Festa Major del barri de la Mercè 2026 Programme

The Festa Major del barri de la Mercè 2026 takes place from Tuesday 22 to Sunday 27 September in the Pedralbes neighbourhood, coinciding with Barcelona’s wider La Mercè festivities. Organised by the local community in the district of Les Corts, the week-long celebration includes sports, music, food events, and family activities. Situated between Carrer d’Ardena, Carrer Joan d’Alòs, Torrent Barrina, and Camí de Finestrelles, the barri de la Mercè is a residential enclave known for its village-like atmosphere. According to Betevé, the festivities have been held here for nearly 70 years, with daytime events primarily aimed at local residents.

Full Schedule of Events

A range of activities is scheduled across the week:

  • Tuesday 22 September: 8pm – Adult football match (Thau)
  • Wednesday 23 September: 10pm – Live music and dancing
  • Thursday 24 September: 5pm – Inflatable games; 5.30pm – Neighbourhood race; 6.30pm – Carromatos training
  • Friday 25 September: 6.30pm – Children’s olympics; 7pm – Themed afternoon and party; 10pm – Music and dancing
  • Saturday 26 September: 11am – Children’s football match (Thau); 5pm – Family cooking workshop; 8pm – Cake competition; 9pm – Community dinner; 11pm – Music and dancing
  • Sunday 27 September: 2pm – Paella lunch; 4pm – Carromatos race; 5.30pm – Snack, bingo, and prize-giving

The carromatos race, a traditional cart race involving decorated hand-built vehicles, is a highlight of the festival, drawing community participation and spectators.

Where and How to Take Part

All events will be held in the streets and facilities of the Mercè neighbourhood in Pedralbes. The full programme is available for download as a PDF via Beteve’s official page. Residents and visitors are invited to join in, with particular emphasis on community-building activities such as the shared meals and family-friendly workshops. The Ajuntament de Barcelona’s health and care service lists the event as part of its local community programming, reinforcing its role in fostering social cohesion. For broader context on neighbourhood festivals across the city, a map of all 2026 festivities is available on Beteve’s festival map.

Primary sources: ajuntament.barcelona.cat, barcelona.cat. Reported by beteve.cat, diaricatalunya.cat, Catalan News, liniaxarxa.cat, METRÓPOLI, Betevé.