What happens
Castellers build human towers in Plaça de Sant Jaume. Gegants (giant figures) parade, and in the correfoc, devils with fireworks run through crowds. Hundreds of free concerts and shows take place in squares and parks.
When it is held
Several days around 24 September (Our Lady of Mercy).
Dates for 2027 are based on the fixed date or the usual rule. Confirm with the organisers or town hall before booking.
Tips
- For the correfoc, wear long sleeves, a hat and cotton clothes, and cover your eyes and ears.
Where it happens
Barcelona: Gaudí, beaches, food and Europe’s best-known city break, plus a big international job market and some of Spain’s highes…
How to experience it
- Watch the castellers build human towers in the Plaça Sant Jaume.
- Join a correfoc, where fire-spitting devils run through the streets.
- Free concerts take place across the city.
Bring
- Cotton clothes and a hat if you join the correfoc.
Frequently asked questions
When is La Mercè in 2027?
Around 23 to 26 September 2027. Several days around 24 September (Our Lady of Mercy).
Where is La Mercè held?
Barcelona.
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