La Mercè Fireworks on the Beach 2024

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Photo by Jordi de Temple courtesy of Ajuntament de Barcelona (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0).

If the correfoc is too much for you and you want to enjoy the festivities without getting so close to the fire, consider heading to the beach for a world-class fireworks show. For two nights Barcelona skies will be set alight with sensational fireworks displays. We recommend you grab a blanket and sit back to view a show that will take your breath away.

What to Do for La Mercè

Celebrated in the days surrounding September 24th, the La Mercè festival program is packed with things to do and see. From parades and exhibits filled with gegants (giants), capgrossos (bigheads) and fire-breathing beasts to giant castells (human towers), traditional dances, correfocs (fire runs), drone light shows, fireworks displays and free concerts, you're sure to find something to delight and amaze you.

But if all the festivities of La Mercè get to be a bit too much, why not take a culture break? Many of the city’s museums observe the holiday with a jornada de portes obertes (open doors). To make the most of your time, take a look at our interactive map with all the locations that are throwing open their doors for free: Map of Barcelona Museums with Free Entry for La Mercè.

See our Guide to La Mercè for a list of the festival's events and discover the story behind one of the biggest celebrations on Barcelona's calendar and the many traditions that make this beloved Catalan holiday so special.

For more events during the Festes de la Mercè check our online events calendar.