A spectacular start with the Proclamation
More than 24 hours before the city begins to breathe the festivity of Mercè 2024, the excitement is already palpable. The illustrator Carme Solé will be responsible for giving the starting shot with her Pregó, scheduled for 7 pm in Plaça Sant Jaume. This event promises to ignite the festive spirit of thousands of Barcelona residents and visitors.
Concerts that will make the city vibrate
The weekend will be full of rhythms and melodies on various stages. In Plaça de Catalunya, for example, you can enjoy the performances of Lua de Santana and Los Ganglios, among others. Likewise, Plaça Reial will host the voices of Nicole Torrealba and Abdullah Miniawy, and Rambla del Raval promises an electronic night with Ale Hop and Gotopo.
Schedules and featured locations
The concerts will spread throughout the city, with a program that includes renowned artists at several strategic points. From Platja del Bogatell to the Teatre Grec, every corner of Barcelona will become a vibrant stage for live music.
Popular culture at its best
Saturday the 21st will be a day dedicated to popular culture, with events such as the International Meeting of Giants in Plaça Catalunya and the Correfoc, which will fill the streets with color and excitement. The city will be transformed into a great stage where tradition and modernity will join hands.
An agenda rich in traditions
With activities such as the Matí Bastoner and the Tabalada, Catalan culture will shine brightly. The castles, a symbol of unity and collective effort, will be the highlight of the day with the Castellera Historical Day, where castellers’ gangs will demonstrate their art and passion.
A spectacular closing
On Monday the 24th, Day of Mercy, the events will culminate with an impressive display of Balls de Gegants and the traditional entourage, which will tour the streets of the city. The grand finale will come with the Piromusical, a show of light, music and fireworks that promises to leave all attendees speechless.
A musical closing with Rosalía
The iconic Rosalía will be responsible for creating the soundtrack for this unforgettable show, which will close an edition of the Mercè festivities that already promises to be memorable.
