FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SCHEDULE

The DAU Barcelona festival will open its doors on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November, from 10 am to 8 pm, with free access to all areas of the venue.

DAU Barcelona extends beyond the weekend with a wide programme of Complementary activities:

  • DAU als Barris, during the weeks leading up to the festival in various locations in Barcelona.

  • Ludoteca Expert, Thursday 12 and Friday 13 November, from 4 pm to 8 pm, on the ground floor of the Fàbrica de Creació.

  • DAU de Nit, divendres 13 i dissabte 14 de novembre, de 22 a 6 h, al 3r pis de la Fàbrica de Creació.

Check out the full program to discover all the activities and their schedules.

TICKETS

Is it necessary to buy a ticket to access the festival?

No, admission is free.
Please note that capacity is limited, so if the space reaches maximum capacity, you may have to wait to access it.

LOCATION

Where is the festival held?

DAU Barcelona 2026 will take place at the Fabra i Coats complex (Carrer de Sant Adrià, 20, Barcelona).

All activities take place within this space, which includes different buildings, squares and patios, as well as in Plaça Can Fabra, in front of the main entrance to the site.

Metro:
L1 (red) – Sant Andreu stop.

Bus:
Lines 11, 40, 126, 127 and H4.

Tren:
With local trains to Sant Andreu Comtal or Sant Andreu Arenal station.

On the festival website you will find an interactive map to help you easily find all the areas.

View the interactive map

FOOD AND DRINK

Will there be food at the festival?

Yes. In Plaça Can Fabra you will find an area with food trucks with options for all tastes and dietary needs, thanks to Les Crêpes Bretones, Woody the Nature Caravan and La Forzuda Pizza i Circ.

In addition, within the Fabra i Coats complex, you will find the Ateneu L’Harmonia bar, managed by Cooperativa La Tempesta.

Sí. Els foodtrucks ofereixen opcions vegetarianes, veganes i sense gluten.
Pregunta directament als punts de venda i t’assessoraran segons les teves necessitats.

SHOPS

Will there be stores to buy games and products?

Yes. DAU Barcelona has specialist shops, where you’ll find both the games you can try at the festival and other surprises. You’ll also have the chance to take them home signed by their designers in the Fandom Zone.

DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

Will there be spaces designed for people with special needs?

Yes. This year, DAU Tranquil returns, a space designed for highly sensitive people and anyone who may need a calmer environment during the festival. It offers limited capacity, a separate entrance and trained staff to provide support.

Yes. The festival will have priority queues for people with reduced mobility in the busiest areas. If you need help, festival staff will be available at all times to show you the best way to access each area.

Yes. In the Dauet space you will find an area set up to safely park strollers while children play and participate in activities.

ACTIVITIES AND REGISTRATION

Do I need to reserve a place to participate in tournaments or special activities?

Some activities require prior registration, especially tournaments.
When the registration period opens, you will find the form on our website, in the Tournaments and Activities section.

ACCOMMODATION

Is there discounted accommodation for festival attendees?

If you are coming to DAU Barcelona 2026, you can enjoy a special discount when staying at Casa Jam Barcelona, located very close to the festival venue.

Simply enter the promotional code DAUJAM when booking through the accommodation’s website.
The offer is valid for stays from 12 to 16 November.