Sagrada Familia Celebrates Santa Eulalia with Free Entry
Barcelona, Spain – The renowned Sagrada Familia basilica is set to offer 8,500 free tickets to visitors on February 14 and 15, 2026, coinciding with the city's annual Santa Eulalia festival. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for thousands to explore Antoni Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece without the usual €30 entrance fee.
The free entry days are scheduled for Saturday, February 14, from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and Sunday, February 15, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Raffle System for Ticket Allocation
Access to these coveted free visits will be granted through an online raffle. Interested individuals can register for the draw via the official Sagrada Familia website or its social media channels.
- Registration Period: From February 2 to February 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM.
- Draw Date: The raffle will take place on February 8, 2026.
- Winner Announcement: The names of the lucky winners will be published on February 9, 2026.
Each winning entry will receive tickets that include a guided tour of the basilica's interior, the museum, and the adjacent Escoles building.
Fifth Consecutive Year of Participation
This marks the fifth consecutive year that the Sagrada Familia has joined Barcelona's Santa Eulalia celebrations by opening its doors for free. The basilica also organizes similar open days for the La Mercè festivities, Barcelona's annual public street party held every September.
The Santa Eulalia Festival: Barcelona's Winter Celebration
The Santa Eulalia festival, also known as 'La Laia', is Barcelona's biggest wintertime celebration, honoring one of its patron saints. The festival typically runs from February 11 to 15, 2026, and transforms the city's Ciutat Vella district into a vibrant hub of Catalan traditions. Events include:
- Parades of gegants (giant puppets)
- Correfocs (fire runs)
- Castells (human towers)
- Traditional music and dance performances like the sardana
The festival offers numerous free activities across various locations, making it a significant cultural event for both residents and visitors. The Sagrada Familia's participation adds a unique architectural highlight to these city-wide festivities.
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