La Mercè Drone Light Show

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

The night sky above Barcelona will be transformed into a magical, technological stage with the show Formes de Barcelona; 500 dancing drones will light up the sky with an unprecedented light choreography.

Formes de Barcelona is a fusion of art and technology which explores geometric shapes and transforms them into iconic symbols of the city. The show begins with simple shapes like squares and circles, which gradually turn into Barcelona’s architectural wonders.

The geometric shapes and the city symbols endlessly fuse and transform to create a visual narrative that celebrates the interrelationship between art, architecture and urban space. “Llum de Barcelona” is an immersive experience which lights up the sky with the essence of the city, as a tribute to its history and culture.

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.