International mass in the Sagrada Família
The basilica is a working church, and masses are held there. The international mass is in several languages and open to everyone. Admission is free, but the number of seats is limited.
This is an independent guide. For the current times and any changes, check the basilica's own information, because times can shift during special events.
Mass times and entry
What the basilica publishes about worship.
| International mass | International evening mass | |
|---|---|---|
| When | Sundays and holidays of obligation, 9:00 | Saturdays, 20:00 |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Seats | Limited | Limited |
| Entry | Nativity facade, Carrer de la Marina | Nativity facade, Carrer de la Marina |
| Booking | Not required for individuals | Not required for individuals |
Groups of more than 25 people register through a form. Individual visitors do not need to register.
Tickets and tours for a visit after mass
Entry tickets and guided visits for a separate sightseeing slot, with live prices and availability.
A mass is not a sightseeing visit
Respect the service and the people who pray.
Be respectful
People come to pray. Switch off your phone, stay quiet and do not walk around taking photos during the service.
Dress for church
Appropriate clothing is expected. Trousers and skirts must reach at least mid-thigh, and there is no swimwear or see-through clothing. Take off your hat inside.
Dress code and rules →Arrive early
Seats are limited. Use the entrance at the Nativity facade on Carrer de la Marina.
Getting there →Visit on another slot
Attending mass does not replace a ticket. If you want to see the nave and the museum, book a normal ticket for another time slot.
Sagrada Família tickets →Masses in the crypt
The crypt is a separate space, and it is not in the standard ticket.
The crypt was completed in 1889. Gaudí is buried there, in the chapel of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Some masses and prayers take place in the crypt, which is one of the few ways to enter it.
The dates are listed in the basilica's mass calendar. The calendar was not filled in when this page was written, so the times for 2026 are not confirmed. The basilica's website pointed to an international evening mass in the crypt on 19 October 2026. Check the calendar for the date. Read more on the interior of the basilica.
Combining mass with a visit
The regular visiting hours and the mass times do not overlap neatly.
Regular visitors enter from 10:30 on Sundays and from 9:00 on weekdays. The Sunday mass at 9:00 therefore comes before the sightseeing day starts. On Saturdays the basilica closes to visitors at 18:00, so the 20:00 evening mass falls after normal visiting hours. See the opening hours for each season.
A good plan is to attend mass and then book a ticket for a later slot on another day. If you attend on the same day, book your visit separately and keep in mind that a ticket is valid only for the date and time you chose. If you arrive late, you will not be let in. The quiet hour from 9:00 to 10:00 every day is for visitors, not a mass.
The nave is the same space you see on a normal visit, with its tree-like columns and coloured glass. You can read about it on the page for the interior. Take time to look up before you sit down, and remember that the focus of the hour is the service.
Entry rules for everyone
The general rules of the basilica also apply when you come for mass.
Your bag is checked at the entrance. There are no lockers for suitcases, so do not bring one. Dangerous objects and drinks from outside are not allowed, food is not allowed, and you can drink only outside the building. Smoking and protests are forbidden. Tripods are not permitted unless you have press accreditation.
The nearest metro station is Sagrada Família on lines L2 and L5. The entrance for individuals is at the Nativity facade on Carrer de la Marina. More details are on the getting there page. Times can change for special events inside the temple, so check again a few days before.
What should I wear to mass?
Trousers and skirts must reach at least mid-thigh, with no swimwear or see-through clothing, and no hat inside. Appropriate clothing is expected.
Mass at the Sagrada Família: frequently asked questions
What time is mass at the Sagrada Família?
The international mass is on Sundays and holidays of obligation at 9:00. The international evening mass is on Saturdays at 20:00. Admission is free, but seats are limited. Times can change during special events.
Do I need to book?
Individuals do not need to book. Groups of more than 25 people register by form.
Can I tour the basilica during mass?
No. A mass is a religious service, not a sightseeing visit. For a normal visit, book a ticket for a separate time slot.
Are there masses in the crypt?
Yes, the basilica holds masses in the crypt. The dates are in the mass calendar, and the 2026 times are not confirmed here.
Can I take photos during mass?
The basilica's rules do not say clearly whether private phone photos are allowed. During a service, keep your phone away out of respect for the people praying.