Correfoc sparks lighting up the crowd at night during La Mercè

Photo: Jorge Jaramillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Festival

La Mercè 2026

  • Wed, 23 September 2026 – Sun, 27 September 2026
  • City-wide
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La Mercè is Barcelona's festa major, honouring the city's patron saint. Five days of concerts, castellers (human towers), correfocs (fire runs) and giants parades take over squares and streets across the city.

The mother of all Barcelona festivals. Five days of sensory overload: fire, towers of humans, free concerts, and great food at every turn.

La Mercè 2026 Dates & Location

La Mercè is an outdoor event held at City-wide in the City-wide area of Barcelona. Entry is free.

What to Eat at La Mercè

Food

Check restaurants for Mercè offers

Drinks

Cava, wine, beer

Cuisine: Catalan, Spanish

Expect to find check restaurants for Mercè offers among the highlights. On the drinks side, look out for cava, wine, beer.

What to Expect at La Mercè

Live Music
Family Friendly
English Friendly

La Mercè features live music performances throughout the event.

How to Get to La Mercè

La Mercè takes place at City-wide, Plazas and streets across Barcelona.

La Mercè Tickets & Practical Info

PriceFree
Settingoutdoor
LanguageEnglish friendly
Family friendlyYes

La Mercè FAQ

When is La Mercè 2026?

La Mercè takes place Wednesday, 23 September 2026 – Sunday, 27 September 2026.

Where is La Mercè held?

La Mercè is held at City-wide, Plazas and streets across Barcelona, in the City-wide neighbourhood of Barcelona.

How much are La Mercè tickets?

Entry to La Mercè is free.

What food and drinks are at La Mercè?

Food highlights include check restaurants for Mercè offers. On the drinks side, expect cava, wine, beer. The cuisine focus is Catalan, Spanish.

Is La Mercè kid-friendly?

Yes, La Mercè is family-friendly and welcomes children. It's a good option for a family day out in Barcelona.

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