La Mercè Barcelona
“Barcelona's biggest festival — human towers (castellers), fire-runs (correfoc) + fireworks”
La Mercè is Barcelona's biggest annual festival — 4 days of Catalan cultural traditions. Human towers (castellers), fire-runs (correfoc) where dragons throw sparks, gegants giant puppet parades, free concerts on Barceloneta Beach + Piromusical fireworks over Magic Fountain. Free entry.
Upcoming dates
Around September 24 (feast day of Our Lady of Mercy, Barcelona's patron saint). Fixed dates.
Booking + planning tips
- ✓Book Barcelona hotels 3-4 months ahead
- ✓Free events — no ticket needed for parades + castellers + concerts
- ✓Correfoc (fire-run) is safe if you follow the safety guide — wear long sleeves + hat
- ✓Piromusical fireworks: 22:00 Sunday at Magic Fountain of Montjuïc — arrive by 20:30
- ✓Casteller performances at Plaça Sant Jaume + Plaça de la Catedral
- ✓La Mercè Air Show: F-18 + acrobatic flyovers over Barceloneta Beach
Book hotels for La Mercè Barcelona 2026
Prices spike + hotels sell out during this event. Book 3+ months ahead.
Airport transfer
Getting out of Barcelona (BCN)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
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