Craft, Gaudí and Barcelona
Gaudí Centenary 2026 | Events, Exhibitions and Activities
Guide updated · 25/10/2026
What to see and do for the Gaudí Centenary 2026
A useful guide to Gaudí Centenary exhibitions, visits and activities, with dates and direct links to the organisers. Earlier news is kept below as an archive.
Dates may change. Check the organiser’s website before visiting; some activities require a ticket or booking.
Recommended by Petit Gaudí · personally visited
Gaudí Code · The Unseen Experience
An immersive journey through Gaudí’s geometry, methods and unbuilt projects. Mixed reality and large-scale projections help you explore how the architect thought and experimented.
Restoration of the Colònia Güell Crypt
An exhibition exploring the latest conservation work and the crypt’s master plan.
Avinguda Gaudí: memories between two landmarks
A free exhibition on the urban and human links between Sagrada Família and Sant Pau.
Original drawings by Antoni Gaudí
Original drawings and documents by the architect on display in his home city.
The Strength of a Shared Dream
The basilica looks at the generations and crafts that have helped build it.
Latent Structures
Contemporary art in the newly opened exhibition space at Casa Batlló.
Intramurs: the former School of Architecture
The University of Barcelona revisits the school where Gaudí studied. Free admission.
Visits to the Gaudí Waterfall
Sunday visits to a reconstruction of the waterfall originally designed for Casa Vicens.
Clave Gaudí concerts at Casa Botines
Live music in the former textile storeroom of Gaudí’s building.
Collective trencadís artwork
Visitors contribute to a large mosaic inspired by the cross at Bellesguard.
Gaudí, Pagès and L’Obrera
A free exhibition about Gaudí’s first projects in Mataró and the cooperative movement.
Gaudí, Origins: Forging Tradition
An exhibition exploring Gaudí’s craft heritage and metalworking traditions.
Centenary news and memorable events
Verified milestones from the celebrations. These stories are not upcoming event listings.
February and June 2026
The Tower of Jesus Christ and the Pope’s visit
The tower’s exterior was completed in February; Pope Leo XIV blessed it during the June centenary celebration.
24–27 September 2026
20,000 visitors at the open days
During La Mercè, 20,000 people visited the basilica for free following a ballot with 133,428 applicants.
Since September 2026
An exhibition on building together
The Strength of a Shared Dream highlights the generations involved in building the church.
Archive: seven 2026 activities
These activities were highlighted earlier in the year. Some have ended, but the source links remain useful for research.
Immersive family experience: Petit Gaudí
Past event · Archive
Espai Imagina presented a virtual-reality experience about Gaudí’s life.
A model to explore Sagrada Família by touch
An accessible way to discover the basilica through the senses.
Verdaguer and Gaudí at Bellesguard
A visit linking literature, landscape and architecture.
Rethinking the Colònia Güell Crypt
Projects on the conservation and boundaries of this heritage site.
A modernist route with a tasting
Architecture, a walking tour and local food.
Avinguda Gaudí remembers its past
Everyday stories between Sagrada Família and Sant Pau.
Gaudí’s legacy under a new lens
An exhibition examining what Gaudí’s name means today.
These activities were highlighted earlier in the year. Some have ended, but the source links remain useful for research.
Barcelona 2026: architecture and official programme
Barcelona, World Capital of Architecture
Conferences and events about the city and the future of architecture.
The Tower of Jesus Christ milestone
A major step in the Sagrada Família’s construction, explored through events and guided visits.
UIA World Congress of Architects
An international forum on architecture, sustainability and urban planning.
Consell Antoni Gaudí: official programme
The institutional programme with further activities and organisers’ links.
Gaudí beyond Barcelona: the Northern Route
El Capricho · Comillas
An architectural work where nature, music and creativity meet.
Gaudí Palace · Astorga
The episcopal palace, its conservation and visitor programme.
Casa Botines Museum · León
A museum exploring the building and everyday life in Gaudí’s era.
Learning, craftsmanship and families
Trencadís connects hands-on creation with Gaudí’s ideas. Educational workshops and collective projects formed part of the centenary. The photographs document past craft experiences, not currently bookable workshops.
Research, science and craftsmanship
Gaudí research continues beyond the exhibitions. The Gaudí Research Institute and the Gaudí Chair explore the links between architecture, heritage and innovation.
Petit Gaudí · Barcelona
Gaudí’s legacy is still made by hand
This is a cultural guide, not a product catalogue. If you would like to explore objects rooted in Barcelona’s craft traditions, here are three Petit Gaudí pieces.
Practical questions
Which activities are still running?
Check the dates in the guide and confirm them with each organiser.
Are all activities free?
No. Some are free, while others require a ticket or booking.
Are there events outside Barcelona?
Yes, including Reus, Mataró and León.
Is this the official programme?
No. It is an editorial selection linking to primary official sources.
Sources and updates
Editorial selection reviewed on 25 October 2026. Organisers are responsible for dates and admission conditions.