Verified Oct 9, 2026
Papal Audience
Vatican City · Italy 🇮🇹
Only official site
vatican.va
Admission prices
Free
tickets for the General Audiences
Free entry
free of charge
stated on vatican.va/content/vatican/en/prenotazione-celebrazioni-udienze.html · checked 2026-10-11
Please note that tickets for the General Audiences and the Holy Father’s Liturgical Celebrations are always free of charge.
Practical
Papal Audience: opening hours
The Papal Audience is held every Wednesday (except when the Pope has other commitments) in Saint Peter's Square or in the Paul VI Hall. Free tickets can be requested through the Prefecture of the Papal Household.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-basilica · 2026-10-13Papal Audience: how to get there
The nearest metro station is Ottaviano-San Pietro on line A. Several buses stop near Saint Peter's Square.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-basilica · 2026-10-16Papal Audience: parking
It is advisable to avoid coming by car as parking spaces in the surrounding area are limited.✓ basilicasanpietro.va/en/help/the-basilica · 2026-10-16About
The Pope holds a General Audience most Wednesdays (subject to papal schedule), in St. Peter's Square or the Paul VI Audience Hall depending on season and weather.
The Pope delivers catechetical teachings in multiple languages, greets the crowd from the popemobile, and imparts the Apostolic Blessing.
Tickets are entirely free but required for seated and standing sections — request through the Prefecture of the Papal Household website. No tickets needed for the separate Sunday Angelus at noon, when the Pope appears from his apartment window for a short blessing lasting approximately 15 minutes.
Arrive early for the audience — it draws tens of thousands. Modest dress required.
Sources
Checked against the sources listed here on the date shown. Details change — confirm with the venue before you travel.
Free entry — official site →
You will be redirected to vatican.va — This is the venue’s own ticketing page.