Sagrada Familia hosts drawing contest on 7 November
Published on 10/11/2026 at 01:36 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- Sagrada Familia will host the Paint the Sky 2026 drawing contest in Barcelona on 7 November 2026.
- The contest is scheduled from 9am to 2pm, with registration announced as open on 9 October 2026.
- The basilica's history includes a cornerstone laid in 1882, Gaudí's takeover in 1883 and UNESCO recognition for its Nativity façade and crypt in 2005.
Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Família) in Barcelona will host the Paint the Sky 2026 drawing contest on 7 November 2026. The basilica's operator announced on 9 October 2026 that registration was open, with the competition scheduled from 9am to 2pm.
Paint the Sky brings a dated event to Sagrada Familia
The contest is listed in the official programme for the centenary year marking Antoni Gaudí's death. The programme places Paint the Sky at Sagrada Familia on 7 November 2026, alongside a separate prayer with Taizé chants on the same date.
The operator's news announcement gives the contest a five-hour schedule and confirms that entries were being accepted when the notice was published on 9 October 2026. The official contest announcement names the basilica and states the date and time. The centenary programme also lists Paint the Sky for 7 November.
How the drawing contest connects with Gaudí's basilica
The event falls within a programme linked to the centenary of Gaudí's death and the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ. The official programme describes the tower as the tallest in the temple and records its completion in 2026, giving the drawing contest a direct connection with the building's current architectural story.
Work on the temple began in 1882, when Bishop Urquinaona laid the cornerstone for a project designed by Francisco de Paula del Villar. Antoni Gaudí took over in 1883 and reshaped the project. He worked exclusively on the temple from 1914 until his death in 1926.
The Nativity façade and crypt were named UNESCO World Heritage in 2005. The basilica was consecrated for religious worship on 7 November 2010, exactly 16 years before the scheduled 2026 contest. Its continuing construction means that an event focused on drawing takes place within a building whose design and making remain part of its public identity. These historical details are recorded in the temple's official history.
Visiting Sagrada Familia: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Paint the Sky 2026 drawing contest is scheduled for 7 November 2026, from 9am to 2pm, at Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
- Registration was announced as open on 9 October 2026. The official notice identifies the event as a competition rather than a general sightseeing activity.
- The basilica is at Carrer Mallorca, 401, Barcelona 08013. The operator's contact information gives this address for the site.
- The place combines an active basilica with areas shaped by continuing construction, including the Nativity façade, the crypt and the central group of towers.
- The building's relevant historic milestones include the 1882 cornerstone, Gaudí's arrival in 1883 and UNESCO recognition in 2005.
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Frequently asked questions about Sagrada Familia
When does the Paint the Sky contest take place at Sagrada Familia?
The contest is scheduled for 7 November 2026, from 9am to 2pm.
Where is Sagrada Familia and how do you get there?
The basilica is at Carrer Mallorca, 401, Barcelona 08013.
What is Sagrada Familia?
It is a basilica in Barcelona whose cornerstone was laid in 1882 and whose design was reshaped by Antoni Gaudí from 1883.
