Counting down the days to GrafanaCON 2026? We are too. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most out of your GrafanaCON experience in Barcelona.

Grafana is an open-source analytics and monitoring platform that allows users to visualize and analyze metrics from various data sources. The Grafana blog covers topics such as data visualization, monitoring best practices, and new features in Grafana software. Developers and data engineers can learn how to leverage Grafana for monitoring infrastructure, analyzing performance metrics, and creating interactive dashboards for data-driven decision-making.

Grafana Labs

GrafanaCON 2026 takes place April 20–22 in Barcelona at Palau de Congressos de Catalunya. The event features 30+ sessions including a keynote with major announcements around Grafana 13, Loki's new petabyte-scale architecture, Alloy's OpenTelemetry engine, and AI developments. Hands-on labs cover OpenTelemetry instrumentation, AI-assisted Grafana plugin development, and telemetry pipelines. Community sessions include talks from Google, LEGO, Irish Rail, and DIGI4ECO. Additional activities include the Science Fair hackathon, Ask the Experts, Birds of a Feather discussions, and a community party. Group discounts of up to 40% are available for five or more attendees.

Your Guide to GrafanaCON 2026 in Barcelona: What not to miss

Step 1: Confirm your ticket and travel plans

Step 2: Plan your one-of-a-kind conference experience