
An autumn of live music with ‘Sons de Ciutat’
Concerts in streets, markets and shopping areas on Saturdays in October and November.

New edition of the festival “Viu Montjuïc” on 7 and 8 October
The programme includes over sixty cultural and free-time activities run by more than forty facilities.

Concerts, debates, lectures and itineraries to remember the writer Francisco Casavella
The tribute day, which will take place on 15 October, will focus on the trilogy 'El día del Watusi', considered a cult novel about Barcelona in the 20th century.

More than 200 shows await you in 36 venues throughout the city
A new circuit of the Barcelona Cultural District begins on the 6th of October. The 14th edition offers 228 free shows. You can't miss it!

Special security, cleaning and mobility operation for La Mercè 2023
Municipal services are being bolstered over the city’s festival days to ensure coexistence.

New postage stamp for La Mercè
The design features the illustration for this year’s festival poster, by artist Chamo San.

Thirty years of music and twenty-five minutes of passion
The closing of this year's Mercè is dedicated to Sónar, the electronic music festival that has celebrated its thirtieth edition.

La Mercè in the Neighborhoods
From Nou Barris to Sants-Montjuïc, the districts of Barcelona host performances and activities during the Fiesta Mayor.

Traditional... but more modern
Can you be traditional and modern at the same time? Ask some of the groups performing at this year's BAM or MAC who create music today based on the sounds of yesterday or offer activities rooted in tradition.

Women of Barcelona, the power is yours.
A music tour made by women will be performed during the Main Festival.

Every 30 years...
BAM, Sónar and Clowns Without Borders celebrate their anniversaries at Mercè.

La Mercè, with the new technologies
Drones that form amazing shapes in the sky, dancing holograms, augmented reality... We present to you the most technological itinerary of the Main Festival!