Barcelona to Open Museums for Free During Santa Eulàlia Festival 2026

Around forty cultural venues and historic buildings will offer free admission during the city's winter festival in February.

Facade of a museum in Barcelona with people waiting to enter during a cultural event.
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Facade of a museum in Barcelona with people waiting to enter during a cultural event.

The city of Barcelona will celebrate the Santa Eulàlia Festival from February 12 to 15 with an extensive program of open house days in museums and cultural centers.

The 2026 edition of the winter festival will allow visitors to explore iconic sites such as Barcelona City Hall, Montjuïc Castle, or the Picasso Museum at no cost. This annual initiative aims to bring local heritage closer to citizens and visitors during the festivities.
Highlights include access to the Maria Aurèlia Capmany viewpoint and the Sagrada Família, which will offer tickets through a prize draw. Other major centers like MACBA, CCCB, and the National Art Museum of Catalonia (MNAC) have also joined the main event on February 12.

More than forty cultural spaces will open their doors for free during the winter festival.

Please note that some venues require prior booking through their official websites, such as Palau Güell or the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. Additionally, the Music Museum will offer special free entry for women named Laia or Eulàlia, while others like the Egyptian Museum will offer discounts.