> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Tibidabo Offers Free Entry for Under-16s During La Mercè - URL: https://barna.news/tibidabo-offers-free-entry-for-under/ - Published: 2026-09-22T09:56:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-22T10:37:07.000Z - Description: Children under 16 can visit Tibidabo Amusement Park and Barcelona Zoo for free during La Mercè, when accompanied by a paying adult. - Author: Barbara Town - Tags: whats-on ## Free Access for Young Visitors at Tibidabo and Zoo From 24 to 27 September 2026, children under 16 will be granted free entry to Tibidabo Amusement Park if accompanied by an adult who purchases a general admission ticket. This initiative coincides with [La Mercè](https://barna.news/whats-on-la-merce/), Barcelona’s major annual festival, and marks the park’s 125th anniversary. Tickets are limited and available at the Tibidabo ticket offices, BSM Sant Genís-Vall d’Hebron car park, and the Tibidabo Store. Admission includes access to the Cuca de Llum Funicular and the TibiBus shuttle services. --- ## Scenic Views and Photo Competition The Panoramic Area at Tibidabo will remain freely accessible throughout the festival, offering sweeping views of Barcelona, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Collserola mountain range. Visitors are encouraged to take photos with the iconic "Barcelona" letters and share them on Instagram using the hashtag #TibiMerce. > Participants will enter a draw for a year of unlimited access to the Panoramic Area and the Cuca de Llum Funicular. This promotion runs until 27 September and aims to highlight Tibidabo as a unique vantage point over the city during its most vibrant celebration. --- ## Gastronomic Experience at Masia Tibidabo Masia Tibidabo, the park’s restaurant led by chef Rafa Zafra, offers panoramic dining with a menu tailored for all ages. Located at the entrance plaza, it provides an ideal setting for families to extend their visit with a meal overlooking the city. The combination of cuisine and view enhances the festive experience, aligning with the magical atmosphere of both the amusement park and La Mercè. --- ## Barcelona Zoo Joins With Free Entry for Children Parallel to Tibidabo’s offer, Barcelona Zoo is providing free entry for children up to 12 years old from 24 to 27 September, when accompanied by a paying adult. The zoo is located in Ciutadella Park and houses animal species from around the world. Young visitors can engage in educational experiences such as "Cuida’ls" (Take Care of Them), an immersive space promoting awareness of biodiversity and conservation. - Children can join a drawing contest about the biodiversity of the future. - All entries contribute to a collaborative mural built over the festival days. - Participants are entered into a draw for a zoo-themed product basket. Free tickets must be collected in person at the zoo’s ticket office. --- *Primary sources:* [*ajuntament.barcelona.cat*](https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/premsa/2026/09/22/el-parc-datraccions-tibidabo-celebra-la-merce-amb-entrada-gratuita-per-als-menors-de-16-anys/?ref=barna.news)*.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [La Mercè 2026 Festival Starts 23 September](https://barna.news/la-merce-2026-festival-starts-23-september/) - [Tibidabo to Host Free 125th Anniversary Public Party](https://barna.news/tibidabo-to-host-free-125th-anniversary/) - [La Mercè to offer free museum visits on 24 September](https://barna.news/la-merce-to-offer-free-museum-visits-on/) - [Castellers Set for La Mercè 2026 in Barcelona](https://barna.news/castellers-set-for-la-merce-2026-in-barcelona/)