All about Mercè Fire Run 2023
This year, it will be held on Saturday 23 September on Passeig de Gràcia between Carrer de Provença and Carrer del Consell de Cent for the third year in a row.
This year, it will be held on Saturday 23 September on Passeig de Gràcia between Carrer de Provença and Carrer del Consell de Cent for the third year in a row.
Sardana dancing is one of La Mercè festival’s oldest and practically uninterrupted features.
One of the most important dates on the calendar of castells, or human tower building, is La Mercè.
This year, on the afternoon of 24 September, the parade will pay tribute to the arts on the occasion of Picasso Year, which marks the 50th anniversary of Pablo Picasso’s death.
Cobla music groups, dance schools, casteller human-tower groups and giants will offer us thrilling experiences.
These days most of Barcelona’s giants and beasts can be seen in three exhibitions.
Here are all the popular cultural activities you can find at Gràcia's festa major (main annual festival)!
Gràcia. The Gràcia Historical Workshop will be running the guided-tour service, available from 12 August on.
From the 15th to the 21st of August, you can visit 23 spaces decorated by party committees of neighbors.
Sant Roc. The festivities for Sant Roc are packed with unique elements which date back centuries and cannot be found anywhere else. Are you familiar with them?