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Programme details for La Mercè 2023
12/09/2023 - 15:55 h
La Mercè. Hundreds of free activities are being organised all around the city, with something for everybody in a programme of live music, street arts and popular culture.
All about Mercè human towers 2023
13/09/2023 - 10:13 h
One of the most important dates on the calendar of castells, or human tower building, is La Mercè.
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Opening speech for La Mercè 2023
Popular festivals. Writer Najat El Hachmi is the speech giver for La Mercè 2023.
- Where:
- Ajuntament de Barcelona
- When:
- 22/09/2023
"Mercè 2023": 'Mil veus per a Víctor Jara. Xile i Catalunya: memòria i futur 50 anys després del cop d'estat'
Música. El cantautor xilè, assassinat per la dictadura de Pinochet fa 50 anys, rebrà un homenatge en un gran concert amb artistes de Catalunya i de Xile.
- Where:
- Avinguda de la Catedral
- When:
- 24/09/2023
‘Antonio López’
Spanish realism. A carefully selected collection of paintings, sculptures and drawings that provide an insight into the artist’s career over seven decades of work.
- Where:
- Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera - Sala d'Exposicions
- When:
- From 22/09/2023 to 14/01/2024
Conversation with Abdulrazak Gurnah and Pol Batlle concert with Rita Payés
Literature. We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of Biblioteques de Barcelona’s book clubs, with a meeting with the 2021 Nobel Laureate for Literature.
- Where:
- Espai Francesca Bonnemaison - Biblioteca Francesca Bonnemaison
- When:
- 23/09/2023
Fitness Festival 2023
Master class. A recreational and inclusive open-air sports activity, open to all.
- Where:
- Moll de la Fusta
- When:
- 24/09/2023
Terra i Gust, the Sustainable Food Festival
Food and drink. The 3rd edition of this culinary festival is taking place in a brand-new venue at Parc de la Ciutadella.
- Where:
- Parc de la Ciutadella
- When:
- From 22/09/2023 to 24/09/2023
"Mercè 2023": La Mercè musical fireworks display
Firework display. Sónar celebrates its 30th anniversary by providing the music for the Piromusical.
- Where:
- Avinguda Maria Cristina
- When:
- 25/09/2023
‘Night of the living dead. Live!’
Horror. An authentic homage to the iconic horror film packed with special effects, music, blood and laughs, for a truly immersive theatre experience.
- Where:
- Teatre Condal
- When:
- From 22/09/2023 to 05/11/2023