Dates not yet confirmed. The organiser has not announced this edition. The dates below follow the festival's usual pattern and are our best estimate; check the official site before booking around them.
La Merce is Barcelona's flagship Patron Saint festival around 24 September: open-air calçotada stands, vermouth stations and the human tower competitions.
Official site: en.wikipedia.org
Dates and details checked June 8, 2026 by Elliot Marsh against the organiser's site.
Hotels in Barcelona around 22 to 25 September 2027, dates pre-filled. Prices and availability open on the partner site.
Before you go: airport transfer to Barcelona (Shuttle Direct) · mobile data eSIM (eSIMania) from USD 2
La Merce runs 22 to 25 September. These are the food tours and tastings in Barcelona to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.
Guided tour · 3 hours
Food Lover Tour Explores Barcelona the local way, after dark, one bar at a time. This evening tapas crawl is all about great food and the stories behind the bars where...
Private tour · 5 hours
Combine a visit to the Sagrada Familia with a full tasting of the best Spanish gastronomy, paired with traditional drinks from the region. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance...
3 hours
Immerse yourself in Barcelona’s first Nordic gastronomic spa, an immersive journey of eucalyptus steam rituals, herbal scrubs and hot & cold contrasts, ending with cur...
Address: Plaça Sant Jaume, 08002 Barcelona
15-21 Aug 2027
Festa Major de Gracia
Catalan street food
20-23 Mar 2027
Alimentaria
Mediterranean food trade
15 Jan to 31 Mar 2027
Calcotada Season
Calçots (Catalan grilled onions)
28-31 May 2027
Tast a la Rambla
Tapas and pastry crawl
28 Nov to 23 Dec
Fira de Santa Llucia
Catalan Christmas
22 Nov to 23 Dec
Fira de Nadal de la Sagrada Familia
Catalan Christmas sweets
