Poble Espanyol Free Entry for La Mercè

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El Poble joins the celebration of Barcelona's La Mercè festival with a day of open doors for residents of the city!

Taking a relaxing stroll through the streets of El Poble as you discover the architecture of the site built in 1929, the artisans' workshops and the Fran Daurel Museum of contemporary art, where you can see works by Dalí, Miró and Picasso, among others.

But that's not all! You will also be able to access a photographic exhibition about the exciting origin and construction process of Poble Espanyol, the audiovisual installations throughout the site and the giant slides. To complete your visit, take a gastronomic break on the terrace at one of the bars and restaurants, perfect for tapas or an aperitif in an incomparable environment.

Capacity is limited, so reserve your ticket in advance to save your spot!

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.