Faro Santander is Fundación Banco Santander’s new centre for art and culture. Located in Santander’s historic Pereda Building, it is a space where art, culture and technology come together in an open and accessible setting for all audiences.

No. Faro Santander is closed on Tuesdays throughout the year. It is open from Monday to Sunday, except on Tuesdays.
 

During the opening period, from 8 to 17 September, the centre will close at 19:00.

General admission costs €14.
 

Reduced admission costs €7 and is available to residents of Cantabria, people aged between 18 and 25, people who are unemployed, people over 65 and Banco Santander customers.
 

Admission is free for visitors under 18 and Banco Santander employees.
 

To mark the opening of the centre, admission will also be free from 8 to 17 September, although visitors will still need to book a ticket.
 

Tickets can be purchased online at Faro Santander and from the ticket office from 8 September.

Yes. We recommend booking your ticket in advance through the Faro Santander website.
 

Tickets will be allocated in timed entry slots.

The opening programme will include:

Masterpieces from the Banco Santander Collection 
8 September 2026 to February 2027

Modern Mexico in the Gelman Santander Collection 
8 September 2026 to 10 January 2027

The Symptomatic Surreal: Leonora Carrington 
8 September 2026 to 31 January 2027

Marisma: Faro Santander Creation Grants 
8 September 2026 to 23 May 2027

Cube: Before Faro Santander 
8 September 2026 to 23 May 2027

Yes. Faro Santander’s visitor experience is complemented by a food and drink offering on the upper floors of the building.
 

These spaces include Los Jardines de Faro, a terrace with panoramic views of the city and Santander Bay, and LUMEN, a restaurant offering a dining experience led by Nacho del Corral.