Gaudí Year 2026 marks 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death. It is a chance to see how his vision continues to shape the city’s landscape. Barcelona is marking the occasion with a year-long programme of events. The main event, the blessing and inauguration of the Tower of Jesus, will take place on 10 June 2026. The city becomes a cultural stage, designated an Event of Exceptional Public Interest, with exhibitions, concerts and special lighting turning Barcelona into a focal point for architecture around the world.
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A solemn mass will be held inside the Sagrada Família on 10 June 2026 to mark the centenary of the architect.
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed his visit to Barcelona to attend the main centenary event.