Plan Your Trip to Mozilla Festival 2026

Joining us in Barcelona? Here are travel tips to help you get ready.

Barcelona skyline at sunset, with the spires of Barcelona Cathedral and the Sagrada Família rising above dense rooftops, hills behind.

Key Information

Visa Requirements
Travel to Barcelona
Getting around Barcelona
Accessibility, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Travel Support

Prior to booking travel, we recommend you check if you need a visa to enter Spain, or consider booking refundable travel and accommodation to give yourself flexibility.

For Spain, your passport is always required and must be valid for up to three months after the expected date of departure from the Schengen area, and must have been issued within the previous 10 years to the date of entry.

Once you know you are attending Mozilla Festival, we advise you to book your visa appointments as soon as possible, as these can take some time to secure and delay the process.

If you have questions on the process please contact [email protected]

We advise you to book your travel and accommodation as soon as possible to take advantage of better rates.

By Air

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the city’s main international airport, offering direct flights from major global destinations.

By Train

Spain’s high-speed rail network links Barcelona to major European cities, with direct trains from Paris arriving in 6 and a half hours.

More information on travelling to Spain is available on the Spanish Tourist Board website. You can also find a list of Spanish consulates and embassies on the Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores, Unión Europea y Cooperación website.

See hotel suggestions below

Barcelona has an excellent public transport network covering metro, bus, tram, and suburban rail. The venue is accessible by local train, metro and buses. The closest station is Sant Andreu, served by the L1 (Red Line), R2, R2N, R11 as well as regional services.

Tickets and travel cards

T-casual: 10 single rides on metro, bus, tram, and FGC trains within Zone 1 which covers the venue and central Barcelona. This is not valid on airport transfers
Hola Barcelona Travel Card: unlimited travel for 2, 3, 4, or 5 consecutive days. Includes airport transfers on the metro

Note that special fares can apply for airport transfers, always check that your ticket is valid before travelling to or from the airport.

Navigation apps

TMB App: Barcelona’s official public transport app for live metro, bus, and tram information
Citymapper: Real time information and routes for public transport, taxis, cycling and walking across Barcelona

MozFest is meant to be for everyone. We want it to be welcoming, navigable, and as safe as possible for all — across all genders, sexualities, faiths, abilities, and backgrounds. We have been working closely with the venue and our production team to plan for the following:

A marked accessible route runs through the campus, avoiding cobblestoned areas. The full route map will be published ahead of the festival. By mobility scooter, the longest journey across the venue takes about 4 minutes, and the nearest metro station is about 3 minutes away
Elevators are available in all main festival buildings and have been tested for mobility device user access and control
Most restrooms at the venue are gender neutral. Accessible restrooms are also available and will be marked on the venue map
A quiet space away from high traffic areas with comfortable seating and designated as fragrance-free
A multi-faith space for anyone who wishes to observe faith-based customs during the festival
A first aid station staffed by trained medical professionals.

If you have access needs we should know about or questions you'd like to talk through, please email [email protected] in advance so we can plan with you.

Our Safety Team will be on hand throughout the venue to handle any reports of Community Participation Guidelines violations. You can contact them confidentially at any information point, or by calling a dedicated reporting number that will be shared closer to the event.

A limited travel fund is available for session hosts whose session proposals are accepted through our Call for Proposals. We are unable to offer travel support for general participants or volunteers.

If you have an idea for a session, we encourage you to submit a proposal even if you don't currently have travel funding lined up. Travel support is reviewed as part of the selection process and session hosts who need support can request it then.

Please note that funds are limited and support is not guaranteed for every accepted facilitator.

Where we'll be

Mozilla Festival 2026 will be held at Recinte Fabra i Coats, Barcelona, Spain, from October 28-30 .

Originally built in the nineteenth century as a textile factory, today the Recinte Fabra i Coats precinct houses an institution dedicated to the research, production, exhibition and dissemination of contemporary artistic practices.

Located in the Sant Andreu, a formerly independent village in the norther part of Barcelona, it’s easy to reach by metro, bus, or taxi.

It retains its industrial vibe with a mix of historic, narrow and winding streets filled with independent and boutique stores as well as attractions including the Church of Sant Andreu de Palomar and the Antoni Gaudí designed mosaic floor at Sant Pacià Church.

Address:
Carrer de Sant Adrià, Sant Andreu, 08030 Barcelona, Spain

Fabra i Coats: brick industrial buildings with a tall chimney and graffiti, under a blue sky.

Where to stay

There's a wide range of accommodation across the city to suit all budgets, but we advise you book early as rates can go up as summer approaches.

We've partnered with a selection of hotels close to the venue to offer Mozilla Festival attendees special rates. Take a look at the participating hotels below: