The most anticipated festivals for the people of Barcelona are back, the Festivals of la Mercè 2024 are returning. From September 20 to 24, 2024, Barcelona will be filled with activities for all tastes: exhibitions, open doors, museums, music, theater, workshops, and much more.
Check the program: Mercè 2024
THE 2024 MERCÈ FESTIVALS IN BARCELONA
This year la Mercè returns with numerous plans for all audiences. There will be events, music shows, activities for children and families in different parts of the city. It will be a Mercè full of fun and new things.
What to see and do with children during the Festivals of la Mercè in Barcelona? The program is very comprehensive, so we’re going to simplify it for you… here is our selection of the best plans for children for la Mercè 2024.
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
BEST PLANS TO DO WITH KIDS IN LA MERCÈ 2024
LA MERCÈ AND TRADITIONS:
La Mercè 2024 is pure tradition. The Giants of the City, the Eagle, the Ox, the Mulassa, the Víbria, and the rest of the beings from the festive imagination of Barcelona will attend the main festival this year. If you like strong emotions, don’t miss any of the appearances of the Bestiari del Focs and closely follow the devils and the “tabalers”, who have been preparing the gunpowder for days to ensure you experience a very memorable Merced!
More than fifty activities are organized, featuring over two hundred entities related to popular culture, among which there will be concerts, giant parades, giant dances, etc. Check the official program as the activities are divided into different spaces in the city center.
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
CHILDREN’S CORREFOC
The children’s correfoc is a perfect activity for the little ones. The route will go from Consell de Cent to Provenza. You can enjoy it on Saturday 21st at 6:00 pm. It’s important to be careful with the fire.
SHOW OF GEGANTS AND DRAGONS AND BEASTS
THE EXHIBITION OF THE POPULAR PROCESSION returns to the Virreina, the traditional space for this exhibition. From September 16 to 25, you can see the Capgrossos Macers, the Giants of the City, the Eagle, the Lion, the Mulassa, the Ox, the Dragon, the Víbria, the Tarasca, the Cotton Horsemen, the Giants of the Pine and those of Santa Maria del Mar. The Procession exhibition can be visited from September 18 to 25, from 10 am to 8 pm.
EXHIBITION OF DRAGONS AND FIRE BEASTS IN EL BORN. From September 18 to 21, starting at 10 am. On the night of the 21nd (at 10 pm), there is a parade of dragons and beasts through various streets of El Born.
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
MONTJUÏC CASTLE. Activities are scheduled for the 21st to 24th of September. At Montjuïc Castle, you can find circus performances: juggling, trapeze, acrobatic cycling, trampoline, various games for all ages, road education space, DJ music for all ages, and much more.
PALAUET ALBÉNIZ. Activities are planned for the 21, 22 and 24 of September. At Palauet Albéniz, there are organized activities like circus, clown performances, theater, space for new technologies and visual arts, magic, traditional music from different countries, etc. You can also take advantage of the open-door days to explore it.
ESTACIÓ DEL NORD PARK. Activities are on the 23rd, 24th, and 25th of September. Another city location where families can partake in diverse activities for all audiences. Dance, rumba, circus, theater, puppets, clowns, interactive installations, and music.
PARC DE L’AQÜEDUCTE DE CIUTAT MERIDIANA. You can enjoy the circus all day long at the hands of Payasos sin Fronteras. September 24th.
TRINITAT PARK. Activities and shows are organized for families with children. Days: September 21 and 22.
CIUTADELLA PARK. Activities for all ages led by entities, NGOs, etc. Days: from 20 to 24.
PORT OLIMPIC. There are activities on September 21, 22 and 24. Another space in the city where families can enjoy different children’s shows and activities.
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
THE MOST SPECTACULAR MERCÈ. LIGHTS AND FIRE
As in all the Festivals of la Mercè, light and fire shows are the main attractions. These are the ones organized for this edition.
LA MERCÈ DRONE SHOW ‘Formas de Barcelona’
The Barcelona night will be transformed into a stage of magic and technology with the show “Formas de Barcelona”. A dance of 300 drones will illuminate the sky with an unprecedented lighting choreography. Geometric shapes and Barcelona symbols continually fuse and transform to create a visual narrative that celebrates the interrelationship between art, architecture and urban space. “Llum de Barcelona” is an immersive experience that lights up the skies with the essence of the city in order to honor its history and culture.
Days: Sunday the 22nd and Monday the 23rd. Time: 10:00 p.m. to midnight Location: Passeig Marítim de la Barceloneta – Oriol Bohigas
THE PIROMUSICAL OF LA MERCÈ.
One of the star shows of la Mercè is the Piromusical, organized on the night the festivities come to an end. The Piromusical is a citywide celebration, an absolute spectacle. Fire and music, perfectly synchronized, take center stage on a night when the people of Barcelona turn their gaze to Montjuïc.
This year El Piromusical de la Mercè closes the main festival with light and gunpowder to the sound of the playlist prepared expressly for the occasion by Rosalía. A musical gift that the artist gives to the city of Barcelona, and that will serve to say goodbye to a major festival that has allowed us to celebrate five days of traditions, music, street arts, sports and other citizen events. We enjoyed the Piromusical, and until next time Mercè!
Day: Monday, September 24. Time: 10 p.m. Location: Av. Maria Cristina 1. Duration: 30m
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
THE MERCÈ OF THE MUSEUMS
Municipal museums and other cultural facilities are joining the celebration of the Major Festival of la Mercè with an open-door day. You can visit many city museums taking advantage of their open doors. Similarly, some museums organize special activities for the occasion, such as concerts, guided tours, performances, and workshops. Check the program to see the opening hours of each space.
These are some of the museums that you can visit taking advantage of the open doors of the Mercè: Museu de la Música, Museu Marítim, EL Born CCM, Museu del Diseny, Museu d’Història, Museu Picasso, Cosmocaixa, Caixaforum, Museu Santa Mònica, Biblioteca Public Arús, Fundació Miró, Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya, Monastir de Pedralbes, Museu Blau and others
OPEN DOORS OF THE SAGRADA FAMILIA. Also, take advantage of the Mercè holiday to visit the Sagrada Familia with your family. To gain access, you need to enter a draw organized on the Sagrada Familia website.
LA MERCÈ PROGRAM 2024
If you want to check out the entire schedule for the Mercè 2023 festivities, you can visit the website. You’ll find all the activities by day, by venue, and all the necessary information to fully enjoy the Barcelona celebrations.
Complete PROGRAM: La Mercè with children 2024
