The Nativity facade was illuminated in yellow to mark the countdown to the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France

The Sagrada Família lit the Nativity facade in yellow between 8:15 p.m. and midnight on 26 March 2026, to mark the start of the 100-day countdown to the Grand Départ of the 2026 Tour de France.

This event was part of a programme promoted by the city, during which several iconic buildings in Barcelona were lit up in yellow, the iconic colour of the Tour, to highlight this international sporting milestone.