Casa Batlló Activities in the Gaudí Year 2026
The centenary of Antoni Gaudí's death inspires exhibitions, shows, and immersive experiences in Barcelona and abroad, spearheaded by Casa Batlló.
New Casa Batlló Contemporary space
Casa Batlló is inaugurating a new exhibition space dedicated to contemporary art. The gallery will debut with “Beyond the Façade,” an exhibition created by United Visual Artists (Matt Clark) that explores the cycles of life through light and movement, inviting visitors to see themselves reflected within the work.
Exhibition “Beyond the Façade.” From January 31 to May 17, 2026. Casa Batlló Contemporary, on the 2nd floor of Casa Batlló.
Available separately or together with the visit to Casa Batlló.
Sant Jordi: More books than ever
In addition to the iconic rose-covered facade, this Sant Jordi we are presenting two new book releases: the launch of the first Casa Batlló Contemporary volume and the re-edition of “Casa Batlló: The House of Barcelona,” featuring expanded content and details on the latest restorations. Explore these and other titles at our Simbòlic shop, and receive a complimentary rose with your purchase.
April 21, 22, and 23, 2026. Casa Batlló Facade + Simbòlic Casa Batlló Store
Aurèlia Muñoz Centenary: Installation at MACBA
Aurèlia Muñoz’s “Bird-Kites” installation in the atrium of the MACBA Meier Building marks the beginning of her centenary celebrations. This unique reconstruction brings back to life the emblematic pieces originally exhibited in the early eighties at Madrid’s Palacio de Cristal, Barcelona’s Drassanes Reials, and the Lausanne International Tapestry Biennial.
From April 13, 2026, to Spring 2027, at MACBA (Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art)
Produced in collaboration with Casa Batlló Contemporary
Musical theater: Gaudí: El despertar del geni
Casa Batlló presents “Gaudí: El despertar del geni”, a musical theater production that immerses us in the architect’s childhood, revealing his struggle with illness, his connection with nature, and the discovery of his talent: giving life to what seemingly has none. The ideal family activity for the Gaudí Year.
Pre-premiere on June 26, 2026, at Teatre Fortuny (Reus). Premiere in Barcelona in November.
Exhibition Casa Batlló de Gaudí: La joya modernista del genio catalán
A traveling exhibition aimed at sharing Gaudí’s legacy across Mexico, Costa Rica, and the United States. A journey through Gaudinian Modernism that features contemporary and historical images of Casa Batlló and offers access to expanded audiovisual content. Organized in collaboration with the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia in Mexico.
February 2026: Morelia (Mexico). April 2026: Guadalajara (Mexico). May 2026: San José (Costa Rica). June 2026: Washington (United States).
Podcast: A Journey into Gaudí's Universe
Casa Batlló presents an audio story that invites you to discover the magic of Casa Batlló from a fresh perspective. Through a narrative where fantasy and emotion intertwine, we explore Gaudí’s symbolic universe and the richness of neurodiversity, bringing these values to a younger audience while awakening their imagination, empathy, and wonder.
Premiere: September 2026.
Christmas lights for neurodiversity
The facade of Casa Batlló lights up for Christmas with a spectacle of light, color, and music, inaugurated alongside the city’s official holiday lighting. With daily shows, the initiative also highlights a commitment to neurodiversity, supporting the professional integration of people with ASD and collaborating with the Adana Foundation and Aprenem Autisme.
From late November 2026 to January 6, 2027.
Casa Batlló Mapping
The Casa Batlló Mapping 2026, “Hidden Order,” created by United Visual Artists (London), is inspired by Gaudí’s vision of nature and its geometric principles. The work explores universal laws through human perception, culture, and technology, using movement to reveal the building’s hidden pulse and commemorate the centenary of his death.
(FINISHED). January 31 and February 1, 2026. Casa Batlló Facade.