Andy Warhol arrives in Barcelona in a big way. Palau Martorell opens Andy Warhol. Pop Icons today, with over 180 works by the artist who turned a soup can into a work of art. It marks 40 years since his death (1987) and, according to the organisers, it is the biggest Warhol exhibition ever held in Barcelona.
The basics
- When
- 13 November 2026 to 4 April 2027
- Hours
- daily, 10:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:00)
- Where
- Palau Martorell, Carrer Ample 11 (Gothic Quarter)
- Tickets
- general €16, reduced €14, children €9, under-6s free
Andy Warhol at Palau Martorell
What is it? A major Andy Warhol exhibition with paintings, screen prints, drawings, photographs and Polaroids from private collections.
Why go? In a single visit you see his most famous icons, from Marilyn to the Campbell’s cans, in a palace right in the Gothic Quarter.
- When13 November 2026 to 4 April 2027
- HoursDaily, 10:00 to 20:00 (last entry 19:00)
- WherePalau Martorell, Carrer Ample 11
- PriceFrom €9; under-6s free
The exhibition is curated by Lola Durán and Edoardo Falcioni, and the works come from private collections. It isn’t chronological: according to the EFE news agency, it is organised in eight themed sections, from consumerism and fame to music, fashion and spirituality.
The 180-plus works you’ll see
These are the highlights:
- The Factory. The first room recreates the silver walls of Warhol’s famous New York studio. It’s the spot for your photo.
- Campbell’s soup cans and dollar bills, Warhol at his most pop and recognisable.
- Celebrity portraits: Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson and Mao.
- Music: album covers such as the banana for The Velvet Underground & Nico and The Rolling Stones’ Love You Live.
- Fashion and magazines: Interview covers, the Vogue cover featuring Caroline of Monaco, and portraits and Polaroids of Armani, Versace and Valentino.
- Polaroids taken at parties, showing a more intimate Warhol.
- The Ladies and Gentlemen series, portraits of New York drag queens.
- His personal and spiritual side: The Only Way Out is In! and the portrait of his mother, Julia Warhola.
- The Pop Garden, an interactive installation where you walk through and play with Warhol’s colours.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| General | €16 |
| Reduced | €14 |
| Children | €9 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Groups (more than 10) | €13 per person |
Tickets are sold on the Palau Martorell website. My tip: book ahead for weekends and the Christmas holidays, when it gets busiest.
My tips for your visit
- Go on a weekday, first thing (10:00), when it’s quieter.
- Allow about an hour and a half to see it properly.
- It works really well with kids: the colours, famous faces and the Pop Garden keep them busy.
- Make the most of the area. You’re in the Gothic Quarter, a stone’s throw from the port: afterwards, have tapas at one of Barcelona’s neighbourhood bodegas or stroll around Port Vell.
How to get to Palau Martorell
It’s at Carrer Ample 11, in the lower part of the Gothic Quarter, between Via Laietana and La Rambla, very close to the sea.
- Metro: Jaume I and Barceloneta (L4) or Drassanes (L3), a few minutes’ walk away.
- On foot: from Plaça de Sant Jaume or from the bottom of La Rambla.
The location and opening hours are on its page in the Mapa Inspira.
More exhibitions in Barcelona this season
If you love art, there are other exhibitions worth seeing this autumn:
- Charlotte Perriand at the Fundació Miró, until 28 February.
- World Press Photo 2026 at the CCCB, the year’s best press photography.
- Free art galleries in Barcelona.
And for plans that don’t cost a thing, see Barcelona’s free museums and the city’s most curious museums.
Going to see Warhol? Tell me on Instagram @barcelonainspira and send me your photo in the Factory.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Andy Warhol exhibition on in Barcelona
Andy Warhol. Pop Icons is on at Palau Martorell from 13 November 2026 to 4 April 2027, daily from 10:00 to 20:00. Last entry is at 19:00.
How much are tickets for the Andy Warhol exhibition at Palau Martorell
General admission is €16, reduced €14 and children €9. Under-6s go free, and groups of more than 10 pay €13 per person.
Where is Palau Martorell
At Carrer Ample 11, in the Gothic Quarter, very close to the port. The nearest metro stops are Jaume I and Barceloneta (L4) and Drassanes (L3).
Which Andy Warhol works are in the exhibition
Over 180 works from private collections: Campbell’s soup cans, portraits of Marilyn Monroe, Liz Taylor, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson and Mao, Polaroids, album covers for The Velvet Underground and The Rolling Stones, Interview magazine covers and the Ladies and Gentlemen series.
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