La Mercè Fireworks Finale

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Photo by Jordi de Temple courtesy of Ajunament de Barcelona.

The grand finale of the city's festa major is the piromusical show which lights the sky with fireworks and fills the air with music. This year, the show moves to a different setting— Nova Icària Beach—to accommodate the thousands of visitors who previously gathered on Avinguda Maria Cristina to enjoy the final event of Barcelona’s main festival.

Perfectly synchronized fire and music are the protagonists of a night in which the people of Barcelona look towards the sea to be surprised once more by a breathtaking fireworks display. This year, the playlist has been prepared expressly for the occasion by Josep Montero, frontman of the group Oques Grasses, to bid farewell to Mercè 2026. Enjoy the show and see you next Mercè!

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.