Barcelona comes alive as magic of 'La Merce' spreads

La Mercè, a celebration honoring La Mare de Déu de la Mercè, the patron saint of Barcelona, brings the city to life every September (Our Lady of Mercy). The city's largest public event, this multi-day festival takes place this year from September 20 to 24, 2024, transforming every accessible street, square, and park into stages for an explosion of music, culture, and community spirit.