FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SCHEDULE

What are the festival hours?

The DAU Barcelona festival will open its doors on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 November from 10 am to 8 pm, with free access to all areas of the venue.

DAU Barcelona extends beyond the weekend with an extensive program of Parallel Activities :

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

  • Ludoteca Expert , Thursday 13th and Friday 14th November, from 4pm to 8pm, on the Ground Floor of the Creation Factory.

  • DAU de Nit, Friday 14 and Saturday 15 November, from 10pm to 6am, on the 3rd floor of the Creation Factory.

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?

The DAU Barcelona 2025 is held at the Fabra i Coats venue (Sant Adrià Street, 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 site there will be a tent managed by Wombat BCN , with coffees, infusions and sweets, and also the Ateneu L’Harmonia bar, managed by the 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 the specialized stores of Abacus , The Curiosity Shop i Solsolete , where you will find both the games that you can try at the festival and other surprises.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to get them signed by the authors in the signature spaces .

DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY

Will there be spaces designed for people with special needs?

Yes. This edition we are launching the DAU Tranquil space, designed for people with high sensitivity who need a calmer environment during the festival. This space has a reduced capacity, separate entrance and trained staff to offer 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 come to DAU Barcelona 2025, you can enjoy a special discount by staying at Casa Jam Barcelona , located very close to the festival site.

Simply enter the promotional code DAUJAM when booking on the accommodation website.
The offer is valid for stays between November 12 and 17.