Faro Santander, the new arts and cultural centre in the Edificio Pereda in Santander, opens from 8 to 17 September 2026, with free admission. Every day between 10:00 and 19:00 visits are free. On 12 September 2026 there will be a public celebration with music, games and light installations in the outdoor area of the Jardines de Pereda according to the announcement.
Tickets for the opening period are available online; a limited number will also be reserved each day at the ticket office. Normal opening arrangements and admission charges apply from 18 September: the standard ticket costs 14 euros. A reduced rate of 7 euros is available to residents of Cantabria, students aged 18 to 25, people aged 65 and over, jobseekers, and Banco Santander customers.
The opening programme combines exhibitions, family activities and concerts with talks. The series Diálogos Faro is scheduled to take place in the auditorium every day at 18:00. To launch the series on 8 September 2026 a talk between Ana Botín, President of Banco Santander, and the architect David Chipperfield has been announced. Further events will introduce the participating curators and regional art projects.
The centre is run by the Fundación Banco Santander. The Edificio Pereda, the former corporate headquarters on the Paseo de Pereda, was converted for its new use by David Chipperfield. According to the operators, Faro Santander aims to present permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, and develop programmes for different audiences.
Those responsible see the opening as a boost for Santander and Cantabria’s cultural scene, with potential benefits for tourism in the late season. Partnerships with local institutions and international partners have been announced; these are plans, not projects that have already been carried out. Demand at the opening is likely to be high, as the free opening period and varied programme are intended to appeal to a wide audience.
All information on opening hours, tickets and programme items comes from announcements by the operators and regional communications. Changes to the schedule, such as outdoor elements of the celebration on 12 September 2026, are expressly subject to change.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).