This Christmas you can walk inside The Little Prince. From 19 November to 10 January, Els Llums de Sant Pau premieres in Barcelona the official light and immersive experience of Saint-Exupéry’s book, with projection mapping on the Art Nouveau stone, live characters and, after several years without one, an ice rink.
It’s one of the big events of the season, and you’ll find it with everything else in my Christmas things to do in Barcelona.
What is it? A 19-stop evening route through the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, inspired by The Little Prince.
Why go? It’s a world premiere, and the setting is one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau complexes in the city.
- When19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027
- WhereSant Pau Art Nouveau Site, Carrer de Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167
- PriceFrom €10; free for under-3s
What you’ll see
The route has 19 stops, from the mapping on the main façade to the farewell, and takes you past the characters of the book: the king, the conceited man, the drunkard, the businessman, the lamplighter, the geographer, the rose, the baobabs and the aviator.
- Large-scale projection mapping on the Art Nouveau pavilions.
- Interactive light and music installations and lanterns, large hand-painted light sculptures.
- Live characters and a little puppet theatre.
- Explorer’s passport with stamps hidden along the way, perfect for kids.
- Narration in Spanish, Catalan, English and French.
- Ice rink, food and drink, and an official shop.
Opening times
- 19 November to 3 December and 8 to 10 January: sessions from 6 pm to 9 pm.
- 4 December to 7 January: sessions from 5.30 pm to 9 pm.
- Closed on 24 and 31 December and 5 January.
Tickets are timed: you can enter up to 30 minutes after your slot, but not before. The site closes an hour and a half after the last session.
Prices
The price depends on the day. These are the rates, according to the official website (plus booking fees):
| Day | Adults | Reduced |
|---|---|---|
| Prince Days: 19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 30 November | €10 | €10 |
| Reduced-rate days: Monday to Thursday, 1 to 17 December (except 7 and 8) and 4 to 10 January | €14.90 | €12.40 |
| General-rate days: Fridays, weekends, public holidays, the eve of holidays and 21 December to 3 January | €17.90 | €15.40 |
| Flexible ticket: any day and session | €25.50 | €23 |
- Reduced tickets are for ages 3 to 17, students, over-65s and people with disabilities (plus one companion).
- Under-3s go free, but you need to add their ticket when you buy.
- The 4-ticket pack (two adults and two children) costs €40 on Prince Days and €62.60 on general-rate days.
- A ticket to the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site is not valid for this event.
Tickets are sold on the official website and, in the evenings, at the site’s ticket office, at the same price. According to the organisers, it’s best to buy in advance because they sell out.
The ice rink
It’s real ice and sits inside the route, at stop 13.
- General: €6, 20 minutes (gloves are compulsory and not included).
- VIP: €12, 30 minutes, gloves included.
- It can only be bought together with a general ticket, and capacity is limited.
- Children under 4 cannot skate; ages 4 to 11 must skate with an adult who has a ticket.
Getting there
The Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site is in Guinardó, at the end of Avinguda de Gaudí, which links it to the Sagrada Família. If it’s your first time in the city, see also Barcelona in 3 days.
- Metro: L5 Sant Pau | Dos de Maig or L4 Guinardó | Hospital de Sant Pau.
- Bus: 19, 20, 45, 47, 50, 51, 92, 117, 192 and H8.
My tips
- Go on a Prince Day if you can: 26 November is also the day the Barcelona Christmas lights are switched on.
- Wrap up warm: it’s an outdoor route at night. Rain doesn’t cancel it unless the weather puts safety at risk.
- Leave at home scooters, bikes, suitcases and pets: animals aren’t allowed, except assistance dogs.
- If you’re going with kids, there are more ideas in my guide to Barcelona with kids.
More Christmas in Barcelona
- Everything happening in the city over the holidays, in Christmas in Barcelona.
- For the long weekend, my ideas for the December long weekend in Barcelona.
- Charming escapes to the Christmas villages of Catalonia.
- And for this month, Barcelona in November.
Frequently asked questions
When is Els Llums de Sant Pau 2026
From 19 November 2026 to 10 January 2027 at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. It is closed on 24 and 31 December and 5 January.
How much are tickets for Els Llums de Sant Pau
On the November Prince Days (19, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 30) every ticket costs €10. On other days, adult tickets cost €14.90 to €17.90 and reduced tickets €12.40 to €15.40. Children under 3 go free. Booking fees are added.
What are the opening times of Els Llums de Sant Pau
Sessions run every evening from 6 pm to 9 pm, and from 4 December to 7 January from 5.30 pm. You can enter up to 30 minutes after your ticket time and the site closes an hour and a half after the last session.
Is there an ice rink at Sant Pau this Christmas
Yes, a real ice rink inside the route. It costs €6 (20 minutes) or €12 for VIP (30 minutes, gloves included), and can only be bought together with a general ticket. Children under 4 cannot skate.
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