern will host the 14th Popular Walk and a zumba session on April 9, an open event aimed at promoting healthy habits and physical activity under the slogan ‘More movement, more life’, with community-based and participatory activities.
Mobility
The Metropolitan Transport Authority has introduced a new integrated express bus network map, featuring 43 lines and improving the understanding of connections with Metro, Rodalies, FGC, and TRAM services, with direct relevance for routes such as the X30 line serving Sant Just.
Society
The parish of Sant Just i Pastor has announced the schedule for Holy Week 2026, noting an increase in participation and the revival of traditions such as the Good Friday Via Crucis through the town’s streets. In addition, the Human Rights Defenders Cities program will bring two talks on April 14 and 21, focusing on Kurdistan and Colombia, aimed at fostering critical awareness and civic engagement. Also noteworthy is the launch of ‘Sant Just Weekly’, a new English-language news summary by Ràdio Desvern, designed to serve the international community and improve access to local information.
Culture
Seven artists from Sant Just are taking part in the exhibition ‘Set propostes’ in Olot, a showcase highlighting the diversity of artistic languages. The Joan Margarit Library is hosting a poetry writing workshop led by Lola Nieto as part of the Spring Literary Program, while the Ateneu has unveiled its new cultural program for April to June, with a strong focus on local talent and new stage productions. In addition, local author Gerard Fuguet has published the second volume of ‘Hacking Home Devices’, focusing on the security of smart home systems.
Education
The municipal nursery schools will hold open days and information sessions at the end of April to present their facilities and educational projects for the 2026–2027 school year.
Urban planning
Work has resumed on the renovation of the main hall of the Ateneu Theatre, with an updated project that includes technical improvements and new funding, aiming to consolidate the venue as a key cultural reference point in the municipality.
Business
The southern neighborhood has welcomed a new initiative with the opening of Core Pilates, a center led by a former professional dancer offering personalized training for all ages and levels, from rehabilitation to high performance.
Politics
The Barcelona Metropolitan Area has warned of a population increase of 223,000 people in recent years, a trend that requires rethinking public services in areas such as housing, mobility, and employment, also affecting municipalities like Sant Just.
Tourism
The Baix Llobregat region is promoting the Passion plays of Esparreguera and Olesa as a major spring cultural attraction through the ‘Apassiona’t’ campaign, featuring new stage elements and complementary tourism proposals to attract visitors.
You can check all upcoming activities in Sant Just at this link.
