How to attend
Practical guide to attend the papal visit events
1. Registration
Public events are free but require prior registration due to capacity and security.
- 1Visit the official registration website of each city
- 2Select the events you want to attend
- 3Complete the form with your details
- 4You will receive a confirmation email with your credential
🎟️ Tickets and registration by city
List of public events with free registration on the official platform inscripciones.conelpapa.es. Registration does not guarantee a place: order and venue capacity determine access.
| Date and time | Event and venue | Capacity | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 jun20:30 | Vigilia juvenil · Plaza de LimaMadrid | Open | |
| 7 jun10:00 | Misa Corpus Christi · Plaza de CibelesMadrid | Registration | |
| 7 jun18:00 | «Tejer redes» · Movistar ArenaMadrid | Limited capacity | |
| 8 jun19:00 | Encuentro diocesano · Estadio Santiago BernabéuMadrid | Registration | |
| 9 jun20:00 | Vigilia · Estadio Olímpico Lluís CompanysBarcelona | Registration | |
| 10 jun19:30 | Misa Sagrada Familia · Torre de JesucristoBarcelona | Limited capacity | |
| 11 jun18:30 | Eucaristía · Estadio de Gran CanariaGran Canaria | Registration | |
| 12 jun12:15 | Misa de clausura · Puerto de Santa CruzTenerife | Registration |
The official platform is inscripciones.conelpapa.es. We recommend registering as soon as possible: parish groups have priority allocation.
2. Transport
By train (AVE)
Best option for Madrid and Barcelona. The AVE connects the main Spanish cities. Madrid-Barcelona 2h30, Seville-Madrid 2h30, Valencia-Madrid 1h40.
Tip: book as far in advance as possible for better prices.
By plane
Essential to reach the Canary Islands. Direct flights from Madrid and Barcelona to Gran Canaria (LPA) and Tenerife (TFN/TFS). Inter-island flights between Gran Canaria and Tenerife (30 min).
Local transport
Public transport will be reinforced during the visit. Metro, bus and commuter trains will extend hours and frequencies. Private car is not recommended due to traffic closures.
3. Accommodation
Accommodation demand will be very high. Book as soon as possible.
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4. What to bring
Essential
- • Credential/registration printed or on phone
- • ID or passport
- • Water (at least 1.5 litres)
- • Sun protection (cream, hat, sunglasses)
- • Comfortable footwear
- • Portable phone battery
Recommended
- • Mat or cushion to sit on
- • Light food (fruit, sandwich)
- • Folding umbrella (just in case)
- • Rosary or religious items
- • Flags or allowed banners
- • Long-sleeve clothing for vigils
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5. Volunteering
The organisation needs thousands of volunteers in each city for welcome, hospitality, logistics and attendee care.
Madrid is seeking 10,000 volunteers. A unique way to live the visit from within.
Volunteer information