Sagrada Família, 19 March: Orfeó Català performs Mompou, Casals and Handel in the concert for Gaudí

Barcelona celebrates the centenary of Gaudí with a free concert at the Sagrada Família. 350 pairs of tickets will be raffled off for residents in Spain. The event will take place on 19 March at 19:00. Registration is open until 8 March. A unique occasion for lovers of choral music.

This March, the Sagrada Família becomes the epicentre of Barcelona’s cultural life with a free concert by the Orfeó Català, conceived as a tribute to Antoni Gaudí’s legacy on the centenary of his death. The event, which will take place on 19 March at 19:00, promises an unrepeatable musical experience in one of the city’s most emblematic spaces.

For those who dream of experiencing the magic of choral music beneath the basilica’s vaults, access will be by raffle: the Ayuntamiento de Barcelona has made 350 pairs of tickets available, reserved for adults resident in Spain. The registration period is already open and ends on Sunday 8 March at 21:00. Only one registration per person is permitted, and children under 3 may attend accompanied, although they will not have an allocated seat.

The concert programme brings together works by composers such as Mompou, Casals, Prat, Ollé, Millet y Handel, performed by Èlia Farreras-Cabero (soprano), Joan Mas (tenor), Joan Seguí (organ), and under the direction of Xavier Puig. The musical selection seeks to highlight the choral spirit and the historical link between the Orfeó Català and the Sagrada Família, evoking the collective memory of those who have made the church possible over generations.

The occasion not only pays tribute to Gaudí, but also highlights the dedication of thousands of anonymous people who, through their effort and faith, have driven forward the architectural dream that today defines Barcelona’s skyline.

Founded in 1891, the Orfeó Català has been a benchmark of Barcelona’s musical and social life for more than a century. Its history is marked by participation in major cultural events and by its role in spreading Catalan choral music. Its relationship with the Sagrada Família dates back to the early years of the 20th century, when Gaudí recorded his admiration for the institution in the Libro de Oro del Orfeó. Today, that link is renewed in a unique setting, where tradition and modernity go hand in hand.

Updated: 5 March 2026, 19:50

The DondeGo editorial team has updated this information with the practical details of the raffle and the deadlines: 350 pairs of tickets for residents in Spain, one registration per person and closing on 8 March at 21:00, as well as the concert time (19 March, 19:00). It is a highly sought-after event, and it is advisable to register early so as not to miss out.