When do tickets go on sale? Major attractions: release dates, closures and free days (2026-27)

Questions

When do Last Supper tickets go on sale?

Tickets open in blocks every three months, but the official page does not give the exact day of the next block. Extra tickets have a fixed day: “Additional tickets will go on sale every Wednesday at 12 noon throughout the following week, exclusively on the online purchasing platform.” The next releases are on Wednesday 4 November 2026, Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Wednesday 18 November 2026, at 12:00 Milan time.

When do Vatican Museums tickets go on sale?

The official pages we can read give no fixed release day or time. They do say where to buy: “The only official site for purchasing tickets online is https://tickets.museivaticani.va Please beware of potential scams and websites that use domains similar to the official one, which may charge significantly higher prices.”

When do Anne Frank House tickets go on sale?

Every Tuesday. The official page says: “Every Tuesday at 10am CET all tickets become available for a visit six weeks later.” The next releases are on Tuesday 3 November 2026, Tuesday 10 November 2026 and Tuesday 17 November 2026, at 10:00 Amsterdam time. Six weeks after the first one is Tuesday 15 December 2026.

Is Pompeii free on the first Sunday of the month?

Yes. The official page says: “Free ticket every first Sunday of the month – Entry measures for free admission days including Domenica al Museo (first Sunday of every month).” The next free days are Sunday 1 November 2026, Sunday 6 December 2026 and Sunday 3 January 2027.

When do Alhambra tickets go on sale?

The current official page does not say how far ahead tickets go on sale. It says: “The purchase of tickets by natural persons may be carried out in advance until 23:59 h the day prior to the visit online, in the network of ATMs enabled for this, and by telephone, with a bank card.” “Due to the high demand, it is recommended to acquire tickets in advance through the various channels established for this purpose.” An older official press release, from 2018, spoke of three months before the visit; it is not repeated on the current page.

How far in advance do you need to book Sagrada Família tickets?

The official FAQ says: “Tickets can currently be purchased roughly two months before the visit.” It does not give an exact day, so check the official ticket page about two months before your visit.

When do Ghibli Museum tickets go on sale?

On the 10th of each month at 10 a.m. Japan time, for the whole of the following month. The official page says: “Tickets become available for purchase at 10 a.m. (JST) on the 10th of each month for the subsequent month.” “For example, tickets for February 1st through February 28th go on sale at 10a.m.(JST) on January 10th.” The next ones are Tuesday 10 November 2026 (for December 2026), Thursday 10 December 2026 (for January 2027) and Sunday 10 January 2027 (for February 2027), at 10:00 Japan time.

When do Ghibli Park tickets go on sale?

Two months ahead, on the 10th at 2 p.m. Japan time. The official page says, for each day pass: “This pass goes on sale two months in advance, on the 10th at 2 p.m. (Japan time)” The next ones are Tuesday 10 November 2026 (for January 2027), Thursday 10 December 2026 (for February 2027) and Sunday 10 January 2027 (for March 2027), at 14:00 Japan time.

How does the Nintendo Museum ticket lottery work?

You enter a drawing during the month that is three months before your visit; if you are drawn, you pay. The official pages say: “Tickets are sold via a randomly selected drawing. Entries will be accepted beginning three months prior to your visit.” “Drawing entry example: People who want to visit on July 15th can enter a drawing between April 1st and April 30th.” The next ones are Sunday 1 November 2026 (for February 2027), Tuesday 1 December 2026 (for March 2027) and Friday 1 January 2027 (for April 2027).

When do sumo tickets go on sale?

On a fixed date for each tournament, published in the official schedule: “2027 Grand Tournament Schedule Tournament Venue Advanced Tickets are sold from Sumo Ranking is announced on First Day. Final Day The January Tournament Kokugikan December 5, 2026 December 21, 2026 January 10, 2027. January 24, 2027 The March Tournament EDION Arena Osaka (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium) February 6, 2027 March 1, 2027 March 14, 2027. March 28, 2027 The May Tournament Kokugikan April 10, 2027 April 26, 2027 May 9, 2027. May 23, 2027” The next ones are Saturday 5 December 2026 (for the January 2027 tournament (Tokyo, Kokugikan)), Saturday 6 February 2027 (for the March 2027 tournament (Osaka, EDION Arena Osaka)) and Saturday 10 April 2027 (for the May 2027 tournament (Tokyo, Kokugikan)).

How do you book the Imperial Palace tour?

Online from 5:00 a.m. Japan time on the 1st day of the month before your visit, in person, or on the day at Kikyo-mon Gate. The official page says: “Advance applications can be made in two ways: – Online – In person at the Tour Office of the Imperial Household Agency Same-day (walk-in) application: Numbered tickets are distributed at Kikyo-mon Gate (one ticket per person).” “Application Period 5.00 a.m. (JST) on the 1st day of the month before your visit - 11:59 p.m.（JST）, 4 days before the visit.” The next ones are Sunday 1 November 2026 (for December 2026), Tuesday 1 December 2026 (for January 2027) and Friday 1 January 2027 (for February 2027), at 05:00 Japan time.

When are Washington Monument tickets released?

Every day: at 10:00 am Eastern Time for the date 30 days later, and at 3:00 pm for the next day. The official page says: “The tickets will be available online starting at 10:00am, 30 days before the desired date of the visit.” “For Example, visitors who would like to reserve tickets for June 30th can do so on May 31st when they become available at 10:00am.” “Day Before Advanced Reservations - Visitors who wish to enter the Washington Monument the next day can do so by reserving their tickets at 3:00 pm the day before.” So today's release (31 October 2026) is for Monday 30 November 2026: for any visit date, count back 30 days.